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What Makes These Election Results So Historic
Democrats celebrated a seismic triumph in the midterm elections, winning control of the Senate and the House as voters delivered a blistering rebuke to President Trump. Peter Baker, The New York Times’s Chief White House correspondent explains what this historic reset of the balance of power in Washington means.
CVS to Split Off Pharmacy Business, Ending the Healthcare Conglomerate Era
In a breakup planned for 2028, CVS Health intends to split off its pharmacies into a new company, while keeping together its businesses in insurance and pharmacy benefits.
A Blue Wave
In a rebuke to President Trump, the Democrats flipped both the Senate and the House.
SpaceX and Tesla Stocks Tumble After Elon Musk-Backed Candidates Lose in Texas
The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.
Democrats Take Congress in a Landslide, and Trump Says He’s ‘Willing to Accept Those Results’
Plus, how to vote from space.
‘Decency Won’: 9 Writers on the Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s Midterm Rout
What mattered most in these midterms?
‘The Beginning of the End of Trumpism’
“People hate the way that Trump is running this country,” the columnist Michelle Goldberg argues. Her fellow columnists and the American electorate agree. Democrats had a great night, but what now? Eight Opinion columnists offer their views on what Democrats need to do next, and what Trump’s final two years in office…
For ‘Dune: Part Three,’ Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Friends Weigh in on the Trilogy
As Denis Villeneuve’s blockbuster series concludes, the cast recalls dealing with desert shoots and wrestling with the story’s moral implications.
How WeRateDogs Is Fighting A.I. Slop, One Perfect Puppy at a Time
Matt Nelson built an internet empire based on jokes he wrote at 18. Now he is trying to stem the tide of fake dogs taking over dog lovers’ feeds.
Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock
President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.
Angry Voters Usher in Beginning of the End to 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.
Angry Voters Usher in Beginning of the End to 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.
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.
Stocks Rise as Democrats Flip Control of Congress
Global markets fell as the first results came in, but later traded higher as investors assessed the outlook for policy as the balance of power shifted sharply in Washington.
This Is a Huge Psychological Blow to Republicans
For Republicans, Texas has long been a dependable political anchor. Now, it’s finally blue.
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.
Prosecutors Seek to Drop Charges Against Russian Scientist Accused of Smuggling Frog Embryos
Kseniia Petrova, a researcher at Harvard, has argued that she was vindictively prosecuted after her arrest in 2025.
Democrats Win South Carolina Senate Seat
Our election data reporter Christine Zhang explains how double-digit swings in several counties helped Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democrat, defeat Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, flipping South Carolina in the U.S. Senate race.
Democrats Flip South Carolina Senate Seat
In the first big surprise of election night, Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, lost her seat to a Democratic challenger in South Carolina. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains how the senator’s missteps contributed to her loss.
Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat
The Democrats flipped their first Senate seat of the night. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why this wasn’t a surprise, and why it’s one of at least four seats the party needs to win to secure a majority in the Senate.
Jon Ossoff Suddenly Looks Even More Presidential
Fighting corruption, the theme in his race, could work for Democrats in 2028.
Key Part of Jet in Deadly Florida Crash Found Far From Impact Site
The mechanism that controls the vertical angle of the plane was found in three pieces, including one nearly four miles away. All nine people aboard were killed.
America Votes
Your guide to election night, and more big stories at the end of Tuesday.
Chris Murphy, Recovering From a Stroke, Remains Hospitalized on Election Day
The Democratic senator from Connecticut, who is 53, began experiencing symptoms while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, his office said.
U.S. Assisted Venezuela in Deadly Drone Strike, Officials Say
The attack on a drug-trafficking group killed about two dozen people, a rights group said. It comes as the United States is militarizing the fight against “narcoterrorism” in Latin America.
More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.
Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.
More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.
Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.
Why Floodwaters Won’t Solve the Southwestern Water Crisis
A series of storms has added to reservoirs in the Colorado River basin, but the long-term water outlook remains bleak.
An 80-Cent Plastic Pouch Is Saving Thousands of Women From Dying in Childbirth
The maternal drape, as it is called, is helping to solve one of the world’s most intractable health problems.
Trump Pushes Venezuela for Agreement Allowing U.S. Troops to Stay
The two countries have long been adversaries, and the United States attacked Venezuela this year, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio is starting talks on a legal agreement.
Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials
Some administration officials suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Trump back into military action.
Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials
Some administration officials suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Trump back into military action.
Poland Beefs Up Security at Border With Russia
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there had been “disturbing movement” in Kaliningrad, a Russian region just north of Poland.
Is Sysco Making Every Restaurant the Same, or Saving Small Business Owners?
Depending on whom you ask, the giant food distributor is flattening the way we eat, or helping small business owners survive. Maybe both are true?
