Vance says war in Iran cost Republicans midterm elections
Vance’s comments come hours after Trump admitted that the war in Iran partly played a role in pushing Democrats over the edge. Trump’s son, Donald Jr., was quick to seemingly endorse Vance’s message. Driving the news: “The reason…
2026 midterms: Schumer announces “generational remake” of the Senate: NPR
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in Washington, DC, November 4, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption I Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images…
Abdul El-Sayed, Melat Kiros, Adrian Boafo: politicians of African origin who make history in the US mid-term elections – BBC
Abdul El-Sayed, Melat Kiros, Adrian Boafo: politicians of African origin who made history during the mid-term elections in the United States BBC These 10 gubernatorial candidates made history in the 2026 elections NPR Black gubernatorial candidates make…
US considers how to delay November vote in case of attack
— — U.S. counterterrorism officials are considering an emergency proposal on legal steps needed to postpone the presidential election in the event of such an attack, Newsweek reported Sunday. “I think it’s excessive based on what we…
The last time a Kansas Democrat was in the Senate, the Wizard of Oz was in theaters
The day before the election, on a rainy afternoon filled with gusts and hail, dozens of Hamilton supporters turned out for a last-minute canvass in the college town of Lawrence, Kansas. Among them were retired teacher Sharron Witters, 77, and her husband…
Letitia James names former prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation | new York
New York Attorney General Letitia James has tapped a former prosecutor involved in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case to lead a criminal investigation into allegations of a 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University. On Wednesday, James appointed…
Democrats sweep Congress, usher in a new era
WASHINGTON (AP) — The blowout midterm elections have ushered in a new era in Washington, with Democrats in Congress looking forward to meeting the voter change requests while the Republicans saw their majorities evaporate after a revolt against President…
Democrats lead Mississippi by dozens of votes in surprisingly close Senate race – BBC News Africa
Democrats lead Mississippi by dozens of votes in surprisingly close Senate race BBC Mississippi 2026 US Senate Election Live Results AP News Cindy Hyde-Smith campaign issues statement as Senate race remains undecided WLBT Hyde-Smith and Colom neck and…
Crude Oil Prices Drop Below $90 a Barrel as Vance Blames Republican Party’s Election Defeat on Iran War
Crude oil prices fell Wednesday after Vice President JD Vance blamed the war on Iran for Republican midterm election setbacks. WE West Texas Intermediate was down nearly 9% at $87.59 a barrel as of 12:36 p.m. ET. Brent Crude futures, the international…
PA Election 2026: Democrats win majority in state Senate
Historic victories for Democrats Ultimately, the Senate majority came down to four races in the 2026 midterms, three of which were in districts including the Philadelphia suburbs. In Bucks County, Eileen Hartnett Albillar defeated Republican incumbent…