An unpopular president, a charismatic Democratic candidate and an incumbent who has lagged other Republicans in recent elections have made Mississippi’s Senate race exceptionally close. By Wednesday evening, Democrat Scott Colom led Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by just over 1,000 votes. The contest remained undecided and reflected the midterms’ sharp Democratic shift, even in deep-red territory.

CCNN2026-11-05 01:08

At least one victim was killed when a gunman opened fire at a Citibank complex. Police say a security guard fatally shot the suspect during an exchange of gunfire inside a cafeteria.

AABC News2026-11-05 01:08

World leaders who have sparred with “America first” President Donald Trump expressed some relief on Wednesday after Republicans suffered a rout in the U.S. midterms, hoping for a less combative U.S. foreign policy. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said democracy had won in America and praised democracy.

GGlobal News2026-11-05 01:06

Donald Trump pursued a forceful and unpredictable foreign policy during his second term. The question is whether his midterm defeat will constrain his ability to act, and what that could mean for a cautious Europe seeking greater US support for Ukraine.

DDW News2026-11-05 01:00

In his first public remarks after the midterms, Trump focused on his ballroom construction project and acknowledged the war's impact on the election. Hakeem Jeffries called the results an “American tsunami.”

AABC News2026-11-05 00:50

Democrats captured both chambers of Congress in a sweeping blue wave. The program examines what their control could mean for President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and how Canadian politicians are reacting.

CCBC News2026-11-05 00:49

After Republicans suffered a historic loss in the U.S. midterms, the party is searching for explanations and someone to blame. Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, tells Power & Politics the situation is more complicated than Vice-President JD Vance suggests and warns the rest of the world not to expect a return to the status quo.

CCBC News2026-11-05 00:46

The political upheaval in Washington after Tuesday’s midterm results has people on both sides of the border asking whether the trade war could end. The program speaks with former U.S. ambassador to Canada David Cohen and Vermont Sen. Peter Welch about what Democrats taking the House could mean for tariffs.

CCBC News2026-11-05 00:43

The day after Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory, Canadians are weighing what it could mean for relations with the United States, including whether ties will improve and whether the new Congress will check President Donald Trump. Reactions from both sides of the border come amid a strained trade war.

GGlobal News2026-11-05 00:36

As the midterm results continue to come into focus, Democrats have won striking victories across the ballot after voters delivered a strong rebuke to President Trump and his party. They are set to take full control of Congress, with majorities in both chambers.

NNBC News2026-11-05 00:36

In the 2026 U.S. midterms, Democrats won control of Congress, taking House and Senate races in Republican strongholds across the country. The report examines what the result means for the rest of Donald Trump’s term and how he is deflecting blame for his party’s losses. The victory leaves the White House unchanged but will limit Trump’s powers.

GGlobal News2026-11-05 00:30

Fox News White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie and contributor Jason Chaffetz discuss House leadership races and Democrats’ plans to target President Donald Trump with investigations on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’

FFox News2026-11-05 00:30

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was ecstatic about the Democrats’ dominant showing in the US midterms. But tariffs on Canada were imposed by executive order and are not constrained by Congress, so the trade war has not ended yet.

GGlobal News2026-11-05 00:29

Democratic Socialists won a record number of House seats in the midterm elections. Chris Rabb discussed his aims, while Abdul El-Sayed—who does not claim the Democratic Socialist label but largely shares the movement’s positions—may either work with centrist Democrats in the Senate or clash with them.

CCNN2026-11-05 00:26

Wall Street closed sharply higher as Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory eased political uncertainty and lifted risk appetite. Data center shares fell, however, amid concerns about tighter AI regulation.

RReuters2026-11-05 00:21

After Tuesday’s landslide, Democrats will have new powers to scrutinize and investigate the Trump administration. They are expected to pursue aggressive oversight, including possible government corruption. Robert Garcia will lead the House Oversight Committee and has warned, “Lawyer up!” Democrats are also telling Republicans to preserve government records or risk criminal penalties.

GGlobal News2026-11-05 00:15

The programme examines whether the US midterm results will change anything beyond America, considering their implications for the Iran war, Trump's tariffs and the AI race with China. It asks whether a Democratic-controlled Congress can rein in Donald Trump and what the results could mean for Asia and the wider world.

CCNA2026-11-05 00:15

Anchorage voters mostly welcomed the results of the national and Alaska elections held yesterday. They also voiced excitement about higher youth participation and hope for political change.

TThe Associated Press2026-11-05 00:14

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NNBC News2026-11-05 00:14

Forty-seven years after Iranian students seized the US embassy in Tehran, Washington and Tehran remain hostile, with tensions now centered on the Strait of Hormuz amid reports of US strikes near Iranian waters. Their relationship unraveled after the 1979 revolution and 444-day hostage crisis. Mediators still shuttle between the capitals, but mistrust persists.

AAl Jazeera English2026-11-05 00:13

Private education entrepreneur Xin Lijian accuses the Chinese Communist Party of predatory seizure. He says that, facing arrest and pressure from authorities, he asked only to protect his wife and children and offered to surrender his money. He says a school once valued at 2 billion yuan was sold for only tens of millions, and condemns official policies toward private businesses as “killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.” The full interview is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern time on November 7.

VVOA Chinese2026-11-05 00:12

McGill’s track and field program and 25 other clubs and varsity teams were shut down last year over a lack of resources. A university task force has recommended restoring the men’s and women’s varsity teams, citing their competitiveness and recruitment opportunities for the school.

CCBC News2026-11-05 00:12

Democrats scored a remarkable rout in the midterm elections, decisively taking control of Congress. Reporter Brad Heath breaks down the result through seven numbers.

RReuters2026-11-05 00:05

The program examines the intersection of politics and global business. Leon Panetta says whether Susie Wiles stays on as White House chief of staff depends on her relationship with Donald Trump, which he describes as seemingly good. Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder says the party’s statewide victories resulted from hard work over multiple election cycles.

BBloomberg Television2026-11-05 00:03