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Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?
Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.
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White House panel delays hearing on Fed's Lisa Cook to Dec. 14
President Donald Trump first tried to fire Lisa Cook in August 2025, but the Supreme Court in June blocked him from doing so, for now.
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Giant banner of Trump, Vance and Netanyahu burnt at Tehran rally
A giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was burnt in Tehran
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Iran war live: IRGC says two oil tankers and tugboat caught fire in Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says two tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after using an "unauthorised route".
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Trump says 'largely true' Iran war led to Republicans midterm loss
After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Donald Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision. DW has more.
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Trump blames Iran war for midterms losses
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections
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Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?
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US midterm election results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses
A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.
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Blue wave across America: do US midterms signal beginning of the end for Trump?
He asked voters to pretend he was on the ballot and they did. Voters across the United States chasing Donald Trump's Republican majorities from both houses of Congress. How big a landslide for the Democrats?
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Trump's second-term playbook: Fake news, AI and attacks on his critics
US President Donald Trump could be credited with popularising the term "fake news", but his own presidency has been riddled with numerous false claims, conspiracy theories and misleading content. In this special fact-checking segment, Vedika Bahl examines his Trump's second term: his consistent attacks on political opponents, use of AI-generated images to glorify himself and push political narratives, and what happens when journalists challenge him.
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What was really behind Wednesday's monster rally? Trump quickly making peace
The stock market skyrocketed after a decisive sweep for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, a move that Trump's reaction added to.
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US midterms: 'Largely true' Iran war led to loss, Trump says
The US president still insisted he "had to do" the controversial war, after his Vice President Vance also blamed it for the Republican loss. The Democrats now control both the US House and Senate. Follow live.
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How US midterm results could reshape Trump’s foreign policy
US midterm results could reshape Trump’s political landscape and increase congressional scrutiny of his foreign policy.
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Hyperscalers and Apple surge after election results remove investor uncertainty
Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft stock was up after the midterms, while stocks tied to Trump advisor Elon Musk and data centers fell on Wednesday.
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'Once-in-a-generation event: Historic election a shocking repudiation of Trump & the MAGA movement'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Adam Jentleson, President of the Searchlight Institute and author of Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power, For Jentleson, the Democrats' sweeping midterm victory represents far more than the familiar backlash against an incumbent president. "This is a once-in-a-generation event." But electoral breadth presents a governing dilemma. Can a coalition stretching from progressive reformers to culturally conservative Democrats translate its diversity into legislative action? "Pluralism is not just a political strategy. It is actually a moral good in
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Democrats warn Trump camp to ‘lawyer up’ as anger over corruption drives midterms wipeout
Corruption in government was high on the minds of US voters as they dealt US President Donald Trump’s party a chastening defeat in midterm elections, toppling Republican strongholds like dominoes and flipping both chambers of Congress. Triumphant Democrats have warned the Trump administration to “lawyer up”; how they go about tackling alleged graft and abuse of power could shape both their own fortunes and the country’s politics.
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Presidential hopeful Vance appears to question Iran war after polls debacle
US VP Vance cites trusted pollster saying Iran war, Israel ties were top of mind for Trump voters swinging to Democrats.
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Netanyahu bet on Trump – but both lost
Israel's political establishment grapples with US voter rejection of White House ally and own contribution towards it.
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Trump after the midterms: Gridlock, impeachment and succession?
Following the US midterms, US President Donald Trump could face a turbulent final two years in office. From budget battles to potential impeachment proceedings, what does the new political balance of power mean for his presidency? FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle breaks it down.
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US Midterms: How will Trump manage working with Democrats?
Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living. How will Donald Trump manage to work with them? FRANCE 24's Ophelie Jacobson has more.