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JD Vance
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Democrats win House and Senate in 2026 midterms as Trump faces divided government
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the United States Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, delivering a significant political setback to President Donald Trump. The result creates a divided government from January 2027 and opens the way for stronger congressional oversight, disputes over federal spending and a major reassessment of Republican political strategy.
US Midterm Elections 2026: Why Texas, Alaska and Michigan could decide Washington’s balance of power
US voters are deciding control of Congress in the 2026 midterms. Find out which races could reshape Donald Trump’s second term.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week if US accepts conditions
Iran says it can restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz within days of an agreement, but disputes over sanctions, military operations and uranium enrichment remain unresolved.
Trump rejects plan to livestream Fort Hood gunman’s execution as December date remains
Donald Trump has rejected a proposal to livestream the scheduled execution of Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, while leaving the December 3 date in place.
US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK base as RAF Fairford security concerns intensify
The US has pulled all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid security concerns. See what the sudden move means for Iran operations and UK base security.
Trump says US can afford $5,000 checks for every adult as Congress questions $1.2 trillion ‘dividend’
Donald Trump has doubled down on a $5,000 payment for US adults if Republicans retain Congress, but House Speaker Mike Johnson says lawmakers must approve the plan.
A quarter century after 9/11, America is still counting the lives lost long after the towers fell
The United States has marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with ceremonies in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania while confronting the expanding health and geopolitical legacy of 2001.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns as Pentagon leadership turmoil raises new readiness concerns
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Pete Hegseth over generals, drones and military readiness during the Iran war.
Why Trump’s Supreme Court defeat on birthright citizenship may not end the fight
Trump’s birthright citizenship defeat blocks his executive order but leaves Congress, courts and immigration politics facing a deeper fight.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) to reboot consolidation strategy with $1.65bn acquisition of Giant Eagle
Kroger (KR) to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B, adding 197 stores and $9B in sales across five states. First major deal since the Albertsons collapse.