‘The Choice to Elevate Darline Graham Was Just a Huge, Needless Error’: Opinion Writers Break Down the Midterms
Michelle Cottle and David French talk about the stunning Texas Senate and governor’s results.
House Republicans Accuse Top Psychology Group of Antisemitism
A monthslong G.O.P. effort culminated in a scathing report about emails and other exchanges within the American Psychological Association.
Strike on Ukraine Humanitarian Hub Is Feared to Be Among War’s Deadliest
Hours after the Russian attack, which killed at least 31 and left dozens missing, the United States said that peace talks with the two countries would resume after nine months.
Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year
The president’s announcement on Election Day, which he said was part of an agreement reached months ago, was a sign of how quickly the politics surrounding Israel have shifted.
Google Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I.
Google is making it easier to restrict its A.I. tools for students. But schools that block A.I. entirely will lose student access to Google’s search engine.
It’s Election Day
And we’re looking at the fight for the Senate.
What to Expect on Election Night, and Trump’s $1 Million Voter Fraud Reward
Plus, “who’s going to believe me if I’m addicted to a wellness tonic?”
As Trump’s Midterm Deadline Looms, Gulf Countries Brace for Possible Renewal of Iran War
The energy-rich Gulf Arab countries are engaged in a flurry of mediation efforts to avert war between the U.S. and Iran, as many fear that the fighting will be worse this time around.
A Test for Israeli Democracy: Should Jews Ask Arabs to Join the Government?
Arab lawmakers give opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu a clear majority in the Parliament. But many Jewish lawmakers are trying to avoid relying on them.
How We Model Election Results With the Needle
Our live election night forecast is known as “the Needle.” Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for The New York Times, explains how it works.
Five Telltale Signs of a Democratic Blowout
The political winds are blowing in Democrats’ direction. The question is: How strong are they?
Ken Burns: Why I’m Optimistic About the Midterms
There’s something fundamental at stake in the midterms this year, beyond policy differences.
Trump Effort to Prove Rampant Noncitizen Voting Leads to Few Charges So Far
Around 236 people have been charged with voting fraud-related offenses by the Trump administration, despite its unsubstantiated claims that fraud is widespread.
Supreme Court to Hear Catholic Schools’ Challenge to Colorado Aid Rules
The Supreme Court considered whether Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with gay and transgender parents can participate in a state program.
6 Themes to Watch for in the Midterms Elections Results
Republicans are bracing for losses amid a backlash to the president’s economic leadership and the Iran war. Whether that means giving up control of the Senate is Tuesday’s biggest question.
What’s at Stake in Today’s Elections
Though President Trump’s name is not on the ballot, voters are weighing the effects of his agenda in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Lisa Lerer, a national political reporter for The New York Times, describes how three crucial issues are affecting their decisions.
Flouting Consumer Law, Insurers Refuse to Pay Medical Bills for Emergency Care
A law to end surprise medical bills has generated millions of high-dollar payouts for doctors. Health plans are now fighting back by frequently withholding money.
Trump’s Immigration Dragnet Sweeps Up Ukrainian Truckers Who Fled War
At least a dozen Ukrainian truck drivers were arrested this summer, according to a representative for Ukraine. Several remain in detention.
Old, Polluting Jet Engines Are Being Scavenged to Power Data Centers
Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps Despite Damaging Attacks on Pipelines and Refineries
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company posted a 9 percent increase in third-quarter profit on Tuesday.
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks the President’s ‘Pettysburg Address’
“And where better to reassure the public that they are in good hands than in front of a pool you’ve repeatedly botched to the tune of $16 million?” Kimmel said of Trump’s speech before the midterms.
Latin America’s Swing to the Right Was Never About Trump
The Trump administration has profoundly misread Latin America’s political winds.
U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure
The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections.
U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure
The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections.
Democratic Divisions on Israel Come Thundering Back, in Preview of Fights to Come
A shattered alliance in Michigan between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and his former primary rival, Representative Haley Stevens, underscored broader tensions in the party.
‘Devastating’ Damage as Hard Rains and Flash Floods Batter the Southwest
Some towns received more rain in a single day than they typically get during all of November, forcing evacuations across the Four Corners region.
Child Dies From Measles in New York State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years
Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the death in Lewis County reflected eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness.
Trump Delivers a Closing Midterm Message. Mostly About Landscaping.
On the eve of the election, the president held forth in great detail on columns, drain pipes and granite at the newly refilled Reflecting Pool.
Early Voting Turnout Surges
Also, the Senate’s future is riddled with wild cards. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
Investigators Looking for Cause of Learjet Crash Say Ice Was ‘Certainly a Factor’
Ice, experts said, can change the shape of a plane’s wing, disrupting its aerodynamics.
William Nordhaus Has Died. Nobelist Influenced Climate Policy.
The Yale professor moved climate change into mainstream economic analysis.
