Kalshi traders cut the odds of an Anthropic IPO announcement before December as AI stocks sold off after Democrats won control of Congress.

President Donald Trump was briefed about a year ago about those intelligence findings, The New York Times reported.

Melat Kiros becomes the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress, embodying a new era of political representation.

New Democratic Congress expected to probe Trump Justice Department office's handling of Epstein files and ICE killings.

Democrats' sweeping victories could revive tax proposals targeting carried interest, large trusts, and borrowing against stock.

The likely defeat of the California billionaire tax may energize Democrats in Congress to propose federal tax hikes on high earners, according to tax experts.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party lost control of Congress.

Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars Submitted by Andreas Krieg on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 16:07 Regional leaders must use their influence in Congress to prevent another attack on Iran and negotiate a non-aggression pact with Tehran on their own terms US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office on 16 March 2026

EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.

Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.

Blue wave gives Democrats control of Congress

Nine months after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad director David Barnea put the idea into US President Donald Trumps head that regime change was possible, it has been achieved. The only variation on the plan that all three men worked on is that regime change has happened in Texas, Michigan, Kansas, Georgia, Florida, and in Congress - not in Tehran

Prediction markets projected election results well before media outlets in an effort to position themselves as fast, reliable news sources.

Egyptian doctor who undertook medical missions to Gaza will now go to US Congress Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won his bid for Congress in New Jerseys 12th congressional district, joining the blue wave across the US and making history as the first Muslim and Egyptian American to represent the state

Social media is awash with reactions to Democrats sweeping midterm gains.

With Democratic majorities in Congress, oversight, and its frustrations, return.

In control of Congress, Democrats are preparing to pursue legislation to address affordability, while also trying to rein-in President Donald Trump

The Democrats' midterm election sweep breaks the internet Submitted by Nouran Saleh on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 19:22 Democrats secure majorities in both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, prompting celebrations across social media US Senator-elect James Talarico speaks during a midterm election night event at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on 3 November 2026 in Austin, Texas (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)

The top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their partys resounding victory in the midterms.

Precious metals saw strong gains Wednesday as investors digested a Democratic sweep in the U.S

Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.

Major change on key issues, such as Israel-Palestine, will be limited by the president and the Democratic establishment.

American voters have handed Democrats control of both houses of Congress in the midterms, decisively rejecting Republicans in historically red states and shifting the balance of power in Washington, DC.

Ghalibaf said that "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message."

Democratic control of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Trumps handling of the Iran and Ukraine wars, while leaving him broad foreign-policy powers.

All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.

Democrats scored sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections on Wednesday, flipping key Republican-held seats in Congress.

Democrats are projected to flip control of the US Senate after winning several key races in battleground states, securing control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, election forecasting agency Decision Desk HQ reported late Tuesday.

With control of the US Congress on the line, results from Tuesday's races will have marked implications for the country.

A Democratic Congress could be good for offshore wind and solar energy.

Michigans closely contested Senate race and voter concerns over the economy are putting Trumps control of Washington.

Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare.

Midterms historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500. What to know if Democrats win back Congress

But there may be little change in actual legislation, and a lot more change in narrative and framing in the US legislature. Rina Shah, a former Republican congressional adviser, told Middle East Eye that in the Senate, the workable strategy will be refusal - not reversal - of administration policy

It could happen!"Trumpposted on social media separately, ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. Trumps remarks come 24 hours before Americans go to the polls to vote in elections that will determine control of the US Congress, with many commentators speculating that the comments could be aimed at calming voters ahead of the polls

Three New York City progressive Democrats are expected to win their midterm congressional races in Tuesday's election.

Zohran Mamdani is championing a slate of Congressional candidates who want to take progressive policies national.

Democratic gains in Congress could bring tougher oversight of major companies and shift billions of dollars in federal spending and regulatory policy.

A federal judge tossed charges accusing two former FBI officials of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigation.

The elections for Congress, where federal laws are written and budgets authorized, are potentially hugely consequential

The latest projections show Social Security may have to cut retirement benefits in six years. Here's what may happen if Congress doesn't prevent that.

The 2026 election could affect municipal bonds through state tax measures, new bond supply and the makeup of Congress.

Interest groups tied to cryptocurrency are spending millions to tilt the midterm elections

Canada's central labour union says workers will not handle military cargo going to Israel After a landmark vote on Thursday, Canada's central labour union, representing some 3 million workers across the country, has announced that it will "refuse to handle weapons and military equipment destined for Israel". The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) said in a statement that it supported the resolution "in solidarity with Palestinian workers and their families, and with all those calling for peace, justice and respect for international law"

Investors are preparing for a blue wave in the midterm election on Tuesday that will determine who controls Congress for the remainder of President Trump's term.

How much has the United States government spent on its eight-month war in Iran? A new Pentagon report delivered to Congress shows the price tag exceeding $47 billion.

Two ex-FBI officials were initially accused by the DOJ of lying when they testified to Congress in 2023 about their involvement in Hunter Biden investigations.

Event contract exchanges see a two-in-three chance that Democrats take control of both the House and Senate.

The winner of the Alaska Senate election could determine whether Republicans or Democrats have a majority in the Senate in the next Congress.

On November 3, Americans decide which party controls the US Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency.

Prince Ali bin Hussein said nobody was allowed to speak, question, debate or talk to the media at the AFC Congress.

Mary Peltola, whose campaign could determine whether the Democrats retake Congress, mostly just wants to talk about fish.

The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.

The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a Depression-era law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.

Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.

More destruction. More genocide." Sanders called for an end to "Republican control of Congress" as well as halting all military aid to Israel

Democrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.

The lawsuit by the Trump administration comes less than a month before the midterm election that will determine which party controls both chambers of Congress.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omars cell phone confiscated, family members subpoenaed Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/15/2026 - 20:21 Critics have called the investigation a witch hunt, citing President Donald Trump's past remarks to 'send her back' to Somalia A supporter holds a placard during a rally for Democratic US Representative Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 12 October 2026 (Tim Evans/Reuters) Off The US Department of Justice (DOJ), whose chief, Todd Blanche, was formerly President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, has subpoenaed the relatives of Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of its investigation into alleged immigration fraud, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported on Thursday

Why some pro-Palestine activists have turned their backs on Mamdani Read More Sayed, who has never held elected office, has become a formidable force in the media, even leading presenters on the staunchly conservative Fox News to praise his style and skill. Rogers, a former congressman and FBI agent, has Trump's endorsement, as well as the backing of pro-Israeli lobbying groups, from which he has received nearly $6m so far, according to the Aipac Tracker website

Main opposition Congress party announces rally to the top court to demand removal of the chief election commissioner.