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Midterm elections could zap the data center buildout, experts say
Democratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts.
Midterm elections could zap the data center buildout, experts say
Democratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts.
Dow posts biggest gain of the year after Democrats take control of Congress
The Dow soared nearly 1,600 points, as Wall Street analysts predicted that political gridlock would limit Congress's ability to pass major tax and spending packages.
Mostly sunny skies expected as temperatures stay in the 70s in North Texas
Expect plenty of sunshine and blue sky by the afternoon with seasonable high temperatures in the 70s. Another cold front is approaching on Thursday, which will increase winds and raise temperatures up into the upper 70s.
Countries react to U.S. midterm election results
The Iranian regime was quick to label the resounding losses for President Trump's Republican Party in the midterm elections as evidence of American voters rejecting the costly war he launched with Israel more than eight months ago.
Democrats sweep midterm elections across U.S.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, CBS News projects, becoming the nation's first Muslim elected to the Senate and helping Democrats retain the seat in one of the most contentious races of the midterm elections.
Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico celebrate wins
With their victories over Republican opponents, CBS News projects Democrats will control the upper chamber in the next Congress and hold 54 seats.
Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should stay after midterm losses, sources say
President Trump has been asking his advisers if Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his job after Tuesday's losses.
Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP midterm defeats: "The reason we lost is the war"
"If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so," Vice President JD Vance said.
Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek another term as House GOP leader after midterm losses
House Speaker Mike Johnson told staffers that he will not run for minority leader in the new Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Mother, daughter dead in suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
Family members identified the victims as Jennifer Balcarras and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed.
Watch live: Testimony continues in Yella Beezy trial after witness says he made up the feud between rappers
The rapper, whose legal name is Markies Conway, is accused of ordering the killing of rival artist Mo3.
Talarico says his Texas Senate win sends message to Elon Musk: "Texas is not for sale"
"The people of Texas delivered a crystal-clear message to the world's first trillionaire: Texas is not for sale," James Talarico told "CBS Mornings."
James Talarico on flipping Texas Senate seat in race against Ken Paxton
Democrat James Talarico joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his win over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Tuesday's highly contested Senate race.
Plano voters reject proposed venue for Dallas Stars
Plano voters rejected Proposition A on Tuesday, a ballot measure that would authorize new venue-related taxes to help finance a proposed Dallas Stars arena and entertainment district at the Shops at Willow Bend.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa's stance on education changes coming to Texas
Throughout her campaign, Hinojosa focused on affordability, public education and other issues affecting Texas families. She criticized Abbott's leadership and argued that voters were more concerned about rising costs than political divisions.
U.S. election results, a sharp setback for Trump, draw reaction from around the world
Iran says the U.S. election results reflect a rejection of war and Spain's leader says it's another sign of a right-wing populist wave falling apart.
A closer look at historic blue wave in Texas
“I saw jaws dropping in front of me, literally,” CBS News’ Adriana Diaz said as reports of Hinojosa's win came through. “People were so surprised."
Tarrant County flips from red to blue
"It's looking really good right now," Alisa Simmons said. "It appears that this Tarrant County Commissioners Court has flipped ... And I told Judge O'Hare this when he called; he called an hour ago to congratulate me."
Democrats take control in Texas: "We shocked the world"
Gina Hinojosa's victory marks a historic shift in Texas politics, making her the first Democrat elected governor of the state in more than three decades.
Much cooler mornings, mild afternoons in store for North Texas
Temperatures will start in the 40s and 50s for most of North Texas this week.
North Texas to stay noticeably cooler this week with temperatures in 70s
You'll want to grab a light jacket or sweatshirt when you step outside.
Dallas County voters reject Proposition A property tax increase to fund homelessness, mental health programs
The proposed increase would cost the owner of a home with a taxable value of $300,000 an additional $72 annually.
Republican Beth Van Duyne wins reelection in Texas' 24th Congressional District
The 24th Congressional District includes portions of Dallas and Tarrant counties in North Texas.
A dermatologist's guide to anti-aging treatments, from Botox to peptides to salmon sperm facials
Dr. Elizabeth Hale has shared expert advice about melanoma and skin care — and now she's bringing us answers to questions about a wide range of popular anti-aging treatments.
