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PoliticsRussia will never agree to restrictions on UN Security Council veto power

Kirill Logvinov, a director in Russia’s Foreign Ministry, said Moscow would reject any proposal to restrict Security Council veto use, calling it a responsibility rather than a privilege. He attributed the council’s declining effectiveness to Western countries’ efforts to advance their own agenda and said reform is the prerogative of UN member states.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:28

Russia will never agree to restrictions on UN Security Council veto power

PoliticsVance blames Iran war for Republican midterm defeat—is he blaming Trump?

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance attributed the Republican Party’s decisive midterm defeat to the Iran war launched by President Donald Trump.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:27

Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm defeat—is he blaming Trump?

Vance appears to question Iran war after election debacle
Vice President JD Vance blamed the Republicans’ midterm defeat on the Iran war and challenged those who argue the conflict was worth losing control of Congress. Citing a pollster, he said ending the war and changing US ties with Israel were among the top concerns of Trump voters planning to back Democrats. Trump said he had no regrets and would launch the conflict again.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:18Original
JD Vance says US war on Iran was the ‘real reason’ Republicans lost midterms
JD Vance said on Wednesday that the war against Iran doomed Republicans in the US midterm elections. The article says his remarks signal an effort to distance himself from the unpopular conflict ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run. Donald Trump acknowledged Iran was part of the electoral setback but said he had no regrets about starting the war.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:15Original
Vance says anger over Iran war was the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout
Hours after Democrats defeated Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed the GOP’s losses on public frustration with the U.S. war with Iran, which has pushed up oil prices while costs are already high.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:42Original
Trump admits Iran war hurt Republican vote, vows to veto ‘insane’ bills
US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. With Democrats taking control of Congress, he vowed to veto legislation he called “insane.”
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:44Original
Trump links Republican midterm losses to Iran war and rising fuel prices
Trump attributed Republican losses in the midterm elections to the Iran war and higher fuel prices.
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TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:31Original

PoliticsWinners, losers and the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, a result the article says reflects voters’ desire for stronger oversight of the president. The party made gains in Republican strongholds and younger, more progressive Democrats emerged. Republicans now face debate over Trumpism and future leadership, while the Iran war and living costs hurt their vote share.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 20:27

Winners, losers and the EU: Five takeaways from the US midterms

Blue wave across America: Do US midterms signal the beginning of the end for Trump?
Trump urged voters to act as though he were on the ballot, and they did. Voters across the United States stripped Republicans of their majorities in both houses of Congress. How sweeping was the Democrats’ victory?
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:49Original
Is Trump really a ‘lame duck’ after losing both houses of Congress?
After Democrats won majorities in both houses of Congress, Trump gave mixed signals, saying he would accept the results and work with them while suggesting he would use his veto. Although his legislative influence will diminish, he retains executive powers, including executive orders and vetoes, to advance his agenda.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:04Original
WATCH: World leaders react to US midterm elections
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports on how world leaders responded to a decisive rebuke of President Donald Trump in the US midterm elections.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:54Original
Trump loses control of Congress
Democrats made historic gains in the US midterms, dealing President Donald Trump a major setback. Al Jazeera’s Noor Wazwaz examines candidates who won key races and flipped traditional Republican strongholds.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:42Original
‘This is redemption time’: celebrities react to Democrats’ historic midterm sweep
Celebrities including Viola Davis, Bette Midler and John Cusack celebrated after Democrats regained control of both houses of Congress. John Leguizamo called it “redemption time,” while stars praised the party’s victories and the election result.
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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 14:40Original

WorldWill the US resume attacks on Iran?

Trump warned that the United States could attack Iran after the midterm elections. Tehran says it is prepared with a “maximum deterrence” plan and warns its response would have no geographical limits. As tensions rise again, mediators are trying to bring Washington and Tehran closer to a peace deal.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 20:25

Will the US resume attacks on Iran?

Iranians celebrate Democrats’ US midterm victory
Celebrations in Iran followed the Democrats’ midterm win. Trump linked the GOP’s emphatic loss in part to the war on Iran.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:59Original
Democratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges Iran war’s impact
Donald Trump acknowledged that the Iran war affected the midterm elections, but said he is not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite voter dissatisfaction with the war.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:02Original
Trump’s broken promises on war and inflation helped Democrats win the midterms
US President Donald Trump told Fox News after the midterm elections that inflation was likely one reason Republicans performed poorly. Many Americans have been frustrated by the Iran war’s impact on prices, particularly gasoline, after Trump campaigned for a second term promising “no new wars.”
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:02Original
Joy in Iran over ‘Trump’s defeat’ in US midterms – but war is not over
Iranian figures celebrated what they described as Tehran’s role in bringing about “regime change” in the US, while pressure on Trump to attack and “finish the job” continues. Iran’s supreme leader said expectations of a change in US policy were seriously mistaken. The article also points to the Hormuz blockade and possible diplomatic efforts involving China and regional states.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 13:44Original
Iran hails US voters rejecting war as Khamenei warns hostility will persist
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said those expecting US policy toward Iran to change are “seriously mistaken” and warned that another US attack could widen the conflict. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Americans had voted against war, while Donald Trump left open the prospect of a major new strike on Iran.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 13:26Original

WorldSaudi, Syrian defense ministries sign cooperation agreement, SPA reports

Saudi Arabia and Syria signed an agreement for cooperation between their defense ministries on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group continues missile and drone attacks on the kingdom.

