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Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in Alaska
Alaska voters have elected a Democrat for governor for the first time since 1998. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state lawmaker, defeated three Republicans. One of those, Bernadette Wilson, was endorsed
Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins Alaska governor’s race
Kreiss-Tomkins, 37, defeated three Republicans, including President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate.
Rubio urges conservatives to uplift their ideology, brushes off Republicans’ midterm losses
The secretary of state also condemned “activist courts” in the U.S. and the “weaponization of international law” against the Trump administration.
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Longview Republican discusses support for Houston Democrat in House speaker race
State Rep. Jay Dean, R-Longview, talks Texas House speaker race and what's next for Republicans
Rubio says more work to do and downplays election losses amid speculation about political future
Amid speculation about his political future, Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that there is more work to be done as he downplayed Republicans’ losses in the midterm elections.
Trump administration touts record deportations as South Florida Republicans point to political fallout
Homeland Security says it deported more than 483,000 people in 2026 as immigration enforcement faces political backlash
How Landslides Renew American Politics
The ideological and policy implications of this month’s massive Democratic midterm victory remain far from clear. The public roundly rejected Republicans but still has a very low opinion of Democrats. And since congressional Democrats won’t have the numbers to routinely override presidential vetoes and did not even run on any shared agenda, they aren’t likely to chart any aggressive new direction in governing over the next two years. But in the long run, it may be the sheer scale and breadth of the Democrats’ win that matters most, and that may signal the dawning of a new phase of American political life. Either party could plausibly dominate that next phase, or power could continue to swing back and forth. But simply by making large majorities imaginable again, and so focusing political competition on the median voter and the challenge of building broad coalitions, this election could allow for some renewal in our constitutional system.
9 Charts That Show the Democrats’ Midterm Dominance
Sometimes, pictures tell the story more fully than words. That may be the case with the 2026 midterm elections. Here are nine charts that explain the scale and causes of the Democratic wave on Nov. 3. Why Did Republicans Fare So Poorly? It’s pretty simple: President Donald Trump was unpopular. His ...
On Veterans Day, House pushes through massive and controversial veterans bill
Despite concerns over veteran disability compensation, Republicans pushed through a huge veterans' benefits bill on a voice vote Wednesday.
Republicans dazed by midterm election defeats grapple with what went wrong
Republicans are grappling with unexpected losses after the midterm elections. National Republican Congressional Committee chair Rep. Richard Hudson acknowledges the party's failure to connect with voters on key issues like
Republicans who want a future in politics may want to distance themselves from Trump
If Republicans insist on following Trump down this path of self-destruction, they may be facing more losses in 2028.
Trump’s tariffs face a new threat: Republicans
In the two years since President Donald Trump unveiled a slew of aggressive tariffs on America’s global trading partners, the prospect of stock market backlash has been the biggest restraint on his agenda. The midterms may have just changed that.
Fed up with the healthcare industry, this red state capped insulin prices for patients
Republicans and Democrats in North Dakota worked together to limit what people with diabetes have to pay for insulin, joining a growing bipartisan push across the country to protect patients.
Fed Up With the Healthcare Industry, This Red State Capped Insulin Prices for Patients
Republicans and Democrats in North Dakota worked together to limit what people with diabetes have to pay for insulin, joining a growing bipartisan push across the country to protect patients.
Ex-Maine governor flips House seat in a rare midterm win for Republicans
Paul LePage defeated a progressive Democrat, Matt Dunlap, in the state’s rural Second Congressional District.
In their own words: Political science professors share insight on 2026 midterms implications
Before the 2026 midterm elections, Republicans had the majority of the House, 218-214, and majority of the Senate, 53-47. Pew Research conducted a survey in May discovering 5,103 U.S. adults, 58%, had an unfavorable view of the Republican party. After the elections, Democrats have majority of the House unofficially at, 255-169, and majority of the...
Cindy Holscher wins election for Kansas governor, extending Democrats' wave of victories
Holscher, a state senator, promised to halt new data centers and overcame a flood of money that Republicans poured behind Ty Masterson, the president of the GOP-controlled state Senate.
