Texas Democrats won the governor’s office, the U.S. Senate seat and other statewide contests while taking control of the state House in Tuesday’s midterms, ending decades of Republican dominance. State Rep. James Talarico defeated Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Senate seat, and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa unseated Gov. Greg Abbott. Democrats also defeated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and won the attorney general’s office. Republicans retained the Texas Senate, leaving the state with divided government [texastribune.org][wral.com][pbs.org]. Hinojosa campaigned on affordability and public education, while Democrats also raised health coverage and data center regulation. Lawmakers meet in January 2027, when Republicans will still control the Senate. Hinojosa has backed Medicaid expansion, which requires legislative approval [defendernetwork.com][vox.com][texasstandard.org]. Highlights: • Early turnout: More than 7.7 million Texans cast ballots before Election Day, including mail votes, exceeding 40% of the state’s 19 million registered voters [texasstandard.org][houstonpublicmedia.org]. • Medicaid reach: KFF estimates 1.1 million Texans could qualify for Medicaid expansion, including 605,000 with no other insurance option; expansion eligibility would extend to 133% of the federal poverty level [vox.com]. • Latino shift: James Talarico carried Hidalgo County by 46 percentage points after President Trump won it by 3 points in 2024, according to CNN’s analysis [krdo.com]. • Campaign fundraising: Talarico raised $64 million in the third quarter, compared with $18 million for Paxton [cw39.com]. • House margin: Democrats entered election night with 62 of the Texas House’s 150 seats and needed to flip 14 to take control; early results put them on track for a potential 83-67 majority [texastribune.org]. Perspectives: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican: Cruz warned that Democratic proposals to halt new AI investment could make Texas less attractive to businesses, and said Republicans should rebuild after the losses [thehill.com]. (The Hill) Wendy Davis, former Texas state senator: Davis called the results a repudiation of President Trump’s agenda and said Abbott paid a price for aligning with the administration’s immigration policies [npr.org]. (NPR) Mark Jones, Rice University political scientist: Jones said Trump and his policies were the central explanation for the Democrats’ gains, while Republican redistricting may also have mobilized voters in some areas [pbs.org]. (PBS NewsHour) Nathan Johnson, Texas attorney general-elect: Johnson said he would not use the attorney general’s office to pursue culture-war lawsuits and would sue the Trump administration if it breaks the law [alternet.org]. (AlterNet) "We just proved that all the money in the world is no match for the people of Texas" — James Talarico, Texas state representative and senator-elect Sources: • Democrats just broke GOP’s grip on Texas. What comes next? - thehill.com • Texas Election: What Went Wrong for Republicans? - dailysignal.com • What's the future of the Democratic party in Texas, amid historic midterm wins? - npr.org • Democrats Flip Texas House Amid Generational Wave - politicalwire.com • Talarico, Hinojosa win Texas for Democrats amid wide discontent over ICE tactics, more - cbsnews.com • Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House - pbs.org • Texas Democrats Prepare to Relearn a Skill: How to Govern - nytimes.com • A million people could gain health insurance in Texas after Democrats’ shocking win - vox.com • Texas Republicans Get Washed - theatlantic.com • Cruz warns 'Texans will be hurt' after 'blue tsunami' - thehill.com • Elon Musk moved to Texas to escape Democrats — now they’re in charge - reddit.com • The Night that Texas’s Seemingly Unchangeable Republican Identity Vanished - newyorker.com • Dem sweep puts notorious MAGA court trick out of business in Texas - alternet.org • Ted Cruz calls midterm election results a ‘Watergate-level repudiation’ of the GOP, warns ‘Americans will be hurt’ by radical Dems - nypost.com • A million people could gain health insurance in Texas after Democrats’ shocking win - reddit.com • Democrats retake Texas for first time in decades - perthnow.com.au • First Time in Generations, Democrats Flip Republican Bastion Texas - deccanchronicle.com • Texas turns blue as Democrats brew historic wins in Congress and governorship races - thenationalnews.com • Democrats deliver a stunning rout in Texas to retake power for the first time in decades - wral.com • ‘Total Repudiation’: Dems Sweep Texas’ Top Battleground Tarrant County in Historic Rout - texasobserver.org • Texas Standard for Nov. 4, 2026: Texas Democrats score historic wins across the state - texasstandard.org • Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, beating Paxton in blow to Trump - cw39.com • Texas turns blue: Hinojosa, Talarico deliver historic Democratic victories - defendernetwork.com • Democrats Make History as Texas Turns Blue After 32 Years - nairobinews.co.ke • Democrats seize power in Texas, ending decades of GOP dominance - texastribune.org • US midterms: Democrats flip Texas, reclaim Congress as Blue wave hits Trump hard - indiatoday.in • How Texas Democrats scored historic wins across the state - kutkutx.studio • Talarico Turns Texas: Democrats Bag Historic Senate Win After 1988 - thequint.com • Democrats Flip Texas With Stunning Midterm Election Victories - nytimes.com • Democrats sweep all Texas statewide offices for first time in decades - wzzm13.com • Republicans confront a game-changing possibility: They can no longer count on Texas - krdo.com • Texas election results: Democrats break decades-long losing streak in Texas as Talarico wins Senate race, Hinojosa unseats Abbott - texasstandard.org • Nem csak egy pofon jutott Texasban a republikánusoknak - privatbankar.hu • Democrats flip Texas House amid generational wave - texastribune.org • Il Texas cambia colore, storica vittoria Dem - sky.it • Texas turned blue. Which Republicans still came out on top? - chron.com • Democrat Wins Race for Texas Governor in Tectonic Upset - daytondailynews.com • Democrats break decades-long losing streak in Texas as Talarico wins Senate race, Hinojosa unseats Abbott - houstonpublicmedia.org • Texas leaders respond to Democratic victories in historic Election night - ketk.com • Texas Democrats flip House for first time in more than 20 years. Here's what a Houston lawmaker says fueled the shift - khou.com • Texas Wins - austinchronicle.com • Talarico turns Texas blue in historic win for Democrats - wfla.com • Lone Star turns blue: Democrats Talarico, Hinojosa topple Texas Republicans - citizen.co.za • Modrá vlna sa potvrdila, Demokrati dostali obe komory kongresu a otočili aj bašty Republikánov - reddit.com • Texas turns blue in stunning rebuke of Donald Trump, Elon Musk and GOP - japantimes.co.jp • Is Texas now a blue state? | The voting shifts behind a historic election - khou.com • Democrats turn Texas blue - wkyc.com • 2026 midterms: James Talarico, the Christian Democrat who sent a political earthquake through Texas - lemonde.fr • Slate Crossword: Democrat James Who Just Flipped a Senate Seat in Texas!?!? (Eight Letters) - slate.com • Expect Ted Cruz to suck up to James Talarico - alternet.org • Trever Nehls to replace brother Troy representing Texas in House - thehill.com • Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas - channel3000.com • Democrat James Talarico defeats Republican Ken Paxton in Texas U.S. Senate race - tri-cityherald.com • James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win statewide in Texas since 1994 - brecorder.com • Texas Democrat James Talarico wins U.S. Senate seat - newsday.com • Democrat James Talarico ends 32-year losing streak in Texas - minutemirror.com.pk • U.S. Senate race in Texas: Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico - khou.com • Democrat James Talarico wins US Senate seat, ending GOP’s 32-year Texas statewide winning streak - texasstandard.org • US Midterms: James Talarico Stuns Trump Ally Ken Paxton To Win Texas Senate Race, Ending 38-Year Democratic Drought - news18.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