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Saudi, Syrian defense ministries sign cooperation agreement, SPA reports

WorldZelensky tells Trump envoys security guarantees must be 'ironclad' ahead of peace talks

Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone for 90 minutes with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Nov. 4, discussing air-defense munitions, a U.S.-Ukraine drone deal and post-war security guarantees. The call preceded trilateral talks scheduled for Nov. 10 in Abu Dhabi.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 20:24

Zelensky tells Trump envoys security guarantees must be 'ironclad' ahead of peace talks

TechGemini for Home now integrates with AT&T’s smart security system

AT&T’s Connected Life home security system now supports Gemini for Home, which can summarize household activity, search camera footage with natural-language queries, and describe recorded events. The features are limited to its professional monitoring plan, priced at $29.99 a month. The system can also automatically arm or disarm based on how close a user is to home.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:23

Gemini for Home now integrates with AT&T’s smart security system

PoliticsStudent List vows to work with Russia to keep NIS operating, candidate says

Serbia’s election-winning Student List plans to work with NIS’s Russian shareholders to keep the oil company running, candidate Dejan Radivojevic said. The movement will seek full disclosure of the deal with Hungary’s MOL and guarantees protecting Serbian interests, the Pancevo refinery, jobs and fuel supplies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:22

Student List vows to work with Russia to keep NIS operating, candidate says

PoliticsFive reasons Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in the US midterms

The article sees the Republicans’ heavy midterm losses as a sharp voter rejection of Trump’s first two years in the White House. It identifies rising living costs, an unpopular war with Iran, strong Democratic candidates, Trump’s slipping approval and shifts among Hispanic and Black voters as key factors.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:20

Five reasons Republicans suffered a crushing defeat in the US midterms

Analysis: Trump has long evaded political consequences, but the midterms changed that
The midterm elections marked a major shift in U.S. politics, with voters rejecting Donald Trump’s leadership.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:30Original
Two midterms: Republican redistricting ‘backfired’ as Democrats ‘exceeded all expectations’
Republican strategist Bryan Lanza says the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory delivered a warning to the party and that it must move beyond MAGA-style confrontation. He argues Trump should spend his final two years reversing damaging tariffs, addressing widespread discontent with immigration enforcement and navigating the deeply unpopular Iran war.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:09Original

HealthSixth measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania, officials say

State health authorities said Wednesday that Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has now been associated with six deaths.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:19

Sixth measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania, officials say

PoliticsTrump can improve ties with Russia without electoral concerns, expert says

Former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Charles Freeman said Trump can pursue normalizing relations with Russia without worrying about electoral consequences for Republicans. Freeman warned Trump might act irrationally and destructively to reassert dominance, with Iran and Cuba the likely initial targets. He also said Trump could pursue ending the West’s proxy war in Ukraine and rapprochement with Russia, despite likely backlash.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:19

Trump can improve ties with Russia without electoral concerns, expert says

EconomyCrude oil falls below $90 as Vance blames GOP losses on Iran war

Crude oil prices plunged Wednesday after Vice President JD Vance attributed Republicans’ steep midterm losses to the Iran war.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:14

Crude oil falls below $90 as Vance blames GOP losses on Iran war

WorldSuspect and another person dead after incident at Citibank Center in Florida

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect and another person died after an incident at the Citibank Center in Brandon, Florida.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:10

Suspect and another person dead after incident at Citibank Center in Florida

EconomyBitcoin rebounds above $80,000 as markets shrug off midterms and Binance hack

Bitcoin climbed 3.5% to $80,500 and ether gained 6% after Democrats won Congress. Bitwise said the Binance hack had limited impact on markets.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:09

Bitcoin rebounds above $80,000 as markets shrug off midterms and Binance hack

Bitcoin tops $80,000 for first time since Binance hack, while historical crash risk looms
Bitcoin rose more than 5% from its election-night low, reclaiming $80,000 for the first time since Binance’s record hack. The cryptocurrency continued its recovery from about $75,600 on Wednesday, shrugging off concerns that Democrats’ congressional takeover could threaten Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly agenda. CoinGlass data showed the rally liquidated $453.32 million in positions.
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CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:20Original

SocietySuggested curfew and night patrols after suspected fatal grizzly attack near Bella Coola

After a mother and daughter were killed in a suspected grizzly attack near Bella Coola, B.C., the Nuxalk Nation is advising residents to stay indoors by 8 p.m.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:08

Suggested curfew and night patrols after suspected fatal grizzly attack near Bella Coola

Mother and daughter killed in grizzly bear attack, Canadian authorities confirm
Conservation officers in British Columbia confirmed that 20-year-old Selah Reed and her mother, Jenny Balcarras, were killed in an attack believed to involve grizzly bears. The women had been reported missing over the weekend and were found near a trail close to Bella Coola. Officers are investigating whether multiple bears were involved.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:42Original

WorldFox News trails rivals in viewership on disappointing election night for Republicans

Preliminary figures show Fox News averaged 3.882 million prime-time viewers on a midterm election night when Democrats won control of both the House and Senate, putting it behind several rival networks. Final audience figures are pending. Donald Trump blamed the network’s coverage for Republican losses and attributed its recent ratings decline to interviews with Democratic candidates.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:06

Fox News trails rivals in viewership on disappointing election night for Republicans

TechGoogle Is Pushing AI Overviews in Classrooms, and Schools Want a Way Out

Google is linking AI Overviews with traditional search, angering parents and educators who worry that easy access to machine-generated answers is making children less capable.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:06

Google Is Pushing AI Overviews in Classrooms, and Schools Want a Way Out

WorldFood from illegal West Bank settlements sold in Australia as ‘produce of Israel’

Global Echo says 85 of 132 agricultural shipments from Israel to Australia between August 2018 and August 2026 contained goods from West Bank settlements, including at least $5m worth of organic dates. Australia has no blanket ban on settlement imports and does not require them to be labelled as originating in occupied territory.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 20:00

Food from illegal West Bank settlements sold in Australia as ‘produce of Israel’

SocietyCrews respond after early-morning explosion at Mississippi chemical plant

An explosion at a chemical plant in Mississippi sent a large plume of black smoke into the air, prompting emergency crews to respond.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:00

Crews respond after early-morning explosion at Mississippi chemical plant

EconomyWhy a CVS Health breakup could make sense now

Analysts say that after roughly two years of turnaround efforts, CVS Health’s retail pharmacy business and other units may be strong enough to operate independently.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:58

Why a CVS Health breakup could make sense now

SocietyCould Ontario end seasonal time changes? Ford says he’s ‘all in’—with conditions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is very open to discussing with Quebec’s new premier whether to continue seasonal time changes.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:53

