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Trump faces new political reality as Democrats vow investigations
President Donald Trump was left to grapple on Thursday with the stinging rebuke from voters after a midterm election rout, while triumphant Democrats vowed to lower prices and combat the "cartel" with...
Sports owners bet big on Republicans. What does their defeat mean for US sports?
Sports billionaires backed Republicans, but Democratic victories leave familiar questions over gambling, stadium subsidies and who really holds power.
The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election
Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.
What the midterms taught us about the future of the Democratic Party
Conversations with more than a dozen top Democrats, including several openly considering running for president in 2028, showcase a euphoric party that is slightly divided on the way forward.
Rare bipartisan idea gains ground: U.S.-Israel tie needs a break
Democrats and Republicans may be deeply split after the midterms, but a growing number agree on one big idea: The era of unquestioned U.S. support for Israel needs to end.
GOP’s defense of its gerrymandering: The rout could have been even worse
Democrats dismissed Republicans’ arguments as a contorted attempt to justify an expensive and controversial remapping offensive that did not accomplish what it set out to do.
Trump blames GOP candidates and Fox News for midterm losses
President Trump has blamed GOP candidates and Fox News in the wake of the sweeping Democratic sweep during the midterm elections.
Video: Democratic Health Professionals Win Seats in Congress
Some Democratic doctors and nurses ran and won congressional seats by centering their campaigns on opposing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Editorial: Voters rejected tariffs. Congress should too
Amid the drubbing Republicans received in midterm elections on Tuesday, one point shouldn’t get lost: Voters have summarily rejected the president’s tariffs, and the new Democratic congressional majority should do
Iranian Leaders Cheer Trump’s ‘Political Defeat’ as Republicans Blame War for Midterm Losses
Iranian leaders have hailed what they say is Americans’ rejection of the war, while Republicans look for answers and Democrats decide what’s next.
How Democrats’ Big Win Could Reshape Health Care
Democrats scored huge margins in Congress and made big gains at the state level. What does it mean for health policy in the final two years of the Trump administration and beyond?
Dissecting Colorado’s Democratic sweep
Swoosh. Donald Trump came into his second term with a swoosh. He brought in Elon Musk and his tech bros with a swoosh. They swooshed out thousands of government employees across the nation. Then Trump’s ICE agents swooshed out thousands of recent immigrants, with some American citizens caught in the crossfire. Then Trump swooshed in […]
North Korea digs in for US stand-off as Democratic midterm wins dim summit hopes
Recent weapons tests signal Pyongyang will lean on Moscow and Beijing rather than bank on Washington talks amid shifting US politics.
Democrats won on affordability. Can they deliver it?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.
Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races
Sen. Ted Cruz called the 2026 midterms a "blue tsunami" after James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa unseated Greg Abbott in Texas.
Missouri Democrats broke the GOP supermajority in the statehouse. Now what?
A Mizzou political science professor breaks down what Democratic gains nationally and in Missouri mean going forward.
Louisiana Senate race raises questions about state’s political identity
Democrat Jamie Davis’s narrow loss to Republican Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s Senate race sparks discussions about whether the state is shifting from solid red to a potential swing state.
Historic midterm leaves UMD political professor shocked at results
Across the nation on Election Day, democrats flipped several traditionally republican states. UMD Political Science Associate Professor Cindy Rugeley said voters made big waves this midterm.
Moore talks Maryland budget, redistricting, Democrats’ future after reelection
Gov. Wes Moore is heading into a second term promising to make Maryland more affordable, but a projected $2.5 billion budget shortfall will test how he delivers on that pledge.
Democrats 'Blue Wave' of victories in midterms to change political landscape
A sweeping night of Democratic victories across the country has left the party poised to take control of both the House and Senate.
Pulse of Politics: Breaking down 2026 midterms
Oakland University Political Science Chair Dr. Peter Trumbore joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to break down the big midterm results and react to the Democratic domination in the election.
Kennedy, Hochul victories highlight Western New York election night
Democrats celebrated major election victories across Western New York on Tuesday.
El-Sayed’s first step to ‘transform’ politics: Erasing money’s influence
Talking with Democratic Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, who says he wants to end the influence of money in politics: "It unspools everything else."
Moderate Democrats Increase Their Numbers, and Their Clout
Victories by moderates in competitive or Republican-leaning states and districts paved the way for large new Democratic majorities likely to be shaped by their priorities.
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.
Brooklyn’s own poised to lead Congress
As Democrats sweep midterm elections, two New York lawmakers, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer, are expected to lead the House and Senate.
Democrats make gains in Collin County as voters reshape political landscape
A longtime Republican stronghold saw Democrats make major gains in the 2026 election, even as some GOP incumbents held their seats.