President Donald Trump made his first public appearance after Republicans lost control of the House and Senate by touring the White House ballroom construction site on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He spent nearly 20 minutes discussing the project, including its marble and kitchen layout, and watched workers lift a steel beam he described as the structure’s final one. The ballroom is being built on the site of the demolished East Wing at a reported cost of about $400 million [pbs.org][cbsnews.com][lemonde.fr]. Trump did not address the election results until reporters asked about them. He said Vice President JD Vance’s assessment that the Iran war contributed to Republican losses by pushing up gasoline prices was “largely true,” but said he would make the same decision again to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon [cbsnews.com][lemonde.fr]. Democrats’ new congressional majorities will give them control of committees and the ability to investigate the administration. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said his party could use its control over government funding to press for an end to the Iran war. Trump has warned he will veto legislation he opposes [lemonde.fr][nytimes.com]. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said his party would pursue oversight [lemonde.fr]. Highlights: • Voter priorities: About two-thirds of voters said Trump did not have the right priorities, and only four in 10 approved of his handling of the presidency, according to the Associated Press Voter Poll [pbs.org][boston.com]. • Senate contests: As of Wednesday evening, the Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remained uncalled, with about 1,100 votes separating the candidates in Mississippi [nytimes.com]. • GOP leadership: House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not seek to lead Republicans in the next Congress, setting up a contest involving Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan [nytimes.com][thehill.com]. • Vance’s critique: In addition to blaming the Iran war, Vance cited living costs, the “America First” agenda and U.S.-Israel relations as concerns among voters who switched to Democrats [ndtv.com]. • Campaign strategy: An Associated Press analysis found Trump urged supporters to imagine he was on the ballot in 30 of 39 speeches and rallies since Sept. 1 [pbs.org][boston.com]. Perspectives: John Ullyot, former deputy assistant to President Trump: Ullyot argued that the ballroom and other prestige projects would not build Trump’s legacy and called for more competent advisers willing to give frank advice and work across party lines [wfla.com]. (WFLA) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: DeSantis called the results close to an “extinction-level event” for Republicans in many areas and urged Congress to ban stock trading by lawmakers and extend the restriction to the executive branch [ndtv.com][nytimes.com]. (NDTV) "If I were on the ballot I would have won." — President Donald Trump Sources: • WATCH: Trump previews ballroom construction the day after voters rejected GOP rule - pbs.org • Trump emerges after the midterms: ‘Did you guys see the helipad?’ - seattletimes.com • Trump tries to brush off midterms rout in first public appearance - lemonde.fr • A day after a stinging midterm defeat, Trump focuses on his ballroom. - nytimes.com • Trump Emerges After the Midterms: ‘Did You Guys See the Helipad?’ - nytimes.com • Live updates: Trump blames Iran war for midterm loss while touting ballroom construction - thehill.com • Trump talks about the White House ballroom project, not the midterms, in extended public comments - boston.com • Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses - cbsnews.com • Donald Trump would like to change the subject - vox.com • Trump biographer foretells how president will spend post-election da​y - alternet.org • ‘This is the unravelling of Trumpism’ - spiked-online.com • Maggie Haberman knows who’s first on Trump’s Cabinet hit list after wipeout - alternet.org • Trump brags about his White House ballroom and seeks to deflect blame for GOP midterm drubbing - mainichi.jp • After Republicans routed, Trump devotes first post-midterm event to White House ballroom - bworldonline.com • 'Envision chandeliers': Trump touts ballroom after midterms rout - rnz.co.nz • Ông Trump lần đầu xuất hiện sau thất bại bầu cử giữa kỳ - vnexpress.net • After Republicans routed, Trump devotes first post-US midterm event to White House ballroom - straitstimes.com • Largement battu, Donald Trump se réfugie dans sa salle de bal - 20min.ch • Donald Trump und sein Ballsaal: Präsident schwärmt trotz Wahldebakel - spiegel.de • Először állt kamerák elé a félidős választási vereség után Donald Trump, de inkább a Fehér Ház báltermét méltatta - index.hu • Pour sa première apparition après les Midterms, Donald Trump parle… de sa salle de bal - lamontagne.fr • Trump faces reckoning, but focuses on ballroom, after devastating losses - wfla.com • Doddering Trump’s ballroom deflection from midterms isn’t fooling anyone - independent.co.uk • Trump v prvním vystoupení po volbách hovořil o tanečním sálu - ceskenoviny.cz • Trump po volbách poprvé veřejně promluvil. Věnoval se tanečnímu sálu u Bílého domu - novinky.cz • Trump Talks Chandeliers, Showcases White House Ballroom In First Speech After Midterm Rout: 'It's Relaxing' - news18.com • Donald Trump nach den Midterms: Der Präsident wirkt müde, die Haare zauselig - spiegel.de • Après la dérouillée électorale, Trump se réfugie dans sa salle de bal - bluewin.ch • انتخابات میں شکست کے بعد ٹرمپ کا پہلا خطاب، 41 منٹ تک وائٹ ہاؤس کے شاندار بال روم کی تعریفیں - jang.com.pk • Republican Blame Game Starts As 2028 Hopefuls Angle For Position - ndtv.com • 'Trump Is Still Your President': White House's Reminder After Republicans' Midterm Rout - news18.com • "Wir werden zerstört": Unmittelbar nach Trumps Desaster zerfleddert sich MAGA - n-tv.de • Trump první vystoupení po porážce republikánů věnoval svému tanečnímu sálu - ceskatelevize.cz • Trump's interior secretary declares 'day of celebration' in first appearance after midterms loss - irishstar.com • Trump, prima reacție după înfrângerea republicanilor. Președintele SUA a evitat să vorbească despre eșec și s-a refugiat în proiectul Sălii de Bal - adevarul.ro • După înfrângerea zdrobitoare de la alegerile din SUA, Trump revine la pasiunea sa: sala de bal de la Casa Albă - stirileprotv.ro --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democratic district attorney Scott Colom led Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 1,100 votes in Mississippi’s uncalled U.S. Senate race, with roughly 96% of votes counted. The Associated Press had not declared a winner. A Colom victory would expand the Senate majority Democrats have already secured through other races [theguardian.com][time.com][cbsnews.com]. Ballots still to be counted include affidavit ballots, which voters may cast when election workers cannot