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America doesn't like socialism. So why are socialists winning?

Democratic socialists had their best showing yet at the polls. The problem: Most U.S. voters don't actually like socialism.

7 Nov 2026, 13:45 UTC

Risk of Iran war escalation remains high despite Democratic sweep in U.S. midterm elections

The U.S. and Iran are on a collision course as tensions in the Middle East simmer.

7 Nov 2026, 13:45 UTC

USA: Democrats vow to investigate Donald Trump

In this new era of divided government, Democratic lawmakers say their priorities will be tackling the rising cost of living, investigating alleged corruption and tightening oversight of ICE agents. Antonia Kerrigan reports.

7 Nov 2026, 09:42 UTC

Could Trump’s veto stop the Democratic majority?

Democrats have won the House and Senate. AJLabs looks at the numbers and what their majority means for Trump.

6 Nov 2026, 19:45 UTC

Will Democratic Party introduce a new 'New Deal'? Key narrative must be 'focused on economic issues'

With Democrats poised to control both chambers of Congress, the party faces a defining challenge: how to constrain Donald Trump's presidency while carving out a path to the White House in 2028. For Ian Reifowitz, Distinguished Professor of History at SUNY Empire State University, the answer lies in drawing on the historical legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal coalition. Republicans, he argues, have progressively shifted electoral competition towards questions of identity, immigration and cultural conflict. Democrats, by contrast, must recover their traditional strength on economic secur

6 Nov 2026, 14:23 UTC

Tech giants lose $1 trillion in one day after Democrats victory in midterms

Trillions of dollars have been wiped off the stock value of major tech firms in the US, Europe and Asia. Investors appear worried about the possibility of an AI slowdown and tougher regulation as Democrats won the midterms in the US. Some of the Democratic candidates had expressed their opposition to the data centres that are needed to power AI technology.

6 Nov 2026, 14:23 UTC

CNBC's experts on whether the AI trade is ending and what investors should do next

The big Democratic win on Tuesday is changing the technology investment math.

6 Nov 2026, 11:19 UTC

Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race

Nithya Raman's victory in LA marks the second major win for Democratic Socialists in a year.

6 Nov 2026, 05:16 UTC

Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race

The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.

6 Nov 2026, 00:42 UTC

Top Democrats call to rein in AI buildout after midterms sweep: 'National data center moratorium now'

Democratic winners and progressive lawmakers are calling for tougher limits on AI and data centers after the 2026 midterm elections.

5 Nov 2026, 21:05 UTC

Vance eyes 2028 reset, as Republicans mull pivot after US midterms drubbing

A Democratic 'blue tsunami' in the US midterms shines a light on emerging distaste for Trump's brand among Republicans.

5 Nov 2026, 16:52 UTC

'Identity crisis': Can Democrats 'deliver' following their 'historic', once in a generation victory?

A historic Democratic electoral breakthrough has transformed the American political landscape. For Laurie Dundon, Senior Associate Fellow at the European Leadership Network and former US diplomat, the central question is whether the Democratic Party can convert electoral momentum into coherent governance. "Can they deliver?" Dunden examines the apparent disintegration of Donald Trump's 2024 MAGA coalition alongside the Democratic Party's continuing ideological struggle between its progressive and centrist wings. Ahead of 2028, Dunden cautions against seeing Trump as a lame duck: "Trump is neve

5 Nov 2026, 16:01 UTC

Iran signals satisfaction, skepticism after US midterm vote

While the Iranian regime says the US midterms will not change Washington's policy toward Tehran, some officials and commentators see the resounding Democratic victory as blowback against the Iran war.

5 Nov 2026, 15:12 UTC

Democratic sweep puts crypto on defensive in Washington

Democrats in Congress could impose tougher rules on crypto and investigate President Donald Trump, ushering in a tougher era for the industry.

5 Nov 2026, 14:58 UTC

What can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump?

What can the Democratic party actually change when it comes to Donald Trump’s decisions, policies and presidency?

5 Nov 2026, 14:17 UTC

Here's what the Democratic election rout could mean for the U.S. economy

The biggest forces shaping the economy aren't going to change just because the party in power did.

5 Nov 2026, 12:56 UTC

US midterms: Elon Musk fails $440 million bet as Republicans lose

The 2026 midterm elections were the most expensive on record, with nearly 12 billion dollars spent during the campaign. Tech tycoon Elon Musk was by far the largest individual donor ever, injecting over 440 million dollars of his money to support the GOP. Tuesday's resounding Democratic victory showed the limits of his money, power and influence.

5 Nov 2026, 11:57 UTC