Plano voters reject Proposition A to help fund proposed Dallas Stars arena
The proposal would have authorized new taxes to help finance a Dallas Stars arena and entertainment district at the Shops at Willow Bend.
Democrat Vikki Goodwin upsets incumbent Dan Patrick in Texas lieutenant governor race
The Texas lieutenant governor holds one of the state's most powerful offices, wielding significant influence over legislative priorities.
Democrat Jon Rosenthal defeats Republican Bo French in ugly race for Texas railroad commissioner
Republican Bo French attracted attention when he posted a photo of students of South Asian descent cheering at a football game with a caption saying the University of Texas has a "problem" that is "far worse than anyone imagined."
Trump congratulates Democrats in election night call with CBS News
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories, but in a phone call with CBS News he also threatened to use his "total veto power."
James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat: "We just took back Texas"
Democrat James Talarico celebrated his victory over Republican Ken Paxton, telling supporters that people could overcome wealthy political donors and the Washington establishment.
Democrat Vikki Goodwin leads Texas lieutenant governor's race
Democrat Vikki Goodwin holds an 11-point lead in the Texas lieutenant governor's race with 62% of the vote counted.
Ken Paxton thanks family, supporters in speech after Senate race loss
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton thanked his family, friends, and supporters following his defeat in the U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.
Gina Hinojosa delivers emotional victory speech in Texas governor's race
Democrat Gina Hinojosa addressed supporters after her victory in the Texas governor's race, thanking them for their faith in her campaign despite the doubts and challenges she faced.
Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber
Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.
Plano voters rejecting Dallas Stars arena tax proposal in early returns
Plano voters are rejecting Proposition A in early election returns, putting a proposed funding plan for a new Dallas Stars arena in jeopardy.
Blue surge in Texas as Democrats Talarico and Hinojosa win
A blue surge swept across Texas as Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race. Gov. Greg Abbott also conceded to Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor's race.
Paxton supporters react to loss to Talarico in Texas Senate race
The crowd at Republican Ken Paxton's election night watch party in Dallas thinned as Democrat James Talarico was projected to win the U.S. Senate race.
James Talarico supporters erupt in celebration at Austin watch party
Supporters erupted in cheers in Austin as Democrat James Talarico was projected to defeat Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
Hinojosa defeats Abbott, makes history as Texas' first Democratic governor in decades
Texas voters elected a governor to serve a four-year term overseeing the state's executive branch, implementing laws and shaping policies.
Hinojosa supporters celebrate as Abbott concedes Texas governor's race
Supporters at Democrat Gina Hinojosa's election watch party erupted in celebration after Gov. Greg Abbott conceded the election.
Greg Abbott concedes Texas governor's race to Gina Hinojosa
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott conceded the governor's race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa, saying he called to congratulate her and offered to assist with the transition.
CBS News projects Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
CBS News projects Democrat James Talarico in the Texas U.S. Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton amid a strong Democratic showing in the midterm elections. CBS also rates Democrat Gina Hinojosa as likely to win the governor's race against three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.
James Talarico wins Texas 2026 Senate election, flipping seat for Democrats
Democrat James Talarico will defeat Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a major flip for Democrats that they have long sought in the Lone Star State.
Analysts discuss Democratic gains in Texas: “It looks like a blue wave”
Political commentators discuss the possibility of a Democratic shift in Texas and the state's changing political landscape. The panel also examines how migration from traditionally Democratic states could affect Texas politics.
Tarrant County Democrats celebrate strong early election returns
Democrats in Tarrant County are celebrating strong early election results in a longtime Republican stronghold. Supporters gathered at an election night watch party as returns continued to favor Democratic candidates.
Frederick Haynes thanks supporters following projected congressional win
Democrat Frederick Haynes thanked his campaign staff, advisers, and supporters following his projected victory in Texas' 30th Congressional District.
Tim O'Hare concedes Tarrant County judge race to Alisa Simmons
Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare has conceded his reelection bid to Democrat Alisa Simmons.
Gov. Greg Abbott trails Gina Hinojosa as supporters await election results
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is trailing Democrat Gina Hinojosa in early election returns. Supporters at Abbott's election night watch party remain hopeful as more votes are counted.
Gina Hinojosa campaign confident as Texas governor's race leans Democratic
Democrat Gina Hinojosa's campaign is expressing confidence as CBS News rates the Texas governor's race as leaning Democratic.
