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Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in the L.A. mayor’s race
City Council member Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race, NBC News projects, capping off a rapid political ascent for a progressive challenger who railed against the “broken status quo” in the country’s second-largest metropolis.
Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment threat after Iran war gets blame for GOP midterm slaughter
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faces a bipartisan impeachment threat as House Republicans say a privileged resolution could pass when Congress returns.
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
Vance says the Iran war cost Republicans the midterms
The Iran war was the reason for the Democrats' blue tsunami that stunned Washington, Vice President Vance said in an X post Wednesday morning. Why it matters: The VP offered a surprisingly blunt assessment of why the GOP got crushed Tuesday night — and started to put at least a little daylight betwe
Democrats have flipped over 40 House seats. Here's the breakdown.
Democrats won control of the House on Tuesday by flipping more than three dozen Republican-held seats, picking up perennial swing districts and seats that were once considered deep red.
Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
President seeks to make Oval Office a national monument to ensure designs are not ‘ripped down by stupid people’ Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday that he says will prevent future administrations from changing his design of the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, spaces which he declared as n
Trump Declares Oval Office National Monument to Limit Future Changes
Trump says his proclamation will protect his Oval Office and Cabinet Room redesigns from being altered by future presidents.
Trump and Republicans reacts to Midterm Election results & other stories
In the days after Republicans suffered massive midterm election defeats, President Trump appeared unmoved. The New York Times’s White House correspondent Maggie Haberman explains how Trump’s public demeanor compares with what he has shared behind closed doors about voters’ frustration with some of h
For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring New Challenge
The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and w
Farage says he is worried Trump will step up Iran war after midterm 'disaster'
Donald Trump "broke a promise" to the American electorate by launching the war, Reform UK leader adds.
Billionaire Leon Black sues congressman, alleging defamation over Epstein comments
Garcia is poised to be the next chair of the House Oversight Committee, which has subpoenaed Black as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Mississippi Senate race is toss-up, with razor-thin margin
The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved Thursday morning, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low
Democrats won control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections, CBS News projects, with victories in battleground districts across the country.
Data centers emerge as key election issue
ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports on why data centers have emerged as a key issue in the midterm elections, especially in states like Texas.
Trump's lawyers argue appeal in "hush money" case
President Trump was convicted in 2024 of 34 felonies tied to a 2016 "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Midterm fallout begins after Democrats win control of Congress
The impact of Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already being felt in Washington. Follow live updates here.
Head of DOJ Civil Rights Division resigns after GOP midterms loss
Harmeet Dhillon oversaw a massive overhaul of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, targeting universities and focusing on culture war issues.
Inside Team Trump’s Historic Collapse in the 2026 Midterm Elections
How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.
Persian Gulf leaders fear a renewed U.S.-Iran war as diplomacy sputters
Diplomats and business leaders fear that, with the U.S. election now over, the war pitting the U.S. and Israel against Iran could escalate.
The world is reacting to the Democrats' sweeping midterm elections victory
From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats' big win as foreign powers weigh how a flipped Congress will affect international relations.
House Speaker Mike Johnson won’t stay on as Republican leader after GOP losses
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, have already jumped in to run for Johnson’s place.
U.S. will stop $4B in aid to Israel at the end of the year, Trump says
President Donald Trump said that he has made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the United States to stop sending $4 billion in aid annually to Israel. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports on what this means for the U.S. midterm elections.
Abdul El-Sayed has already found something he wants to work with Trump on
The senator-elect from Michigan, who has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, has backed Trump’s idea to cut $4 billion in aid to the Middle Eastern country
Tech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Waters After Democratic Midterm Sweep
Many donated money to President Trump’s favored causes and became his allies. Now that political alignment may be a liability.
GOP’s McKinney wins election for Newhouse’s open Washington seat
Republican Amanda McKinney, a Yakima County commissioner, is projected to win the race for Washington’s 4th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. McKinney defeated Air Force veteran John Duresky (D) in the battle for the seat, which covers a large portion of the eastern half of the
Trump says voters should blame themselves for stock market rout
President Trump said Thursday night that voters had themselves to blame for the stock market's historic sell-off . Why it matters: Two days after Republicans lost the midterm elections in historic fashion, the president is lashing out at the voters who rejected his candidates and message.
