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Live: First US midterm results arrive as Democrats seek control of CongressPolitics

Results are coming in from the US midterms, with Democrats hoping to take the House and Senate from Republicans. The outcome is expected to shape Donald Trump’s ability to pursue his agenda, while both parties focus on key battlegrounds. DW is reporting and analyzing developments from Texas, Michigan and Washington, D.C.

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Election Day 2026: Key races shaping the midtermsPolitics

The 2026 midterms have prompted a surge in Google searches. In Kansas, attention is focused on the election involving Democrat Adam Hamilton and Republican Roger Marshall.

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Cook says 2026 could reshape the political mapPolitics

Charlie Cook, founder and columnist at the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, says the 2026 midterms could prompt a fresh look at the political map. Democrats are competing beyond traditional swing states and suburban battlegrounds, and Cook says Ohio and Iowa could become competitive again. He questions whether this year's shifts will extend to future presidential cycles.

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Snow forecast: 4 November 2026Other

A 4 November update covers snow conditions and outlooks at ski areas across Europe and Central Asia.

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Trump calls strike on Iran ‘small-scale’ and insists it is not a warPolitics

Trump said the US military’s strike on Iran Monday night was a “small-scale attack” and insisted it did not constitute a war. Rubio said the new Congress cannot change the foreign policy of an elected president. Trump also said the US and Israel agreed to end the annual $4 billion US aid to Israel before year-end. Fuel costs stemming from the Iran war remain an election focus; despite recent declines in gasoline prices, household and farm fuel expenses remain well above a year ago.

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Carney says Russia will not be allowed to compete in World JuniorsSports

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russia or Belarus would not be permitted to enter the 2027 World Junior Championships in Red Deer and Edmonton. Several European nations have also said Russia should be barred because of its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Hours earlier, Hockey Canada said it was still discussing with the International Ice Hockey Federation the implications of Russia’s reinstatement.

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Palantir discusses AI and technology in EuropeTech

Palantir Executive Vice President for the United Kingdom and Europe Louis Mosley talks with Bloomberg’s Tom Giles at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in London about AI, technology and the company’s outlook in Europe.

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Taco Bell Sales Recover as Cyclospora Outbreak Impact EasesEconomy3:58

Taco Bell is showing signs of recovery about three months after a cyclospora outbreak hurt results. Comparable sales are up 1% so far this quarter; visits by heavy users have returned to pre-outbreak levels, while lighter users are at 95% of their previous frequency.

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Disney plans thousands of layoffs, seeks 20% cost savingsEconomy

Walt Disney is moving toward cutting thousands of jobs and has asked some managers to target 20% in annual cost savings, people familiar with the private discussions said. Savings could come from eliminating roles as well as reducing expenses.

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Data centers appear on midterm ballots as opposition growsPolitics

A Bloomberg analysis finds that more than 40 data center-related measures will go before voters in the midterm elections, amid surging opposition across the US to new data centers.

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Who Wants to Be President in 2028?Politics

For political heavyweights considering a national campaign, the 2026 midterms offer a chance to quietly practice retail campaigning and refine their messaging while appearing to support their party. In two years, both parties will have an open path to the White House for the first time since 2016, with no incumbent seeking re-election.

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First voter poll: 62% disapprove of Trump’s performancePolitics

CNN Political Director David Chalian reviews the network’s first voter polls, covering views of Trump’s performance and priorities, and how the cost of living and political parties shaped voters’ choices in the 2026 midterms.

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Nov. 3: Kornacki’s Cheat Sheet, Decision Desk Checklist and Election 2026’s Viral MomentsPolitics

Election Day has arrived for the 2026 midterms. NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki outlines what he will watch and which states, districts and counties could offer clues about the fight for control of Congress. NBC News elections director John Lapinski then explains how the Decision Desk calls results and why its team is sequestered.

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Midterms, Affordability and MarketsEconomy

The Close presents news and analysis around Wall Street’s closing bell, with guests from investment management, energy trading, real estate, local government and multi-asset macro investing.

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Paxton predicts Texas will retain its strong Republican footingPolitics

Texas Senate hopeful Ken Paxton appeared on “America Reports” to discuss unprecedented early-ballot participation, Republican turnout and the economic priorities he supports. He also forecast that the state would remain firmly Republican.

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