Immigration and affordability concerns shape Latino voters' decisions in Texas
Conversations with Latino voters across Texas reveal concerns about immigration policies and the rising cost of living. Housing, groceries, and other everyday expenses are among the issues weighing on voters this election.
Colin Allred projected to win Texas' 33rd Congressional District
Democrat Colin Allred is projected to defeat Republican Patrick Gillespie in Texas' newly drawn 33rd Congressional District.
Hispanic voter turnout takes center stage in Texas elections
Political science professor Álvaro J. Corral discusses increased voter turnout in South Texas, where some counties surpassed their total 2024 turnout during early voting.
Talarico, Hinojosa maintain leads in early Texas election returns
Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa lead their Republican opponents in Texas' U.S. Senate and governor's races. With about 40% of the votes counted, both races remain undecided.
Democrats leading in lieutenant governor, attorney general races, early returns show
Democrats Vikki Goodwin and Nate Johnson hold early leads in the Texas races for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Frederick Haynes projected to win Texas' 30th Congressional District
Democrat Frederick Haynes is projected to win Texas' 30th Congressional District. Supporters celebrated at his election night watch party while Haynes attended Bible study.
Early returns show Talarico leading for Senate, Hinojosa for governor
Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa hold early leads in Texas' U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races. Talarico is facing Republican Ken Paxton, while Hinojosa is challenging Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Democrat Frederick Douglas Haynes III wins Texas' 30th Congressional District race
The redrawn 30th Congressional District covers mostly southern Dallas County and a small portion of Tarrant County.
Democrat Colin Allred wins Texas' 33rd Congressional District race, defeating Patrick Gillespie
The newly configured 33rd Congressional District lies entirely within Dallas County following Texas' 2025 congressional redistricting.
2026 midterm election updates as fallout begins over sweeping Democratic victories
The impact of Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already being felt in Washington. Follow live updates here.
See 2026 Texas midterm election results from key local races
In a call with CBS News, President Trump congratulated Democrats and said he will work with them.
Ken Paxton awaits election results after contentious campaign
Republican Ken Paxton is awaiting election results after a campaign marked by past legal and political controversies. Supporters are gathering at a Dallas hotel as Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico.
Trump says he is prepared to use "tremendous powers" if Democrats take control
President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."
Tesla expands robotaxi service to Fort Worth and surrounding cities
Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Fort Worth, marking its seventh city. Riders can book trips through the Tesla Robotaxi app, with service extending to Saginaw, White Settlement, Benbrook, and Haltom City.
Patrick Dumont, wife Sivan Ochshorn take controlling ownership of Dallas Mavericks, team says
The couple purchased Miriam Adelson's stake in the NBA franchise.
Abbott faces close race for governor, polls show
Statewide, most polls have Democrat candidate Gina Hinojosa trailing Gov. Abbott by about 4 percentage points.
Election integrity in focus as ballot scanner issues disrupt voting in New York
Ballot scanner problems disrupted voting in New York, but officials say all votes will be counted. The Justice Department is also monitoring polling sites nationwide.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa makes final pitch to voters in Texas governor's race
Democrat Gina Hinojosa made her final public appearance before polls closed in Austin as she challenged Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's bid for a fourth term.
Dallas County voters report short waits, steady turnout on Election Day
Voters reported short lines and quick trips to the ballot box across Dallas County on Election Day. At the Oak Lawn Branch Library, about 1,700 ballots had been cast by late afternoon, while most county polling locations reported minimal wait times.
NTSB says jet broke apart as it plunged to the ground in Florida
Pieces of the jet that crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday, killing nine people, were found nearly 4 miles away from the crash site, investigators said Tuesday.
Sunny and breezy in North Texas for Election Day
Northwest winds will gradually decrease this evening as high pressure builds into the region, setting us up for a beautiful Wednesday with sunshine and comfortable temperatures.
More than 57 million Americans have voted early in the 2026 midterm elections
CBS News polling suggests many voters have government corruption on their minds.
U.S. launches airstrikes on Iran
The U.S. military launched limited, defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, three U.S. officials told CBS News. A senior U.S. official said the strikes targeted Iran's Qeshm Island after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at an American aircraft.
Abbott maintains lead in early polls
In the governor's race, the latest numbers show Gov. Greg Abbott had a huge advantage over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in political ad spending: nearly $111 million by his campaign while her campaign spent $22 million.