Could Ontario end seasonal time changes? Ford says he’s ‘all in’—with conditions

WorldRussia can produce over 200 ballistic and cruise missiles monthly, Ukraine’s military intelligence says

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, says Russia can produce more than 200 ballistic and cruise missiles each month, including up to 110 ballistic missiles. HUR says Russia retains substantial long-range missile stockpiles and continues increasing production despite international sanctions.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:51

Russia can produce over 200 ballistic and cruise missiles monthly, Ukraine’s military intelligence says

PoliticsDemocratic progressive wing scores a win in California’s Central Valley

A campaign centered on the cost of living and backlash against ICE raids paid off for progressive Randy Villegas.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:50

Democratic progressive wing scores a win in California’s Central Valley

EconomyAave and Lido lose $1.7B in DeFi capital after Binance hack

Aave and Lido saw a $1.7 billion drop in DeFi capital after the Binance hack. Stablecoins had already been contracting, while Aave’s temporary freeze highlighted how collateralized loans can coexist with a shortage of cash for withdrawals.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:50

Aave and Lido lose $1.7B in DeFi capital after Binance hack

PoliticsEuronews owner pushes for EU enlargement to ‘reunite the continent’

Euronews held an EU Enlargement Summit in Brussels on Tuesday, bringing together policymakers and political leaders from candidate countries to discuss possible approaches to the European Union’s next enlargement phase.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:48

Euronews owner pushes for EU enlargement to ‘reunite the continent’

Euronews Summit in Brussels: “Let’s enlarge Europe. Now.”
At the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels, Chairman Pedro Vargas David told high-profile guests, including numerous heads of state, that people in candidate countries are European in heart and mind, and called for the continent to be reunited.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 15:27Original

PoliticsDemocratic governors-elect took varied paths to victory

Amid a national debate over President Donald Trump’s policies, victorious Democratic gubernatorial candidates held differing ideological positions and followed diverse paths to win.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:47

Democratic governors-elect took varied paths to victory

WorldRussian strikes cause Kyiv’s worst water outage of full-scale war

Mass Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system on Nov. 3 cut power to Kyiv and left residents in most districts without water for more than 24 hours. The city-run water company said the system was stabilized by the afternoon of Nov. 4, though it took hours for supplies to resume. Experts warned that winter outages could worsen and urged residents to store water.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 19:45

Russian strikes cause Kyiv’s worst water outage of full-scale war

SportsCanada’s refusal of visas to Russian athletes harms world hockey, Zakharova says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Canada’s politically motivated refusal to issue visas to Russian athletes harms both the World Championship in Canada and hockey worldwide. She said Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Russia’s junior team would be denied visas despite a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling requiring the International Ice Hockey Federation to admit Russian national teams to the 2027 World Championships and other tournaments.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 19:41

Canada’s refusal of visas to Russian athletes harms world hockey, Zakharova says

PoliticsTrump lost Congress. Three presidents before him did, too

Donald Trump has become the third U.S. president ever to lose both the House and Senate in midterm elections. CBC’s Mike Crawley looks back at earlier presidents who experienced similar congressional setbacks.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:39

Trump lost Congress. Three presidents before him did, too

EconomyHyperscalers and Apple rally as election results ease investor uncertainty

Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft shares rose after the midterms, while stocks linked to Trump adviser Elon Musk and data centers fell on Wednesday.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:37

Hyperscalers and Apple rally as election results ease investor uncertainty

WorldHelicopter crash near Key Biscayne kills one and injures two

A small helicopter crashed into the water off Key Biscayne, Florida, late Wednesday morning, killing one person and injuring two, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The aircraft was upside down near Miami, with only its landing skids visible above the water.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:33

Helicopter crash near Key Biscayne kills one and injures two

PoliticsEl-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected a ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed told The Associated Press that voters rejected what he called a “hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:31

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected a ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

PoliticsJeffries pledges affordability focus after Democratic midterm win

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the party expects to win at least 255 seats and will make affordability a governing priority. He said Democrats would seek results rather than revenge against Donald Trump, while holding his administration accountable for wrongdoing.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:30

Jeffries pledges affordability focus after Democratic midterm win

PoliticsMEPs debate EU enlargement at Euronews Summit in Brussels

As the European Commission published its latest progress report on candidate countries, MEPs Riho Terras and Pasquale Tridico faced off over one of Europe’s most ambitious political projects.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:30

MEPs debate EU enlargement at Euronews Summit in Brussels

PoliticsHungary opens Communist-era secret service files 36 years later

Hungary’s government has ordered the full release of Communist-era secret police agent files, including informants’ names and key details. The move fulfills a pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar and his Tisza party and is reigniting debate over informants, guilt and responsibility.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:30

Hungary opens Communist-era secret service files 36 years later

Hungary releases secret police files 47 years after communism fell
Hungary has opened communist-era secret police records to the public. Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the release fulfils a campaign promise and could help society heal, while critics say it is late, incomplete and risks misleading people, deepening divisions and causing anguish for families. The first release covers about 60,000 recruits; further files are due in February.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:28Original
Hungary opens communist-era secret police files naming informants
Hungary has made thousands of communist-era secret police records public in a searchable database, revealing about 60,000 names of people who worked as informants. Prime Minister Peter Magyar said families may encounter difficult information about deceased relatives. Another batch of records is expected by February.
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DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:36Original
Hungary opens communist-era informer files in belated reckoning with Cold War past
Hungary put tens of thousands of communist-era secret police files online on Wednesday, exposing the extensive informer network used to spy on citizens during decades of one-party rule.
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TechDuckDuckGo pitches schools amid backlash over Google’s AI policy

DuckDuckGo is seeking to attract schools frustrated by Google’s AI restrictions, highlighting its search engine and options that let educators disable AI features.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:29

DuckDuckGo pitches schools amid backlash over Google’s AI policy

Google faces backlash over plan to turn off Search for schools restricting AI
Google’s plan to disable Search for schools that restrict AI has drawn criticism. Politicians on the left, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan, accused the company of being an unregulated monopoly.
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TTechCrunch★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 16:17Original

