A decisive wave of flips across traditional battleground and red states secured the upper chamber for the party while putting a House majority within reach. Donald Trump confirmed he would accept the adverse results following a difficult night for the GOP. Strong regional shifts also extended down-ballot, creating potential legislative trifectas in states like Arizona. Beyond key congressional victories in Iowa, Democrats saw high-profile momentum in Michigan, where VoteHub projected a win for El-Sayed based on a substantial early vote lead.
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Unexpected Senate seat flips in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, and South Carolina reshaped national…: Unexpected Senate seat flips in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, and South Carolina reshaped national balance of power.
Donald Trump publicly conceded that he would accept the difficult election losses sustain…: Donald Trump publicly conceded that he would accept the difficult election losses sustained by the Republican Party.
State-level dominance emerged in Arizona as Katie Hobbs and Kris Mayes posted double-digi…: State-level dominance emerged in Arizona as Katie Hobbs and Kris Mayes posted double-digit leads in early returns.
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US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrats win Senate control and edge toward House victory
Democrats flip seats in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Ohio; Trump says he will accept results in a dire night for Republicans
Democrats win control of US Senate with historic wins in key battlegrounds
Democrats have now won control of the US Senate, according to the Associated Press.
With historic wins in Texas, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina, the party now has 51 seats – the magic number needed to win the upper chamber of Congress.
Democrats are also poised to take control of the House, and we’ll keep you updated as we learn more.
VoteHub projects El-Sayed victory, at almost 1 in the morning, but there is no official call. The club music is still bumping at the Michigan Dem’s election party.
As it stands El-Sayed is up nearly 100,000 votes, with 65 percent of the vote tallied, and a majority of Wayne County (which Detroit sits in) has yet to be counted.
Authorities detained former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two senior officers after discovering an unauthorized, wide-reaching surveillance ring that compromised the head of state's personal communications. The covert monitoring operation targeted top political leaders, journalists, and civic figures, raising severe alarms regarding compromised state security during a period of executive instability. This internal security breach has prompted the administration to weigh formal treason charges agai…
Voters in the state's 12th congressional district have elected a practicing physician who previously volunteered his medical skills in Gaza. His successful campaign emphasized healthcare access, economic inequality, and issues surrounding Palestine. With this victory, the new representative will take these platform priorities directly to Washington.
Speaking directly with CBS News, the American commander-in-chief asserted full unilateral control over the duration of the ongoing hostilities against Tehran. His remarks arrive alongside shifting diplomatic dynamics as Iran and Mecca Pact members coordinate on regional security frameworks. The stance underscores a refusal to let external geopolitical pressures dictate the final resolution of the conflict.