Cindy Holscher’s win breaks a 70-year trend in Kansas politics. ‘Miraculous victory’
Republicans and Democrats have traded power in the governor’s office for decades in Kansas, even as Republicans dominated the statehouse.
Republican Setbacks Swell in the South With Stinging Loss in Mississippi
The Democrat Scott Colom’s stunning Senate upset punctuated a dismal midterm showing for the G.O.P. in a region they had dominated for years.
How Wisconsin’s political landscape changed in the 2026 election
A county-by-county analysis shows where Democrats gained ground across Wisconsin — and where Republicans held or strengthened their support.
Trump pulls Vance from Iran talks, saying 'we don't need a deal'
The reassignment came as Vance and other Republicans have blamed the Iran war for the party's sweeping losses in last week's midterm elections.
Is Vance 2028 over before it started?
The veep’s post-midterms moves have some Republicans looking elsewhere
How Republicans Squandered Their Gains With Black Voters
A shift toward Donald Trump didn’t survive contact with the president’s agenda.
Republicans tiptoe around Trump as they process defeat in the 2026 elections
GOP lawmakers are hesitant to blame Trump’s policies, like the Iran war, which drove up costs and sparked a voter backlash, showing his enduring clout inside the party despite the results.
Democrat Scott Colom seals surprise win in Mississippi Senate race
It marks a shock victory for the party in a deeply conservative state that has elected Republicans for decades.
House Freedom Caucus argues Republicans were not aggressive enough
Members of the ultraconservative bloc argued that House Republicans should have done more to push President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration agenda and ensure the passage of voter ID legislation.
House Republicans’ middle is disappearing
Some are cautioning that they do not want to see their party further embrace the MAGA agenda after one of the party’s biggest wipeouts in decades.
How the midterm election results could impact Elon Musk's many business interests in Texas
In recent years, Texas Republicans have enthusiastically welcomed Elon Musk and his companies to their state. Would that change when Democrats take charge of the state government?
White House faces unusual obstacle on confirming Trump judges: other Republicans
Republican senators are complicating a White House plan to influence the judiciary long after President Trump leaves office
Republicans refuse to learn from their midterm drubbing
Chris Hayes says Trump and the GOP are doubling down on MAGA after a historic midterm defeat, including standing by Pete Hegseth.
The hypocrisy of Trump’s team warning Democrats against politicized investigations
After years of Republicans going to extraordinary lengths to politicize congressional oversight and target President Donald Trump’s enemies, his administration is now issuing stark warnings to Democrats to not politicize congressional oversight to target Trump and those around him.
The midterm rout could be the end of GOP election fraud claims
Unlike previous elections, the majority of Republicans are not questioning the results
How Incoming Democratic AGs Can Dismantle the Legal Machinery of Republican Grievance
Republicans spent decades using public resources to advance their political agenda. Democrats have the chance to do something different.
White House warns of criminal inquiries into House Democrats who investigate Trump
The White House counsel made the warning in a letter dated Monday to Rep. Robert Garcia of Long Beach, who is in line to lead the House oversight committee.
The Latest: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans
The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and handling of the war against Iran, which some Republicans blame for sweeping election losses
GOP branded ‘sinking ship’ as Republicans block efforts to impeach Hegseth
Trump hails ‘exoneration of a Great American Patriot’ as moves against his defense secretary fail for now
Why California's Prop. 50 redistricting measure was a mistake
Proposition 50, the Democratic gerrymandering initiative, has drawn California Republicans into near-extinction in Congress. That's unhealthy and unnecessary.
Close Trump ally to lead House Republicans next year
House Republicans will have a new leader at the start of the new Congress in January: Ohio's Jim Jordan, a co-founder of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus and a close ally of President Trump.
Live updates: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans
Pete Hegseth impeachment effort blocked by House Republicans, More than a dozen key races remain too early to call, Bernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.
The GOP delivers its answer to midterms rout: It’s intensifying the fight
Republicans have chosen a counterintuitive remedy for voters’ stunning midterm election rebuke of President Donald Trump: more Trumpism.
