Key takeaways from the 2026 midterm elections in California
Democrats easily hold on to governor's office and are on track to notch up wins in key congressional races.
Democrats easily hold on to governor's office and are on track to notch up wins in key congressional races.
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers looks on as Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem responds to a question during a news conference in Ottawa on Oct. 28, 2026. (The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld)
"Extinction-Level Event": Takeaways From The GOP's Midterm Wipeout Democrats flipped seven Republican-held Senate seats and seized the House on Tuesday , handing President Trump what Punchbowl News called "an extinction-level event" for...
Progress and pitfalls on the path to a bigger EU: Five takeaways from the Euronews Enlargement Summit At the Euronews Enlargement Summit, Montenegro, Albania and Moldova pressed ahead with their accession plans, North Macedonia snapped...
However Election Day 2026 unfolds, the PBS News team will be here to bring you results and insights Wednesday morning as returns continue to roll in.
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Our partners at PolitiFact are fact-checking multiple competitive 2026 midterm races across the United States on Election Day. Covered by 41 outlets: 19 lean left, 7 are centre, 4 lean right, 11 are not rated.
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Democrats have taken control of the US Senate and House after an election sweep that reached deep into Republican territory. From stunning victories in Texas to historic breakthroughs across the country, voters...
Although he was not on the ballot, the elections were effectively a nationwide referendum on Trump.
Americans from Michigan to Maine, Texas to Kansas lined up to make their voices heard on Pres. Trump’s policies and which party will control Congress.
Climate change has all but disappeared from Democrats' campaign pitches, replaced by promises to lower electricity bills. Democrats take control of Congress, putting Trump's tariffs, healthcare cuts, business policies and ties with...
Democrats’ retaking of Congress doesn’t change President Donald Trump’s control of the veto pen — making the new majority’s aspirations to reverse changes to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and other safety net...
Cost-of-living anger, Trump's rallies, failed redistricting, and a shifting coalition handed Democrats control of Congress.
Democrats will control 54 or more Senate seats and 228 or more House seats.
Democrats’ massive wins on election night in Congress — and state races across the country — have opened the door for the party to deliver on one of its biggest campaign promises: making people’s healthcare cheaper....
D'Andre Swift rushes for three touchdowns as the Chicago Bears deliver a statement victory against the Seattle Seahawks - the reigning Super Bowl champions. Highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago...
The Chicago Bears' primetime tour continues. After winning on Thursday Night Football and Monday Night Football, the Bears will get their turn on Sunday Night Football when they play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here's...
NFL power rankings Week 9: Where do Bears, Seahawks settle after Monday night clash? USA Today
Video shows fireworks bursting near a military helicopter during the Seahawks' Monday Night Football flyover.
On Election Day, candidates, campaigns and analysts are looking for more than the total number of voters. Dissatisfaction with the country's direction is influencing voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Covered by 9...
NBC exit polls showed 2026 voters preferred Democrats on every issue aside from immigration, with affordability and economics playing a pivotal role. As Republicans scramble to comprehend the reasons for, and scale...
Economic issues helped propel President Trump to victory in 2024, and those same issues dragged down his party in 2026.
The exit polls in the midterm elections revealed that corruption in government was almost as much an issue as the cost of living for voters
Republicans outpolled Democrats on the issue of immigration 44 percent to 40 percent, according to exit polls Tuesday.
During Business Insider's The Long Play, model Ashley Graham shared her path from model to entrepreneur, emphasizing authenticity. Speaking at Business Insider's The Long Play, Ashley Graham shared how she has built an impactful,...
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Speaking at Business Insider's The Long Play, Ashley Graham shared how she has built an impactful, lasting brand beyond modeling.
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A key proposal reportedly called for thereopening of the Strait of Hormuz, to international maritime traffic within seven days of an initial understanding. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.
Iran to shift uranium stockpile abroad, reopen Hormuz within 7 days under draft deal: Report The Times of India Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says Reuters SENIOR IRANIAN...
A preliminary draft framework for negotiations between the US and Iran proposes transferring Iran's uranium stockpile. This draft also suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days of an agreement....
12 fantasy football takeaways from Week 8 USA Today
Securing genuine depth at running back becomes the ultimate separator between fantasy football contenders and pretenders. With more than half the schedule behind us, injuries mounting and bye weeks hitting hard,...
Party took control of Congress, making extraordinary gains deep in Republican territory
Final, official results are expected on Thursday or Friday, but there will likely be weeks of negotiations before a PM is declared – or new elections are called
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget. Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as...
New comments from Chancellor have sparked fears Labour could fail to hit a crucial threshold.
The Chancellor appeared to dodge questions about exactly how he intended to fund his Budget commitments, which will need £11billion a year to achieve.
Chancellor John Healey was described as delivering a "nothing" Budget on Wednesday. Do not be fooled.
Cheaper gherkins, £100 towards energy bills, higher taxes on banks and billions for defence. John Healey’s first Budget had something for everyone. But was there a main course among the picky bits? In this Budget...
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Three news outlets have beefed up their legal complaint against the White House over access, saying it is continuing to defy a judge's orders by refusing to let them return to covering President Donald Trump in the Oval Office and on...
