
From high-flying AI stocks to tariff-hit alcohol companies, the midterms shook up Wall Street
Read full article: From high-flying AI stocks to tariff-hit alcohol companies, the midterms shook up Wall StreetThe overwhelming victory by the Democrats in the midterm elections shook up Wall Street this week.

House Democrats will start their majority focused on boosting healthcare and ending the Iran war
Read full article: House Democrats will start their majority focused on boosting healthcare and ending the Iran warHouse Democratic leaders are placing an early emphasis on healthcare as they discuss their immediate priorities upon the swearing in of a new Congress on Jan. 3.

Scott Colom and Black Mississippians stand on the cusp of Senate history as vote count stretches on
Read full article: Scott Colom and Black Mississippians stand on the cusp of Senate history as vote count stretches onDemocrat Scott Colom hasn't won Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, but the local prosecutor was welcomed as a historic figure as he strolled through the Jackson business district where civil rights leaders once organized.

Young voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats this year. The question is whether they'll stay
Read full article: Young voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats this year. The question is whether they'll stayYoung voters voted overwhelmingly for Democrats in the midterm elections, driven by economic concerns and disillusionment with President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.

‘Pathetic:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis chides The Washington Post over new rumors
Read full article: ‘Pathetic:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis chides The Washington Post over new rumorsAfter a nationwide midterms upset that left Florida relatively unscathed, there have been plenty of rumors about Gov. Ron DeSantis taking another stab at the presidency.

Trump's midterm drubbing adds to the populist right's losses. France’s Le Pen could still win
Read full article: Trump's midterm drubbing adds to the populist right's losses. France’s Le Pen could still winFrom Hungary to Brazil, voters have ousted nationalist leaders or blocked far-right challengers.

US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots
Read full article: US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballotsThe U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its own lawsuit that aimed to stop California from processing up to 20,000 ballots it suspected were mailed to noncitizens.

Why it's still too early to call the US Senate race in Mississippi
Read full article: Why it's still too early to call the US Senate race in MississippiNearly 2,500 votes separate Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the tight race for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, and votes are still being counted.

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies
Read full article: Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policiesSecretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow.

Conservative bloc takes a slim lead in New Zealand election that's still too close to call
Read full article: Conservative bloc takes a slim lead in New Zealand election that's still too close to callNew Zealand's election has ended without a clear winner, with the conservative government close to a slim majority.

Pope ‘proud to be an American’ after US elections, and credits God and doctors with cancer rebound
Read full article: Pope ‘proud to be an American’ after US elections, and credits God and doctors with cancer reboundPope Leo XIV says that he was “proud to be an American and to exercise the right” to vote in U.S. midterm elections that gave control of Congress to the Democrats in a repudiation of U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies.

Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966
Read full article: Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966Democrats have won control of both legislative chambers in Arizona and retained the governor’s office, giving the party its first trifecta in the state since 1966.

Houston will limit ICE cooperation in response to Democrats taking power in Texas, mayor says
Read full article: Houston will limit ICE cooperation in response to Democrats taking power in Texas, mayor saysThe mayor of Houston says the city will limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, heralding “a new model” of immigration enforcement after Democrats won power in Texas for the first time in decades.

The Latest: Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff
Read full article: The Latest: Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staffPresident Donald Trump says Stephen Miller is replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.

Latino voters swing left in midterm elections, lifting Democrats to big wins in Texas and nationwide
Read full article: Latino voters swing left in midterm elections, lifting Democrats to big wins in Texas and nationwideLatino voters moved sharply to the left in the midterm elections, helping Democrats achieve significant victories in Texas and in key House races nationwide.

Here are all the policies Byron Donalds wants as Florida’s next governor
Read full article: Here are all the policies Byron Donalds wants as Florida’s next governorFollowing Republican candidate Byron Donalds’ victory for the Florida governor’s seat this week, many residents may be wondering: what does he plan to do now?

AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants
Read full article: AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giantsOpposition to artificial intelligence data centers was part of midterm races across the U.S., with campaigns featuring them in hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of TV ads and many winners pledging to clamp down on the energy-hungry behemoths.

Republicans rammed through Supreme Court nominees. Now Democrats will have the votes to stop them
Read full article: Republicans rammed through Supreme Court nominees. Now Democrats will have the votes to stop themPresident Donald Trump has transformed the Supreme Court with a conservative supermajority but now faces a Democratic-led Senate ready to challenge his judicial picks.

