Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low
Democrats won control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections, CBS News projects, with victories in battleground districts across the country.
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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.
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.
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.
Democrats, retaking House majority, aim to derail Trump's agenda
The change in the balance of power sets up a clash with the Trump administration on oversight and other legislative priorities.
CBS News projects Hinojosa, Talarico wins
James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in Texas since 1988, CBS News projects. And Democrat Gina Hinojosa beats three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas' gubernatorial race, CBS News also projects.
CBS News projects Florida House races
CBS News projects that incumbent Florida Democrats Jared Moskowitz and Kathy Castor will hold on to their House seats, and Democrat Pia Dandiya will win her House race.
Crockett, Manchin, Stefanik on midterms
Democrat Jasmine Crockett, Independent Joe Manchin, and Republican Elise Stefanik join CBS News to discuss President Trump's election strategy and their parties' midterm game plans.
Trump tells GOP "we gave this a very strong shot" as campaign winds down
President Trump held an event Monday at the Washington, D.C., Reflecting Pool, while Michigan Democrats assess the fallout from a cross-party endorsement.
Trump's final campaign push in Iowa, Kansas
For the first time in a generation, Iowans in this reliably red state appear ready to consider all their options as polls indicate a toss-up in the midterm election. Lana Zak is in Dubuque, where President Trump is making one final push to get his party to the polls.
Legal breakdown of Alaska Senate controversy
Alaska's governor ordered a new investigation into the alleged plot to siphon votes away from Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, as the Justice Department issued new subpoenas in the case. CBS News legal analyst Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump cancels Iowa rally for telerally
President Trump canceled his rally in Iowa, opting for a telerally instead. He also spoke at a rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Thursday afternoon, where he campaigned for Republican Senate candidate Darline Graham. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports and Nicholas Reynolds, a politics editor for The Post and Courier, has more on South Carolina's Senate race.
Controversy upends Alaska Senate race
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas into allegations that people associated with the Alaska Senate campaign of Democrat Mary Peltola launched an effort to confuse Republican voters by recruiting a spoiler candidate who shared the Republican incumbent's name. Jonah Kaplan reports from Petersburg, Alaska.
Talarico, Paxton hold dueling Texas rallies
With just a week to go until the midterm elections, President Trump staged two campaign rallies in Texas on Tuesday, hoping to deny Democrats a chance to win there. Nancy Cordes is in Lubbock, Texas, with the president.
Trump, Obama hold rallies ahead of midterms
President Trump is holding several rallies, including in deep-red states, in the week before the midterm as he tries to keep his party in control of Congress. Former President Barack Obama is also headlining events, hoping to help flip control to the Democrats. Weijia Jiang reports and Robert Costa joins for analysis.
Texas voters concerned about high costs
With the midterms just over a week away, many Texas voters are expressing concerns about high costs, especially for gas. Those concerns are leading some to believe James Talarico has a shot at becoming the first Democrat elected statewide in Texas since 1994. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Trump visits rural Mississippi
President Trump visited deep-red Mississippi on Monday, rallying for incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who is facing off against Democrat Scott Colom. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Corinth.
Johnny Garcia on disaffected Republicans
Johnny Garcia, the Democratic candidate for Texas' 35th congressional district, joins "The Takeout" to discuss disaffected Republicans, Hispanic voter frustration and more ahead of the midterms.
Analyzing Democratic, GOP strategies
The countdown to the midterm elections is on, and both sides of the aisle have deployed strategies to appeal to voters. CBS News contributor Chuck Rocha and former RNC spokesperson Kevin Sheridan break down the different approaches.
Trump, Obama on dueling campaign pushes
President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama made their rounds across the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections. A new CBS News poll found that Democrats are on track to take control of the House of Representatives. CBS News contributor Kyle Kondik has more.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
"I regret my vote for Biden. Now I regret my vote for Trump," one man said. "What other options do we got?"
A look at the Michigan Senate midterm race
Democrats hold the Michigan Senate seat on the ballot this fall, and Republican Mike Rogers is trying to pick it up for the Republicans. Ed O'Keefe has more details on the race and the latest on the Trump administration.
Republicans voice concerns over livestream execution plan
President Trump said he approved of livestreaming the execution, but suggested the decision may not be final.
Johnson on staying on as GOP leader
House Speaker Mike Johnson, who said he made a "tongue-in-cheek" comment last week that he could start a lawn business if the GOP loses the House majority, told CBS News' Robert Costa that he intends to stay on as a Republican leader if "heaven forbid" the GOP loses their majority in the midterm elections.
Extended interview: Mike Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson sat down with CBS News' Robert Costa to talk about November's midterm elections, Republican chances of keeping the House majority and his future plans.
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