immediately verify their eligibility, and mail ballots postmarked by Election Day. Mississippi allows five business days after the election for qualifying mail ballots to arrive and for some voters to provide documents needed to validate affidavit ballots. The deadline is Nov. 10. The state has no automatic recount provision, and the count could take several more days [tri-cityherald.com][talkingpointsmemo.com][nytimes.com]. Colom campaigned on cost-of-living and health care concerns in a state President Donald Trump won by nearly 23 percentage points in 2024. His campaign highlighted Hyde-Smith’s answer to a question about high beef prices: “You have so many proteins to choose from.” If Colom wins, he would be the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Mississippi since 1982 [cbsnews.com][time.com][n1info.ba]. Highlights: • Outstanding ballots: Colom’s campaign estimated that 10,000 to 15,000 affidavit ballots remained to be counted. Mississippi used a commercial credit-data program to flag voter registrations for the first time this cycle, and advocates expect some affected voters’ ballots to be among those under review [krdo.com][talkingpointsmemo.com] • County totals: A Wednesday tally showed about 9,000 uncounted votes in Hinds County, where Colom led by more than 61 points, and roughly 6,000 in Rankin County, where Hyde-Smith led by more than 25 points [talkingpointsmemo.com] • Turnout effort: The Mississippi NAACP said it registered more than 17,000 voters this year and helped establish 11 registration sites. Black voters accounted for about 30% of ballots cast and overwhelmingly backed Colom, according to a CNN voter poll [krdo.com] • Third candidate: Independent Ty Pinkins received 19,934 votes, or about 2.1% of the count reported by the Associated Press [n1info.ba][klix.ba] • No runoff: In Mississippi, the candidate with the most votes wins a Senate general election; a majority is not required [talkingpointsmemo.com] Perspectives: Scott Colom, Democratic Senate candidate: Colom said he was not running in retaliation for Hyde-Smith’s decision to block his federal judgeship nomination. He said he had forgiven her and argued that she had failed her constituents in the Senate [krdo.com]. (CNN via KRDO) Cindy Hyde-Smith campaign: Campaign manager Jake Monssen said the campaign was monitoring the remaining ballots and expected Hyde-Smith to win once every legally cast vote had been accurately counted [krdo.com][tri-cityherald.com]. (The Tri-City Herald) Derek Muller, Notre Dame law professor: Muller said a losing candidate could challenge decisions to include or exclude particular ballots under state or federal law but would need an identifiable legal theory. A recount itself requires a court order [talkingpointsmemo.com]. (Talking Points Memo) "The results are all trending in our direction." — Scott Colom, Democratic Senate candidate and district attorney Sources: • Mississippi Senate race is toss-up, with razor-thin margin - cbsnews.com • How the Mississippi Senate Race Became a Nail-Biter - time.com • How Mississippi became an unlikely Senate battleground - reddit.com • Is Mississippi Really About to Elect a Democratic Senator? - rollingstone.com • Everything We Know About What’s Next in Mississippi - talkingpointsmemo.com • Dem expands lead in Mississippi Senate race amid Trump humiliation - reddit.com • NBC’s Kornacki floored as he reveals Mississippi Dem 'could actually win' - alternet.org • Mississippi’s Senate Race Is Close. The State Has No Vote Recount Law. - nytimes.com • Colom Looking More and More Likely In Mississippi - talkingpointsmemo.com • When will Mississippi's US Senate race be called? Here are the latest numbers - kare11.com • Mississippi Senate race too close to call - fox21news.com • Mississippi - farking MISSISSIPPI - senate race is too close to call the morning after the election [Giggity] - fark.com • Mississippi Senate race turns into a nail-biter - krdo.com • US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins - theguardian.com • Šok i u tradicionalno republikanskom Mississippiju: Scott Colom blizu pobjede koja nije ostvarena 44 godine - klix.ba • Republican blame game begins as Democrat’s Mississippi lead grows – as it happened - theguardian.com • Democraat loopt steeds verder uit op Republikeinse tegenstander in spannende Senaatsrace Mississippi - destentor.nl • Liveanalyysi | Nämä vaalit tiivistyvät Mississippin mahalaskuun - hs.fi • Veliko iznenađenje u republikanskom Mississippiju: Demokrata Scott Colom nadomak pobjede koja se čekala 44 godine - n1info.ba • Două curse pentru Senatul SUA încă rămân incerte / Diferența dintre candidați este de numai 0,1% în Mississippi și Alaska - g4media.ro • LIVE Midterms VS | Democraat loopt steeds verder uit op Republikeinse tegenstander in spannende Senaatsrace Mississippi - tubantia.nl • Mississippi Senate race still too close to call with 95% of ballots counted - cbsnews.com • Yhdysvalloissa senaattorivaalit yhä vailla ratkaisua Mississippissä ja Alaskassa - suomenmaa.fi • What’s next in deadlocked U.S. Senate race between Cindy Hyde-Smith, Scott Colom - tri-cityherald.com • Habia përfshin edhe Misisipin tradicionalisht republikan: Scott Colom është pranë një fitoreje që nuk është parë prej 44 vitesh - gazetaexpress.com • Two Senate seats still hang in the balance after Democrats' victories overnight - thejournal.ie • ZEMLJOTRES U TRUMPOVOM UTVRĐENJU: Demokrata na pragu historijske pobjede nakon 44 godine, republikanci u šoku! - slobodna-bosna.ba • Alaska and Mississippi Senate Races: What We Know About Vote Counts and Result Timing - nytimes.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Republican lawmakers and allies are pressing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to answer for the Iran war after the party’s Nov. 3 midterm defeat. Rep. Thomas Massie says he will seek a House impeachment vote when Congress returns next week. President Donald Trump also blamed Fox News for the Republican losses [krdo.com][cnbc.com]. Republicans privately accuse Hegseth of helping persuade Trump to attack Iran without an exit strategy, overstating prospects for a quick victory and urging escalation despite little sign that bombing would force Iran to surrender. Vice President JD Vance publicly said, “The reason we lost is the war,” though Republican strategists privately acknowledged that the party’s problems went beyond the conflict [krdo.com][independent.ie][news18.com]. Trump said Wednesday he did not plan to fire Hegseth and called his performance “very good,” even as reports said he had consulted allies about the defense secretary’s future. Hegseth’s spokesman said the defense secretary remains committed to serving through Trump’s term. Democrats, who won control of Congress, are preparing to oversee Pentagon operations when they take power in January [krdo.com][independent.ie][hindustantimes.com]. Highlights: • Impeachment charges: Massie’s eight-count resolution accuses Hegseth of launching military action against Iran without congressional authorization, seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro without constitutional authority and ordering killings of suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean without judicial process [independent.ie]. • Senate threshold: A House impeachment vote would not itself remove Hegseth: conviction and removal in the Senate require a two-thirds majority [firstpost.com]. • Funding dispute: Republican Sen. Thom Tillis linked Hegseth to stalled defense funding, including a $70 billion emergency request and the fiscal 2027 defense appropriations bill [independent.ie]. • Planned