As Congress returns to Democrats, one likely casualty emerges: Trump's District of Columbia projects
Read full article: As Congress returns to Democrats, one likely casualty emerges: Trump's District of Columbia projectsIn his first public appearance after an election that soundly repudiated his policies, President Donald Trump turned to a topic that wasn't his policies or politics.

Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas' 1st Democratic governor in decades
Read full article: Gina Hinojosa begins work to take office as Texas' 1st Democratic governor in decadesTexas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa says she is building a bipartisan administration after her stunning upset in the midterm elections.

Iowa Democrat wins state House race despite suspending campaign in September
Read full article: Iowa Democrat wins state House race despite suspending campaign in SeptemberA Democrat has won a western Iowa legislative district despite suspending his campaign two months ago due to health issues.

Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says
Read full article: Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source saysTennessee Rep. Tim Burchett says he wants to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn when she becomes governor in January.

Election over, the clock starts ticking again on landmark college sports bill in lame-duck House
Read full article: Election over, the clock starts ticking again on landmark college sports bill in lame-duck HouseNext week, Congress could begin debating a bill to overhaul college sports, amid uncertainty from recent Democratic election victories.

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousts embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Read full article: Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousts embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen BassLittle-known Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has defeated embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to lead the nation’s second most populous city.

Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows
Read full article: Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court, Schumer vowsSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is vowing that Democrats will not allow President Donald Trump to put “a right winger” on the Supreme Court once they take power, raising the possibility that his party could block a presidential nominee if there were a vacancy in the next two years.

US House District 9: Will there be a recount? Osceola County set to submit election results for state to decide
Read full article: US House District 9: Will there be a recount? Osceola County set to submit election results for state to decideThe race to represent Congressional District 9 continues. It remains undecided days after polls closed, with election offices on a critical deadline to submit results to the state. Canvassing boards around the state will meet to produce the first unofficial results of the midterm election. Once received, state law will determine whether the state orders a recount for either race.

What ’curing’ a vote-by-mail ballot means and how to check if yours needs to be done
Read full article: What ’curing’ a vote-by-mail ballot means and how to check if yours needs to be doneMore than 2 million Floridians voted by mail in the election Tuesday, and if you’re one of the voters whose ballot needed to be fixed, you have until the end of today to do it. It’s called curing your ballot.

Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories
Read full article: Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victoriesStrong turnout among Black voters helped propel several Black candidates to surprise victories in the midterm elections and led to razor-thin losses in other races.

After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'
Read full article: After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections.

‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed's historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans
Read full article: ‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed's historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim AmericansMichigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate — a significant milestone for Muslim Americans.

‘Buckle up!’ Florida Gov. DeSantis offers dramatic prediction after midterms
Read full article: ‘Buckle up!’ Florida Gov. DeSantis offers dramatic prediction after midtermsWhile Republicans swept Florida on Election Day, Democrats managed to flip many other key positions across the nation — sparking a big reaction from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle
Read full article: After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debaclePresident Donald Trump faces a tough decision on his unpopular war against Iran after the Republican Party's midterm losses.

A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel is willing to break with precedent to topple Netanyahu
Read full article: A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel is willing to break with precedent to topple NetanyahuA veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule.

Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate, governor's races. Both could go to ranked tabulations
Read full article: Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate, governor's races. Both could go to ranked tabulationsAlaskans have settled in to await more results for key races on the general election ballot that are not yet called.

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks
Read full article: El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacksMichigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed tells The Associated Press that voters have rejected a “hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity.

Vance tries to distance himself from Iran war after GOP's deep losses in midterm elections
Read full article: Vance tries to distance himself from Iran war after GOP's deep losses in midterm electionsVice President JD Vance publicly broke from President Donald Trump’s defense of the Iran war in the wake of the Republican Party’s deep losses in the midterm elections.

How much will Amendment 3 save you? Here’s how to find out
Read full article: How much will Amendment 3 save you? Here’s how to find outFlorida voters have officially approved a new property-tax plan that is soon set to take effect, according to the Associated Press. The proposal — Amendment 3 — provides a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes for residents in the state. We have all the information you need to know about the amendment, and how it compares to former property tax rules in this article.