5 healthcare fights Democrats could take on after midterms sweep
Democrats now have leverage to try to restore the expired Obamacare tax credits, reverse Medicaid cuts and push for changes they say would make healthcare more affordable.
Why presidential hopefuls are gathering in Denver next week
CNN’s Kasie Hunt explains why a meeting of prominent Democrats in Denver could provide a glimpse into who will be the party’s presidential contenders for 2028.
‘Hegseth has been a disaster’: Sen. Kelly tells CNN
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called Trump’s handling of the Iran war a “complete disaster,” as he argued Democrats should use congressional power to push for an end to the conflict.
Democrats get their health agenda ready ahead of takeover
Presented by AstraZeneca{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Democrats get their health agenda ready ahead of takeover Reinstating the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium ta…
What Wall Street billionaires are saying about Democrats' midterm sweep
Billionaire political spending met criticism from ... billionaires in the wake of Tuesday's blue wave election.
AZ business leader says election sets up tax, school choice fights
Danny Seiden says voters sent a message on rising costs, while Arizona businesses are ready to work with both parties after Democratic election gains.
Will Gina Hinojosa be pro-business? What the governor-elect's voting record says
Gov. Greg Abbott turned Texas into on of the most pro-business states in the country, but that could change after his stunning defeat by Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
Ohio State political historian says Ohio's blue wave signals historic shift
Ohio saw major political surprises on election night, with Democrats flipping several Republican-held seats and winning key statewide races.The results could be
Midterm election 2026 live results: Jeffries officially launches bid to be speaker of the House
Democratic Senate-Elect James Talarico took the stage to celebrate the election of a Democratic senator from Texas for the first time in 38 years.
'A mandate for change': Democrats remake Texas politics in election rout
Nov 4 (Reuters) - Texas Democrats, shut out of every statewide office for more than three decades, have toppled Republicans from the top of the ballot to the bottom, remaking the political landscape of the nation's largest conservative state in a single earth-shattering night.
'A mandate for change': Democrats remake Texas politics in election rout
Nov 4 (Reuters) - Texas Democrats, shut out of every statewide office for more than three decades, have toppled Republicans from the top of the ballot to the bottom, remaking the political landscape of the nation's largest conservative state in a single earth-shattering night.
'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift
The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Emboldened Democrats gear up to challenge Trump over Iran war, Gulf business ties
Democrats are weighing options to enforce Congress’ authority to declare war.
Arizona Democrats celebrate, Republicans mourn power shift in state politics
Democrats point toward affordability, education and water as key priorities if the Arizona Legislature goes blue. Some key statehouse race results are still pending.
Trump talks ballroom construction day after election shellacking
President Donald Trump highlighted the new White House ballroom construction Wednesday, a day after Democrats swept the midterm elections, while fielding questions about how he closed out the campaign.
Political science expert breaks down Tuesday's election results
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Election Day, Tuesday, brought both a large and small scale blue wave, along with some very close local races here in south-central Kentucky. On a national scale, the republican lead house has lost at least 29 seats with 64 seats still yet to be officially confirmed. The United States Senate Democratic Party has gained seven seats, while...
‘Kornacki Cam’ is the streaming hit of the midterm elections, boosting NBC
The Democrats weren’t the only big winners in the midterm elections. NBC News said the “Kornacki Cam” featuring the network’s chief data analyst, Steve Kornacki, ranked as the top election
Democrats could explore 'Medicare for All' and other health cost fixes
Democrats will seek to restore ACA subsidies and reverse nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts. Will "Medicare for All" be next?
‘We Touched a Nerve’: Talarico Gets Candid About His Stunning Win
“I don't think Jesus would be a Democrat or a Republican,” the Texas senator-elect says in an interview.
Democrat surge brings changes to South Carolina politics
The results of Tuesday’s elections will bring major changes to Washington and the South Carolina State House.
Pearson accepts loss in U.S. District 9 race, but says ‘Tennessee politics will never be the same’
Democratic state Rep. Justin J. Pearson conceded the race to represent Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District Wednesday.
Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House
Democrats in Texas took control of the state House after historic wins for governor and U.S. Senate, part of a series of sweeping gains nationwide in Tuesday’s elections that shifted the balance of power across several battleground and Republican-leaning states.
Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats in Washington and Texas after midterms
Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts
Democratic doctors win big in 2026 midterm elections
A political action group says Congress now has a new mandate against Health Secretary RFK Jr.
How Mississippi became an unlikely Senate battleground
An unpopular president, a charismatic Democratic candidate and an incumbent who has underperformed other Republicans in recent elections have turned a US Senate race in Mississippi into the nail-biter of the midterms.