Don't expect much to change after Democratic gains in Congress with Donald Trump still leading country
The Democrats’ overwhelming victory in the 2026 midterm elections might seem like a counterbalance to President Donald Trump’s animosity toward Ukraine, but a reinvigoration of U.S. support for Kyiv is not...
A Democratic victory that reached from Texas to Kansas changed the terms of Donald Trump’s final two years in office. When the new US Congress convenes in January, Democrats will control both chambers. They can block...
The Democrats seized control of the U.S. House and Senate in a historic surge in the midterm elections. Politicians on both sides of the aisle are grappling with the result, with Florida's Republican governor...
Carolina made a game of it late, but Green Bay held on for the Thursday night win. SportsLine's Machine Learning Model AI reveals its NFL SGP for Carolina vs. Covered by 8 outlets: 1 lean left, 5 are centre, 2 lean right.
Mike Tierney reveals his picks for Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Baltimore Ravens in the 2026 Week 9 'Thursday Night Football' matchup
The Carolina Panthers have decided to take action following yet another defensive meltdown. Following a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, the organization announced the firing of defensive...
Highlights of the Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers from Week 8 of the NFL season.
Carolina made a game of it late, but Green Bay held on for the Thursday night win.
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Gardner Minshew’s heroics inspire Arizona Jackson needs surgery on injured thumb Chad Ryland kicked a winning 42-yard field goal in overtime after missing a PAT that would have won the game with six seconds left in regulation, and the...
Jackson's contract with the Ravens expires after the 2027 season, but can he and Baltimore reach an agreement before then? What happens if they can't?
The Ravens are down to third-choice undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano ahead of Thursday night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving general manager Eric DaCosta desperately scrabbling.
The Ravens are finalizing a trade for veteran QB Jacoby Brissett. Five takeaways on Joe Fagnano, Lamar Jackson and Baltimore's playoff hopes
An ESPN analyst suggested a veteran quarterback the Baltimore Ravens could acquire before the trade deadline.
In the days leading up to Tuesday's election, prognosticators issued the obligatory warning that polls could be subject to systematic error. And indeed, polls did fail to capture something: the scale of the Democratic wave.
Katrina vanden Heuvel Polls did fail to capture something: the scale of the Democratic wave.
Domonique Foxworth and Steve Smith Sr. join Big Day with Peter Schrager to discuss their biggest takeaways from Week 8 of the NFL season.
Gotham FC defeated the Utah Royals 2-0 on Sunday at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J., to clinch the NWSL Shield for the first time. Gotham FC can secure its first NWSL Shield on Sunday. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 3...
Gotham FC claimed the NWSL Shield for the best regular-season record with a 2-0 victory Sunday over the Utah Royals on Decision Day, when all 16 of the league’s teams play simultaneously. With the top seed, Gotham...
Multiple players had standout performances on Decision Day, and here is who stood out most
There can only be one No. 1 in our rankings, with Gotham FC adding yet more hardware to their trophy cabinet.
Gotham FC secured the club’s first NWSL Shield with a 2-0 win against the playoff-bound Utah Royals.
Our college football experts break down the most important things they saw in Week 9. SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 9 college football picks today for matchups such as Ohio State vs. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 3...
SportsLine model reveals its picks for non-conference matchup between Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Butler on Wednesday, Nov. 4
College football's best coaching jobs ranked: No. 1 comes with a major catch USA Today
Haunted houses are all the rage around Halloween. Apparently, a few college football programs decided to turn their stadiums into them.
College football live updates, scores: Week 9 schedule features BYU vs. Arizona State, Utah in action CBS Sports Week 9 live: Tracking top plays from around the country ESPN College football live analysis: Notre...
This coming Sunday's Week 8 matchup between the Raiders and Jets has some extra juice after comments from Ashton Jeanty. Whatever went into the decision, the disparity was impossible to ignore. Covered by 8 outlets: 1 lean left, 6 are...
Jeanty had just two carries and played less than 40% of the snaps against New York
Fantasy football Week 9 panic meter: Zay Flowers, Ashton Jeanty and more USA Today
The Las Vegas offense exploded, but Jeanty had just two carries for 9 yards on the day.
The AP Voter Poll, an expansive survey of the electorate, suggests most are deeply unhappy with Trump, with roughly 6 in 10 saying they disapprove of how he's handling the presidency. The poll, an expansive survey of about 80,000 voters...
After relatively high support for Trump in the 2024 election, young voters snapped back toward the Democratic Party in this year’s midterms. The AP Voter Poll showed about 7 in 10 voters under 30 nationally said they...
Democrats are projected to retake the House for the first time since 2020.
Republicans lost most of the Democratic-held seats they had targeted to flip, lost others they had banked on retaining and got swept out of power.
Young voters appeared to distance themselves from Republicans in this year’s midterm election blowout for Democrats, according to a new poll. In The AP Voter Poll, which surveyed 2026 midterm voters, 73 percent of...
Takeaways from OSU's first Pac-12 loss of the season
The magnitude of the Democrats' outcome was always a possibility, but the depth and breadth of their victories were jaw-dropping.
Here are three takeaways from Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers' media availability ahead of the Cyclones' Week 10 game against Baylor.
UConn opens the season by dominating Gardner-Webb. Here are the biggest takeaways from Monday’s win.