Marco Rubio denies plans to resign as 2028 speculation grows
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports on Thursday that he planned to leave the administration after Republican midterm losses, telling The New York Times he intended to serve through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. Rubio, a potential presidential candidate in 2028, declined t
Failed GOP redistricting in South Carolina, Indiana would have backfired: DDHQ
Republicans across the country redrew congressional maps for their benefit ahead of the 2026 midterms, but it failed to yield them gains in most places. An analysis shared Thursday shows it could have been worse. South Carolina and Indiana Republicans both rejected efforts to implement GOP-friendly
Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
Investigations, a struggle to confirm nominees and maybe some bipartisanship lie ahead for President Trump.
Trump Tried to Undermine the Nation’s Elections. It Didn’t Work.
Millions of Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday in an election that showed the resiliency of democracy. The president said he would accept the results.
Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks
Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and data centers.
These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet
Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.
Iran war live: Trump warns US may have to ‘destroy’ rest of Iran
Trump says the US may have to 'destroy' the rest of Iran, adding that people will 'know soon enough'.
Did GOP efforts to redistrict the House turn into a dummymander?
Republicans undertook a historic effort to redraw several states' Congressional districts mid-decade in an attempt to maintain control of the House.
What the Midterm Elections Are Telling Us About 2028
Live from the Brooklyn Public Library, Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle and David French discuss the midterm election results and look ahead to 2028.
Amy Klobuchar's Senate Exit: List of Democrats Most Likely to Replace Her
Under Minnesota law, a U.S. Senate vacancy is filled by gubernatorial appointment, so the decision could fall to Klobuchar.
Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race, becoming city’s first South Asian mayor
DSA-backed Raman will lead the second-largest US city, promising action on homelessness and affordable housing.
Mississippi Senate election: Democrat Scott Colom narrowly leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith
The Mississippi Senate election could be determined by the mail-in ballots received after Election Day, whose legality was upheld by the Supreme Court.
House G.O.P. Leaders Ask Nvidia’s Huang to Speak in Closed-Door Briefing
The New York Times reported last week that Mr. Huang had a close relationship with an executive that U.S. officials determined was funneling information to Chinese intelligence.
Nvidia CEO called in by lawmakers over ties to alleged Chinese spy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been asked by three House Republican committee chairs to brief Congress behind closed doors about his reported ties to a woman accused of spying for China. Why it matters: The request escalates the scrutiny of the Nvidia CEO over his alleged relationship with Alice Huang,
Child molester's looming prison release reignites sanctuary showdown in wake of Dem election sweep
DHS warns convicted child molester Leomar Zambrano could be released in Seattle as sanctuary city officials refuse to honor the ICE detainer.
Trump meets with national security team, says Iran war decision coming "soon"
President Trump said after meeting with his national security advisers Thursday that he'll soon decide whether to resume all-out war in Iran now that the midterms are over. Why it matters: The election was seen as an inflection point for Trump on whether to unleash a new wave of bombing to try to br
Senate GOP's campaign arm demands Mississippi election officials preserve affidavit ballots
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is demanding that Mississippi election officials preserve election documents and all affidavit ballots, typically called provisional ballots, taking the first step toward possible legal action in the widely watched Senate race.
Markets tank after post-Election Day surge
Stocks nosedived Thursday, one day after rallying on the heels of Democrats’ resounding midterm victories. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled by more than 2,100 points from the opening bell and closed down by 1,833 points relative to the end of trading Wednesday.
Lawler defeated in New York battleground district
Democrat Cait Conley won the crucial 17th Congressional District seat.
In Alaska, Ranked-Choice Ballots Are Unlikely to Be Enough for Dan Sullivan
An analysis shows Mary Peltola is likely to keep her lead in the Senate race in part because of ballots she’d accumulate in ranked-choice tabulation from supporters of the other Dan Sullivan.
Abdul El-Sayed's pattern of hostile exchanges with reporters draws scrutiny after viral moment
Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, D-Mich., went viral for putting his hands on Sky News reporter James Matthews in a tense Election Day exchange.
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