Trump brags about his White House ballroom and seeks to deflect blame for GOP midterm drubbing
Read full article: Trump brags about his White House ballroom and seeks to deflect blame for GOP midterm drubbingPresident Donald Trump reacted to Republicans' midterm election losses by showcasing the new White House ballroom.

Correction: Election 2026-Legislatures story
Read full article: Correction: Election 2026-Legislatures storyIn a story published Nov. 4, 2026, about state legislative elections, The Associated Press misspelled the first name of the director of elections and redistricting at the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Speaker Johnson won't seek reelection as House Republican leader after party's midterm losses
Read full article: Speaker Johnson won't seek reelection as House Republican leader after party's midterm lossesHouse Speaker Mike Johnson will be stepping aside from Republican Party leadership after the GOP’s wipeout in the midterm elections, declining to run for House minority leader in the new Congress.

World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout
Read full article: World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election routLeaders in Europe and elsewhere have expressed relief that U.S. midterm election results could signal a shift away from President Donald Trump's "America first" policies.

Democratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges impact of the Iran war
Read full article: Democratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges impact of the Iran warPresident Donald Trump acknowledges the Iran war impacted the midterm elections but says he's not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite voter dissatisfaction with it.

Iran's leaders say midterm results show US voters have rejected Trump's war
Read full article: Iran's leaders say midterm results show US voters have rejected Trump's warIranian officials celebrated the rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump by voters in the U.S. midterm elections.

Midterm elections crack open political map, putting conservative states back in play
Read full article: Midterm elections crack open political map, putting conservative states back in playVoters have dramatically shifted the political landscape by electing Democrats in traditionally Republican states.

How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll
Read full article: How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter PollFindings from The AP Voter Poll reveal that most voters are exhausted and exasperated by President Donald Trump.

‘Good riddance:’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts failed amendment
Read full article: ‘Good riddance:’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts failed amendmentWith election results already coming in, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has begun celebrating the GOP victors — as well as the failure of an amendment that was on the ballot.

Democrats deliver a stunning rout in Texas to retake power for the first time in decades
Read full article: Democrats deliver a stunning rout in Texas to retake power for the first time in decadesFor more than 30 years, Texas Democrats had been the party fighting for scraps in the deepest of red states.

Democrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House
Read full article: Democrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the HouseDemocratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is on the cusp of making history as the nation’s first Black speaker of the House.

South Africans vote in local elections that could continue the decline of the once-mighty ANC
Read full article: South Africans vote in local elections that could continue the decline of the once-mighty ANCSouth Africans are voting in local elections that test the African National Congress party, or ANC, which has seen declining support over the last decade.

Republican Joe Strada wins Florida’s 11th Congressional District, replacing retiring Daniel Webster
Read full article: Republican Joe Strada wins Florida’s 11th Congressional District, replacing retiring Daniel WebsterFrom building a home-services business to securing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Republican Joe Strada is headed to Washington after winning Tuesday’s election for Florida’s 11th Congressional District.

Election officials detail security measures as ballots are counted in Central Florida
Read full article: Election officials detail security measures as ballots are counted in Central FloridaAs polls close across Central Florida, election officials are working to secure ballots and ensure every vote is properly counted.

WATCH LIVE: Tiffany Moore Russell speaks after Orange County mayoral victory
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Tiffany Moore Russell speaks after Orange County mayoral victoryOrange County voters are choosing a new mayor for the first time in eight years, with Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina facing off in a runoff election.

‘Incredibly optimistic:’ David Jolly looking to pull off statewide upset
Read full article: ‘Incredibly optimistic:’ David Jolly looking to pull off statewide upsetSporting an ‘I Voted’ sticker outside a polling place in Pinellas County Tuesday morning, David Jolly said he recognizes the odds may be stacked against him.

Justice Department has sent target letters in Alaska Senate criminal probe. Here's what that means
Read full article: Justice Department has sent target letters in Alaska Senate criminal probe. Here's what that meansThe Justice Department has escalated its investigation over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent, issuing a letter to a prominent Democratic attorney in Washington and others that they may be targets of the criminal inquiry.

Election Day in Florida: Republicans sweep statewide races, Amendment 3 passes
Read full article: Election Day in Florida: Republicans sweep statewide races, Amendment 3 passesRepublicans won Florida's statewide races for Senate and governor, and Amendment 3, the property tax amendment, also passed. See the latest updates for races across the state.

