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US Midterm Elections 2026

Democrats have won a major victory in the 2026 US midterm elections, taking control of both chambers of Congress in a rebuke of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. World leaders are closely watching how the new political reality in Washington will affect US foreign policy, from the conflict with Iran to the Russia-Ukraine war and trade. Iran's top negotiator said US voters sent a 'NO TO WAR' message, while Israeli opposition figures and European officials offered mixed reactions.

Nov 4, 2026

World

US Midterm Elections 2026

Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, flipping Republican-held House and Senate seats in states including Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Michigan and Kansas. The result is widely read as a rebuke to President Donald Trump, marking the first time in 20 years a Republican president has lost both houses. Counting continues in some races, with results possibly not final until Wednesday or later.

Nov 4, 2026

World

GOP’s redistricting gamble backfires in Florida as Democrats hold ground

Democrats won several US House seats in Florida that the Republican-led legislature had redrawn to favor the GOP, including Kathy Castor holding the 14th district with a nearly 16-point swing toward Democrats. First-time candidate Pia Dandiya won the 22nd and Jared Moskowitz retained the 25th, while Darren Soto held a slim lead in the 9th as votes were counted Wednesday. The results marked a setback for President Donald Trump's party in a midterm election widely seen as a referendum on his leadership, with Democrats winning both chambers of Congress.

Nov 4, 2026

World

Democrats retake Congress in U.S. voter rebuke of Trump, Republicans

Democrats have retaken control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections, according to projections by major U.S. media outlets, in a sharp voter rebuke of President Donald Trump and his Republican Party over their performance in his second term. The result, reported by Kyodo News, marks a major shift in the balance of power in Washington midway through Trump's term.

Nov 4, 2026

World

BREAKING NEWS: Democrats win control of both houses of Congress: U.S. media projections

U.S. media projections indicate Democrats have won control of both houses of Congress, according to a breaking news alert from Kyodo News. The projected outcome would shift the legislative balance of power in Washington. No further details on individual races or vote margins were included in the alert.

Nov 4, 2026

World

Democrats win House: U.S. media projections

U.S. media projections indicate Democrats have retaken control of the House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to Kyodo News. The article provides no further details, and its body contains only an unrelated headline item dated Oct 28, 2026.

Nov 4, 2026

Economy

Nikkei extends losses, down over 4%, after U.S. Democrats win House

The Nikkei stock index extended its losses on Wednesday afternoon, falling more than 4 percent after media projections showed Democrats retaking control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections. The selloff reflects market jitters over divided government in Washington and the policy uncertainty it could bring.

Nov 4, 2026

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US Midterm Elections 2026

Democrats pulled off a stunning upset in the 2026 US midterms, winning 53 Senate seats and flipping control of the House of Representatives, according to the Associated Press. The result hands Democrats both chambers of Congress for the first time since Barack Obama's second term, giving them subpoena power, a role in confirming or blocking Trump's nominees, and leverage over spending — though Trump has vowed to veto their agenda.

Nov 4, 2026

World

El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Senate seat in Michigan

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. The former Wayne County health director, who narrowly beat Haley Stevens in a costly Democratic primary, campaigned on affordability, removing money from politics, Medicare for All and ending funding for foreign wars. The race drew more than $100m in advertising and was seen as pivotal to the national fight for Senate control.

Nov 4, 2026