Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'
He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot.
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Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins re-election bid in Oregon
NBC News projects that Kotek defeated Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan in a rematch of their 2022 contest.
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins Ohio rematch
The northwestern Ohio district was redrawn in October 2025, creating a more Republican-leaning seat.
Trump admits Iran war partly responsible for GOP's midterm defeat
Despite acknowledging the Iran war was partially to blame for Republican losses, Trump said he didn't regret launching it.
Idaho voters reject ballot measure on abortion, preserving the state’s ban, NBC News projects
The abortion ban went into effect in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate race, making Dan Osborn two-time loser
Dan Osborn, 51, benefited from the lack of a Democrat on the ballot, though Pete Ricketts and his allies branded him "Democrat Dan."
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.
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.
Why is it going so wrong for Le Bris at Sunderland?
Will qualifying for the Europa League end up costing Sunderland their place in the Premier League at the end of the season?
At $835 million, tonight’s Powerball is among the top 10 jackpots in the game’s history
Career criminal captured in only his underwear after 100mph chase sentenced to five years in jail
A Colorado career criminal who led police on a triple-digit high-speed chase before being captured prone in nothing but his underwear was thrown behind bars following a year of being in and out of jail.
Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force
Officials said the measures were introduced after forecasts suggested air quality would remain very poor over the coming days.
Sean Duffy’s son-in-law Michael Alfonso wins Wisconsin seat to become youngest House member
Republican Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, won Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District on Tuesday — clinching the same seat his father-in-law once held.
Far-left Dem Abdul El-Sayed defies bitter party mutiny to rout Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed had emerged politically bruised from a grueling primary in August against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Recapping Democrats' massive wins in the 2026 midterm elections
CBS News projects that Democrats will take back both chambers of Congress following sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Jessi Mitchell anchors continuing coverage of Election Day.
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 Republican rival, former Rep.
Retiring Serrano wants to end as a 'game-changer'
Amanda Serrano said she wants to be remembered as a "game-changer" as she prepares for her farewell fight on home soil next year.
Stefanik and Manchin give their takeaways from Democrats' major wins in 2026 midterms
Rep. Elise Stefanik and former Sen. Joe Manchin share their final thoughts after Democrats came away with control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in dead heat as voters face face excruciating wait in LA mayoral race
Nearly 1.9 million ballots were cast as LA Mayor Karen Bass faced Nithya Raman in a heated election dominated by homelessness and public safety.
Housing targets threaten ancient woods, campaigners warn
Dozens of individual sites feature planned developments immediately next to woods, the BBC finds.
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout flips ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales' seat
Republicans had nominated controversial Republican Brandon Herrera after former Rep. Tony Gonzales' resignation in April.
Why rugby league needs Tonga-Samoa World Cup final
Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.
Mississippi Senate race at razor thin margin as vote count continues
The margin in Mississippi's Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith is separated by less than 30 ballots with 97% of the votes counted.
Serial rapist deported to Mexico, then extradited to US, convicted of brutal 2002 Washington cold-case murder
A man who was deported to Mexico, then extradited to the US last year after DNA linked him to a 2002 cold case, has been found guilty of murdering a Washington state woman and raping three others.
Gina Hinojosa on Texas governor win: "We shocked the world tonight"
CBS News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa has beaten Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race. She spoke to her supporters on Wednesday.
Watch: Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters as ballot count continues in tight Michigan Senate race
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke to his supporters early Wednesday morning amid his tight Senate battle with Mike Rogers.
Rep. Ilhan Omar cruises back to Congress despite immigration fraud probe threatening to deport her
The Somalia-born Omar was elected to a fifth House term over veteran Minnesota state trooper John Nagel.
CNN’s Van Jones boasts he’s ‘happy and Donald Trump is miserable’ during midterm election coverage
“I’m happy Donald Trump is miserable and I’m happy tonight," Jones boasted.
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Jimmy Kimmel Rides Election Day’s ‘Blue Tsunami’
“Man, oh man, would I hate to be the DoorDash driver who delivers Trump his Papa Johns tonight,” Kimmel said.
Former elementary school teacher becomes newest paper billionaire in China
Stock futures drop as Wall Street confronts the ‘blue tsunami’ threat to the AI boom
Stock futures slid after Democrats won key Senate races across the country. The size of the blue wave surprised Wall Street, which was expecting a ripple.
WATCH: James Talarico addresses supporters after projected win in Texas Senate race
Democrat James Talarico addressed supporters after ABC News projected him the winner of the Texas Senate race, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
India news: Election body opens door for voter reinclusion
The Indian poll body said no action will be taken against deleted voters for using Form 6 for re-enrolment in voter rolls. Follow DW for more.
Runner walks final London Marathon mile six months on after cardiac arrest
Gareth Hopkins suffered a cardiac arrest at the 25th mile of the London Marathon in April.
Troy Jackson defeats GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, padding Democrats’ majority
NBC News projects that Jackson, who became the Democratic nominee after an embattled Graham Platner dropped out, flipped control of the Senate seat.
Record number of female governors elected
Voters in 15 states have elected female governors, setting a record as Democrats made sweeping gains in races up and down the ballot.
Netanyahu faces coalition showdown as rivals maneuver to form Israel's next government
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical test as President Isaac Herzog decides who will receive the mandate to form Israel's next government.
How the Stock Market Is Reacting to the Midterm Elections
U.S. stock futures and Asian semiconductor shares dropped as investors weighed the future of the artificial intelligence boom.
This Is a Huge Psychological Blow to Republicans
For Republicans, Texas has long been a dependable political anchor. Now, it’s finally blue.
James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988
"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.
A blue wave breaks across middle America
Democrats are making sweeping gains as American voters swung heavily against Republicans in elections for the Senate, House of Representatives and state governors.
