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Democrats Win Control of Congress in Strong Midterm Showing
Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, giving the party new leverage to challenge the Trump administration and shape the congressional agenda.
Jeffries Announces Bid to Become House Speaker
Hakeem Jeffries announced his candidacy for House speaker following Democratic gains in the midterm elections, promising significant changes under the incoming majority.
Johnson to Step Aside as Top House Republican
Mike Johnson plans to relinquish his position as the leading House Republican when the next Congress convenes following the party's loss of the chamber.
Trump Says Iran War Contributed to Republican Losses
President Donald Trump acknowledged that voter dissatisfaction over the war with Iran contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections.
Democrats Gain Greater Control of State Governments
Democrats secured full control of five additional state governments as midterm victories expanded the party's influence beyond Washington.
Texas Democrats Break Republican Hold on Statewide Courts
Democratic victories in Texas ended Republican control of statewide courts, part of a broader series of notable electoral shifts in the state.
Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor's Race With Ambitious Policy Agenda
Gina Hinojosa heads toward office in Texas with proposals that include $1,500 payments, data-center policies and changes involving Medicaid.
Patrick Concedes Texas Lieutenant Governor's Race
Dan Patrick conceded the Texas lieutenant governor's race and said the result was fair after an election upset.
Bottoms Wins Georgia Governor's Race
Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's race for governor by a wider margin than she had expected.
Klobuchar Elected Governor of Minnesota
Amy Klobuchar won Minnesota's gubernatorial election, creating a coming vacancy in her U.S. Senate seat.
Ford Defeats Republican Incumbent in Nevada Governor's Race
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford defeated the Republican incumbent in the state's election for governor.
California Billionaire Tax Appears Headed for Defeat
A California proposal to tax billionaires was on track to fail as election officials continued counting ballots.
Alaska Senate Contest Remains Unresolved
Alaska's U.S. Senate race remained undecided, with candidates expecting the ballot-counting process could continue for weeks.
Democrats Capture Key Secretary of State Races
Democratic candidates won several closely watched secretary of state contests, putting them in important election-administration positions ahead of 2028.
Miami Helicopter Crash Leaves One Dead and Two Injured
One person was killed and two others were injured in a helicopter crash in Miami.
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Global Leaders Assess the Impact of US Midterm Results
The outcome of the U.S. midterm elections prompted international reaction as political leaders and observers assessed the implications of the shift in Congress.
Russian Strike on Ukrainian Aid Site Leaves 40 Dead
The reported death toll from a Russian strike on an aid site in Ukraine reached 40, with dozens of people still reported missing.
Russian Attacks Disrupt Power in Kyiv
Russian attacks disrupted electricity supplies in Kyiv as Ukraine also dealt with the aftermath of deadly strikes elsewhere in the country.
Russia Confirms New Ukraine Peace Talks
Russia confirmed new talks over the war in Ukraine as Melania Trump prepared to host a meeting focused on a possible ceasefire.
Germany Calls for European Role in Renewed Ukraine Negotiations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe needs a place at the negotiating table as the Trump administration renews talks concerning Ukraine.
Israel Begins Government-Building Process After Election
Israel's president began consultations with political parties following an election that produced a deadlock, starting the process of attempting to form a new government.
Iran Warns of Escalation Following Reported US Strike
Iran warned of a “new battlefield” after a reported U.S. strike on Qeshm, adding to tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Four Oil Tankers Reportedly Destroyed Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran said four oil tankers were destroyed by mines near the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened regional tensions.
North Korea Launches Missiles Toward Sea
North Korea launched missiles toward the sea as Pyongyang objected to U.S. claims concerning the Binance hack.
Canada and China Extend Tariff Agreement
Canada and China extended a tariff deal as the two countries seek to increase Canadian exports.
Moldova Moves Ahead of Ukraine on EU Membership Roadmap
Moldova moved ahead of Ukraine under a new European Union membership roadmap as both countries continue pursuing closer integration with the bloc.
Bangladesh Garment Factories Close Amid Wage Protests
Wage protests forced hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh to close, disrupting one of the country's major industries.
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