PoliticsTrump brushes off impeachment threat and warns Democrats against pursuing it

Donald Trump said he is not worried about impeachment and warned Democrats against pursuing it. He spoke during a tour of construction at the White House ballroom.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:28

Trump brushes off impeachment threat and warns Democrats against pursuing it

PoliticsWho is Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine’s ombudsman balancing humanitarian work and ties with Russia

Ukraine’s ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets helped evacuate civilians from Russian-occupied Oleshky in late October, earning praise. But photos of him warmly greeting Russia’s ombudswoman have drawn criticism. Lubinets says he must set aside his emotions and communicate with Russian officials because Ukrainian lives and health depend on it.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:27

Who is Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine’s ombudsman balancing humanitarian work and ties with Russia

WorldMedia report detention of two women linked to clashes near Kyiv

Ukrainian media reported that two women authorities believe helped organize the Nov. 2 clash in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka were detained without bail. They are accused of obstructing military activities, disclosing military facility locations without authorization and spreading false information about alleged illegal detention and abuse.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:24

Media report detention of two women linked to clashes near Kyiv

Society1 killed, suspect dead in suspected targeted incident at business complex: sheriff

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said on social media that preliminary information led authorities to believe the incident was targeted.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:23

1 killed, suspect dead in suspected targeted incident at business complex: sheriff

PoliticsUS midterms deliver a thumping rebuke to the US-Israel relationship

The article argues that the midterm results rejected Trump’s politics and underscored how the US-Israel relationship has become a political liability. Trump’s suggestion that military aid to Israel could be cut drew criticism, while pro-Palestinian candidates won races and the old bipartisan consensus on Israel appeared to be over. The vote also reflected opposition to the Iran war and its effects at home.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:22

US midterms deliver a thumping rebuke to the US-Israel relationship

HealthWHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines

The WHO has approved clinical trials of two vaccines designed for the Bundibugyo strain. The virus has killed more than 5,300 people since May, mostly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and trial results are expected in early 2027.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 19:22

WHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines

WHO backs trials of two new vaccines against Ebola outbreak
The WHO is backing trials of two new vaccines that could offer fresh hope in tackling an outbreak caused by an Ebola strain for which no vaccine has been approved.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:06Original

TechTürkiye’s Bayraktar TB2 launches FPV drones in strike test

Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle launched FPV drones during a strike test. A file image shows a flight demonstration at TEKNOFEST at Ercan Airport in Lefkosia, TRNC, on May 3, 2025.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:21

Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB2 launches FPV drones in strike test

PoliticsUS lawmakers to attend COP31 in Türkiye despite Trump’s climate pullback

Casten argues that climate pressures shared across borders make it necessary for the United States to stay engaged with international partners.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:20

US lawmakers to attend COP31 in Türkiye despite Trump’s climate pullback

PoliticsInfrastructure gap and specific claims top Assembly of First Nations’ federal budget priorities

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says she wants the 2026 federal budget to provide sustained funding for First Nations services and infrastructure, as well as resources to pursue specific claims.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:19

Infrastructure gap and specific claims top Assembly of First Nations’ federal budget priorities

PoliticsUS midterms 2026: Which key races remain undecided?

Key races in Alaska, Mississippi, Kansas and California remain uncounted. Alaska has yet to determine winners in its Senate, House and gubernatorial elections. A Democratic romp has shaken the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:18

US midterms 2026: Which key races remain undecided?

Politics2026 Michigan midterm election results

Live coverage tracks the 2026 midterm election in Michigan, including real-time vote counts and maps for U.S. Senate, House and governor races.

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2026 Michigan midterm election results

PoliticsMissouri voters reject anti-abortion amendment, reaffirming 'reproductive freedom'

Missouri voters turned down a ballot measure that would have barred abortions, subject to some exceptions.

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Missouri voters reject anti-abortion amendment, reaffirming 'reproductive freedom'

TechHugging Face CEO says his P(Doom) is ‘close to zero’

Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue says he puts the probability of an AI catastrophe “close to zero.” He argued for open-source AI, saying most of the risk comes from a few players developing behind closed doors.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:16

Hugging Face CEO says his P(Doom) is ‘close to zero’

PoliticsHow US midterm results could reshape Trump’s foreign policy

The US midterm results could alter Trump’s political landscape and lead Congress to scrutinize his foreign policy more closely.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:15

How US midterm results could reshape Trump’s foreign policy

‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results
Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in a major midterm victory, prompting reactions abroad. Iran’s chief negotiator said voters had sent a “NO TO WAR” message. European, British and French officials weighed possible effects on Ukraine support, transatlantic ties and Trump’s foreign-policy approach.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 11:24Original
World leaders react to US midterm results
Voters cast ballots at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC, on November 3, 2026.
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PoliticsDemocrat Jon Rosenthal elected to Texas Railroad Commission, defeating controversial Republican Bo French

State representative Jon Rosenthal won a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, beating two challengers, including Republican nominee Bo French, whose social media remarks targeting South Asian Americans drew national backlash. The agency regulates the state’s oil and gas industry, and Rosenthal will serve a six-year term.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:13

Democrat Jon Rosenthal elected to Texas Railroad Commission, defeating controversial Republican Bo French

SciencePungent gas above Martian fissures hints at ongoing volcanism

An orbiting atmospheric research spacecraft detected pungent hydrogen chloride above surface fissures along a massive ancient volcano on Mars, suggesting the planet may still be volcanically active.

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Pungent gas above Martian fissures hints at ongoing volcanism

PoliticsProgressive William Lawrence defeats GOP Rep. Tom Barrett in swing Michigan district

NBC News projects that William Lawrence has unseated Tom Barrett, who was seeking a second term, in a district carried by Trump in 2024.

