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Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat

Commentators abroad wondered what the president’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.

Key moments from a night of midterm election firsts

Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.

Angry Voters Usher in Beginning to the End of the Trump Era

The electoral backlash extended even into deep red states and indicated that President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice.

'RHOC' Lynne Curtin's Troubled Daughter Allegedly Caught With Drug Pipe At Jack in The Box

'Real Housewives of Orange County' alum Lynne Curtin's troubled daughter Alexa Curtin is facing new legal trouble after cops say she was caught with drug paraphernalia at a…

Chinese Pop Star Chen Chusheng Commissions 14 Paintings From Artist Li Erpeng for ‘Wasteland of Wonders’ Vinyl (EXCLUSIVE)

Chen Chusheng, the Chinese singer-songwriter who won Hunan TV’s “Singer 2025,” has brought in contemporary artist Li Erpeng to paint 14 original works for the vinyl release of his…

Iraola, Gakpo and Barcola Reflect on Arsenal Defeat Before Fenerbache

Iraola is still finding the balance between attack and defence.

A decade at Leeds? Why James Trafford can join Paul Robinson, Nigel Martyn and John Lukic on goalkeeping legend list at Elland Road

James Trafford could easily spend the next decade at Leeds United, joining the likes of Paul Robinson, Nigel Martyn and John Lukic on the goalkeeping legend list at Elland Road,…

Recovering Murray hopes to earn Dundee deal - gossip

Veteran Scottish Premiership striker targets new contract on long road back to fitness as former Celtic player has advice on how to get the best out of record signing...

5 midterm election takeaways: Tech billionaires suffer as Democrats drub Republicans

Elon Musk's spending may have become a liability as voters in exit polls raised concerns about government corruption and the growing influence of billionaires.

What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy

Democratic control of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Trump’s handling of the Iran and Ukraine wars, while leaving him broad foreign-policy powers.

Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins Ohio rematch

The northwestern Ohio district was redrawn in October 2025, creating a more Republican-leaning seat.

How a Blue Wave Became a Red Wipeout

Republicans lost control of the House and Senate as voters offered a stinging rebuke to President Trump’s agenda.

Chix On Netflix -- Guess The '90s Bombshell!

This week's Chix On Netflix is goin' back to the 90's ... Can you score the sexy star sportin' this hot pink swimwear?! Her Netflix documentary is described as "a love story,"…

Republicans fuming after Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate blue

Republicans in Texas are trying to make sense of how they lost to the Democrats for the first time in almost 40 years.

Gold, silver and precious metals prices jump, dollar dips as Democrats take control of Congress

Precious metals saw strong gains on Tuesday morning, as investors digested a Democratic sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.

As fan protests continue, did Man United's thrilling Champions League comeback save Carrick?

Just when it looked like Man United would suffer another humiliating loss, they made a turnaround that might save their Champions League campaign -- and their coach.

Lamine Yamal makes history as ruthless Barça end Aston Villa's perfect UCL start

Aston Villa had their chances, but Barça's relentless press and red-hot duo of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha proved too much in a comprehensive Champions League victory.

Idaho rejects ballot measure adding abortion access protection

A ballot measure that would legalize abortion access up until fetal viability in Idaho, reversing the state’s current ban, is projected to fail, according to Decision Desk HQ.…

Winners and losers of the 2026 midterms

Democrats pulled off the blue wave of their dreams on Tuesday, winning the House and Senate majorities in a stunning cap to the most expensive midterm election cycle on record.…

Democrat wins Texas railroad commissioner race after Republican Bo French faced backlash over racist comments

Democrat Jon Rosenthal has defeated GOP nominee Bo French, NBC News projects. French faced criticism from fellow Republicans for his inflammatory remarks.

8 Midterm Election Takeaways: A Democratic Landslide Punishes Trump’s Party

Democrats won shocking victories all over the map and flipped the Senate and House with ease, leaving the president weakened. “There was a mood in the air, I guess,” he said.

These Wins Could Mint a New Generation of Democratic Stars

Voters from South Carolina to Ohio to Texas have elevated a new class of Democrats who could not be more different from one another.