Trump’s Election Fraud Reward Raises Fears of Vigilantism, Local Officials Say
Election officials across the country have conducted hundreds of exercises to prepare for possible threats or disruptions at polling sites.
Don’t Be a Haley Stevens
History doesn’t give us second chances.
In Run-Up to Midterms, Legacy of 2020 Looms Large Over Justice Dept.
The refusal of top department officials to acknowledge Donald J. Trump’s loss that year is the engine driving an intensifying effort to intercede in state administration of elections.
How a Reporter Interviews People About the Midterms, Even Those Who ‘Don’t Talk Politics’
In purple states like Michigan, sharing political views — especially with reporters — has become a socially risky thing to do.
William Nordhaus Pioneered Putting a Price on Pollution
Economist William Nordhaus said putting a price on pollution was the best way to reduce climate change. Then came the fossil fuel lobby and the anti-tax movement.
Trump Administration Said to Plan Rolling Back Pregnancy-Related Job Protections
The Biden era law was meant to help women stay in the workplace, but some conservatives say rules to enact it went too far with coverage for abortion and fertility treatment.
Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Demanding Harvard Admissions Data
Trump administration officials had sought admissions data, including student application essays, from Harvard to see if the school was complying with a court decision banning affirmative action.
CISA Retreats From Election Security Ahead of Midterms
Protecting the vote was once considered among the top priorities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Now it barely mentions the issue.
A 31,000-Mile Walk Ends in England, at Mom’s House
Karl Bushby arrived in Hull, England, on Monday after spending 28 years crossing four continents on foot.
Russia Senses Opportunity in Polish Political Turmoil
After its sometime allies were ousted in elections in Hungary and Serbia, Moscow has seized on Poland’s constitutional standoff in its effort to weaken Europe’s support for Ukraine.
Justice Kagan Sounds an Alarm About the Court
Of all the Democratic appointees, if not all nine justices, Justice Kagan has a reputation as the most restrained and institutionalist. Until now.
Disneyland’s Autopia Ride Will Switch to Electric Vehicles
The gas-powered engines in Disneyland’s Autopia ride weren’t properly certified. The little cars will be replaced by E.V.s.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration Request to Intervene in California Ballot Case
The court’s ruling came just hours after administration lawyers asked the justices to immediately order California to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.
Why Orban and Vucic Broke With Trump on Election Denial
Rejecting President Trump’s election denial playbook, nationalist leaders in Serbia and Hungary opted for an orderly retreat.
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials
The magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, said the case was a rushed, political prosecution ordered by the White House intended to affect the midterm elections.
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials
The magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, said the case was a rushed, political prosecution ordered by the White House intended to affect the midterm elections.
Trump Is Playing Up Voter Fraud Prosecutions. Meet Some of the Accused.
The Trump administration’s campaign to identify and charge immigrants in connection with voting violations has led to fears of being jailed, or deported.
Anthropic Reveals $17 Billion in Revenue as I.P.O. Approaches
The A.I. company’s quarterly revenue totaled $17 billion, 12 times higher than the same quarter a year ago, while its net loss totaled $23 billion.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Backlash Poses Challenge for Republicans in the Midterms
President Trump promised to end the chaos at the southern border. But deadly ICE shootings and high-profile raids have shaken many voters.
Inside Anthropic’s Hunt for A.I. Computing Power
The company went on a deal spree with tech giants, former crypto miners and others to gain computing power to further its artificial intelligence ambitions.
20-Year-Old Nathalia Filgueiras Was a Pilot on Learjet That Crashed in Florida
Nine people died, including two young children and a 20-year-old co-pilot, Nathalia Filgueiras, who received her pilot’s license three years ago, when she was still a teenager.
How Much Do You Pay for TV Streaming Services? We Want to Know.
Let us know your thoughts about the costs of streaming television.
Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait even as they prepared for all-out war. A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Monday to meet with the foreign minister to continue talks.
A ‘Pugnacious’ Vance Leans Into Personal Attacks on the Campaign Trail
Vice President JD Vance’s sharp-edged rhetoric shows his instincts as a politician as attention is about to shift to the 2028 presidential race.
Robin Greenfield Wants to Be One With Nature. But He Can’t Quit Instagram.
Once, Robin Greenfield aspired to wealth. Now, he has no home and eats from the earth. He chronicles it all on social media, but does the persona match the man?
What to Know About the Florida Plane Crash That Killed 9
A small jet plummeted to the ground on Sunday, exploding into a fireball and killing everyone on board. The authorities did not immediately release information about the victims.
Our Final Polls
We look at our final polls before the midterms.
The Final Polls Before the Midterms, and a $6 Billion Crypto Heist
Plus, the smog over Tomorrowland.
Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier
Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.
King Charles Meets Both Joy and Criticism on Caribbean Tour
During the king’s visits to three former colonies, many people came out for celebratory parades and events. Others said the British state needed to atone for slavery’s toll.