Democrats projected to take Congress in blue wave fueled by Trump, economy discontent
Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.
South Africans vote in local elections that could continue decline of ANC
South Africans have begun voting in local elections that are seen as an evaluation of the party that led the country out of white minority rule
From rotten food to political opponents: Researchers explore how disgust relates to our beliefs, and why the connection is complicated
Some studies have linked disgust sensitivity to socially conservative attitudes. But does disgust shape our politics, or do our beliefs shape what we find disgusting?
WATCH: ANALYSIS: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate
Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House and the Senate, ABC News projects.
WATCH: Josh Shapiro addresses supporters after projected win in Pennsylvania governor's race
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed supporters after ABC News projected he will win reelection in the Pennsylvania governor's race.
These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections
The midterms saw an expansion of representation among America's lawmakers, with several candidates celebrating groundbreaking wins.
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The American People Have Repudiated Trump
Americans showed that the power to choose their leaders belongs to them. Now they must remain vigilant until officials certify every race and the winners take office.
Adam Hamilton Wins: How Kansas Finally Elected a Democratic Senator
What’s stunning about his win is that it wasn’t a surprise by Election Day.
Lindsey Graham’s Legacy Is Done
Just months after his death, Mr. Grah Senate seat is gone and his Ukraine policy is diminished.
Paul Pelosi Prohibited From Driving After Crash in Napa Valley
Nancy Pelosi’s husband was charged with a misdemeanor after he hit a parked car and drove away. He will not be allowed to drive for six months.
Trump Says in Interview That He Will Accept Election Results
In an interview with two Times reporters, President Trump blamed the G.O.P.’s losses on the fact that he was not on the ballot, and said he was willing to work with Democrats.
Ukrainian GCSE to be offered to British students
Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be able to take a Ukrainian GCSE from 2028 as part of government plans.
Parliament risks 'catastrophic event' without urgent renovation
The Palace of Westminster is at risk of a "catastrophic event" if delays to a renovation initiative are not resolved, a group of MPs have warned.
Wall Street falls as Democrats make midterm gains - with broad implications possible
Wall Street markets have fallen as Democrats continue to gain ground across the country in the midterms.
Teen previously convicted in shooting accused of killing pregnant mom of 4 inside Spirit Halloween
Monte Smith, 17, allegedly opened fire inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center, killing pregnant mother Constance Hages and wounding six.
US midterm election results: Democrats flip House and Senate. Here's what else the data tells us
Democrats have won the majority in both House and Senate. Vote counts are still ongoing. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat and what it all means.
US to cut nearly $4 billion in Israel military aid, Trump says
President Donald Trump said that the United States would still sell weapons to Israel. He added that Democratic candidates were using US military support for Israel against Republicans in the midterm elections.
Man, 86, and his dog rescued hundreds of miles off California coast after going silent for 2 months
A Coast Guard aircrew spotted the sailboat 460 miles off San Diego after an emergency beacon alert launched a dramatic search and rescue mission.
Christa Pike asks court not to send her to former prison block following failed execution
Christa Pike claims her life is in danger if moved back to her former housing unit, citing severe weakness after surviving the botched lethal injection.
WATCH: Repeat offender leads deputies on 100 mph chase before hiding under porch in his underwear
Video captures Zakary Dean Hirschfield's 100 mph chase through Douglas County before deputies found him hiding beneath a porch in his underwear.
Spain transport minister offers resignation in wake of train accident
After two deadly train crashes this year, Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente has said he will step down.
Spain's transport minister to resign after train crash killed 69 people
Spain's transport minister has said he will step down after two deadly train crashes in less than a year.
NTSB finds 'no evidence' of Mar-a-Lago connection after Florida jet crash kills nine people
The Learjet 60's left elevator was found miles from the Palm Beach County crash site, adding to evidence the jet broke apart before killing all nine aboard.
Greenland's parliament ratifies Trump's US security agreement
The US is set to expand its military footprint on the Arctic island, part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It follows pressure from Donald Trump earlier in the year which opened a major rift in the transatlantic alliance.
Retired NYPD officer arrested after 'off with his head' post over Florida mosque expansion
Retired NYPD officer Rodolfo Mienert allegedly posted "off with his head!" on Facebook targeting a Pinellas County commissioner over a mosque vote.
Third teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over stabbing at Halloween party
A third boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five teenagers were seriously injured when they were allegedly stabbed at a party on Halloween.
Authorities capture escaped Tennessee inmate in Missouri after 9-day manhunt
UK's King Charles III decries 'monstrous injustice' of slave trade
King Charles has told leaders at a Commonwealth summit that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade "fills my heart with horror." He did not address calls for apologies and reparations.
AOC campaign memo frames growth from progressive firebrand to national Democratic Party force
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign memo reveals how she built a nationwide movement around economic populism after Trump's 2024 election victory.
Missouri State Highway Patrol captures convicted murderer who escaped Tennessee prison
Jacob Allen Morley broke out of the Northwest Correctional Complex last week before Missouri state troopers tracked down the escaped murderer.
Spanish transport minister resigns after two deadly train crashes in one year
MPs urge online retailers to stop selling AI toys over child harm fears
AI toys with built-in chatbots could expose children to psychological harms and inappropriate material, according to MPs and peers who are urging Amazon and eBay to stop selling them.
MI5 escapes legal action despite providing false evidence to three courts
MI5 and its director-general have avoided legal action after the Security Service "fell badly short" by providing false evidence to three courts.
Why South Africa's local elections matter
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will keep falling.
Bomb threats on flights in Europe cause disruption, no devices found
Ukraine's Zelenskyy on defying US in attacking Russian oil: 'Our response must be painful'
Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News Ukraine will keep striking Russian oil refineries unless Trump delivers Patriot missiles to shield energy infrastructure.