Nebraska voters approve ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports

A ballot measure requiring schools to designate "biological sexes" to sports teams, is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. Voters approved the constitutional…

Guess The Model Bustin' Out Of Her Dress

Happy hump day! Can you guess which busty model was nearly falling out of her dress?!? This hottie was crowned Miss India in 2007 and made her Bollywood debut a few years later…

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal want Atlético Madrid winger

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Atlético Madrid winger Álex Baena. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Live updates: Democrats riding high after historic night; GOP searches for answers

Democrats will control both the Senate and the House of Representatives come Jan. 3 according to Decision Desk HQ. The exact extent of Democrats' majorities remains to be…

GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts fends off independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race

NBC News projects Ricketts has won re-election after facing a competitive race in the traditionally red state.

Valve just changed its Steam release rules amid a flood of AI games

Valve is updating its game release rules to try to unclog a backlog of approvals due to a recent flood of new game titles, many created with AI.

Arizona’s Democratic Governor Wins Re-election

Gov. Katie Hobbs defeated her Republican challenger, Representative Andy Biggs, despite a concerted campaign by Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk’s organization.

How Texas went Democratic

Texas woke up red on Tuesday and went to bed blue. Why it matters: Just months ago, Democratic campaigns in the MAGA heartland appeared quixotic — obligatory more than realistic.…

Palestinians return to ruined Hebron homes after Israel’s 10-day siege

Returning Hebron residents face significant economic and structural devastation after Israeli military operation.

Nevada approves abortion rights amendment

Nevada voters have approved a ballot measure protecting abortion up to the point of viability, officially adding the protection to the state constitution, Decision Desk HQ has…

Nevada approves voter ID requirement for casting ballot

A Nevada ballot measure that aims to add voter identification requirements when casting a ballot is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. The constitutional amendment,…

US elects its first Black woman governor

The US has elected its first Black woman governor after Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s gubernatorial poll.

Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low

Democrats have won control of the House in the 2026 election, CBS News projects. Follow the midterm election results here, as polls begin to close.

Resounding wins for Democrats a wholesale rebuke of Trump’s Maga movement

Democrats of all stripes declared victory on Tuesday night in clearest sign yet voters have had enough of Trumpism No single Democratic coalition can claim victory after Tuesday’s…

Democrats, retaking House majority, aim to derail Trump's agenda

The change in the balance of power sets up a clash with the Trump administration on oversight and other legislative priorities.

Novo shares jump 6% as Wegovy pill sales impress, drugmaker hikes outlook

Novo posted quarterly earnings ahead of expectations early Wednesday as sales of its Wegovy pill blew past estimates

Nithya Raman and Karen Bass Head to Costner ‘Swing Vote’ Territory

Wasn’t it only Florida that was supposed to be this dramatic?

Democrats aim to sweep most US governor elections after wins in key states

Party sees historic victories with Gina Hinojosa’s win in Texas and Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms becoming first Black female governor in US US midterm elections – live updates…

Jazz Musician Daniel In 'Collateral' 'Memba Him?!

American actor Barry Shabaka Henley was in his late 40s when he played Daniel -- the sensitive jazz club owner who raves about Miles Davis before being murdered -- in the 2004…

The biggest revelations from Netflix’s Natalee Holloway doc

Natalee Holloway's mother, friends, and FBI agent speak out about her disappearance and the long journey to Joran van der Sloot's confession.

STATE OF PLAY: Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power, with key races still hanging in balance

Democrats flipped GOP seats in Texas, Ohio, Iowa, North and South Carolina as a blue tsunami swept midterm elections far beyond expectations.

How Gina Hinojosa Captured Texas

The woman who took down Greg Abbott concentrated on pocketbook issues, but voters’ opposition to Republican immigration policies was a tailwind.

Idaho Voters Reject Referendum to Lift State’s Abortion Ban

Proponents of the initiative had blamed the abortion ban on a steep decline in the number of obstetricians and gynecologists in the state, but they could not overcome Idaho’s…

GOP's redistricting firewall pummeled by blue wave

Republicans tried to save their House majority with a bold wave of mid-cycle redistricting. It failed in spectacular fashion on Tuesday. Why it matters: Republicans not only fell…

Democrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump: key US midterms takeaways

Republicans suffer historic losses, Democrats win control of Congress – and Trump backs away from losing candidates Full report: Democrats win control of Congress in ‘blue wave’…

Democrats deliver a historic routing to Republicans in US midterms

For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Democrat will now represent South Carolina in the US Senate.

Kaptur beats Merrin in Ohio House rematch

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) is projected to win a 23rd term representing Ohio in the House, emerging from a tough rematch with Republican Derek Merrin, according to Decision Desk…

Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force

On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category.

FIFA’s Infantino ineligible for re-election, says former governance chief

Miguel ⁠⁠Maduro insists Gianni Infantino cannot serve more than three terms, pointing to FIFA's statutes.

