Six takeaways from Democrats’ resounding midterm sweep
Party took control of Congress, making extraordinary gains deep in Republican territory
Party took control of Congress, making extraordinary gains deep in Republican territory
Many donated money to President Trump’s favored causes and became his allies. Now that political alignment may be a liability.
Musk quietly deletes his tweets... (First column, 6th story, link ) Related stories: Tech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Terrain After Dem Sweep... Momentum for plans to tax the rich...
No Democrat has emerged as a clear favourite, while Vance and Rubio lead smaller Republican field
Midterms over, Democrats plunge into wide-open 2028 presidential race Reuters
After a historic election win Tuesday, Democrats are expected to step up scrutiny of the Trump administration's record on the environment.
Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare. The Democratic sweep of the midterms could bring a crackdown on Wall Street as lefty...
Wall Street fear gauge jumps most since 'Liberation Day' as AI trade stumbles Reuters
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As the blame game erupts within Republican ranks over the midterms rout, what was an extraordinary day in Washington saw a remarkable rally on Wall Street. The best day in 20-months for the Dow Jones Industrial...
Billionaire political spending met criticism from ... billionaires in the wake of Tuesday's blue wave election.
Jimmy Kimmel predictably roasted U.S. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel celebrated Democrats' big wins on election night during his opening monologue on Tuesday. Covered by 8 outlets: 3 lean left, 3 are centre, 2 lean right.
Late-night host tells president 'nobody wants you' after Democrats' big night
YouTube/ Jimmy Kimmel Live After throwing millions of dollars at failed Republican candidates, Elon Musk is the “biggest loser” of this election cycle, Jimmy Kimmel said. On-and-off trillionaire Musk, 55, donated a...
Jimmy Kimmel has some post-tsunami advice for Donald Trump: Just quit already. “The verdict is in and there’s only one thing left for Nappy Gilmore to do,” Kimmel said on last night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live in response to...
Disney’s late-night funnyman Jimmy Kimmel had a full-fledged temper tantrum Wednesday night, calling on President Donald Trump to resign from office for “blaming everyone other than” himself after Democrats took back...
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins "The Daily Report" to break down the significance of Democrats' sweeping midterm victories. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 6 are centre.
Donald Trump reportedly remained in the White House residence as Democrats won both chambers of Congress, while he rejected personal blame and signalled plans to use presidential vetoes.
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins "The Daily Report" to break down the significance of Democrats' sweeping midterm victories. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and...
Stock futures are little changed after big rally following Democrats' decisive midterm wins CNBC What was really behind Wednesday's monster rally? Trump quickly making peace CNBC Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Mixed...
The stock market skyrocketed after a decisive sweep for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, a move that Trump's reaction added to.
Republicans tried to redraw congressional maps to tilt more seats in their favor. Covered by 8 outlets: 4 lean left, 2 are centre, 2 lean right.
Failures by Republicans to prioritize issues like pesticides prompted MAHA voters to pick Democrats or not to vote at all, activists say.
Republicans can learn from their losses. But they should be careful not to explain away Democratic victories as if the candidates themselves had nothing to do with it.
Democrats have won the biggest landslide in modern American memory. In the midterm elections swing voters across the country have signalled their discontent with Donald Trump’s presidency. The Economist’s data editor...
Sen. Ron Wyden's one-word post — "Subpoenas" — set the tone as Democrats celebrated reclaiming both the House and Senate in 2026 midterms.
Democrats ran on lowering costs and stamping out corruption. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 lean right.
Democrats have seized control of both chambers of Congress, flipping Republican strongholds and setting up a confrontation with President Donald Trump. But what comes next? Should Democrats prioritise lowering...
Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and...
Priorities include Trump family business dealings, administration’s handling of Epstein investigation and ICE operations
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Stocks bounced back after an initial dip following the results of the midterm elections. WSJ’s Aaron Back explains why the stock market remains resilient. #WSJ #midterms #markets
Oil prices fell more than 7% and Nvidia stock dropped 3% as the S&P 500 gained 1.58% and the Nasdaq rose 1.44%
Sheyann Webb-Christburg was 8 when she was part of the crowd of civil rights marchers attacked on Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, months before President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Friday made an eleventh-hour appeal to voters, warning that handing Democrats wins in the midterm elections would empower socialists to make sweeping changes to the American way of life. In an op-ed...
President Trump delivered his final pitch for voters Monday ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available...
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats. Nine battleground states hold the key to control of Congress as Republicans defend majorities and Democrats eye Senate...
Democrats have taken control of the House and the Senate, winning every battleground state and flipping seats they haven't won in decades. Lakshya Jain of The Argument, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and 60 Minutes...
