Democrat Talarico Takes Texas Senate Seat, Breaking Decades-Long Drought
Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, the first win for his party in that seat since 1988.
El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Becoming First Muslim US Senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers in Michigan, a contentious midterm contest, and becomes the first Muslim senator in US history.
Democrats Take Senate as Midterm Results Reshape Trump's Final Years
Democrats won Senate control in the 2026 midterms and are expected to hold both chambers of Congress next year, gaining new leverage over Trump.
Democrat Adam Hamilton Takes Kansas Senate Seat in Upset
Pastor Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas, the state's first Democratic senator since 1932, according to multiple outlets.
Democrats Gain Ground in Iowa and Ohio as Key Races Are Called
Democrats won major contests in Iowa and Ohio, with projections from several outlets on Senate and gubernatorial races that could shape control of the chamber.
Ossoff Holds Georgia Senate Seat for Democrats in Close-Watched Race
Democrat Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia, defeating Republican Mike Collins and keeping a key Senate seat in Democratic hands.
Roy Cooper Flips North Carolina Senate Seat for Democrats
Former Governor Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's Senate race, the first seat to switch to Democrats in this year's midterm elections.
Trump Says US Will End $4 Billion Annual Military Aid to Israel
President Trump says the US will stop about $4 billion in yearly aid to Israel, while arms sales continue, in an announcement made on Election Day.
Spain's transport minister resigns after deadly high-speed train crash
Óscar Puente steps down days after a crash that killed at least 69 people, and says he is leaving the upcoming general election race too.
Nine Dead in Florida Learjet Crash, Including a 20-Year-Old Co-Pilot
Nine people died in a Learjet crash in Florida, including two young children and a 20-year-old co-pilot, as officials work to determine what caused it.
US Strikes Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz After Reported Fire
US forces carried out defensive strikes on Iranian targets after reported Iranian fire at a US aircraft, according to CBS News and PBS NewsHour.
US Midterms Test Trump's Grip on Congress as Voters Head to Polls
Americans vote in midterms that will decide control of the Senate and House, with the results widely read as a verdict on Donald Trump's second term.
Russian strike on Ukrainian aid hub leaves at least 26 dead
A Russian bombing of an aid distribution centre in southern Ukraine has reportedly killed at least 26 people, including rescue workers and police.
Reddit Joins Challenge to Australia's Under-16s Social Media Ban in High Court
Reddit and a rights group are challenging Australia's under-16s social media ban in the High Court, arguing it infringes free political communication.
US Strikes Iranian-Held Qeshm Island in Limited Defensive Action
US military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island were described by officials as limited and defensive, coming the night before American midterm elections.
New York reports first measles death in 30 years as outbreak grows
A child has died of measles in Lewis County, New York, the state's first fatal case in three decades, amid a significant outbreak.
Supreme Court declines Trump request to act on California mail ballots
The Supreme Court rejected a Trump administration request to order California to set aside mail ballots from 20,000 people the administration says are noncitizens.
Fridge Attacks Spread Across Europe as Grocers Scramble
Supermarket refrigeration units in several European countries reportedly malfunctioned in suspected cyberattacks, spoiling stock and prompting official condemnation.
Investigators Probe Possible Breakup Before Deadly Florida Private Jet Crash
Investigators say parts of a Learjet may have broken off before it crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing nine people, while weather is also under review.
Martha Stewart apologizes after homeless-style Halloween costume draws backlash
Martha Stewart says she regrets a Halloween post showing her dressed as a homeless person to promote her candles, and she has deleted the photo.