Alaska approves citizenship voting requirement

A ballot measure that would introduce minor language changes to an Alaska law around citizenship and voter eligibility is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. The…

Former Justice Department official to succeed Luttrell in Texas district

Jessica Steinmann (R) is projected to defeat Laura Jones (D) in Texas’s 8th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Steinmann leads Jones by about 10 points with 91…

Dem wins Trump-targeted Texas district in rebuke of Republican redistricting shakeup

Johnny Garcia defeated Republican Carlos De La Cruz in Texas' redrawn 35th Congressional District, defying a Trump-backed redistricting map.

Environmental advocate defeats oil and natural gas executive in redrawn Texas House district

Leticia Gutierrez (D) is projected to defeat Alex Mealer (R) in Texas’s 9th District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gutierrez is leading Mealer by 14 points with 78 percent…

WIPEOUT: GOP LOSES HOUSE AND SENATE

Republicans lost deep-red Senate seats in South Carolina , Kansas and Texas as well as House seats nationwide, AP projects, giving Democrats control of both chambers of Congress.…

El-Sayed becomes first Muslim U.S. senator

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, the Associated Press projected. He will become the nation's first Muslim…

Democrats score major upsets and take control of Senate

Democrats were able to pick up the seats needed to gain control of the Senate, CBS News projects, and the party scored several upset victories in red states.

South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades

Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.

The 5 biggest shockers of Democrats' stunning night

In red states and blue, Republicans suffered losses on a scale even Democrats would never have dared to dream about 24 hours ago. Why it matters: Democrats worried that polls…

Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers to win US Senate seat in Michigan

The Democrat prevailed after a stream of Islamophobic rhetoric from top Republicans and a turbulent end to his campaign.

Treasury yields fall as investors crowd into bonds for safety amid election stock sell-off

Treasury yields fell on Tuesday night, as investors sought shelter from a sell-off in equity futures sparked by big victories from Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections.

Five takeaways on a midterm rout for Democrats

Tuesday saw seismic results in the midterm elections as Democrats virtually ran the table of competitive races, and voters delivered a powerful rebuke to President Trump and the…

With 2 Big Wins, Democrats May Have Put Ohio Back in Play

Once seen as a bellwether of the nation’s political mood, Ohio has been solidly red since President Trump first won office. Tuesday’s results could change that.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race

Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and former public health official aligned with the Democratic Party’s left flank, has won Michigan’s highly hostile Senate race, defeating his…

Trumper’s Remorse: Voters Look at the Last Two Years, Ask for a Redo

With crushing wins in the House and Senate, America wants to Replayola everything that happened since 2024.

How America voted in maps and charts

See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

Across the Country, Voters Give Direct Orders to State Governments

Many of the more than 140 ballot questions on voting rights, redistricting and voter identification laws. Others set rules for taxes and transgender people in sports.

Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means

With control of Congress, Democrats can challenge Trump’s agenda through subpoenas, confirmation votes.

Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work

Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost their party ahead of the…

Speaker Mike Johnson projected to cruise to re-election for fifth House term

Speaker Mike Johnson is seeking a fifth term representing Louisiana's 4th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.

Democrat Defeats Nunn in Iowa, Scoring a Key House Pickup

Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democratic state senator and Lutheran minister, beat Representative Zach Nunn, a Republican who had tied himself closely to President Trump.

Spanish transport minister resigns after train crash killed 69 people

Oscar Puente says he could not 'continue in office' after two major train accidents in less than a year.

Four tankers destroyed by naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC says

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says the vessels had hit sea mines while trying to cross a prohibited route.

Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries

The New York Democrat who is in line to be the first Black speaker was raised by a Black nationalist family in Brooklyn, is a moderate and loves a hip-hop reference.

Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor

Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida.

US House Speaker Johnson rants about Marxism after Democrat gains

Wednesday briefing: What the Democrat midterms victory tells us about Trump’s future as president

In today’s newsletter: A thumping night for the Democrats has seen the party take control of Congress, altering the course of Trump’s second presidency Good morning. While you…

US voters rebuke Trump as Democrats win control of Congress in ‘blue wave’

President’s party stripped of control after he spent weeks pleading with Americans to pretend he was on ballot US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50…

Forstag flips Montana House seat, beating Trump-backed opponent

Democrat Sam Forstag is the projected winner of the election for Montana's 1st District, a key flip in his party's push to take control of the House, according to Decision Desk HQ…