US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrats win control of Congress as voters punish Trump
Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning upset. What are the potential consequences for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu, as Trump announced on Tuesday that the US will halt $3.8 billion in aid to the country? FRANCE 24's correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky has more.
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What the 2026 midterm elections could mean for Trump's final two years (opens CNBC in a new tab)
Oddsmakers and public polls place Democrats in a favorable position ahead of Election Day.
US Midterm Elections 2026: Complete guide to voting poll opening and closing times (opens ARY News in a new tab)
Democrats take Congress in historic sweep as voters rebuke Trump (opens Los Angeles Times in a new tab)
Voters handed the Democrats commanding control of Congress, putting a powerful check on President Trump during his final two years in office.
Candidates speak amid 2026 midterm election results (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Watch live coverage as candidates in state races across the country deliver remarks to their supporters as results from the 2026 midterm elections are determined.
Democrats seize Congress in sweeping midterm repudiation of Trump (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Voters in conservative bastions who propelled the president to his second term swung dramatically toward Democrats
Democrats win the Senate, taking full control of Congress, NBC News projects (opens NBC News in a new tab)
NBC News projects that Democrats will secure full control of Congress in January by winning both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. NBC News Steve Kornacki explains how Democrats gained control of the Senate.
Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government (opens NPR in a new tab)
The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.
Democrats flip US Senate, win full control of Congress (opens ARY News in a new tab)
At least 7 Muslims elected to US Congress in midterm elections (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Candidates campaigned on civil rights, healthcare and opposition to unconditional US military support for Israel
President Trump speaks to various media outlets reacting to midterm results (opens NBC News in a new tab)
President Trump speaks to several media outlets reacting to substantial Democratic wins across the country, including in key battleground states and districts. Trump has said that he hopes to both work with Democrats while also emphasizing that he will veto…
See CBS News exit poll results for the 2026 midterm elections (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Here's a national look at what's on voters' minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.
2026 midterm elections: ABC News Live (opens ABC News in a new tab)
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What motivated voters US midterms voters? Check (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Stefanik and Manchin give their takeaways from Democrats' major wins in 2026 midterms (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Rep. Elise Stefanik and former Sen. Joe Manchin share their final thoughts after Democrats came away with control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
With control of Congress, Democrats can challenge Trump’s agenda through subpoenas, confirmation votes.
Recapping Democrats' massive wins in the 2026 midterm elections (opens CBS News in a new tab)
CBS News projects that Democrats will take back both chambers of Congress following sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Jessi Mitchell anchors continuing coverage of Election Day.
Democrats win control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Republicans routed as Democrats gain powerful new leverage over Trump for remainder of his presidency US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results? Democrats…
'We did it!': Democrat El-Sayed hails US Senate win, becomes first Muslim elected to upper chamber of Congress (opens Dawn in a new tab)
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, US networks said early on Wednesday, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. “Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed said in a speech…
US midterms: Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump (opens Dawn in a new tab)
Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Wednesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning, nationwide rejection of Donald Trump set to put the brakes on the final two years of his presidency. The Democratic landslide will give…
These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections (opens ABC News in a new tab)
The midterms saw an expansion of representation among America's lawmakers, with several candidates celebrating groundbreaking wins.
US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrats win control of Congress as voters punish Trump (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Democrats flip Senate seats in Michigan, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Ohio; voters reject Trump’s agenda in ‘blue wave’ Track live results from all 50 states Full report: Democrats win control of Congress in ‘blue wave’ Tell us:…
Pia Dandiya's Win Gives Shrinking "Samosa Caucas" Fresh Boost In US Congress (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Dandiya, a former school principal whose parents immigrated from India, defeated Republican Casey Askar in Florida's 22nd Congressional District on Wednesday. She secured around 52 per cent of the vote, against Askar's 48 per cent.
These 9 candidates for governor just made history (opens NPR in a new tab)
Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.
Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Democrats flipped seats that had long been held by Republicans in a wave of historic leadership firsts.
First Thing: Democrats sweep into control of Congress after historic midterm victories (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Both the House and Senate will be under Democratic control for the rest of Donald Trump’s term in office. Plus, the French Homer and Marge who found true love in real life
What consequences for Israel as Democrats win the US midterm elections? (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning upset. What are the potential consequences for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu, as Trump announced on Tuesday that the US will halt $3.8…
How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 US polls (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