scrutiny: Democrats preparing to lead the House Armed Services Committee have said they will examine military operations, politicization of the armed forces and potential corruption in defense contracts [independent.ie]. Perspectives: Rep. Thomas Massie: Massie said a House impeachment vote could stain Hegseth’s record and suggested that would be a reason to leave [independent.ie]. (Independent.ie) "Hegseth has been a human wrecking ball swinging through one of our oldest and proudest institutions, and it will take years to undo the damage." — John Ullyot Sources: • Republicans Quickly Turn Against Pete Hegseth - politicalwire.com • Trump loyalists target Pete Hegseth to shield president from election fallout - alternet.org • Trump’s post-midterm Fox News breakup signals MAGA’s ‘death knell’ - alternet.org • Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout - reddit.com • The GOP is secretly celebrating an electoral collapse - alternet.org • Trump weighs making Pete Hegseth the fall guy for Republicans’ crushing midterms loss: ‘Knives are definitely out’ - nypost.com • Frothing right-wing anchor tears into GOP leaders over midterm beatdown - alternet.org • The End of Fox News Republicanism - nationalreview.com • He’s the Scapegoat of the Right. I Spent Election Night With Him. It Was a Surreal Trip. - slate.com • MAGA media scrambles to form a circular firing squad - salon.com • Pete Hegseth, the first victim of the Republican rout? Speculation over his ouster grows - firstpost.com • From fire and fury to election fall guy – why Pete Hegseth has become top target for Trump in elections failure fallout - independent.ie • Los republicanos se vuelven rápidamente contra Pete Hegseth tras la debacle en las elecciones intermedias - krdo.com • Republicanos se voltam contra Pete Hegseth após derrota nas Midterms - cnnbrasil.com.br • Ex-MAGA firebrand drops craziest midterm conspiracy theory about Trump - cleveland.com • Will Trump Sacrifice Pete Hegseth? Inside The Republican Blame Game After Midterm Loss - news18.com • Trump rules out firing Pete Hegseth after reports of possible replacement following GOP midterm losses | Hindustan Times - hindustantimes.com • Valgfornektere, våpeninfluensere og konspirasjonsteoretikere: Her er MAGA-profilene som røk i natt - filternyheter.no • Trump hammers Fox News, blaming network for GOP losses as ratings slide - cnbc.com • Trump might be gearing up to fire Pete Hegseth after all - independent.co.uk • It’s the war, stupid. The hawks brought down the Republicans - israelpalestinenews.org • Knives Are Out in the White House - wired.com • Na de oplawaai in de midterms: wordt Pete Hegseth de zondebok van Donald Trump? - knack.be • Hegseth faces Republican revolt over Iran war after crushing midterm defeat — report - trtworld.com • Trump Weighs Replacing Pete Hegseth As US Secretary Of War After Midterm Losses; Ron DeSantis Emerges As Potential Successor - freepressjournal.in • ‘Dumb As A Rock’: Trump Rages At Fox News Over Midterm Coverage, Says Network Is ‘Against Me’ - news18.com • തോല്‍വിക്ക് പിന്നാലെ പീറ്റ് ഹെഗ്‌സെത്തിനെതിരെ റിപ്പബ്ലിക്കന്‍സും; ഇംപീച്ച്മെന്റ് നേരിടാന്‍ സാധ്യത, ട്രംപ് ഭരണകൂടത്തിലെ പ്രമുഖര്‍ക്ക് സ്ഥാനം തെറിച്ചേക്കും - suprabhaatham.com • Pete Hegseth could face fallout from GOP midterm losses amid impeachment push - thenews.com.pk --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the chamber. El-Sayed will succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, keeping the seat in Democratic hands as Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress [wfla.com][newsday.com][thenation.com]. El-Sayed, a 42-year-old physician and former public health official, campaigned on Medicare for All, lower household costs and less influence for money in politics. He also called for ending U.S. military aid to Israel and described Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, positions that drew criticism during the race [wfla.com][rollingstone.com][urdupoint.com]. President Trump and other Republicans repeatedly attacked El-Sayed’s Muslim faith and alleged links to the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed denied any connection, and the Associated Press reported that the allegations were unsupported by evidence. Rep. Haley Stevens, whom El-Sayed defeated in the August primary, endorsed Rogers two days before Election Day. El-Sayed is due to take office in January [wfla.com][cleveland.com][rollingstone.com]. Highlights: • Outside spending: Outside groups spent nearly $60 million in the Democratic primary; the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group, spent nearly $30 million against El-Sayed, its largest investment in a single race [cleveland.com][wfla.com]. • Democratic backing: Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with El-Sayed in Detroit, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined his final campaign swing [wfla.com]. • Rogers’ strategy: Rogers tried to distance himself from President Trump on the Canada trade dispute and the Iran war, writing that the war “needs to end, and end quickly” [dailymaverick.co.za][cleveland.com]. • Staff resignations: Stevens’ endorsement of Rogers prompted members of her congressional staff to resign, while Michigan Democratic officials said the controversy brought more volunteers to El-Sayed’s campaign [salon.com]. Perspectives: Haley Stevens, U.S. representative and former Democratic primary opponent: Stevens said she could not support El-Sayed because of disagreements over Israel and concerns about his campaign’s direction [koaa.com][salon.com]. (KOAA) Muslim Americans interviewed by The New York Times: They described the significance of El-Sayed’s election as resting not simply on his religion, but on his focus on issues that matter to voters [nytimes.com]. (The New York Times) "Thank you. This is all yours." — Abdul El-Sayed, senator-elect from Michigan Sources: • How Abdul El-Sayed Overcame the Hate and Won Big in Michigan - rollingstone.com • Abdul El-Sayed Wins in Michigan, Becomes First Muslim Elected to Senate - rollingstone.com • El-Sayed Celebrates Win for ‘the Unlikeliest of Candidates’ - nytimes.com • Abdul El-Sayed Triumphed. Trump and Islamophobia Lost. - thenation.com • Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers despite Haley Stevens drama - salon.com • Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate Win Is Big to Muslim Americans, but Not Because of Faith - nytimes.com • What El-Sayed Said in His Victory Speech Was Actually Kind of Terrifying - pjmedia.com • El-Sayed’s Senate win is big to Muslim Americans, but not because of faith - seattletimes.com • El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks - seattletimes.com • Haley Stevens Destroyed Her Political Career for Absolutely Nothing - theintercept.com • Abdul El-Sayed defeats racism and Trump: From smear attempts to a historic victory in Michigan - alquds.com • Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Senate seat, beating Mike Rogers - fox2detroit.com • Democrat Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate - koaa.com • Abdul El-Sayed Makes History, Defeats Mike Rogers To Become First Muslim US Senator - news18.com • Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Making History as First Muslim Senator - time.com • Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan Senate battle - thehindu.com • Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim US senator - minutemirror.com.pk • Abdul El-Sayed wins U.S. Senate seat in Michigan - cleveland.com • Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, AP projects - wzzm13.com • Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Becomes First Muslim US Senator - indiavision.com • Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator - wfla.com • Abdul El-Sayed Makes History To Become First Muslim Senetor With Michigan Win - thequint.com • Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race - newsday.com • Quem é Abdul El-Sayed, democrata eleito primeiro senador muçulmano da história dos EUA - brasildefato.com.br • Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race - royanews.tv • Abdul El-Sayed makes history, defeats Mike Rogers ... - minutemirror.com.pk • Abdul El-Sayed defeats Trump-backed Republican to win Michigan Senate seat - urdupoint.com • Moqué par Trump, ce démocrate musulman a triomphé - watson.ch • Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate - dailymaverick.co.za • Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins election to U.S. Senate from Michigan - newsday.