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Democrats projected to take control of House, Senate and morePolitics

The United States and the world react to the 2026 midterm results. Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters after winning Michigan’s Senate race, while stock markets respond to the election outcome.

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Trump and Vance blame Iran war for midterm lossesPolitics

Donald Trump said it was “largely true” that the Iran war was responsible for sweeping Republican losses in the US midterms. Vice-President JD Vance had earlier written on social media that “the reason we lost is the war.” Trump said he has no plans for immediate strikes on Iran after the vote, while the region remains alert to possible further military action.

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John Chambers argues AI is a win for societyTech

JC2 Ventures founder and former Cisco CEO John Chambers says AI’s rapid growth and capital formation did not surprise him, noting that he backed AI startups nine years ago. He discussed the topic on “Bloomberg The Close.”

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What to know after Democrats retake control of CongressPolitics

Democratic strategist Amanda Renteria and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru discuss what is being called a “blue tsunami” after Democrats regained control of Congress.

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Ilhan Omar wins reelection amid federal investigationsPolitics

Former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky discusses the potential legal consequences for Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota after she won reelection while federal investigations into her immigration history are underway.

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US midterms 2026 latest: Trump’s clash with Congress beginsPolitics

Tuesday’s midterm election was a forceful rejection of the Trump presidency, giving Democrats large majorities in both the House and Senate, though the final size remains uncertain. Republican seats fell in deep-red states including Texas, South Carolina and Kansas, reflecting voter anger over high prices, immigration enforcement and the Iran war.

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New faces in US politics share their visionPolitics

A wave of newcomers won US midterm elections and is set to enter Washington and state capitol buildings. On election night, they spoke about their vision for the country.

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Democrats Sweep in Midterm GOP ImplosionPolitics

Democrats swept into power in Congress on Tuesday, as anger over the cost of living and the Iran war delivered a thundering rebuke to President Donald Trump and his party, just two years after his dominant return to the White House. The report also says Texas data-center developers face a worst-case scenario under a newly elected Democratic governor, while Wall Street strategists are warning of a return to something unspecified.

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Stellar’s Denelle Dixon on reaching $5 billion in RWAs and Project ThruputEconomy

At Stellar’s Meridian conference, Denelle Dixon said trust and an unwavering focus on asset issuance and payments attracted institutional partners to Stellar. She also described Project Thruput, a technology preview that has demonstrated about 1.14 million transactions per second as it prepares to handle trillions of dollars on-chain.

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FULL SHOW: Balance of Power: Early Edition 11/4/2026Politics

Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz focus on Democrats sweeping into power in Congress, joined by Bloomberg reporters from key states, Representatives Glenn Ivey and Joe Morelle, former Representative Charlie Dent, and political panelists.

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VOA Today: Democrats’ blue wave sweeps both chambers; experts warn Beijing may misread the situationPolitics

The program highlights Democrats’ sweeping victories in both chambers in the midterm elections and experts’ warning that Beijing could misread the situation and increase diplomatic action. Trump blamed the defeat on the war driving up oil prices and said he was not worried about impeachment. The report also covers rising stocks, Sherrod Brown’s return to the Senate and possible election effects on the Iran war, US-China ties and arms sales to Taiwan. Democrat Saeed is projected to become the first Muslim US senator.

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‘Are you confused?’ Democratic and Republican lawmakers erupt in Congress shouting matchPolitics

During a discussion of possible Democratic efforts to impeach the president and Congress’s future policymaking, Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Democratic Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin had a heated exchange on CNN. Crenshaw called impeaching Trump something of a Democratic pastime; Raskin replied that defending the Constitution was theirs.

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Who is hacking supermarket fridges, and why?Tech

Supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe have been hit by a cyberattack. Hackers remotely took control and raised temperatures, in some cases above 50°C, leading to thousands of euros’ worth of food being discarded. Online rumours suggest Russian hacktivist groups may be responsible.

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Canada must still work with Trump and his cabinet on trade dealPolitics

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa must continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump and his cabinet despite Democrats’ major midterm victory. Premiers hope the result could give Canada leverage to secure a better deal or possibly eliminate tariffs.

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Florida Learjet may have broken apart before fatal crash, NTSB saysSociety

The NTSB says a Learjet involved in a deadly Florida crash may have broken apart in flight. Former investigator Greg Feith examines the evidence and discusses how weather, pilot decisions and stress on the aircraft may have contributed.

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Musk's defeat puts the power of political spending to the testPolitics

The world’s richest man spent nearly half a billion dollars on the 2026 midterms, far more than any other donor. Yet one of his major political bets—the Texas Senate race—ended with Democrat James Talarico defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Does the result show that even vast spending has limits, or was this race an exception?

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South Africans vote in key municipal electionsWorld

Millions of South Africans are voting to elect municipal governments in a crucial test for the ruling ANC. Ethiopia has also expelled six Sudanese diplomats amid accusations that it is allowing the RSF to launch drone strikes from its territory. Renewed fighting in Ethiopia has displaced thousands and deepened the humanitarian crisis.

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Is the AI Boom Holding Back Bitcoin’s Next Bull Run?Economy

After the largest hack in crypto history, Hyblock Capital co-founder and CEO Shubh Varma says order books barely moved because Binance could absorb the $6.3 billion loss and refund users in crypto rather than dollars. He also discusses how Democrats’ midterm gains could affect crypto regulation, argues that capital rotating out of AI trades will drive Bitcoin’s next run, and predicts a bullish 2027.

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