Elon Musk poured millions into Texas Republican campaigns that lost. What’s next for his Texas dream?
Musk, whose company SpaceX relocated its headquarters to Texas, had publicly stated the company left California for its politics. He may not do the same in Texas, but his bully pulpit is a bit smaller in a democratic Lone Star State.
It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave
Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
How a blue wave crushed the tech right
The Democratic wins that swept America on election night was a backlash against data centers, and a rebuke to Silicon Valley elites.
Trump-backed redistricting sought a midterm edge for Republicans. It didn't work
Republicans lost most of the Democratic-held seats they had targeted to flip, lost others they had banked on retaining and got swept out of power by a Democratic surge fueled by voter dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran.
Benson vows cost relief as businesses brace for new era of Democratic ‘trifecta’ control
Jocelyn Benson’s decisive victory is an opportunity to pursue tax, labor and environmental policies that have long been opposed by business groups. How far she intends to go and which proposals she will embrace remain unclear.
Midterm election 2026 live results: Vance says 'obvious' reason Republicans lost is Iran war
Democratic Senate-Elect James Talarico took the stage to celebrate the election of a Democratic senator from Texas for the first time in 38 years.
Democrat Vasquez wins third term after $21.8 million race
By Kevin Hendricks — After months of TV ads, mailers and text messages across southern New Mexico, voters in the 2nd Congressional District gave U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez a third term, and it wasn’t close. Vasquez, a Las Cruces Democrat, beat Republican Greg Cunningham 59% to 41% on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the […]
IN THE NEWS: This Health Care Election Unleashes a Democratic Tidal Wave Across the Nation
“This has very much been a health care election. Health care is a top economic worry of voters…Reversing Medicaid cuts and restoring ACA subsidies are top priorities for Democrats.” —...
A Democratic Sweep Gives Congress an Opening to Reassert Itself
President Trump usurped power from the legislative branch with Republican help for two years. Democrats are now positioned to try to claw back some of Congress’s prerogatives.
What Democratic control of Congress means for healthcare in 2027
Tuesday’s forecast-busting blue wave puts wind in the sails of Democrats who have promised a stark departure from Trump-era healthcare policy—though whether or not the shifts will be incremental or | Tuesday’s forecast-busting blue wave puts wind in the sails of Democrats who have promised a stark departure from Trump-era healthcare policy—though whether or not the shifts will be incremental or seismic hinges on intra-party debates and the president’s veto.
Ken Paxton’s Teflon-esque run ends in loss to James Talarico
The attorney general ran for Senate as a grudge match, and in the process helped give Democrats their first win in decades.
Democratic doctors and scientists ride the blue wave
The clinicians and researchers who will take office are ready to tackle the U.S. health care system.
Democratic doctors and scientists ride the blue wave
The clinicians and researchers who will take office are ready to tackle the U.S. health care system.
Democrats dominate Bernalillo County election results
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters gave Democrats wins in nearly every contested partisan race, from county offices to Congress, while also deciding judicial contests and a slate of ballot questions. Democrat Eric Olivas won another term on the County Commission and Democrat Linda Stover won election as county assessor. Bernalillo County […]
Kansas just elected a Democrat. His message to Washington? Be decent
The Methodist pastor who flipped a Republican Senate seat says voters want more than political change. He tells NPR what he heard from Kansans about decency, faith and finding common ground.
Benson names business execs, community leaders to transition team
Business, union and community leaders will help shepherd Democratic Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson's transition over the next few months.
New Latino Democrats Group Aims to Build Political Power Across Five Boroughs
The club aims to increase Latino representation in local politics, develop future leaders and strengthen community involvement across New York City.
National blue wave brings a high tide for Dems in the high desert
By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump told voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections to “pretend I’m on the ballot.” They did just that. In a national rebuke of Trump’s policies, voters gave Democrats a clear majority in the House and Senate and flipped a half-dozen governors’ mansions and every […]
A million people could gain health insurance in Texas after Democrats’ huge win
Texas has waited more than a decade for Medicaid expansion. Its time might finally be here.
Trump’s billionaire-blue collar coalition has been smashed by class politics
As tech bosses get richer and ordinary Americans struggle, Democrats put the case against the US’s grotesque unfairness – and voters responded, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
Among Democrats’ first affordability targets: Health care
The incoming congressional majority will work to restore federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding early next year, officials say.
10 ways Democrats could make healthcare cheaper after their huge election wins
Dems won big. So when is your healthcare going to get better?