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Progressive William Lawrence defeats GOP Rep. Tom Barrett in swing Michigan district

PoliticsTed Cruz seeks to expand Republican FCC majority before Democrats take Senate

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is aiming to increase Republicans’ advantage on the Federal Communications Commission before Democrats take control of the Senate in January 2027. He announced a Nov. 10 hearing for Trump nominee Danielle Thumann Severs and appears poised to seek a full Senate vote. Her confirmation would give Republicans a 3-1 edge; that could become 3-0 by the end of 2027 if Trump does not renominate FCC Democrat Anna Gomez.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:08

Ted Cruz seeks to expand Republican FCC majority before Democrats take Senate

EconomyRevolut rises to become a $115 billion rival to Europe’s banking giants

Revolut has become Europe’s most valuable startup and a challenger to long-established banking giants. Launched just over a decade ago as a fintech offering cheaper foreign-exchange fees, it has grown rapidly.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:05

Revolut rises to become a $115 billion rival to Europe’s banking giants

SocietyKellogg’s changes U.K. Rice Krispies recipe, dulling its iconic snap, crackle and pop

Kellogg’s recently replaced whole rice grains with rice flour in its U.K. Rice Krispies recipe, prompting an uproar among some consumers.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:04

Kellogg’s changes U.K. Rice Krispies recipe, dulling its iconic snap, crackle and pop

SocietyAuthorities respond to ‘active threat’ at Florida business complex

Florida authorities say they responded to an “active threat” at a Citibank office complex in the Tampa area.

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Authorities respond to ‘active threat’ at Florida business complex

PoliticsFrench Hill’s race remains too close to call as House flips, reshaping crypto legislation

As of Wednesday afternoon, House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill’s reelection race was still too close to call. The change in House control is also shifting the direction of crypto legislation.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:02

French Hill’s race remains too close to call as House flips, reshaping crypto legislation

WorldMorocco says it will honor Western Sahara ceasefire after UN mission ends

Morocco will remain committed to the Western Sahara ceasefire despite the end of the UN peacekeeping mission there, the Royal Palace said on Wednesday.

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Morocco says it will honor Western Sahara ceasefire after UN mission ends

PoliticsDemocrats score a stunning Texas rout, retaking power for the first time in decades

For more than 30 years, Texas Democrats had struggled to claim political ground in a deeply Republican state. They have now won a stunning victory and retaken power.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:00

Democrats score a stunning Texas rout, retaking power for the first time in decades

OtherFinland’s first heavy snow arrives toward late November, followed by weeks without a sunset

The first heavy snow is expected in Finland toward the end of November. By early December, the sun will dip below the horizon for weeks.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:00

Finland’s first heavy snow arrives toward late November, followed by weeks without a sunset

HealthChoose your makeup remover based on the makeup you wear

Dermatologists explain how to match makeup removers to waterproof, long-wear and everyday makeup, and share the products they recommend.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:00

Choose your makeup remover based on the makeup you wear

PoliticsDemocrats gain full control of five state governments, further expanding party power

Democrats gained full control of at least five state governments on Tuesday, giving the party a level of power it has not held in some of those places for years.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:00

Democrats gain full control of five state governments, further expanding party power

TechGoogle’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off

Google’s Pixel 11 lineup is discounted through November 8. The 256GB Pixel 11 Pro is now $799.99, while the Pixel 11 costs $699.99; the Pixel 11 Pro XL is also hundreds of dollars below its original price.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:00

Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off

TechXbox previews two new ways to control cloud games

Microsoft is testing two Xbox features: using a phone as a controller on smart TVs and connecting the Xbox Nano controller directly to cloud servers over Wi-Fi. Players in the US can preview the latter, while those elsewhere can try the phone controller. Microsoft says both experiences remain in testing, with potentially limited game and device support.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 19:00

Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games

WorldZelenskyy visits Spain to discuss air defences ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Spain to discuss air defences ahead of talks between Ukraine and Russia.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:57

Zelenskyy visits Spain to discuss air defences ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks

SocietyFather and two children fall to their deaths in Pennsylvania in suspected murder-suicide

A Pennsylvania father and his two children fell to their deaths near a parking garage in Mt. Lebanon on Election Day. Police suspect a murder-suicide.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:56

Father and two children fall to their deaths in Pennsylvania in suspected murder-suicide

EconomyTrump’s Russia diesel deal falters as US fuel supplies hit 20-year low

Two tankers have changed course, dealing a setback to the White House effort to lower fuel prices and bolster political support as US fuel supplies fall to their lowest level in 20 years.

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Trump’s Russia diesel deal falters as US fuel supplies hit 20-year low

PoliticsThe biggest winners and losers of the 2026 US midterms

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterms, scoring unexpected victories in longtime Republican strongholds. Annie Andrews, Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico were among the winners, while Trump allies including Vivek Ramaswamy and Republican candidates faced setbacks.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:52

