President Donald Trump reportedly did not join Cabinet officials, political advisers, and MAGA allies when the midterm election results came in. The results, on November 3, marked a resounding victory for the Democrats who secured a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Executive assistant to US President Donald Trump, Natalie Harp, … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war and America’s relationship with Israel for the Republican Party’s losses in the 2026 midterm elections. Exit poll findings released after the vote offer support for his claims, particularly on the war, while reactions from Republican lawmakers have added to the debate. Exit polls support JD Vance’s … Read more
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
Democrats won at least seven Republican-held Senate seats across the country. These victories came in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina. Democrats win key seats in several Republican-led states in the 2026 US midterm elections. (Representative) Kansas, Iowa, Texas and Ohio turn blue Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Senator Roger Marshall … Read more
Gold and silver prices jumped on Wednesday morning as the US dollar weakened following the 2026 US midterm election results. Other precious metals, including platinum and palladium, also recorded strong gains. Gold and silver prices rise as the US dollar weakens after midterm election results. (Reuters) Spot gold climbed 2.64% to $4,031.98 per ounce by … Read more
The US Democrats‘ “blue wave” of midterm election victories is already causing ripples across the rest of the world, where trade partners, strategic allies and enemies all see implications in the result. The Democrats’ congressional gains may constrain Trump’s tariff powers, open a path to new Ukraine aid and increase scrutiny of US support for … Read more
After polling closes for the US midterm elections 2026 Tuesday evening, all eyes will turn to the results of the exit poll surveys. People vote in a tent set up by the Clark County Election Department on November 3. (Getty Images via AFP) The US exit poll results do not give a decisive seat-by-seat verdict. … Read more
US House Speaker Mike Johnson’s suggestion that he could leave politics and start a lawn business in Louisiana has resurfaced on social media as Americans await the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections. House Speaker Mike Johnson had suggested returning to his hometown if Republicans lost their congressional majority in the 2026 US midterms. REUTERS/Vincent … Read more
Republican Byron Donalds has won the Florida governor’s race, while fellow Republican Ashley Moody has secured re-election to the US Senate from the state, as fresh results emerged in the 2026 US midterm elections after 7 am on Wednesday. Byron Donalds won the Florida governor’s race, Ashley Moody won re-election to the US Senate from … Read more
US President Donald Trump said he would accept the results of the 2026 midterm elections and was prepared to work with Democrats, as the party was on track to take control of both chambers of Congress, according to a report by The New York Times. US President Donald Trump says he will accept election results … Read more