Noah Rothman: After midterms, Republicans are ‘expecting to be besieged’
House blocks Hegseth impeachment effort; Strickland absent for vote
While House Republicans banded together to stop an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, 11 Democrats missed the vote.
House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
House Republicans managed to short circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
House Republicans managed to short circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
Wisconsin senator pushed, failed to delay leadership vote
Sen. Ron Johnson said Republicans’ electoral defeat was "so significant that it demands change.”
Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after election wipeout
Senate Republicans vented their frustrations in three separate meetings on Tuesday after an election wipeout that cost them at least seven Senate seats.
Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses
Senate Republicans have reelected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as leader of the GOP conference after a tense day of discussions about steep losses in the midterm elections that cost
House Republicans pick Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to lead them in the minority
Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of Republicans who will serve in the next Congress.
House Republicans elect Jim Jordan to serve as minority leader next year
Senate Republicans are also set to hold elections Tuesday to choose a leader for the new Congress.
Who is Jim Jordan? The GOP’s new leader has history as combative Trump defender
House Republicans are still reeling after the midterm elections decimated their ranks and set off a fight for the party’s future. Now, Jim Jordan, a pro-Trump, hardline conservative, will lead the party in the minority next year.
NYT: Trump wished Biden well in newly disclosed 2021 letter
(CNN) — In his forthcoming book, former President Joe Biden discloses the contents of a 2021 letter written by President Donald Trump as he prepared to leave the White House after his first term, according to an excerpt of the book and a copy of the letter obtained by The New York Times.“Many presidents have come and gone who simply governed as Republicans or Democrats,” Trump wrote in the letter to Biden, according to Times. “Largely, they did not change history, they were just swept along in its relentless tide. This will not happen to you because I know how much you love the American people.”Biden has previously alluded to a “very generous letter” left by his predecessor, and now successor, but until now had declined to talk about the contents.The reported letter, which was dated January 20, 2021, strikes a different tone than Trump’s public statements after losing the election to Biden in 2020. Trump repeatedly claimed the election was stolen and refused to conduct an orderly transfer of power to his successor, challenging the results in court and pressing his allies to move to block the certification of his loss.The matter came to a head when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, as Congress was voting on whether to certify the results. While Congress ultimately certified Biden’s victory, Trump has continued to deny the 2020 results and pardoned over 1,000 people involved in the riot when he returned to the White House last year.“Not only are you joined by the past, but you carry the hopes and dreams of the entire nation on your shoulders. The gravity of that fact never leaves you, it is the anchor that grounds every decision you make,” Trump wrote in the letter.“Your strength, your deepest reservoir of energy, comes from the knowledge that millions upon millions of people are depending on you. Their ambitions and aspirations are the reason you are here, with so many counting on your success,” he continued.Biden was inaugurated the same day as the letter and Trump did not attend the festivities as is customary for most living presidents. Trump has sharply criticized Biden in the years since the 46th president left office.In his book, titled “Promise Me, America,” Biden writes it was “as if there were two Donald Trumps” and says Trump “deeply destabilized democracy,” according to the Times.“But here he was, offering his best wishes in warm language that sounded like it was coming from an old friend,” Biden wrote in the book, which is set to be released next Tuesday.In a statement to the Times, White House communications director Steven Cheung said, “Joe Biden should have heeded the president’s wise words, but instead he tried to destroy this country and weaponize the justice system against his political enemies.”“Biden is a disgrace, and America is better off with him no longer as president,” Cheung added.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
Who could replace Mike Morath at leader of the Texas Education Agency
The first Democrat-appointed Texas education commissioner in 35 years is likely to be someone who has credibility with superintendents and Republicans alike.
Battered and bruised by the election, Texas Republicans reckon with a blue Texas
Across the state, Republicans were processing a staggering defeat. They expressed fear, but said they’ll pray for the winners and begin to rebuild the party.
Purplish: How the midterms could shake up Colorado politics
Colorado Republicans didn’t think things could get worse for them. During the midterms, they did, with Democrats flipping some congressional and statehouse seats.