The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 US midterms

Key moments in Democrats’ sweeping US midterm victories
Democrats celebrated victories across the United States that gave them control of both chambers of Congress. They flipped Republican seats in traditionally conservative states and scored historic wins.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:13Original
What Democrats can and can’t do with their new power after taking Congress
After a sweeping midterm victory, Democrats will control both chambers of Congress and can advance legislation, investigate the Trump administration through committees, and confirm or block nominations. Trump can still veto bills, while convicting him in an impeachment case would require a two-thirds Senate majority likely beyond Democrats’ reach.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:01Original
Democrats tell Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ after corruption concerns fuel midterm rout
US voters focused on government corruption as they handed Donald Trump’s Republican Party a severe midterm defeat, flipping both chambers of Congress and toppling Republican strongholds. Victorious Democrats warned the Trump administration to “lawyer up,” saying their approach to alleged graft and abuse of power could shape their own prospects and US politics.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:01Original
‘Once-in-a-generation event’: Historic election shocks Trump and MAGA movement
Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Searchlight Institute president and Supermajority author Adam Jentleson to discuss Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory. He calls it more than a familiar backlash against an incumbent: a once-in-a-generation event. But he questions whether a coalition ranging from progressive reformers to culturally conservative Democrats can stay united and legislate on healthcare, immigration, inequality and climate change.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:49Original
Democrats usher in a new era with sweeping wins in the House and Senate
Democrats are using their decisive sweep of Congress to usher in a new era. Vice President JD Vance blames the war in Iran for Republicans’ midterm losses.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:30Original
US voters rebuke Trump as Democrats take control of Congress in a ‘blue wave’
Republicans lost control of both the Senate and House in the midterms as Trump-backed Maga candidates suffered defeats. Democrats also won Texas’s Senate and governor races, along with Senate contests in Michigan and Kansas. The results amounted to a major blow to Trump’s authority, the report says.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 17:07Original
New Congress may struggle to advance progressive agenda
After Democrats’ historic 2026 midterm victory, Donald Trump will remain president for two more years. The article says Democrats can try to constrain him, promote policy proposals and pursue limited bipartisan cooperation, but presidential vetoes and resistance from the party establishment are likely to limit major change and congressional productivity.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 17:05Original
Replay: Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on US midterms
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer spoke to reporters after the midterm results. Riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, Democrats are preparing plans to address high living costs and meet voters’ demands for change during President Donald Trump’s final years in the White House.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:42Original
European leaders hail Democrats’ US midterm victory as a ‘win for democracy’
After the 2026 midterms, Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate, taking control of Congress. European leaders described the victory as a “win for democracy.”
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:34Original
After the US midterms, what could a lame-duck Trump mean for the global economy?
Trump’s loss of control of both chambers of Congress leaves an unpredictable final two years, analysts say, with consequences for markets, growth, inflation, borrowing costs and living standards. The Iran war, oil prices, AI regulation and political gridlock are among the forces shaping the outlook.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:56Original
Iranian leaders welcome US midterms, but Trump may still attack
Iranian officials cast the Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses as Americans rejecting the war on Iran. Analysts say the result could increase pressure to end the conflict while making Tehran less willing to compromise. Trump has discussed attacking Iran but says he has not decided.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 15:13Original
What the Democrats’ midterm win means for the US economy and Trump
Economic concerns helped drive the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories, giving them control of both chambers of Congress while Trump remains in the White House. The article examines the prospect of legislative gridlock and concerns over AI regulation, data centers, tariffs and debt.
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DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:09Original
What cost Republicans control of Congress in the 2026 midterms
People walked past signs about gas prices and voting in Dallas, Texas, on November 3, 2026.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:00Original
US midterms 2026: Five key takeaways as Democrats sweep Congress
Voters gave Democrats control of both houses of Congress, with victories in traditionally Republican states that exceeded polling expectations. Donald Trump said he would respect the results but maintained that going to war with Iran was right. The shift is set to shape the administration’s final two years and the 2028 race, while elevating new Democratic figures.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-11-04 14:42Original
‘We want our taxes spent here’: 11 Democrats reflect on sweeping US midterm wins
Democratic leaders and candidates who flipped seats offer post-election views. The article says voters broadly rejected Donald Trump, his policies and the Republican party, with attention on Trump’s personal unpopularity, high living costs and the Iran war—giving Democrats a chance to reset the domestic agenda.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:33Original
US midterms: ‘It is now going to be pretty chaotic for Donald Trump’
The Democrats’ midterm victory has left Donald Trump in a difficult position for the remainder of his term. The newly blue House of Representatives will set the budget, which Trump will have to accept and carry out, says FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Philip Turle.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 14:12Original
How severe was the Republicans’ midterm defeat, and is there a silver lining?
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress, handing Republicans a historic, worse-than-expected defeat. Democrats have so far secured 228 House seats and 54 Senate seats, while several candidates endorsed by Trump lost in traditional Republican strongholds. Republicans did have some wins.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:59Original
ABC News voter polls explain how Democrats won the House
Democrats are projected to regain control of the House, which they have not held since 2020.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:57Original
Democrats win control of Congress as Trump reacts to midterm results
Early counts on Wednesday showed Democrats had won control of both chambers of Congress. Donald Trump said the GOP loss had left him “a little surprised” and said he was ready to work with Democrats, while claiming he would “veto everything.” The vote included 35 Senate seats, all 435 House seats and gubernatorial contests in 36 states.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-04 13:55Original
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
After Democrats scored a series of unexpected wins in Republican-leaning states, some Republicans blamed Trump for the losses, saying his focus on his legacy and lack of concern for voters hurt the party. They also cited unpopular policies, low job approval and discontent over the Iran war, tariffs and immigration crackdown.
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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:33Original
Ukrainians expect no drastic shift in US policy after midterms
Ukrainians do not expect the Democrats’ midterm victory to change US policy on the war with Russia, at least not quickly, France 24 correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze says. President Volodymyr Zelensky has yet to respond to the Democrats’ “blue wave” taking control of Congress.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 13:26Original
Can Democrats reverse Trump’s policies after their midterm win?
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, giving them power to block Trump’s legislative agenda and investigate his policies, but not enough votes to override a presidential veto. The article examines possible constraints on the Iran war and tariffs, including congressional funding limits, while noting these steps may be difficult to carry out.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-04 12:48Original
US midterms live: Democrats take control of Congress in major setback for Trump
Democrats secured a Senate majority and at least 228 House seats, taking control of Congress, while flipping seats in states normally considered Republican strongholds. Trump accepted his party’s defeat and congratulated Democrats, but some contests, including Alaska’s, remained undecided.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 12:42Original
WATCH: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate
ABC News projects Democrats will control the Senate and win enough seats to take control of the House.
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AABC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 12:12Original
US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states
Although many races have yet to be called, Democrats have taken control of the Senate and House and won several key governorships.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 12:03Original
What could Democrats’ midterm victory mean for Israel?
Democrats unexpectedly took control of both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday. Trump also announced that day that the US would halt $3.8 billion in aid to Israel. The report examines the potential consequences for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 11:32Original
From Kansas to Texas, Democrats score big in Republican strongholds
Democrats are poised to control both the House and Senate after wins in South Carolina, Kansas and Texas. Texas turning blue marks a historic upset. President Donald Trump says he will accept the results and blames the candidates for the losses.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-11-04 11:15Original
Democrats take control of both chambers in key US midterm result
Democrats won control of the House and Senate by flipping Republican-held seats in several states. It is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both chambers. The results are seen as a major rebuke to Donald Trump and his party; Democrats also elected the first Muslim senator and won a Kansas Senate seat for the party for the first time in nearly a century.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 10:39Original
Inflation Backlash and Trump Fatigue Power Democrats’ Huge Wins
A wave of voter anger propelled Democrats to sweep into power in Congress. Outrage over the cost of living and the war in Iran delivered a resounding rebuke to President Donald Trump and his party, just two years after his dominant return to the White House.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-11-04 10:30Original
Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress
Democrats won both the Senate and the House in a nationwide rebuke of President Donald Trump, flipping seats long held by Republicans and securing a series of historic firsts. Their gains are expected to constrain Trump during the final two years of his term and give Democrats power to block legislation, investigate his administration and challenge appointments. Anger over living costs, tariffs and fuel-price increases linked to Trump’s confrontation with Iran helped drive the result.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 10:18Original
'A generational win' for Democrats as blue wave sweeps midterms
