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Who won the redistricting war? So far, it looks like Democrats Dems were able to keep seats that Republicans redrew to make them GOP-friendly.
WATCH: The wide-ranging reactions to election night After an Election Day so pivotal that votes were even being cast from space, there were many expressive reactions shared online.
Black candidates from both parties made history in midterm elections Black candidates from both political parties made history in 2026, with six governors set to serve across U.S. states and new key milestones in Congress.
Judges to hear Trump's appeal of 2024 criminal hush money conviction Two and a half years after a jury convicted Donald Trump of 34 felony counts in his hush money case, the president's lawyers are seeking to have the verdict overturned.
Officials release name of US Marine who died after training incident in Japan Lance Cpl. Devin J. Hernandez, 25, of Maryland, died on Tuesday, officials said.
WATCH: David Muir on how a high school's auto shop is bringing Houston together A student-run automotive shop has opened to the public – giving high schoolers hands-on experience with oil changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections.
What to know about recounts in Mississippi with razor-thin margin in Senate race The Senate race between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom remains uncalled. Mississippi election law does not provide for automatic or requested recounts.
Election 2026 live results: Hakeem Jeffries officially launches bid for speaker House Democrats will hold leadership elections on Nov. 18.
Authorities say multiple grizzlies may have attacked mother and daughter found dead Authorities in British Columbia say more than one grizzly may have been involved in a bear attack that relatives say left a mother and daughter dead along the province’s central coast
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These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections The midterms saw an expansion of representation among America's lawmakers, with several candidates celebrating groundbreaking wins.
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.
WATCH: What to know after Democrats take back control of Congress ABC News political contributors Amanda Renteria, a Democratic strategist, and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor of the National Review, share more about what's being called a "blue tsunami."
DOJ drops charges against Russian researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos A judge has granted a request from prosecutors to drop the criminal case against Kseniia Petrova, the Russian researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos into the U.S.
How Democrats flipped the Senate blue: The ABC News Voter Poll tells the story ABC News projects that the Democratic Party has won a majority of seats in the U.S. Senate. Here’s how Democrats won some key races to get there.
Series of bomb threats cause flight disruptions across Europe A passenger plane flying from Dublin to Rome was on Thursday diverted to a French air force base after a bomb threat.
Rep. Ro Khanna allies launch a draft campaign for the 2028 presidential race Exclusive: The California congressman has been traveling the country and building prominence among progressives.
‘A Watergate-level repudiation’: Ted Cruz weighs in on midterm wave Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, urged his party to prioritize pocketbook issues after Democrats swept elections across the state.
Billionaire Leon Black sues Rep. Robert Garcia, alleging defamation over Epstein comments Garcia is poised to be the next chair of the House Oversight Committee, which has subpoenaed Black as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Democrats take House and Senate in historic midterm win NBC News projects Democrats have won control of the House and Senate in the midterms. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles looks at some of the historic wins in states like Texas and Michigan along with Republican reaction.
5 healthcare fights Democrats could take on after midterms sweep Democrats will have leverage to try to restore the expired Obamacare tax credits, reverse Medicaid cuts and push for changes they say would make healthcare more affordable.
Stock market surges on election results Investors drove the DOW up more than three percent with bullish sentiment following Democrats’ historic win in the elections. NBC News’ Christine Romans explains what helped push markets higher.
Tech moguls suffer defeat as midterm results show young men swinging away from Trump Young men, a key voting block that helped President Trump return to the White House in 2024, are now swinging away from him even after tech billionaires spent a record amount on midterms. The results show critical cracks in the so-called "manosphere." NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports.
Lawyers rush to halt Indiana execution over state’s lethal drug supplier Jeffrey Weisheit, 50, is set to die by lethal injection for the 2010 murders of two young children in his care. A drug supplier is now in the spotlight.
The 33+ best Lego sets to gift this holiday season We rounded up the best Lego gifts for builders of all ages, including Lego Duplo, Lego Star Wars, Lego Disney and Lego Botanicals.
Mississippi Senate race heads to an extended vote count and possible ballot battle The Mississippi Senate race may take days to resolve, as Democrat Scott Colom leads GOP Sen.
5 things to know after election night: From the Politics Desk Welcome to a special post-election edition of the From the Politics Desk newsletter!
Ballot measure takeaways: Voters back abortion rights and voter ID Nearly 150 ballot measures were at stake in more than three dozen states Tuesday.
Muscle health is key to longevity. Here’s how to measure yours. Body mechanics experts say muscle health is linked to our longevity and how well we fight off disease.
Democrats won on affordability. Whether they can deliver it is a different story. Fulfilling a campaign promise to bring down high prices is a lot harder than it sounds. Just ask Donald Trump.
Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.
The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.
Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don't hold your breath A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.
As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like books, streaming services and high-priced items like musical instruments and sewing machines.
Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.
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
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.
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.
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.
Herbert Blomstedt, conductor of great orchestras for seven decades, dies at 99 Modest in his demeanor but remarkably enduring, the American-born, Swedish conductor continually fell in love with music, leading orchestras with no-nonsense insight and integrity well into his 90s.
Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.
Mike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next Congress After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January.
Back in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein files, Elon Musk, the Iran war and Trump's business interests may all come under the microscope.