Congress live updates as House and Senate Republicans hold leadership elections after midterms losses
Trump administration live updates: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to address House impeachment threat
Live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addresses a House impeachment threat and Republicans choose their leadership for the new Congress.
These Are the Denim Brands Republicans Prefer Most
YouGov's “U.S. Bipartisan Brand Rankings 2026” report examines consumer preferences across various categories and political divides.
John Thune seeks another term as Senate Republican leader as the party reckons with election losses
Senate Republicans will be meeting for what they call a “robust conversation” on their future and to decide whether to keep South Dakota Sen. John Thune as their leader.
Commentary: The blue tsunami has a message for Virginia Democrats on data centers and campaign finance
Last Tuesday’s historic win for Democrats nationwide may not feel immediately applicable to state-level politics in Virginia, which holds its own elections on odd years rather than syncing them with federal elections. Democrats already enjoy a trifecta in the state, and last week Virginia voters handily endorsed the constitutional amendments the party put forward to secure reproductive rights, marriage equality and voting rights. So Virginia is bluer than ever – but that doesn’t mean next year’s state election will be a romp for Democrats. According to exit polls last week, 53% of voters have unfavorable views of the Democratic party. That’s better than the 59% unfavorable rating for Republicans, but it’s apparent that neither party has a well of good will to draw from.
A trailblazing Indiana Democrat’s next mission: Figuring out how to represent Republicans
J.D. Ford flipped a barn-red district in one of the nation’s most reliably Republican states. Now, like many of his soon-to-be colleagues across the country, the unlikely Democratic midterm winner is thinking about how to keep from becoming a one-term congressman.
Republicans, reeling from an election drubbing, will choose their leadership in Congress
Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are vying for the top spot in the House, while John Thune is expected to remain Senate Republican leader, despite a conservative push to delay.
Texas Republican voters reckon with a blue Texas
Texas Republicans were processing a staggering defeat. They expressed fear, but said they’ll pray for the winners of the 2026 election.
Lawmakers briefed on Nvidia affair as security concerns mount
Congressional Republicans have called on Huang himself to provide an update, warning the incident raised 'significant national security concerns.'
Midterms 2026 latest updates: Trump questions election results; Mississippi and Alaska Senate races still too close to call; House could vote to impeach Hegseth this week
As Republicans continue to reckon with a historic rout, President Trump is now suggesting without evidence — as he did in 2020 — that voting machines were to blame for a bruising defeat.
Trump breaks silence on JD Vance blaming Iran war for midterm blowout
JD Vance appeared to distance himself from Trump last week after Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections.
Hegseth impeachment vote looms as House Republicans privately warn it could pass
Several House Republicans believe Pete Hegseth's impeachment could pass as Rep. Thomas Massie forces a privileged resolution vote this week.
Inflation, Politics Driving Economic News
Americans made clear on Nov. 3 that inflation and the high cost of living were major reasons they decided to toss the Republicans out of Congress and repudiate the economic policies of the Trump administration. But inflation is not going anywhere anytime soon – and certainly not as long as oil ...
Midterms 2026 results and latest updates: House could vote to impeach Hegseth this week; Mississippi and Alaska Senate races still too close to call
Republicans continue to reckon with a historic rout, and a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could come this week.
Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout
Congress returns to a changed Washington after Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterm elections.
Missouri Republicans still hold power. But the political equation has changed.
Missouri Republicans suffered historic election losses but still control state government. What do the results mean for the balance of power in Jefferson City?
Missouri Republicans mulling future of congressional redistricting after Prop A failure
Voters rejected a Trump-backed map by an overwhelming margin. But some lawmakers aren’t ruling out pursuing another stab at new congressional lines.
New York Republicans face infighting after election losses
Some Republicans are also calling for state GOP Chairman Ed Cox to step down.
New York Republicans face infighting after election losses
Some Republicans are also calling for state GOP Chairman Ed Cox to step down.
Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
Opinion: CT Republicans need a reckoning, not excuses
If CT voters were convinced we offered a credible alternative, more would have supported us.
DataWatch: How Wisconsin’s political landscape changed this election
A county-by-county analysis shows where Democrats gained ground across Wisconsin — and where Republicans held or strengthened their support.