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Voters on Nov. 3 protected or expanded abortion access in Virginia, Nevada and Missouri, while Idaho voters rejected a measure that would have established reproductive rights in state law [vox.com][npr.org][presstelegram.com]. Nevada voters approved the constitutional amendment for the second time, as required to add it to the state constitution [npr.org][ahram.org.eg]. Virginia’s amendment establishes a constitutional right to reproductive freedom, including abortion access during the first two trimesters and rights related to contraception and fertility care [npr.org][presstelegram.com]. Missouri voters rejected lawmakers’ proposed rollback of the abortion-rights amendment voters approved in 2024, leaving that protection in place [vox.com][presstelegram.com]. Voters have approved a series of state abortion-rights ballot measures since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Idaho’s rejection leaves its existing ban in place [vox.com][npr.org]. Opponents of Virginia’s amendment have filed a lawsuit challenging its enforcement [vox.com]. Highlights: • Virginia rules: The amendment changes the approval requirement for third-trimester abortions from three physicians to one. Advocates say the change could help in emergencies, including in rural areas [vox.com]. • Missouri proposal: The rejected measure would have allowed abortion only for medical emergencies or fetal anomalies, and for rape or incest up to 12 weeks of pregnancy; it also would have prohibited some gender-affirming care for minors [presstelegram.com][vox.com]. • Idaho campaign: National reproductive-rights groups largely avoided investing in the campaign [vox.com]. • Ballot limits: Some states with abortion bans or early pregnancy limits do not allow citizens to place constitutional amendments on the ballot, leaving that decision to legislatures [vox.com]. • National views: An exit poll cited by Slate found that 63% of voters said abortion should be legal in most or all cases [slate.com]. Perspectives: Americans United for Life: Spokesperson Sarah Zagorski said the anti-abortion movement should intensify education and grassroots work after the election results [vox.com]. (Vox) Opponents of Virginia Question 1: They argued that changing the late-pregnancy approval requirement could reduce safety [vox.com]. (Vox) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The church urged Idaho voters to reject Proposition 1 through a letter read in congregations [slate.com]. (Slate) "We will see more doctors leave the state as a result of this election" — Melanie Folwell, executive director of Idahoans United for Women and Families Sources: • Abortion rights weren’t the story of the midterms. They still won. - vox.com • Big Night for Democrats Hides Conservatives’ Victories on Ballot Measures - dailysignal.com • What the Democratic Tsunami in the Midterms Means for Abortion Rights - slate.com • Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns - npr.org • Pure Evil: Leftist Women Chant 'Abortion Is So Back, Baby' on Video - pjmedia.com • Trump’s agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates - nmsuroundup.com • Abortion Wins in 3 States Amid Major Democratic Victories in U.S. Midterms - ncregister.com • In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts - kare11.com • Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump's redistricting in state ballot measures - International - World - ahram.org.eg • Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump’s redistricting in state ballot measures - presstelegram.com • Abortion wins in three states amid major Democratic victories in U.S. midterms - thecatholicthing.org • Abortion wins in 3 states amid major Democratic victories in U.S. midterms - ewtnnews.com • Abortion wins in 3 states amid major Democratic victories in US midterms - angelusnews.com • ‘I don’t feel like libbing out’: LGBTQ+ rights took blows in these states despite midterm election blue wave - fastcompany.com • Las 'otras midterms': prohibición del foie gras, apoyo al derecho al aborto y rechazo a la redistribución de distritos de Trump - eldiario.es --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff won a second six-year term representing Georgia, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins, whom President Donald Trump endorsed. The Associated Press called the race less than an hour after polls closed. Ossoff was the only Democratic senator seeking reelection in a state Trump carried in 2024, and Republicans had viewed the seat as a pickup opportunity [georgiarecorder.com][kare11.com][laist.com]. Ossoff campaigned on affordability and health care, sharply criticizing Trump’s policies and portraying Collins as tied to the president. Collins promoted tax cuts, immigration enforcement and deregulation, and accused Ossoff of being too liberal. His campaign also faced scrutiny over a House ethics investigation and white nationalist and antisemitic material shared by his son-in-law and a former staffer [koaa.com][georgiarecorder.com][kare11.com]. Ossoff’s win keeps the Georgia seat in Democratic hands as the parties contest control of the Senate. His campaign raised more than $100 million. His victory renewed speculation about a 2028 presidential bid, but he has said he intends to serve his full Senate term and has no interest in running for president [kare11.com][theatlantic.com]. Highlights: • Campaign strategy: Ossoff held carefully produced rallies, while aides quickly edited clips of his critiques and distributed them online [kare11.com]. • Policy contrasts: Ossoff called for ending the Iran war and criticized Trump’s tariffs; he also said he valued Israel’s security and the lives of innocent Palestinians, while leaving the question of genocide to the International Criminal Court [kare11.com]. • Senate record: Ossoff has promoted a proposal to prohibit members of Congress from trading individual stocks and a constitutional amendment to limit corporate campaign spending; both remained proposals during the campaign [kare11.com]. • Voter views: About two-thirds of Georgia voters surveyed by the AP Voter Poll said Ossoff was not too extreme, including most independents and about three in 10 Republicans [newsday.com]. Perspectives: Rep. Mike Collins: Collins argued that Ossoff’s voting record was too liberal for Georgia and accused him of supporting open borders and allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports [kare11.com]. (KARE 11) Republican officials supporting Ossoff: Former Sen. Jeff Flake and Republican mayors supported Ossoff, pointing to his constituent work, including efforts to secure hurricane relief and federal