Democrats prepare to take Congress as GOP grapples with stunning losses
After Democrats' sweeping House and Senate victories, the party is laying out how it plans to wield power, while President Trump and Republicans react to their midterm losses.
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The biggest races Democrats won in the midterms
Democrats won pivotal races in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and elsewhere. Here are the biggest victories of the 2026 midterms.
Trump library plans on collision course with Democratic Congress
President Trump is expected to spend time on plans for his presidential library, but Democrats in Congress have some questions about how it's being financed.
Mississippi Senate race is toss-up, with razor-thin margin
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.
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."
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand, 51, was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
The U.S. military said it has identified the remains of a soldier who fought with the iconic "Merrill's Marauders" unit during World War II.
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
At least 20 flights in Europe deal with bomb threats, adding to what one expert calls an unusual level of hoaxes in a short time period, suggesting "a very deliberate act."
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
President Trump has been asking his advisers if Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his job after Tuesday's losses.
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Though the two dropped out in the third or fourth week, no woman had previously made it to the third week of the Navy SEAL endurance tests before this year.
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
Wendy's rebuffs unsolicited offer from Trian Partners, led by activist investor Nelson Peltz, and another group of investment firms.
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Compared to the 2024 presidential race, Democratic senators-elect won by larger margins in the 2026 midterms, while Republicans won by smaller ones.
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
Cristiano Ronaldo says he won't play for Portugal anymore, ending a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.
Did Republican efforts to redistrict the House turn into a dummymander?
Republicans undertook a historic effort to redraw several states' Congressional districts mid-decade in an attempt to maintain control of the House.
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Oil prices fall even as Iran claims new attacks on ships in Gulf
Ships continue coming under attack in the Persian Gulf, but oil prices have fallen sharply after President Trump's midterm elections rebuke.
Escaped killer hid in shed, stole truck, left apology note before capture
Authorities are still trying to piece together how a convicted murderer in Tennessee evaded capture for more than a week.
Trump's lawyers to argue appeal in "hush money" case
President Trump was convicted in 2024 of 34 felonies tied to a 2016 "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Newly found prehistoric "giant rat" species named after princess
The ancient creature offers new clues about how early rodents evolved to enormous sizes.
Indiana carries out first of 3 U.S. executions set for Thursday
An Indiana man was executed in the first of three lethal injections scheduled for Thursday in the U.S., which would mark the second time this year that three people in the U.S. were put to death on the same day.
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.
Muddy footprint leads searchers to missing 6-year-old girl
More than 300 volunteers on foot and horseback, as well as several law enforcement agencies, took part in an around-the-clock search for the child.
Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
NASA had previously said much of the observatory burned up upon reentry. The risk to people on Earth was low, the agency said.
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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