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Trump says he'll work with Dems as they win Congress in major upset -- Democrats have won control of the House and Senate, winning multiple red states in a 2026 midterm election that is widely viewed as a rebuke of President Trump. Follow live updates here. -- Updated 26m ago
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Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low -- Democrats have won control of the House in the 2026 election, CBS News projects. Follow the midterm election results here, as polls begin to close. -- Updated 35m ago6 minutes ago
Democrats score major upsets and take control of Senate -- Democrats were able to pick up the four seats needed to gain control of the Senate, CBS News projects. -- Updated 1m ago39 minutes ago
James Talarico wins Texas Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats -- Democrat James Talarico will defeat Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a major flip for Democrats that they have long sought in the Lone Star State. -- Updated 35m ago6 minutes ago
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race -- Democrat Annie Andrews won a stunning upset over GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was running for her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat. -- Updated 28m ago2 hours ago
Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race in another Democratic upset -- Democratic Reverend Adam Hamilton defeated GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race, CBS News projects, unseating the incumbent in a major upset. -- Updated 40m ago6 minutes ago
Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race -- Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign produced a controversial ad in October that featured Amy Acton's estranged mother.6 minutes ago
Democrats retake House majority after 4 years -- The change in the balance of power sets up a clash with the Trump administration on oversight and other legislative priorities. -- Updated 46m ago6 minutes ago
Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks ousted in rematch -- Cracks in the GOP's dominance in the agriculture-heavy state widened in recent weeks as Mr. Trump's tariffs and the Iran war have hurt Iowans.6 minutes ago
Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects -- Peggy Flanagan's projected victory in Minnesota closes the door on one of the few pickup opportunities for Republicans in the Senate. -- Updated 25m ago6 minutes ago
Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire 2026 Senate election -- Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former GOP Sen. John Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat in Democratic control. -- Updated 26m ago6 minutes ago
Roy Cooper wins in North Carolina, flipping Senate seat for Democrats -- Democrat Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a flip for Democrats after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis opted not to seek reelection. -- Updated 27m ago6 minutes ago
Democrat Bobby Pulido flips crucial South Texas district, defeating Rep. Monica De La Cruz6 minutes ago
Sen. Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor's race, CBS News projects -- Updated 11m ago6 minutes ago
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Trump says he could use "tremendous powers" if Democrats win - President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."2 hours ago
Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott -- Texas voters elected a governor to serve a four-year term overseeing the state's executive branch, implementing laws and shaping policies.23 minutes ago
Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, defeating Zach Lahn -- CBS News projects Rob Sand will win the Iowa governor's office, the first Democrat to be elected to the governor's mansion since 2006 and defeating Zach Lahn.23 minutes ago
Live -- Iran dismisses U.S. response to peace proposal -- President Trump said on the eve of U.S. elections that a deal with Iran "could happen," but after new U.S. strikes, Tehran called America's response to the latest proposal "not convincing."1 hour ago
Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, keeping seat for Democrats -- Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated GOP Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race, CBS News projects, holding onto his seat in the upper chamber.3 hours ago
U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz -- The U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft, a senior U.S. official told CBS News.16 hours ago
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