Record-breaking spending in Paxton-Talarico race
Democrat James Talarico's and Republican Ken Paxton's Senate campaigns are the most expensive non-presidential campaigns in U.S. history.
Strong voter turnout in battleground Tarrant County
One big change for Tarrant County voters this year is that the county eliminated 92 Election Day voting locations
A look at VoteHub's early voting data for Texas before election day
Head of Data Science at VoteHub, Zachary Donnini, discusses what the data shows about early voter turnout in Texas heading into election day.
Google will block search access for schools that ban AI use
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other critics are accusing Google of trying to pressure U.S. schools to use AI.
Pieces of jet that crashed in Palm Beach County found miles away from impact site, NTSB says
Nine people were killed when a Learjet 60 that departed Austin for the Bahamas crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday.
Hero dad in Oregon school shooting told 911 he'd shoot gunman "right now if I have to" before killing him
The armed father who was hailed for his heroic actions during a deadly shooting at his daughters' elementary school in Oregon frantically called authorities before he went after the shooter.
Texans head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections
After months of campaigning, the 2026 midterms are finally here. Trevor Sochocki and Lacey Beasley report on everything voters need to know.
East Texas A&M men's basketball team upsets Oklahoma in historic victory
The 68-64 victory for East Texas A&M was its first ever against a power conference opponent.
Escaped murderer captured over a week after breaking out of Tennessee prison
Jacob Morley was serving a life sentence at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee when he escaped by slipping through a fence on the property.
Oklahoma man charged with mailing letters with white powder to hundreds of officials
An Oklahoma man faces federal charges after allegedly sending hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials and media outlets ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.
Jerry Jones reiterates support for coaches after Cowboys' loss to Cardinals; "I like the way we're trending"
"I like the way we're trending," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan.
What we know about the 9 people killed in the Palm Beach County jet crash
The pilot of the plane had been "managing ice" before declaring a mayday and crashing in Palm Beach County on Sunday.
Texas Senate race takes center stage
The eyes of the nation will be on Texas as election results are reported on Tuesday night, with Democrats trying to win a U.S. Senate seat in the state for the first time since 1988. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz has the latest from Austin.
Binance customers withdraw $7.4 billion after crypto heist
Binance said the net outflow from the cryptocurrency exchange represents just 3% of its total holdings.
Cool, pleasant weather for Election Day in North Texas
Temperatures will climb into the low to mid-70s by the afternoon.
Texas Senate candidates hold their final rallies ahead of Election Day
The race between state Rep. James Talarico and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been one of country's highest-profile contests for the 2026 midterms.
Propositions on the ballot for North Texas voters
The future of the Dallas Police Academy and the Dallas Stars' next arena are among the propositions some North Texans will be voting on this Election Day.
How the candidates for Texas governor are spending Election Day
Polls show that Gov. Greg Abbott and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa are locked in a very competitive race.
North Texas temperatures cool down on Election Day following overnight rain
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
Major crashes shut down I-35E in two spots in Dallas
Northbound I-35E is closed at both Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch and Zang Boulevard in Oak Cliff, with delays expected to last into the morning rush hour on Election Day.
What to know about voting on Election Day in Texas
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the last chance to cast a ballot in the midterm elections.
Why some 2026 races won't be decided on election night, and why that doesn't mean foul play
Experts expect some politicians to claim the 2026 elections are rigged, but here's why that's not the case — and why it may be a while before some races are called.
Ken Paxton holds final Senate campaign rally in Allen ahead of midterm elections
In the city where he announced his first campaign for state representative nearly 25 years ago, Paxton came home to Allen for his last U.S. Senate campaign rally in front of about 100 supporters.
Witness in Yella Beezy trial testifies he made up the rappers' feud
Conway is accused of ordering the killing of rival artist Mo3, whose legal name was Melvin Noble, in November 2020.
Affordability remains among top issues on North Texas voters' minds
There are many different lenses to study affordability through. But perhaps one of the best ways to look at the rising cost of living is to look at the rising rate of hunger.
Severe storms threaten North Texas overnight
As storms increase in coverage, they are expected to organize into a broken line moving east across North Texas. Once the line develops, damaging winds become the primary concern. Brief tornadoes may also develop along the northern ends of bowing segments within the line.