Trump says looking forward to working with Democrats, as Speaker Mike Johnson admits GOP couldnt buck century-old midterms trend

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Donald Trumps looks forward to work with democrats while Mike Johnson admits Republicans failed to overcome historic midterm challenges. (Mike Johnson | X)

President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats on their midterm election victories after early results showed Republicans suffered major losses in Congress. He said he was ready to work with the opposition party to advance the country’s interests. Donald Trumps looks forward to work with democrats while Mike Johnson admits Republicans failed to overcome historic midterm challenges. … Read more

Ken Paxton to Mike Collins: How Trump-backed candidates fared in the 2026 Midterm elections

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Several high-profile Republicans endorsed by Trump lost in the 2026 midterms, including candidates in Kansas, Ohio and Texas. (AP)

President Donald Trump’s endorsement has long been considered a powerful advantage for Republican candidates, helping them secure support among his political base and navigate contested primary elections. However, the results of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections have raised fresh questions about whether Trump’s backing continues to carry the same influence in general elections, as … Read more

Democrat Troy Jackson pulls off historic upset in Maine, ends Susan Collins three-decade Senate run

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Democratic US Senate candidate Troy Jackson attends a watch party during the US midterm elections in Portland, Maine, US. (REUTERS)

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Late Democratic entry Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate seat early Wednesday, defeating longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, taking advantage of President Donald Trump’s deep unpopularity to dislodge an incumbent who had survived tough challenges in the past. Democratic US Senate candidate Troy Jackson attends a watch party during the US … Read more

Trump hand-picked Senate candidates. Republicans paid the price

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Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US midterm elections, near the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, US. (REUTERS)

President Donald Trump asked voters to pretend he was on the ballot in the midterm elections and handpicked Republican candidates in some of the country’s most consequential Senate races. By Tuesday night, voters had rejected them. Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US … Read more

Trump blames Abbott's 'RINO' turn for Texas election loss to Democrat Gina Hinojosa

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Trump's rebuke comes after he had endorsed and repeatedly praised Abbott. (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump took a swipe at Greg Abbott following his election defeat in the Texas gubernatorial race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa, blaming the latter’s “RINO” turn over the last six months for his loss. Trump’s rebuke comes after he had endorsed and repeatedly praised Abbott. (Reuters) “If Greg Abbott, the Governor of Texas, … Read more

Remain committed to Ohio: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy after gubernatorial race loss to Amy Acton

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Vivek Ramaswamy delivered his first remarks after losing to Amy Acton. (Bloomberg)

The gubernatorial race in Ohio in the 2026 US midterm election saw Democrat Amy Acton defeat billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. In a campaign that drew nationwide attention for a controversial ad concerning Acton, the win flips an office previously held by the term-limited Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican. Vivek Ramaswamy delivered his first remarks after … Read more

Thomas Massie blames Republicans for midterm outcome, says party betrayed its promises

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Thomas Massie blames GOP for midterm outcome (Getty Images via AFP)

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has criticized his own party following the 2026 US midterm elections, arguing that Republicans lost support because they failed to honor promises on putting Americans first, avoiding another war and prosecuting sex traffickers. Thomas Massie blames GOP for midterm outcome (Getty Images via AFP) In a post on X on Tuesday … Read more

All three Mamdani-backed candidates secure midterm wins in New York House races

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed candidates Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander secure victories in Democratic districts. (Reuters and REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs and Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg)

All three congressional candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their House races in New York’s reliably Democratic districts, according to projections by ABC News. Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Brad Lander secured victories in their respective races on Election Day. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed candidates Claire Valdez, … Read more

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate, defeats Trump-backed Mike Rogers

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Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, making history as the first Muslim American elected to the chamber

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, who was backed by President Donald Trump. El-Sayed created history by becoming the first Muslim American elected to the United States Senate, marking a historic milestone for Muslim representation in American politics. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, making … Read more

US midterm results: Six Democratic Socialist candidates win House seats in historic gains

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Abdul El-Sayed, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire Valdez in New York, Melat Kiros, Donavan McKinney and Chris Rabb won seats in the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. (AP, Reuters, X/ @MelatKirosCO, @chrisrabb, @DonavanMI13)

Six candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) won seats in the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a record expansion of the movement’s congressional presence as Democrats made gains across the country. Abdul El-Sayed, Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire Valdez in New York, Melat Kiros, Donavan McKinney and Chris … Read more