US midterms takeaways: Democrats surge, Republicans face voter backlash

People react at a US midterms elections night watch party hosted by the Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) and Metro DC Democratic Socialists of America (MDC DSA), in Washington, DC, US, November 3, 2026. (REUTERS)

President Donald Trump repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he was on the midterm ballot. They did. And it went very badly for him and his Republican Party. People react at a US midterms elections night watch party hosted by the Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) and Metro DC Democratic Socialists of America (MDC DSA), in … Read more

Mamdani deletes Halalflation post about NYC food trucks amid backlash from Laura Loomer; some laud initiative for street vendors

Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, deleted a post apparently celebrating 'Halalflation' amid backlash from Laura Loomer. (Bloomberg)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani deleted a post where he appeared to celebrate ‘Halalflation’ when announcing the city was adding 10,500 street vendor licenses. The action came amid backlash from far-right political activist Laura Loomer. Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, deleted a post apparently celebrating ‘Halalflation’ amid backlash from Laura Loomer. (Bloomberg) “Disgusting. … Read more

Trump admin's X post draws backlash over missing state on US map: You failed geography

The Department of Energy named 63 Tribal-led projects for funding negotiations totaling more than $125 million. Its map of planned projects sparked online criticism after viewers noticed Vermont was absent. (REUTERS)

While rolling out significant funding announcements for energy infrastructure this week, the US Department of Energy (DOE) appeared to make one notable oversight—accidentally excluding an entire state. The Department of Energy named 63 Tribal-led projects for funding negotiations totaling more than $125 million. Its map of planned projects sparked online criticism after viewers noticed Vermont … Read more

Trump faces voter backlash as US prices rise 5.4% and gas prices climb

Donald Trump faces voter backlash as US prices and gasoline costs rise ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. (REUTERS)

US prices have increased by 5.4% during Donald Trump’s second term so far. Although prices are rising more slowly than they did under former President Joe Biden, several everyday items have become much more expensive. Higher fuel costs and tariffs on imported goods have added pressure on American households. Donald Trump faces voter backlash as … Read more

Texas GOP candidate Brandon Herrera sparks backlash over joke about sending kittens to Chinese restaurants

GOP candidate Brandon Herrera sparks backlash over joke about sending kittens to Chinese restaurants. (REUTERS)

Republican congressional candidate Brandon Herrera has drawn renewed attention after a video resurfaced showing him joking about sending unadopted kittens to Chinese restaurants during a podcast appearance, invoking a racist stereotype about Chinese people and the consumption of cats and dogs. GOP candidate Brandon Herrera sparks backlash over joke about sending kittens to Chinese restaurants. … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash over $4 million controversial ad: All we know about Amy Actons childhood trauma

Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to spend $4 million promoting a viral video about Democratic nominee Amy Acton’s estrangement from her mother (Getty Images via AFP)

The campaign team for Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy announced plans to invest $4 million in an advertising initiative centered on a divisive video featuring his Democratic rival’s estranged mother, which had achieved significant viral circulation online. Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to spend $4 million promoting a viral video about … Read more

Zohran Mamdani faces backlash for calling Israel’s Gaza war ‘ongoing genocide’ on Oct 7 anniversary

Zohran Mamdani faces backlash for calling Israel’s Gaza war ‘ongoing genocide’ on Oct 7 anniversary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel by condemning the killings and hostage-taking, while also accusing the Israeli government of carrying out an “ongoing genocide” in Gaza.Mamdani’s statement, issued as Israel and Jewish communities marked three … Read more

Alleigha Botner, Caleb Flynn’s mistress, faces huge backlash after Ashley Flynn murder trial testimony: ‘Awful person’

Alleigha Botner testified in the Caleb Flynn trial, and sparked backlash online. (X/@iamlegacy23)

Alleigha Botner, Caleb Flynn‘s mistress, took the stand in the Ashley Flynn murder trial on September 23. Parts of her testimony went viral on social media and sparked massive backlash. Alleigha Botner testified in the Caleb Flynn trial, and sparked backlash online. (X/@iamlegacy23) Many also called for Botner to be arrested and tried with Flynn, … Read more

Patrick Clancy’s new wife defends their love story amid backlash, slams ‘so twisted’ attacks against him

After the deaths of his three children by Lindsay Clancy, Patrick's new wife defends him against allegations, calling him supportive and selfless (Facebook/Rachel Blair Danis and (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool,File))

Patrick Clancy’s newly married wife has denounced the “so twisted” allegations directed toward him following the tragic incident in which his former partner, Lindsay Clancy, caused the deaths of their three children. She has commended him for being “the most selfless and supportive father.” After the deaths of his three children by Lindsay Clancy, Patrick’s … Read more

Patrick Clancy’s outing with Dr Rachel Danis amid Lindsay Clancy’s trial draws backlash from ex-FBI agent: ‘Find it odd’

As per the latest update, there is one holdout, as a single juror is not agreeing with eleven others. The judge is now expected to question the juror in the morning, after which a verdict might come following deliberations. Coffindaffer, who served with the FBI for a long time, has clearly maintained that Patrick is … Read more