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Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms
Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts
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Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?
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Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party
Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party.
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It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave
Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
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International
California progressive Randy Villegas ousts longtime Republican in redrawn House district
Community college professor unseats incumbent Republican David Valadao in seat redrawn under Prop 50
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Anthony Zurcher: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now
Trump has given conflicting messages about how he might deal with Democrats in Congress after his party's resounding defeat.
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International
Trump boasts about ‘magnificent’ ballroom day after Republican rout
US president rhapsodized about ballroom features for more than 20 minutes, with no mention of Democrats’ ‘blue wave’
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International
Trump’s wealth dented after Democrats trounce Republicans in midterms
Trump Media stock and WLFI coin saw declines but he is still $2.7bn wealthier than when he won election in 2024
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Navajo voters hop tractors, make extraordinary efforts to vote after widespread flooding
Four weeks of flooding washed out roads and sent thousands fleeing their homes on the Navajo Reservation. But many worked hard to get to polling places and voting day became part of the recovery process.
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International
What the downfall of near three-decade senator Susan Collins says about Republican unpopularity
Troy Jackson, in just 101 days, bested the Republican, preventing her sixth Senate term: ‘You can’t eat road salt’
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International
What will Democrats do with the blue tsunami? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
The historic Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections were more than just a rebuke of Donald Trump and his Maga movement – they are a five-alarm fire for the Republican party itself, which may be on the verge of collapse. Kai Wright and Carter Sherman break down what we know about this once-in-a-lifetime election
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International
The midterms were a thumping rebuke of the US-Israel relationship
Even Trump seems to recognize that the relationship has become a political liability, and may never be the same
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