Midterm fallout begins after Democrats win control of Congress -- The impact of Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already being felt in Washington. Follow live updates here. -- Updated 0m ago

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House Republican who voted to impeach Trump loses reelection -- Rep. David Valadao is one of the last remaining House Republicans in office who voted to impeach President Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. -- Updated 16m ago

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CBS News exit polls show how Democrats won in the midterms -- Economic issues helped propel President Trump to victory in 2024, and those same issues dragged down his party in 2026.

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Progressive beats GOP Rep. Tom Barrett in key Michigan district -- The race was one of the most closely watched in the nation.

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Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses -- After the GOP's losses in the midterms, President Trump hosted a celebratory event in the unfinished ballroom that stood in stark contrast with his new political reality in Washington. -- Updated 32m ago

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Iran says U.S. election results show Americans reject the war - As the war Trump launched with Israel against Iran drags into month nine, he acknowledges its role in the GOP's election defeat, but says he'd have done it anyway. Updated 25m ago

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Black candidates for governor make history with midterm victories - Americans elected the country's first Black woman, and three other Black candidates, into gubernatorial roles during Tuesday's record midterm races. 1h ago

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Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after losses -- House Speaker Mike Johnson told staffers that he will not run for minority leader in the new Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Mississippi Senate race is toss-up, with margin of under 100 votes -- The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved Wednesday morning, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

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Talarico says victory sends message to Musk: "Texas is not for sale" -- "The people of Texas delivered a crystal-clear message to the world's first trillionaire: Texas is not for sale," James Talarico told "CBS Mornings."

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DOJ subpoenas California counties over alleged noncitizen voting -- Several counties in Northern California were hit with fresh grand jury subpoenas over alleged noncitizen voting just days before the midterm elections, local officials told CBS News.

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Outcome of Alaska Senate race could take weeks to determine -- The Senate race in Alaska, which has garnered widespread attention with two candidates named Dan Sullivan, remains in limbo.

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Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP defeats: "The reason we lost is the war" -- "If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so," Vice President JD Vance said.

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Ukraine says "insane attack" on aid center may have killed 70 -- Ukraine's president says an "insane attack" by Russia on an aid distribution center may have killed 70 people, as he renews his plea for air defenses.

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Mother and daughter dead in suspected grizzly bear attack -- Family members identified the victims as Jennifer Balcarras and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed.

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Stranded U.S. cruise ship departs Cambodia with no passengers -- The MV Odyssey had been on an around-the-world cruise when it suspended its planned three-year voyage due to the sharp rise in fuel costs.

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How other countries are reacting to the U.S. election results -- Iran says the U.S. election results reflect a rejection of war and Spain's leader says it's another sign of a right-wing populist wave falling apart.

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Melat Kiros becomes first woman from Gen Z elected to Congress -- The 29-year-old democratic socialist from Colorado made history as the first woman from Generation Z to be elected to Congress.

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3 dead, including suspect, 2 deputies injured in Washington state -- A shooting and firefight with officers in eastern Washington state have left three people dead, including the suspect, and two deputies critically wounded.

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