Democratic progressive wing notches win in California Central Valley
Campaign focused on cost of living issues and backlash over ICE raids pays dividends for progressive Randy Villegas.
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Is Trump really a ‘lame duck’ after losing both houses of US Congress?
Despite losing legislative control, the US president still has strong executive powers to push his agenda forward.
From: NewsFeed
Trump loses control of Congress
Democrats have made historic gains in the US midterms, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump.
Published On 4 Nov 2026
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How big is the Republican midterms loss, and is there a silver lining?
The Republicans haven’t been this weakened in Congress since 1990, but they did have some wins.
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Gaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US Congress seat
Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.
Published On 4 Nov 2026
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Can Democrats stop Iran war, reverse Trump’s tariffs after midterms win?
Democrats can block Trump’s legislative agenda, launch investigations but don’t have the numbers to override his veto.
America is heading for two years of constitutional brinkmanship
An unlikely mix of political bargains and constitutional confrontation will define the next two years.
‘Call me senator’: How Abdul El-Sayed beat Trump’s hate to create history
The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.
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Democrats win control of House and Senate: Key US midterms takeaways
This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both houses of US Congress.
Israel’s election commission rejects Likud’s fraud claims, confirms results
Netanyahu’s allies refuse to back the result, as President Herzog begins talks on who should form the next government.
Indonesian president’s chief of staff dismissed over alleged wiretapping
Gov’t says Listyo may have committed ‘treason’ after he is arrested and accused of wiretapping top officials’ phones.
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