Democrats took control of both chambers of the US Congress on Tuesday, in what the report describes as a nationwide rejection of Donald Trump. France 24’s Wassim Cornet said the scale of the victory was “impossible to overstate”; Democrats are on course to win more House seats than they had when Barack Obama was elected in 2008.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-11-04 10:11Original
Why Democrats routed Republicans in the US midterms
US voters handed Democrats control of Congress on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement. Polls indicate that anger over the worsening cost-of-living crisis was a major factor in the party’s historic win; the crisis was partly triggered by Trump’s decision to launch the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-11-04 09:41Original
Trump’s MAGA coalition has just been devastated
In Tuesday’s emphatic Democratic sweep, voters rejected President Donald Trump with a force rarely seen against a president in decades.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 09:35Original
Democrats sweep both the House and Senate
Democrats won both chambers of Congress, the House and the Senate.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:55Original
'Largest House majority' in decades, says election expert Boyd Wagner on US midterm elections
Stefan Grobe speaks with elections expert Boyd Wagner about the US midterm surprise. Democrats far exceeded expectations overnight, winning historic results in long-time Republican states including Kansas and Texas, which elected their first Democratic senators in decades.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 08:04Original
Blue wave 'turning into a tsunami' as Democrats take control of Congress
Democrats captured control of both the Senate and House in the November 3 US midterms, winning sweeping victories in Republican strongholds. Tens of millions of voters delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump. France 24 international affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani said the predicted “blue wave” was now approaching “tsunami territory.”
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:51Original
US midterms: Democrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, flipping seats long held by Republicans and adding governorships. Voters rebuked Trump’s record, particularly over the cost of living. Trump said he was not on the ballot and would have won by a landslide if he had been, while telling the New York Times he was willing to accept the results.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:47Original
Democrats deal Republicans a historic defeat in US midterms
US voters dealt President Donald Trump and Republicans a sharp rebuke. Democrats retook the House and flipped at least six Senate seats, gaining control of both chambers of Congress. South Carolina will have a Democratic senator for the first time in nearly 30 years.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:46Original
Bloomberg projects Democrats will control House of Representatives
Bloomberg projections say Democrats won a House majority in the midterms, with at least 223 seats against the 218 needed, while Republicans secured 126. The projections put Democrats at a minimum of 54 Senate seats and Republicans at 41. NBC projected 255 Democratic and 180 Republican House seats, while its Senate tally showed 226 for Democrats and 141 for Republicans.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:44Original
Gold, silver and precious metals jump as dollar dips after Democrats take Congress
Precious metals climbed sharply Tuesday morning as investors weighed the Democrats’ sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:43Original
The Democratic wave is here: the party claims Congress and wins governorships
The Democratic Party claimed control of Congress and won governors’ races across the country on Tuesday. As votes continue to be counted in other key states, attention is turning to how many more Republicans will lose.
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CCNN★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:42Original
What Democrats’ Congressional Sweep Means for Trump
During the first two years of Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans held majorities in both chambers of Congress, helping his party pass a sweeping tax-cut measure in 2025. With loyalists leading congressional committees, Trump and his administration have largely avoided tough scrutiny from those bodies.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:30Original
Democrats win Congress: How they did it and what it means
Democrats won control of both chambers in the US midterm elections, taking 53 Senate seats and leading in three more, while crossing the House’s 218-seat threshold. Their majority gives them tools to investigate the Trump administration and block nominations, but advancing legislation may be difficult because Trump can veto bills.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:23Original
Wednesday briefing: What the Democrats’ midterm victory means for Trump’s presidency
Democrats have won control of both the Senate and the House in a midterm victory far larger and faster than expected, flipping seats in several states. Donald Trump blamed the result on not being on the ballot. The shift is set to reshape the political course of his second presidency.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:11Original
US midterms: What Trump's defeat means for Europe and global markets
Democrats have taken both chambers of the US Congress. Europe’s main concerns are tariffs and Ukraine, where Trump still retains much of his power.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-11-04 07:06Original
Europe Today: Democrats win Senate in rebuke to Trump as Poland’s constitutional crisis drags on
A blue wave has swept the US midterms: Democrats won the Senate and are on course for a large House majority, with West Coast votes still being counted. The programme features live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, alongside coverage of Poland’s crisis, Ukraine talks and EU enlargement.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:02Original
Democrats win House control, adding to Senate victory in rebuke to Trump
Democrats have won control of the U.S. House as well as the Senate, delivering a startlingly decisive rebuke to Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-11-04 06:45Original
Democrats regain House majority in 2026 US midterms
The Democratic Party has won back control of the US House of Representatives, after all 435 seats were contested. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become speaker, making him the first Black person to hold the post.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 06:34Original
Democrats poised to sweep Congress in midterms, dealing Trump a setback
The Associated Press projected that Democrats had won the Senate, while NBC News projected they would win the House; counting continued in several races. A Democratic takeover of both chambers would deal a major setback to Donald Trump and Republicans. Democratic lawmakers have vowed to rein in his policies on Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-04 06:19Original
Celebrations and historic moments: What has happened so far in the midterms
Democrats have won control of both the Senate and House, giving them command of Congress for the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency. The election night has also brought historic results, with Democrats making substantial gains in states Trump won comfortably two years ago, including Texas, Kansas, Ohio and South Carolina.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 06:13Original
Democrats win control of the U.S. Senate
Democrats took control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke to Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new period of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-11-04 05:59Original
Democrats poised to take control of Congress after difficult night for Republicans
Democrats are projected to gain control of Congress, giving them a significant check on Trump. The party could use that position to investigate his administration and put greater pressure on the White House over its policies.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-11-04 05:57Original
Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in midterm rout, dealing blow to Trump
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a midterm-election rout, dealing a blow to Trump.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-11-04 05:54Original
Democrats projected to take Congress in blue wave fueled by discontent over Trump and the economy
ABC projects that Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives from Republicans.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:32Original
Top Democrat tells Trump and Republicans to ‘lawyer up’ after midterm defeats
Robert Garcia, expected to chair the House oversight committee, vowed to investigate the Trump administration and told Republicans to “lawyer up.” Democrats have retaken the Senate and are widely expected to win the House. Senator Ron Wyden signaled that subpoenas could follow.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:22Original
Democrats to control US Senate after midterms
Bloomberg estimates that Democrats will win at least 51 seats in the Senate after the midterm elections, giving them control of the chamber. Republicans currently hold 53 of its 100 seats, while Democrats and allied independents hold 47.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-04 05:05Original
Democrats move toward Senate and House majorities as crypto braces for a new direction
The midterms have ended Republicans’ dominance across all three branches of government. The shift in control of Congress will affect the crypto industry, too.
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CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:55Original
Analysis: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate
ABC News projects that Democrats will win enough seats to control both chambers of Congress.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:53Original
How America voted, in maps and charts
Democrats have won control of the Senate and are projected to take the House as well. Their Senate gains included a surprise win in South Carolina, with Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Maine also turning blue. Democrats also won several Florida districts that had been redrawn to favor Republicans. A poll found the economy and the state of democracy were voters’ top concerns, and more than two-thirds said Donald Trump’s policies had worsened economic conditions.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:47Original
Democrats win the US Senate and gain full control of Congress
Democrats won the US Senate, completing their control of Congress and gaining the ability to set the legislative agenda and block Trump’s nominations.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:44Original
Democrats take control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda
Democrats have retaken the Senate after sweeping Republican-held races nationwide, gaining leverage over Donald Trump for the rest of his presidency. With a likely House win, they are expected to control both chambers from next year and can block legislation as well as cabinet and federal judicial appointments.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:42Original
Democrats flip US Senate in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats regained control of the US Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, an outcome widely seen as a rebuke to Trump’s Republican Party. The party flipped seats in several states while defending others, including in Georgia and Virginia, ending Republican control of the chamber and its Washington trifecta.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:37Original
Democrats win Senate, set to take full control of Congress, NBC News projects
NBC News projects that Democrats won both chambers in the midterm elections and will take full control of Congress in January. Steve Kornacki explains how they gained control of the Senate.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:36Original
Democrats capture full control of Congress, NBC News projects, fueled by victories in deeply Republican states
NBC News projects that Democrats will take full control of Congress, powered by wins in states where Republicans are deeply entrenched. President Donald Trump had urged voters to pretend he was on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-11-04 04:24Original
Democrats win House control, vowing to counter Trump
NBC News forecasts a Democratic majority in the chamber next year, which would let the party scrutinize Trump and seek laws limiting his policy agenda.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-11-04 03:08Original