Democratic women surge past 100 House seats as Republican women lose ground
Voters also elected the country’s first Black and first Native American female governors as women won a record number of governorships.
Vance: ‘The reason we lost is the war’
The morning after voters delivered a blistering midterm rebuke of President Donald Trump, with Democrats flipping both chambers of Congress and racking up victories even in deep-red bastions, Vice President
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate
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.
Back in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations
Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein files, Elon Musk, the Iran war and Trump's business interests may all come under the microscope.
Science advocates react to Democrats' historic midterm rout: 'It's a new day in Washington'
Researchers and advocates say they hope the 'blue wave' could signal more accountability after two years of attacks on science
LeTourneau political science professor analyzes historic Texas election shift
Shift in Latino and suburban voters drives Democratic victories statewide, he said.
LeTourneau political science professor analyzes historic Texas election shift
Shift in Latino and suburban voters drives Democratic victories statewide, he said.
UMaine political science chair cites affordability, Trump in election results
University of Maine political science chair Mark Brewer said Wednesday that he and the rest of the nation witnessed a banner night for Democrats.
Healthcare costs helped Democrats win big in the midterms
Democrats now control the House and Senate, with major ambitions for healthcare reform. KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner explains how high costs, abortion ballot measures and Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan win could shape the healthcare debate next year.
Which Senate, governors races are still uncalled by The Associated Press
Just a handful of races for Senate and governor have not yet been called by The Associated Press as of noon on Wednesday. The narrow margins come as Democrats flipped
Elon Musk's 'vote red' post vanished after Election Day
Elon Musk's pre-election X post is no longer on his timeline after Democrats dominated Tuesday's midterms.
How Troy Jackson Defeated Susan Collins in Maine, Ending Her 30 Year Senate Career
Troy Jackson, a former Democratic state lawmaker, upset Senator Susan Collins, a Republican who had served the state for 30 years.
Jimmy Kimmel celebrates Democrats’ ‘blue tsunami’ with brutal Trump dig
Jimmy Kimmel ripped into President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance while celebrating the Democrats’ blue tsunami wins on Tuesday evening.
Pennsylvania Flips Senate, Secures Cannabis Legalization Trifecta
The state’s Democrats gained control of the upper chamber for the first time in more than three decades, paving the way to legalize adult-use cannabis.
Amy Acton, Annie Andrews and what Democrat wins mean for RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement
While Democrat wins − including several medical doctors − don't point to a complete dismantling of MAHA, experts say tides are definitely changing.
Hannah Pingree wins governor’s race
Democrat and former Maine House speaker Hannah Pingree has won the gubernatorial election, beating out her Republican adversary Bobby Charles and Independent Rick Bennett.
Business leaders, investors weigh impact of Democrats’ midterm sweep on markets, AI and travel
Democrats' midterm victories draw mixed reactions from Wall Street and business executives over AI infrastructure, regulatory risks, market stability and travel.
A looming deadline to fund the government will shape Congress’ unusual lame duck session
Before Democrats take control, Congress must fund expiring health care programs, confirm HHS nominees
CVS Health Is Breaking Up. Is The Blue Wave To Blame?
A Democratic Congress would have tried to force the breakup.
Elon Musk's business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue
Musk, who urged his followers on X to vote Republican as recently as Tuesday, now faces a resurgent Democratic Party that he has spent years antagonizing.
Stock market winners and losers from 'blunami' midterm elections
US stocks jumped after the sweeping Democratic victory in the midterms. Bond yields edged lower, while stocks in areas like neoclouds and defense fell.
Five midterm winners and losers: MAHA mowed down, Dem docs scrub in, Medicare for All returns
Democratic doctors were among the winners in the midterm elections, while the MAHA movement and President Trump's health agenda were losers.
Health insurers, hospitals rally after sweeping midterm win for Democrats
Nov 4 (Reuters) - Shares of Medicaid-focused US health insurers and hospital operators rose in early trading on Wednesday as Democrats' sweep of the Senate and House of Representatives in the midterm
Israel politicians accuse Netanyahu of being 'danger to Israel,' harming ties with US Democrats
Yair Lapid, who leads the Yesh Atid party, added that the midterm results have ruined any chance of forming a unity government with Netanyahu.
Midterm Voters Give Democrats a Big Advantage to Handle Health Care
KFF's analysis of the 2026 Voter Poll by SSRS shows midterm voters gave Democrats a 19-percentage-point advantage on which party is better able to handle health care.
Democrats sweep Pulaski County House, Senate races
With one exception, Democrats won legislative seats across Pulaski County adding two House seats and one Senate position to their column in the Arkansas legislature. Democrats held onto four of...