Voter outrage over Minnesota’s yearslong fraud scandal failed to prevent Democrats from sweeping statewide this week, allowing them to win every major office up for grabs, including the governorship, an open Senate...
Across the country, voters reacted with joy and disbelief as Democrats pulled off stunning midterm upsets, claiming victories in traditional Republican strongholds including Iowa, South Carolina, Texas and Kansas.
Democrats have secured victories in Republican strongholds, and they are also ahead in other key battlegrounds. The ABC's Chief Election Analyst, Casey Briggs, outlines the results so far for the 2026 US midterm...
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In a nationwide romp, Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, as voters rejected the president's party for the promise of something different for the country. Covered by 18 outlets: 5...
Radio host and podcaster Charlamagne Tha God is warning Democrats not to get too comfortable after winning the majority of the House and Senate, which he referred to as "a referendum on ten years of MAGA politics."
After winning control of both the House and Senate, Democrats will have the ability to hold hearings and advance legislation.
The Democrats' victories in both the House and Senate have shifted the political landscape, raising questions about how Donald Trump will govern for the remainder of his presidency. Sky News correspondent Ali...
Newly elected Democrats are gearing up to take their seats after the party swept up a House majority in the midterm elections, meaning fresh lawmakers are moving to caucus and making clear where they stand on the...
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Rising gas prices drove much of the inflation increase as renewed violence in the Middle East has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, up from below $70 before the Iran war. Trump is seeking to lower energy costs ahead of next week's...
The U.S. midterm elections lay the foundations for a dramatic change in Washington, which saw global oil prices crater in response, and that could soon lead to relief at gas pumps.
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Iran, the Middle East and the global economy writ large.
Adjusted earnings rose to $3.27 a share from $1.61 as the oil producer lifted its quarterly dividend 11%
The global price of oil plunged to its lowest level in two months, and traders are betting the Iran war will end soon after voters overwhelmingly rejected the Trump administration's policies. ––– Subscribe to ABC...
Stock market futures in both Canada and the U.S. Meta Description: Sensex surged 1,225 points and Nifty closed above 23,800 as Indian stock markets rallied. Covered by 8 outlets: 1 lean left, 7 are centre.
Investors richer by Rs 29 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty rise over 8%; FIIs pour in money, but will rally la The Times of India Sensex skyrockets 2,008 points, NSE Nifty surges by 576 as oil eases on back of US blue...
Sensex surged 2,008 points to close at 79,310, while Nifty gained 576 points to settle above 24,500. Easing crude oil prices and positive global cues lifted investor sentiment.
Why is Sensex up nearly points reasons behind stock market rally today
Stock Market Today: Dow Jumps 1,000 Points On Democratic Sweep of Congress — Live Updates WSJ Why the stock market is unexpectedly rallying in the wake of the Democratic blue wave Yahoo Finance Stock market rallies,...
Voters delivered a sweeping rebuke of President Trump and his party in the midterms, handing Democrats major victories and dramatically reshaping the balance of power in Washington. Covered by 8 outlets: 4 lean left, 4 are centre.
How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.
The Democrats sweep in the US midterm elections is the focus of Thursday's papers.
NYT Analysis: Donald Trump told voters to 'pretend I'm on the ballot'. They did just that.
President Trump told Axios in a phone interview Monday he's "in no rush" to decide whether to resume fighting in Iran. Covered by 5 outlets: 4 are centre, 1 lean right.
Trump acknowledges Iran role in Democratic sweep Reuters
As we approach the next stage in this ongoing saga, it is important to look back briefly and understand what happened at the White House before the United States and Iran signed their hollow MoU.
Vance says US has had ‘good conversations’ with Iran on finding deal to end conflict AP News America’s Gulf Allies Prepare for New Round of Strikes on Iran—and the Blowback WSJ Trump to Axios: "No rush" to decide on...
President Trump had a one-word answer to whether he would resume attacks on Iran after the midterm elections.
Democrat candidates are projected to win Illinois’ secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer offices, according to the Associated Press. Alexi Giannoulias is leading the race for secretary of state with 64.4% of...
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Our partners at PolitiFact are fact-checking multiple competitive 2026 midterm races across the United States on Election Day. Covered by 41 outlets: 19 lean left, 7 are centre, 4 lean right, 11 are not rated.
Why is the western US still counting votes after election day?
Democrats have taken control of the US Senate and House after an election sweep that reached deep into Republican territory. From stunning victories in Texas to historic breakthroughs across the country, voters...
Although he was not on the ballot, the elections were effectively a nationwide referendum on Trump.
