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US Senate Republicans retain John Thune despite midterm losses
Thune faced calls for a leadership rethink after Republicans lost at least seven Senate seats, but no challenger emerged in the secret-ballot vote.
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Republicans block bid to impeach Defence Secretary Hegseth
The US House overturned the resolution by a narrow 211-204 vote wherein lawmakers agreed to refer the impeachment resolution to a committee.
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Trump admits US immigration crackdown may have gone too far after defeat in midterm
The US president says the policy hurt Republicans at the polls, while insisting it had helped secure the border and remove undocumented immigrants.
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JD Vance distancing himself from Trump over midterm losses ahead of 2028 bid: Ex-US NSA Bolton
The former US national security adviser said Vance was wrong to blame the Iran war alone, pointing to economic discontent and Trump's tariff policies.
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Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid calls for his removal over Iran war
Democrats and some Republicans have called for the defence chief's ouster following the party's midterm losses, while Trump has said he intends to retain him.
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Elon Musk faces political and business setbacks after Republicans lose midterm elections
Musk's reported $445 million spending spree failed to help Republicans retain control of Congress, while Democrats in Texas have vowed to scrutinise his companies' state incentives.
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Trump blames election losses on absence from ballot; Iran sees anti-war verdict
Trump accepts the Democratic victory and expresses willingness to work with the opposition, but insists Republicans would have won had he been on the ballot.
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Amy Acton: Republicans weaponised her childhood trauma; Ohio shut them out | US midterms
For the first time in 20 years Ohio elected a Democrat, former state health director Dr Amy Acton as governor in the November 3 election.
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Trump says ‘absolutely willing to accept’ US midterm results, pledges to work with Democrats
Democrats are projected to reclaim the House and make significant gains in Senate races, while Trump says he is willing to accept the results and work with the opposition.
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US midterms: Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as first Black Speaker of the House
Democrats projected to regain House control, giving Jeffries a potential path to the speakership; party prepares investigations into Trump administration.
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US midterm elections: Trump faces crucial test as Democrats seek control of Congress
With all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships up for grabs, voters will decide whether Republicans retain control of Congress or Democrats gain ground.
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US midterms: If Republicans lose Congress, Trump to become 'Mr. Veto'
In the event of a Republican defeat, Trump made it clear he would use his presidential power to stop any opposition legislation from becoming law.
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US midterms: Democrats gain ground in Senate battlegrounds as Trump makes final election pitch
Democrats lead in several key Senate battlegrounds ahead of the November 3 US midterms, as Trump faces low approval ratings and voter concerns over the economy.
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US midterm elections 2026: How they work and why they matter │Explained
A look at how the US elects members of Congress, the role of the two chambers and the significance of the midterm polls.
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US midterms: Obama urges voters to rein in Trump, Republicans
The former US president criticised the Trump administration over affordability and alleged profiteering from office.
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Trump’s Russian diesel deal sparks legal questions from US Democrats and Republicans
A bipartisan group of US senators has questioned Trump’s decision to allow Russian diesel imports, saying it violates a 2022 law banning Russian energy imports.
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US Senate rejects bid to halt Iran war as gas prices rise
The 49-50 vote comes as rising fuel costs add pressure on Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections.
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US Senate to vote on cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investments
Republicans need Democratic support to win the 60 votes necessary to move forward on the bill in the 53-47 US Senate.
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Trump urges Republicans to vote as party faces midterm risks
Trump and JD Vance rally Republican supporters in Dallas as the party seeks to protect its House and Senate majorities in November.
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Trump defends Iran war despite midterm election impact
The US president says he does not regret the war as rising oil and gas prices become a major issue for Republicans ahead of the elections.
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