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.
Democrats win control of Congress
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 Thursday morning, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Why did Republicans lose the midterms?
Widespread Republican losses in the midterm elections are roiling the GOP, prompting soul-searching over what went wrong, and a brewing blame-game that's expected to heat up as the party looks toward the next election.
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
The tech-heavy Nasdaq is now in a "correction" as Wall Street weighs the impact of the Democrats' wins on the critical AI sector.
Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew
The details of the resolution between Dolly Parton's estate and her nephew, Bryan Seaver, were not immediately known.
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences
The move does not repeal California's death penalty or prevent prosecutors from seeking it in future cases.
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Oil prices rebound slightly as Iran claims new attacks on ships
Oil rebounds slightly as ships continue coming under attack in the Persian Gulf after prices plunged following President Trump's midterm elections rebuke.
Spacewalkers complete space station solar power upgrade
The eighth and final roll-out solar array installation caps a five-year effort to augment the space station's aging, original solar wings.
U.S. gas prices on track to fall below $4 a gallon, experts say
Fuel prices have dropped in recent weeks amid hopes that the midterm elections would increase pressure on the U.S. and Iran to reach a peace deal.
Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ's controversial civil rights chief, resigns
Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, resigned from the Justice Department on Thursday.
Nithya Raman ousts incumbent Karen Bass in LA mayor's race, CBS News projects
Raman's win comes after resounding victories for Democrats across the country on Election Day.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Actor and comedian Russell Brand was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
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Trump's lawyers 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.
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 to attend Army-Navy football game next month, officials say
President Trump has made an appearance at the Army-Navy game several times as commander-in-chief.
3 injured in shooting at Des Moines, Iowa, post office
A suspect was in custody in Des Moines, Iowa, after two people were shot at the city's main post office and a third was injured trying to escape, authorities said.
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.
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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.
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.
Newly found prehistoric "giant rat" species named after princess
The ancient creature offers new clues about how early rodents evolved to enormous sizes.
LIV Golf shutting down after debtors bail and players head for exits
Bankrupt LIV Golf, which sought to disrupt professional golf, will wind down its operations after failing to secure funding.
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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew
Trump to attend Army-Navy football game next month, officials say
Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
Cruise canceled after Coast Guard detains ship in Miami, officials say
U.K. man returns home after 28 years walking 30,000 miles around the world