EconomyKamino ties most of CEO’s KMNO vesting to valuation, while holders have no claim on foundation revenue

Kamino has tied most of its CEO’s KMNO vesting incentive to valuation and committed $20 million to growth. The arrangement leaves capital allocation between foundation earnings and any future benefit for token holders unresolved.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:50

Kamino ties most of CEO’s KMNO vesting to valuation, while holders have no claim on foundation revenue

WorldEU, UK and US meeting on Ukraine in Brussels ends without results

A diplomatic source told TASS that technical delegations from the European Commission, Germany, France, the UK, the US, Ukraine and the World Bank achieved no practical results toward a possible settlement of the conflict at their Brussels meeting. The European Commission said participants discussed Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction and development.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-04 18:47

EU, UK and US meeting on Ukraine in Brussels ends without results

PoliticsCalifornia progressive Randy Villegas wins redrawn House seat for Democrats

Democrat and community college professor Randy Villegas won California’s 22nd congressional district, defeating six-term Republican incumbent David Valadao. The district was redrawn under Proposition 50. Villegas rejected corporate campaign donations and emphasized working-class power; Valadao had cast a decisive vote for a bill that cut the federal health insurance program.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:47

California progressive Randy Villegas wins redrawn House seat for Democrats

PoliticsVoters elect women governors in 17 states, setting a new record

Women will serve as governors in 17 states, a new record. Tennessee and Georgia are among the states that will have women governors for the first time.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:47

Voters elect women governors in 17 states, setting a new record

PoliticsFact check: Viral claims after the US midterms

As Democrats celebrated major gains in the US midterms, false claims of election fraud spread online, including allegations of illegal voting and vote-rigging. DW found that footage from a polling place in Lewiston, Maine, did not support claims of a coordinated effort to steal the election. The FBI also said a viral claim about more than 20,000 fraudulent ballots found in a Houston warehouse was false and that no election-related operation took place.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 18:45

Fact check: Viral claims after the US midterms

CultureJimmy Kimmel mocks Trump in late-night monologue amid ‘blue tsunami’ midterms

As a “blue tsunami” swept across the country during the U.S. elections, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump in his monologue, joking that Trump was “already running out of dipping sauce containers to throw at the television set.”

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CCBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:39

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump in late-night monologue amid ‘blue tsunami’ midterms

PoliticsTrump touts White House ballroom in first appearance since midterm losses

In his first public appearance since Republicans suffered major losses in the midterms, Trump praised the White House ballroom under construction on Wednesday and largely avoided discussing his party’s performance.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 18:36

Trump touts White House ballroom in first appearance since midterm losses