Trump vows comeback as parties clash over Democrat prosecution threats
President Donald Trump vowed a political comeback on Sunday after Republicans lost control of Congress in last Tuesday’s midterms, as incoming Democratic leaders pledged to hold his administration to…
Mayra Flores Delivers a Blunt Warning to the GOP After Midterm Wipeout: “Stop Blaming Voters”
Rep. Mayra Flores, the first woman born in Mexico to serve in Congress, told fellow Republicans to stop blaming voters after the November 3 midterm elections and to address South… The post Mayra Flore...
Challenging the politics that brought Donald Trump to power
Letters: Readers respond to an editorial commenting on the Republicans’ rout in the US midterm elections
A blue wave buries Washington Republicans in another election rout
Washington Republicans are facing more losses as Donald Trump's popularity eroded their power even further. But it's not clear they have a post-Trump era plan.
House Republicans demand answers from Nvidia CEO over reported Chinese spy ties
House Republicans invited Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a joint briefing over his reported relationship with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
Republicans Went All In on Redistricting Ahead of the Midterms. Why Did It Fail?
Democrats pulled out wins in a number of districts that were reshaped in the effort to bolster Republican candidates, helping to fuel the biggest blue wave in 50 years.
AIPAC Built a Super PAC to Protect the Israel Consensus. This Election Helped End It.
The group’s turn to electoral politics made Israel the partisan issue its founders most feared. A new donor network is ready to exploit the shift in Congress.
How Gen Z voters helped fuel a blue wave for Democrats
Republicans made gains with young voters in 2024, but in this year's midterms Americans under 30 issued a strong rebuke of President Trump and his party, voting decisively for Democrats instead.
After historic rout, Maine Republicans chart course out of the political wilderness
Was this a one-off national wave, or a signal that the party needs to fundamentally recalibrate its approach to certain issues?
Political Gravity Is Finally Catching Up With Trump
For many Americans, the last decade of politics has tested their patience — and the laws of physics.Donald Trump’s rise from reality star to president has been marked by jaw-dropping moments that seemed to bend the conventions long-held not only by conservatives and Republicans, but by the world as ...
The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?
Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.
Several Senate Republicans call for delaying leadership election
Several Senate Republicans are pushing to delay the party’s leadership elections scheduled for next week following the GOP’s midterms defeat, a move that may open the door to a potential
How did Democrats flip four Pennsylvania congressional seats?
Democrats defeated Republican incumbents in four Congressional seats in Pennsylvania – the first district in Bucks County, the seventh district in the Lehigh Valley, the 8th district in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area and the 10th district in the Harrisburg area. Political reporter Lauren Mayk talked to Eli Cousin with the DCCC about their strategy. She also talked with Republican Guy Ciarrocchi about what’s ahead for Republicans.
Trump tells ‘60 Minutes’ he has confidence in Hegseth
During an interview with 60 Minutes on CBS, President Donald Trump told Ross Douthat he expects to fire people as a result of Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, while expressing confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots
The move comes days after Republicans' significant losses in the midterm elections and about a week before a scheduled hearing where a special master was slated to evaluate the accuracy of the list of alleged noncitizens.
Latinos flexed their political power in the midterms
After supporting Trump and Republicans in 2024, Latino voters swung to the left with a vengeance, helping Democrats win the House, Senate and several key governorships.
Problems for farmers played a role in the big elections. Here’s what’s being done.
WASHINGTON — In the run-up to Tuesday’s elections, President Donald Trump made all sorts of promises, like $5,000 checks if the Republicans won the congressional midterms.
Inside the Democratic effort to turn outrage over data centers against Ken Paxton and other Republicans
As the dust settled on Election Night, Democratic operatives working to elect James Talarico were surprised by the breadth of his victory across Texas’ 254 counties. But even then, one area stood out: Kaufman County.
Democrat who dropped out of race over health wins anyway; GOP opponent says, ‘We deserve to know more’
A Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign for a western Iowa legislative district in September because of health reasons still won his race as part of the sweeping success story against Republicans, leading to new questions from his rival.