Americans from Michigan to Maine, Texas to Kansas lined up to make their voices heard on Pres. Trump’s policies and which party will control Congress.
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa won election Tuesday as governor of Texas, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. CBS News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa has beaten Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race....
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D) will hold her first news conference Thursday afternoon, days after defeating incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The win ends more than three decades of...
Young Latino voters backed Democrats in the US midterms, with strong support for Gina Hinojosa in Texas and growing political participation.
Watch live as Democrat Gina Hinojosa holds a press conference in Austin after winning the Texas governor’s race.
Doja Cat changed a lyric to 'paint the town blue' at her Dallas concert, as Democrats regained control of the Texas House after more than 20 years.
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Democratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts. U.S. Covered by 23 outlets: 8 lean left, 12 are centre, 1 lean right, 2 are not rated.
Democratic winners and progressive lawmakers are calling for tougher limits on AI and data centers after the 2026 midterm elections.
SpaceX, Tesla extend losses as midterm results cloud data center, merger outlook Reuters
As Democrats dominated the midterms Tuesday, data centers failed at the ballot box — an issue experts say will persist for future elections. Across the U.S., bans or restrictions on constructing data centers that...
Wall Street stocks plummeted Thursday, erasing Wednesday's massive rally after clear-cut midterm election results.
Democrats in Congress could impose tougher rules on crypto and investigate President Donald Trump, ushering in a tougher era for the industry. US President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after midterm losses....
A civil war is brewing inside the Trump administration after Republicans suffered crippling midterm losses, with insiders scrambling to assign blame and find someone to take the fall. President Donald Trump has...
Crowds gathered in Tehran on Wednesday as a performer dressed as U.S. President Donald Trump took part in a mock hanging. The scene unfolded after Democrats flipped several Republican strongholds in the U.S. midterm...
Evan Vucci / Reuters Donald Trump may be planning a new role for Pete Hegseth to appease voters angry over the Iran War. Despite his denials, the president is reportedly considering firing the embattled Pentagon...
Democrats just partied like it’s 1974. On Tuesday night, they pulled off the largest midterm victory since the post-Watergate wave. Democratic Senate candidates conquered longtime Republican strongholds like Kansas...
Democrats' big night gives them a chance to turn voter anger over high energy prices into legislative action and congressional oversight, but divisions within the party could complicate their plans. Why it matters: This was an energy...
Donald Trump's impeachment boast faces renewed scrutiny after Democrats win Congress, but removing him would still require a two-thirds Senate conviction.
In a breakup planned for 2028, CVS Health intends to split off its pharmacies into a new company, while keeping together its businesses in insurance and pharmacy benefits. CVS Health intends to keep together its insurance and pharmacy...
CVS Health says it is splitting in two, putting its retail pharmacy in one unit and its insurance side, which oversees Aetna and Caremark, will be separate. The CEO says the idea is to help customer engagement,...
CVS Health CEO David Joyner discusses how the midterm elections will impact the healthcare industry in an interview with CNBC's "Squawk on the Street."
CVS Health intends to keep together its insurance and pharmacy benefits divisions and create a separate company for its pharmacies, in a breakup set for 2028.
CVS Health will be splitting into two companies, retaining insurance and pharmacy benefits under CVS Health and rebranding retail pharmacy as CVS Pharmacy.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani — one of the most influential members of the Democratic Party's leftward flank — said Wednesday that the left must now keep its "foot on the gas.". New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fellow...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says midterm wins in Georgia, Texas and South Carolina prove a progressive presidential path exists in 2028.
Donald Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani reportedly angered House Republicans before their sweeping 2026 midterm defeat.
With the midterms in the rearview, the march toward 2028 is quickly coming into focus. Presidential speculation is already percolating about some Democrats who helped drive the midterm victories and some Republicans...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday said that the results of the mid-term elections are a "referendum" on politicians telling working people that their needs were unrealistic, and it was "incredible" to...
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Iran's military chiefs should meet any attack on its country with an immediate and unrestrained response, Supreme Leader Mjotaba Khamenei has ordered. Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered the country’s top military...
Demonstrators in Iran reportedly burned a poster depicting Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, JD Vance and Steve Witkoff, as hundreds chanted and waved flags bearing Khamenei’s image. The footage, released by Hormuz...
Iranian officials frame Republican losses in the US midterms as a public rejection of Donald Trump’s “war on Iran”. Speaker Ghalibaf hails the result, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows no concessions, as...
Mojtaba Khamenei said that Washington's policy towards Tehran will not shift
Khamenei's remarks come with diplomatic efforts underway to avert renewed fighting in the war, which broke out on February 28.