Election

Following his victory in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed used the Arabic word "habibi" — meaning "my dear" or "my love" — to address Vice President JD Vance during his election night victory speech.

A satirical segment examining Republican politicians distancing themselves from Trump and the MAGA movement following midterm election losses, which some Republicans describe as a "tsunami" and an "extinction-level event." The segment also notes Trump's response to the electoral outcome.

ABC News reported that a female postal worker in Des Moines, Iowa opened fire on coworkers inside the state capitol building on November 5, 2026, according to police. The same broadcast reported a market decline — described as the largest in 19 months — tied...

Iran unveiled a billboard in Tehran pledging to kill U.S. President Donald Trump on the day Americans voted in midterm elections, according to CGTN. CGTN reported the billboard's official sponsorship and how long it would remain displayed had not been confirmed.

NBC News correspondent Steve Kornacki appeared on the network to discuss viral internet reactions to his on-air presence during midterm election coverage and explain his preparation methods for election night reporting. Tom Llamas conducted the interview, which also covered the midterm results and their political...

Following midterm election victories, Democrats have identified ending the war in Iran as a top legislative priority, according to BBC reporting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny over his role in the conflict, though President Trump stated Hegseth will remain in his position. BBC...

Following the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats are preparing to take control of Congress while Republicans grapple with significant losses, though several races remain too close to call. Undecided contests include Senate battles in Alaska and Mississippi. According to PBS NewsHour, every remaining race still matters...

US President Donald Trump on Thursday denounced the 2026 midterm elections as 'crooked' following Democratic victories. Trump did not provide evidence for the claim.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a video on X reaffirming the U.S. commitment to military confrontation with Iran, despite Republican electoral losses that some analysts attribute to war-related voter concerns. CBS News reported that Hegseth's statement came amid Republican midterm setbacks blamed partly on the...

Tech stocks experienced their worst trading day since March 2020, according to Janus Henderson's Global Head of Macro Rich Bernstein. The analyst attributes the selloff to a classic momentum trade reversal, where heavy risk-taking and investor positioning shifted as market conditions deteriorated. Bernstein cites election...

Democrats secured control of the Senate and posted major gains in the House during the November 5, 2026 midterm elections, according to reporting from Scripps News. Republicans have begun assigning blame for the defeat as key Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain too close...

India's Supreme Court ruled on November 4, 2026, that state laws disqualifying candidates with more than two children from contesting local body elections have become irrelevant given India's declining fertility rate. The Court characterized such restrictions as infringing reproductive autonomy rights, which it described as...

Sen. Ted Cruz appeared on Fox News' 'Hannity' on November 6, 2026, to respond to the midterm election results, urging Republicans to listen to what voters expressed at the polls. Cruz pledged a GOP rebound and pointed to the economy and cost of living as...

Japan's stock benchmark dropped the most in over a year, and South Korean markets also declined, amid investor concerns that the incoming US administration will tighten regulations on the artificial intelligence industry. Bloomberg Markets reported the selloff as part of a broader global equity decline.

Chris Cuomo hosted commentary on the 2026 midterm election fallout, arguing that President Donald Trump and other Republican figures have 'lost the plot' following electoral losses. Cuomo characterized Trump's MAGA platform messaging as fundamentally dishonest, framing the midterm results as a rejection of those campaign...

Wall Street's technology sector suffered sharp losses, with the Nasdaq falling 5.5% into correction territory, the S&P 500 declining 4.4%, and the Dow losing 3.4%, according to ABC News (Australia). The sell-off spread to Asian markets as investors questioned the US Democrats' approach to data...

US stock markets fell sharply following the November 2026 midterm elections, with technology stocks bearing the brunt of the decline, according to ABC News Australia. ABC News Australia reports that investors retreated from tech holdings amid fears of an AI crackdown under a Democratic-led Congress,...

Breaking Points hosts Krystal Ball, Saagar Enjeti, Ryan Grim, and Emily Jashinsky discuss Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections and analyze internal party dynamics among Trump allies, including debate over the direction of the party following the results.

A Last Week Tonight comedy segment examining how some Republican politicians have been separating themselves from Trump in advance of the midterm elections, with the host briefly digressing into an aside about Elizabeth Holmes whisking eggs.

Democrats secured majorities in both the House and Senate following the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on the victories and their implications for the incoming Congress.