Key moments so far in the US midterms
BBC Newsby Nardine Saad1d ago
- Published Early results in the midterms have delivered significant gains for the Democrats, with the party projected to take control of Congress.
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top 86%Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber
CBS Newsby Kaia Hubbard1d ago
Washington — 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...
Democrats Win US Senate, Reshaping Crypto Regulation
Cointelegraph.com Newsby Cointelegraph by Felix Ng1d ago
Democrats claim control of the US Senate The shift in Senate control could change the path for the CLARITY Act, reshape committee leadership and bring closer scrutiny of Trump’s crypto businesses.
Democratic Party flips US Senate in 2026 midterm elections
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff1d ago
The Democratic Party has regained control of the upper chamber of the United States Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, according to Associated Press news agency projections.
Bigger than bombs: Tim Burns exhibition explores the artist behind explosive art actions
The Conversation Australiaby Christina Chau, Senior Lecturer in Communications, Curtin University1d ago
In 1972, the ANZAC Day ceremony in Sydney was delayed when wreaths laid at the Cenotaph memorial in Martin Place burst into flames – apparently without cause.
GOP senator's 30-year reign ends as 5th-generation logger pulls off stunning upset
FOX Newsby Andrew Miller; Paul Steinhauser; Elaine Mallon1d ago
Fifth-generation logger Troy Jackson has pulled off a major upset in Maine, defeating incumbent Republican Sen.
Democrat David Crowley wins Wisconsin governor's race, defeating Trump ally Tom Tiffany
CBS Newsby Caroline Linton1d ago
Moderate Democrat David Crowley won the Wisconsin governor's race, CBS News projects, defeating top Trump ally Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in one of the most purple states in the country.
Josh Turek wins Iowa 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects, flipping seat for Democrats
CBS Newsby Kaia Hubbard1d ago
Washington — Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, CBS News projects, in a major pickup for Democrats as they seek to take control of the upper...
MAGA wiped out in blue avalanche
Salonby Jason Kyle Howard1d ago
The signs were there from the outset. About 30 minutes after the polls in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District closed at 6 p.m., the first numbers from rural counties began trickling in.
Democrats poised to claim a House majority bigger than they’d hoped
Semaforby Nicholas Wu1d ago
The News House Democratic leaders are preparing to welcome moderate members from across the country and a majority big enough to manage comfortably and contain a restive progressive wing.
Adam Hamilton wins Kansas 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects, flipping seat for Democrats
CBS Newsby Kaia Hubbard1d ago
Washington — Democratic Reverend Adam Hamilton defeated GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race, CBS News projects, unseating the incumbent in a major upset that comes as the state hasn't...
Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, defeating MAHA Republican Zach Lahn
CBS Newsby Caroline Linton1d ago
CBS News projects Rob Sand will win the Iowa governor's office, the first Democrat to be elected to the governor's mansion since 2006 and defeating Zach Lahn, an outsider Republican who had...
Talarico, Hinojosa win big in Texas despite Elon Musk's millions
Salonby Troy Farah1d ago
James Talarico, the charismatic Texas state representative who campaigned by talking extensively about his Christian faith, has defeated state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was Donald Trump’s...
Democrat Adam Hamilton pulls off upset over GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas
NBC Newsby Raquel Coronell Uribe1d ago
Rev. Adam Hamilton has defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall Kansas, NBC News projects, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in the ruby red state since 1932.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces free LPG cylinder refill for 1.89 crore PMUY beneficiaries on Diwali, Holi
Hindustan Timesby ANI1d ago
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces free LPG cylinder refill for 1.89 crore PMUY beneficiaries on Diwali, Holi Adityanath said the UP government will provide one cylinder to poor families under the PM...
Hinojosa defeats Abbott, makes history as Texas' first Democratic governor in decades
CBS Newsby Matthew Ablon; Sergio Candido1d ago
Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor's race, CBS News projects.
US midterm polls: Democrats take control of Senate from Trump’s Republican party, ahead in House
Scroll.inby Scroll Staff1d ago
The Democrats took control of the United States Senate from the Republicans and were ahead in the House of Representatives contest as votes in the mid-term elections were being counted.
Democrat Rob Sand flips control of the Iowa governorship
NBC Newsby Alexandra Marquez1d ago
State Auditor Rob Sand will be the next governor of Iowa, NBC News projects, making him the first Democrat to be elected to the office in 20 years.
Sherrod Brown wins Ohio 2026 Senate election, flipping seat for Democrats
CBS Newsby Kaia Hubbard1d ago
Washington — Former Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown will be returning to the Senate, defeating Sen. Jon Husted, CBS News projects.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning result
NBC Newsby Kyla Guilfoil1d ago
Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has defeated Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a three-term Republican, NBC News projects, wresting control of the red-state governorship from Republicans for the first...