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The president’s approval was essential to winning Republican Senate primaries. It became lethal in competitive general-election races.
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Iran war live: Trump says war caused election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’
President Trump admits Iran war 'largely' caused Republicans' US election wipeout, but says he 'had to do it'.
How Kansas Democrats Laid the Groundwork for Adam Hamilton’s Senate Upset
A two-term Democratic governor and a suburban revolt against President Trump laid the groundwork for Adam Hamilton’s victory.
Justice Alito Will Not Retire From Supreme Court Immediately, Despite Election Outcome
The conservative justice has told friends he does not plan to step down before the end of the court’s term, even as Democrats are set to seize the Senate in January.
Lawyers rush to halt Indiana execution over state’s lethal drug supplier
Hours before Indiana was poised to carry out its first execution of the year, set for Thursday before sunrise, lawyers and supporters for the condemned man rallied to spare his life after new details emerged about the state’s secretive process of obtaining lethal injection drugs.
Giant banner of Trump, Vance and Netanyahu burnt at Tehran rally
A giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was burnt in Tehran
Rep. Jason Crow on how Democrats plan to handle the Iran war after midterm wins
With Democrats taking control of Congress next year, many are questioning how the party will address the war in Iran. Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow, who won reelection Tuesday night, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump blames Iran war for midterms losses
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections
The latest on the extremely close Mississippi and Alaska Senate races
The Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska are shaping up to be two of the closest contests from the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto takes a look at where the ballot tally stands.
Best Memes and TikToks After Midterms’ Blue Wave, From Regina George to ‘The Office’ References
After Democrats flipped the U.S. House and Senate, some people took to social media to express their euphoric feelings as well as take jabs at Donald Trump.
Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout
Trump's remarks come as Republicans grapple with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
Rep. Hillary Scholten on Abdul El-Sayed's Senate victory, Democrats huge midterm gains
Michigan Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten won reelection Tuesday night. She joins "The Takeout" to discuss her win, Abdul El-Sayed's Senate race victory and midterm wins by Democrats across the country.
What We Know (and Don’t Know) in the Alaska and Mississippi Senate Vote Counts
Democrats are clinging to small leads in both states, and it may take quite a while until the winners are known.
Democrats' midterm wins surpass post-Watergate gains, DeSantis gives grim forecast for GOP
In 1974, following President Nixon's resignation due to the Watergate scandal, Democrats gained 49 House seats, four Senate seats and won four races for governor. After Tuesday, Democrats are on pace to possess the largest House majority either party has held since 1992, they've flipped six Senate seats and might flip two more and they've gained four more governor's mansions. On top of that…
Trump Confronts a New Role: A Lame Duck Facing a Hostile Congress
After a decade at the center of American politics, President Trump is politically wounded, with diminished power. Those who know him say the next two years will be unpredictable.
Mississippi’s Tight Senate Race Likely Won’t Feature A Recount—Here’s Why
The Senate race between Democratic candidate Scott Colom and incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is extremely tight and could take days or weeks to sort out.
White House Delays Hearing on Fed Governor
The administration pushed back a hearing for Lisa D. Cook, the Federal Reserve governor that President Trump has tried to fire, after her lawyers raised scheduling issues.
G.O.P. Group Says Party Faces a ‘Crisis-Level’ Loss of Elected Women
Democrats’ sweep of Congress further whittled the already small ranks of Republican women.
Democratic Socialists of America see record wins in US midterm elections
The left-wing movement has won support for its views on issues like the war in Gaza and universal healthcare.
Trump Media’s Shares Fall to Record Low After Midterms
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock plunged 24 percent a day after Democrats made huge gains in the midterm elections.
His Senate Win Is Big to Muslim Americans, but Not Because of Faith
Abdul El-Sayed’s election to the Senate is significant not because he shares their religion, Muslim Americans said, but because he prioritizes issues that many voters care about.