Midterms launch wave of historic firsts for some states — and for the nation
Read full article: Midterms launch wave of historic firsts for some states — and for the nationThis midterm election will be remembered not just for the stunning number of losses Democrats handed to President Donald Trump and Republicans but for a wave of historic firsts across the country.

Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Read full article: Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the electionFederal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials.

Belarus hosts trans-Atlantic security group's chief, part of efforts to improve ties with the West
Read full article: Belarus hosts trans-Atlantic security group's chief, part of efforts to improve ties with the WestThe chief of a top trans-Atlantic security grouping has visited Belarus for the first time in years.

Election night agenda: When polls close and when to expect results
Read full article: Election night agenda: When polls close and when to expect resultsWith voters deciding thousands of races across the country, keeping track of which races to watch throughout the night and when to expect results can get tricky.

Detentions, resignations, probes shake Serbia after students toppled strongman Vucic in election
Read full article: Detentions, resignations, probes shake Serbia after students toppled strongman Vucic in electionDetentions, resignations, switching of sides, attempts to destroy evidence of wrongdoing.

US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz create more questions about what’s ahead
Read full article: US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz create more questions about what’s aheadMany in the Middle East remain on edge after the United States carried out limited strikes on Iranian targets just hours before Tuesday’s midterm elections in the U.S. The strikes in the Strait of Hormuz are raising more questions about what’s coming next.

Takeaways: Voters punish Trump, and the GOP suffers historic losses
Read full article: Takeaways: Voters punish Trump, and the GOP suffers historic lossesVoters have punished Trump’s allies in swing states and Republican strongholds alike, giving Democrats key victories nationwide and control of the House and Senate.

Election Day unfolded with relatively few problems, despite worries over Trump election interference
Read full article: Election Day unfolded with relatively few problems, despite worries over Trump election interferencePresident Donald Trump had escalated efforts to interfere in how states run their elections in the weeks leading up to Election Day.

After midterm losses, Trump stares down the specter of Democratic probes and the race to succeed him
Read full article: After midterm losses, Trump stares down the specter of Democratic probes and the race to succeed himFor Donald Trump, his party’s resounding midterm losses pave the way for investigations and potential impeachments that will put the Republican president on the defensive in his final two years in office.

Democrats win the US House and Senate as voters deliver a strong rebuke to Trump and Republicans
Read full article: Democrats win the US House and Senate as voters deliver a strong rebuke to Trump and RepublicansDemocrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.

Election Day in Florida: Everything you need to know to vote in the midterms
Read full article: Election Day in Florida: Everything you need to know to vote in the midtermsIt all comes down to this! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across the state for the General Election. Have you voted yet? Here's what you need to know.

Far from the campaign trail, Trump promotes his Reflecting Pool makeover before Election Day
Read full article: Far from the campaign trail, Trump promotes his Reflecting Pool makeover before Election DayPresident Donald Trump stood silently while triumphant music played as he held up a poster showing an image of the algae-clogged pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Democrats capture governorships in Texas and other GOP-controlled states in rebuke to Republicans
Read full article: Democrats capture governorships in Texas and other GOP-controlled states in rebuke to RepublicansDemocrats have scored victories in governor’s races in states long controlled by Republicans and captured a majority of governorships for the first time in two decades.

Mayor Karen Bass, democratic socialist Nithya Raman in tight race to lead Los Angeles
Read full article: Mayor Karen Bass, democratic socialist Nithya Raman in tight race to lead Los AngelesLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and fellow Democrat Nithya Raman are tightly matched in early returns as voters weighed whether to replace the embattled incumbent with a challenger backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.

Seminole County election workers gear up for busy Election Day after strong early turnout
Read full article: Seminole County election workers gear up for busy Election Day after strong early turnoutWorkers in Seminole County are making final preparations for polls to open Tuesday, one day before the midterm election. The preparations came after 89,972 ballots were cast during early voting — a 13% increase from the last midterm election.

Reflecting Pool vs. the state of the economy: Trump and Dems clash in closing messages
Read full article: Reflecting Pool vs. the state of the economy: Trump and Dems clash in closing messagesAs midterm campaigns careen toward their conclusion, Democrats are pushing through intraparty divisions to stay focused on voters’ economic frustrations.

Results for the Florida governor, cabinet races in midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026
Read full article: Results for the Florida governor, cabinet races in midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026Here’s where to find election results for Florida governor and cabinet races in Florida’s midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.


