investment for Georgia [georgiarecorder.com][thecurrentga.org]. (Georgia Recorder) Rep. Mike Collins: After the loss, Collins said serving under President Trump had been an honor and told supporters he would continue serving in whatever role was available to him [georgiarecorder.com]. (Georgia Recorder) "The American people have rebuked the depravity, corruption and incompetence of the failed lame duck president Donald J. Trump." — Sen. Jon Ossoff Sources: • Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, keeping seat for Democrats - cbsnews.com • Ossoff Secures Second Senate Term in Georgia Race - dailysignal.com • Jon Ossoff projected to handily win reelection in Georgia - salon.com • Ossoff wins reelection in battleground Georgia - reddit.com • Jon Ossoff wins Georgia 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects - reddit.com • Jon Ossoff, Once the Senate's Most Vulnerable Democrat, Won Reelection by Running Against Trump's Corruption - reason.com • Ossoff Wins Georgia's Senate Race - pjmedia.com • Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff wins reelection, says US voters rejected Trump's 'corruption and incompetence' - lemonde.fr • What Is It About Jon Ossoff? - theatlantic.com • Jon Ossoff wins reelection in battleground Georgia - myfox8.com • Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to US Senate from Georgia - kare11.com • Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Georgia - 41nbc.com • Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, easily defeating Republican Mike Collins - laist.com • Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff will win reelection, CNN projects - krdo.com • Sieg für Jon Ossoff : Demokrat verteidigt wichtigen Senatssitz in Georgia - n-tv.de • Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, delivering Democrats a crucial Senate victory - koaa.com • Democraat Jon Ossoff herkozen voor Senaat namens Georgia - nd.nl • Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia holding Senate seat for Democrats - aljazeera.com • Democrat Ossoff claims victory in U.S. Senate race - capitol-beat.org • U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia and coasts to a second term - georgiarecorder.com • Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia handily - jns.org • Sen. Jon Ossoff defeats challenger Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race - thecurrentga.org • Jon Ossoff defeats Mike Collins in major Georgia Senate victory for Democrats - thenews.com.pk • REPLAY: Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff wins reelection - france24.com • Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff wins reelection, defeating Rep. Mike Collins to hold a key Democratic seat - newsday.com • Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race: The rise and rise of the 39-year-old Democrat - firstpost.com • County-by-county Election Results | Sen. Jon Ossoff re-elected over Mike Collins in Georgia's Senate race, AP says - 13wmaz.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the Nov. 3 midterm elections, giving them the power to pursue campaign promises on tariffs, living costs and the Iran war and investigate President Donald Trump’s administration [time.com][npr.org]. High prices and fuel costs featured prominently in the campaign, and Democrats have said they will pursue proposals to lower living costs, undo Trump’s tariffs and end the war [cbsnews.com][time.com]. In Texas, state Rep. James Talarico won a Senate seat over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, while Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott to become the state’s first Democratic governor since 1990, according to the Salt Lake Tribune [sltrib.com]. Democrats also won governorships in Georgia and Ohio [newyorker.com]. When the new Congress takes office in January, Democrats will control House committees and can use hearings and subpoenas to investigate the administration. Their Senate majority also gives them the power to block presidential nominees, including judicial picks [npr.org][cyprus-mail.com]. Trump said he would work with Democrats but has threatened to veto bills he opposes [pbs.org][hurriyetdailynews.com]. Highlights: • Texas spending: Political advertising in the Texas Senate contest totaled an estimated $573.2 million, including $168 million from Elon Musk to back Ken Paxton, Variety reported [variety.com]. • Voter shifts: Boise State University election scholar Charlie Hunt said Hispanic voters in Texas and Florida shifted 30 to 35 points toward Democrats compared with their 2024 vote [theconversation.com]. • Florida districts: Democrats held seats in at least three Florida districts that the Republican-led state legislature had redrawn to disadvantage Democratic candidates [npr.org]. • Voter sentiment: An AP Voter Poll found that 62% of voters disapproved of President Trump, while a separate exit poll found that 70% wanted Congress to provide more checks and balances [csmonitor.com][koreatimes.co.kr]. • Governorship firsts: Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history, while Texas elected Gina Hinojosa as its first Latina governor [latimes.com][koreatimes.co.kr]. Perspectives: President Donald Trump: Trump said Democrats had campaigned well but blamed Republican candidates for the losses [pbs.org]. (PBS NewsHour) Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic House leader: Jeffries said voters had rejected extremism and corruption and called for transformational change [npr.org]. (NPR) Mallory McMorrow, Michigan state senator and former U.S. Senate primary candidate: McMorrow said Democrats have an opportunity to win over disaffected Republicans and independents but must show voters they are different and address perceptions of corruption [csmonitor.com]. (The Christian Science Monitor) Rep. Mike Johnson, Republican House speaker: Johnson warned that Democratic committee leaders would use their panels to investigate the president’s family, Cabinet, donors and allies [rollingstone.com]. (Rolling Stone) "They want a Congress that's going to deliver for the American people, and that is exactly what House Democrats will do as soon as we get into office in January." — Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic House leader Sources: • Democrats win control of U.S. House, in major rebuke to Trump - pbs.org • Democrats Win Total Control of Congress - rollingstone.com • Democrats take Congress in historic sweep as voters rebuke Trump - latimes.com • Democrats have won the US Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington - boston.com • Democrats sweep the midterms on a wave of rebuke to Trump’s presidency - elpais.com • Democrats win both House and Senate in stunning rebuke for Trump - lemonde.fr • Democrats Take Control of US Congress As Voters Reject Trump's Republicans - slashdot.org • Democrats win House and Senate as US voters rebuke Trump, Republican party - scmp.com • Democrats take control of US Congress, deal major blow to Trump and Republicans - reddit.com • Armageddon - nationalreview.com • Democrats Win Control of Both House and Senate in Huge Blow to Trump - time.com • Democrats take Congress, win sweeping victories on GOP turf - csmonitor.com • Democrats take control of the Senate after winning key midterm races - pbs.org • Trump says he'll work with Dems as they win Congress in major upset - cbsnews.com • Democrats Seize Control of Congress, Ending a G.O.P. Trifecta - nytimes.com • Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government - npr.org • Riding a Historic Blue Tsunami, Democrats Flip the Senate by Winning Big in Trump Country - talkingpointsmemo.com • Republican Coalition Collapses in Historic Night For Democrats - talkingpointsmemo.com • ‘Epic’ blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to President Trump - theconversation.com • Democrats Win Majority in the US Senate | Live Megathread - reddit.com • DEMOCRATS TAKE BACK CONGRESS - talkingpointsmemo.com • Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber - cbsnews.com • Democrats poised to gain control of House after GOP shellacking - allsides.com • Trump says Democrats 'did a good job,' blames Republican candidates for midterm losses - pbs.org • Democrats projected to take the US Senate - alternet.org • Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump - japantoday.com • Democrats seize Congress in sweeping rebuke to Trump - cyprus-mail.com • Democrats Win House and Senate in Sweeping Rout of GOP - variety.com • Democrats win US House, taking full control of Congress in strong rebuke to Trump and Republicans - 8newsnow.com • Democrats capture US Congress in sweeping setback for Trump - koreatimes.co.kr • Democrats retake Senate and House in sweeping midterm wave against Trump - 3news.com • US midterms: Democrats gain control of House and Senate from Republicans - dw.com • Democrats win control of Congress in sharp rebuke to Trump - nikkei.com • Democrats set to retake Congress in setback for Trump - hurriyetdailynews.com • US MIDTERMS: Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump - dailymaverick.co.za • The Latest: Democrats win US House, cementing control over Congress - yakimaherald.com • Democrats gain control of Congress in rebuke to Trump - abc.net.au • Democrats Win US Congress in Midterm Rout of Trump - aawsat.com • US Midterm: Democrats Retake Senate In Major Blow Against Trump’s Republicans - channelstv.com • Democrats win control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda - theguardian.com • Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump - vnexpress.net • Democrats claim Republican strongholds in midterm victory - rte.ie • Democrats win the US House, taking full control of Congress as voters express frustration with Trump - 2news.com • Democrats Take Control of Senate, Major Setback for Trump - bd24live.com • Democrats win the U.S. House and take unified control of Congress - dailymirror.lk • Democrats seize US Congress control in midterms as Republicans face nationwide rout - indiatoday.in • The Latest: Voters hand Democrats Senate control in sharp rebuke to Trump’s power - presstelegram.com • Democrats clinch Senate as voters deliver blistering rebuke to Trump - sltrib.com • US Midterm Elections: Democrats win US Senate control as voters reject Donald Trump's Republicans - scotsman.com • Democrats retake Congress in U.S. voter rebuke of Trump, Republicans - kyodonews.net • Democrats retake Congress in US voter rebuke of Trump, Republicans - mainichi.jp • Dems seize US House, Senate in big setback for Trump - rediff.com • Elecciones en EE.UU.: Los demócratas recuperan la Cámara y el Senado en una noche triunfal e infligen un duro castigo a Trump y sus aliados - bbc.com • Democrats ride anti-Trump wave to win control of Congress - journalstar.com • Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump - khaosodenglish.com • Eleição nos EUA: Democratas conquistam Congresso, em derrota avassaladora para Trump - globo.com • Democrats win control of both chambers of US Congress in midterm elections - Trump Suffers Major Midterm Setback - arabtimesonline.com • US midterms latest: Democrats take House and Senate in stinging rebuke to Trump - thenationalnews.com • Democrats Win Senate, End Republican Dominance In House. Trump Posts "Veto" - ndtv.com • US midterms: Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump - businesstimes.com.sg • US election: Democrats seize control of House, Senate - dailypost.ng • Democrats have won the US Senate - wearegreenbay.com • Democrats flip US Senate to gain full control of Congress in historic midterm victory - dailytimes.com.pk • Trump's Senate Stronghold Crumbles As Democrats Storm To Power In Midterm Upset - news18.com • Democrats score control of US Senate in stunning midterm victory - ohiocapitaljournal.com • Map 2026 midterms: Live results - lemonde.fr • Midterm Elections 2026: Live Results Map | Democrats Flip The House and The Senate - newyorker.com • 2026 Midterm Elections: Live Updates - nationalreview.com • 2026 US midterms: When will we know the results? - lemonde.fr • 2026 Midterms News and Updates, November 3 (Thread 21) (Election Day Part 6) | Live Discussion - reddit.com • When Will We Know the Results of the Midterm Elections? - time.com • Election Day 2026 results updates: See live election results trackers as polls close - mashable.com • Midterms elections 2026: Live results maps on Senate and House races - independent.co.uk • Live Election Results 2026 Midterm Elections - foxla.com • Midterms 2026 EN VIVO: resultados de elecciones en Estados Unidos - laprensa.hn • When will results from the 2026 Midterm elections come in? Live updates - nbcchicago.com • Midterm election results: Live updates as 2026 races are called - fox21news.com • Wahlergebnis Midterms USA 2026 live: Alle Ergebnisse im Überblick - t-online.de • US midterm elections 2026: all you need to know - scmp.com • The first of US midterm election results are here. The winners are… - firstpost.com • US Midterm Election Result 2026 LIVE: Democrats win House and Senate, take control of Congress - livemint.com • 2026 House midterms election results: Live map with all 435 districts - khou.com • 2026 midterm election results: Key races for Senate, House and governor - koaa.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s Nov. 3 Senate race, ending her nearly 30-year tenure and flipping a seat as Democrats secured a Senate majority. Collins conceded early Wednesday; the Associated Press called the race at 1:02 a.m. Eastern time [pbs.org][seattletimes.com][npr.org]. Jackson, 58, a fifth-generation logger and former president of Maine’s Senate, entered the race in July after Democratic nominee Graham Platner withdrew. He had about 100 days to campaign, presenting himself as a labor advocate and focusing on housing, health care and affordability. Collins, 73, emphasized her seniority and ability to secure federal funding for Maine, while Jackson argued she had not done enough to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies [boston.com][lemonde.fr][nbcboston.com]. Economic concerns included high fuel and heating costs linked to the Iran war and how U.S. tariffs on Canada affected Maine industries. Jackson also made Collins’ 2018 vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh a campaign issue; Collins has said she supports abortion rights and does not regret that vote. Collins said she would work with her staff to ensure a smooth transition [spokesman.com][npr.org][wgbh.org]. Highlights: • Campaign spending: Democratic- and Republican-aligned groups spent more than $250 million on advertising in the race, according to AdImpact data cited by NPR [npr.org]. • Federal projects: Collins touted securing more than $428 million for 158 Maine projects in the fiscal 2026 appropriations bill [reddit.com]. • Ad focus: Abortion was the second-largest focus of campaign advertising in Maine after Trump and health care, and a Democratic-aligned super PAC devoted 70% of its Maine ad spending to abortion-related spots [vox.com]. • Policy platform: Jackson campaigned for Medicare for All and abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, positions he embraced as a progressive populist [time.com]. • Tight contest: Pre-election polling cited by NPR showed the candidates in a virtual tie near the end of the campaign [npr.org]. Perspectives: Susan Collins, Republican senator from Maine: She cast herself as willing to break with President Donald Trump, telling voters she was “not exactly his favorite senator” [boston.com]. (Boston.com) Anne Marie Hastings, Maine voter: Hastings said she was a registered Democrat who supported Collins because she judged candidates individually, citing the senator’s advocacy for shipbuilding contracts at Bath Iron Works [theintercept.com]. (The Intercept) "For every family doing everything they can and wondering when somebody is going to do something for them, you have gotten me into this, and you're going to have someone who is fighting for you in Washington, DC" — Troy Jackson, Democratic senator-elect from Maine Sources: • Maine Sen. Susan Collins concedes to Democrat Troy Jackson, ending her run for a sixth term - boston.com • Democrat Troy Jackson unseats longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine - lemonde.fr • Troy Jackson Defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate Race - time.com • Maine Gets New Senate Leadership as Jackson Overthrows Collins - dailysignal.com • Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats - npr.org • Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive - theintercept.com • Collins Falls to Jackson in Maine, Ending a Three-Decade Senate Tenure - nytimes.com • WATCH: Democrat Troy Jackson speaks after Maine Sen. Susan Collins concedes - pbs.org • Maine Senate election results 2026: Troy Jackson unseats Susan Collins, winning Maine Senate seat - reddit.com • Troy Jackson defeats longtime Maine Sen. Susan Collins - cbsnews.com • Susan Collins concedes Maine Senate race to Troy Jackson - alternet.org • Maine GOP Sen Susan Collins loses bid for sixth term - justthenews.com • Democrat Troy Jackson wins election to U.S. Senate from Maine - seattletimes.com • Republican Susan Collins falls in Maine stunner to Graham Platner swap-in Troy Jackson - nypost.com • The two issues that finally brought down Susan Collins - vox.com • Maine's Senate election results: Sen. Collins concedes race to Jackson - reddit.com • Democrat Troy Jackson ousts Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine - straitstimes.com • Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race ending her bid for a sixth term - fox32chicago.com • GOP Sen. Susan Collins concedes as Maine's Troy Jackson elected in key Senate race - nbcboston.com • Democrat Troy Jackson ousts Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine - Tue, 03 Nov 2026 PST - spokesman.com • Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory - king5.com • Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine, dealing another blow to GOP - tmj4.com • Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans - aljazeera.com • Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins as Democrats flip Maine Senate seat - seekingalpha.com • Maine Sen. Susan Collins concedes to Democrat Troy Jackson - wcvb.com • Troy Jackson unseats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race - vermontpublic.org • Susan Collins concedes to Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race - wgbh.org • Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican survivor, tries to defend seat against Democrat Troy Jackson - newsday.com • Maine: Troy Jackson best incumbent Susan Collins in close Senate race - wbur.org • 2026 Maine Senate race election results: Who won between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson? - wcnc.com • Republican senator loses seat she held for 30 years - stuff.co.nz • Susan Collins reconoce la derrota en Maine ante el demócrata Troy Jackson en el Senado - abc.com.py • US MidTerm Elections 2026: Troy Jackson stun Susan Collins in Maine - dailypakistan.com.pk • Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins concedes to Democrat Troy Jackson. The Associated Press has not yet called the race - channel3000.com • Ανατροπή στο Μέιν: Ο Δημοκρατικός Τρόι Τζάκσον κέρδισε την Ρεπουμπλικανή Σούζαν Κόλινς - ertnews.gr • 53 Democratic seats in Senate: Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins, who served since 1997 - ynetnews.com • Od 1997. u Senatu: Susan Collins izgubila izbore - vijesti.ba • Maine 2026 live midterm election results - abc7chicago.com • Bivši drvosječa za 101 dan srušio Susan Collins koja je 30 godina sjedila u Senatu - klix.ba • Democratas desbancam senadora veterana do Maine em 'tsunami azul' - globo.com • Susan Collins’ Maine concession could leave New England without a Republican in Congress for the first time since the 1850s - fortune.com • [미 중간선거]‘공화당 중도파’ 콜린스도 낙선···30년 지킨 메인주 의석 내줘 - khan.co.kr • Quem é o democrata Troy Jackson, ex-lenhador que derrotou republicana há 30 anos no Senado do Maine - globo.com • Histórica senadora republicana Susan Collins reconhece derrota no Maine - cmjornal.pt • Prognozės: JAV Meino valstijoje Senato vietą iškovojo demokratas Troy Jacksonas - 15min.lt • La impopularidad de Trump arrastra también en Maine a la veterana senadora centrista Susan Collins - elpais.com • Bila je u Senatu od 1997. godine. Sad je poražena - index.hr • Pas gati 30 vjetësh në Senat, bashkëpunëtorja e Trumpit humb zgjedhjet - botasot.info --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Nov. 3 Senate election, giving Democrats their first Texas Senate victory since 1988 and first statewide victory since 1994. Talarico will replace Republican Sen. John Cornyn when the new term begins in January 2027, giving Democrats a pickup in their effort to take control of the Senate [pbs.org][theguardian.com][texastribune.org]. Talarico, a former middle school teacher and Presbyterian seminarian, campaigned on lowering everyday costs and limiting wealthy donors’ influence, seeking support from independents and Republicans as well as Democrats. Paxton’s record was a central campaign issue: the Texas House impeached him in 2023 over allegations of corruption and abuse of power, but the state Senate acquitted him. A separate federal corruption investigation ended without charges [pbs.org][lemonde.fr][cbsnews.com]. The contest drew more than $500 million in advertising, including more than $200 million from billionaire Elon Musk to support Paxton, according to campaign spending estimates cited by The Guardian and The Texas Tribune. Democrat Gina Hinojosa also defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. Paxton conceded the Senate race. Talarico will take office in January, and Cornyn said he would help with the transition [theguardian.com][texastribune.org][texasstandard.org][thedailytexan.com]. Highlights: • Early turnout: More than 7.7 million Texans voted before Election Day, representing more than 40% of the state’s 19 million registered voters [texasstandard.org]. • County results: Talarico won counties including Tarrant, Collin and Denton that had backed Republicans in 2024 [fox9.com]. • Policy proposals: Talarico campaigned for a higher federal minimum wage, expanded Medicare enrollment and lower housing costs, while Paxton proposed homeowner tax relief and a larger child tax credit [dailysignal.com]. • Education record: As a state lawmaker, Talarico opposed requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms; the law is facing multiple federal lawsuits [gpb.org]. Perspectives: Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate: Paxton portrayed coverage of his controversies as political persecution [cbsnews.com]. (CBS News) John Cornyn, outgoing Republican U.S. senator from Texas: Cornyn had warned that nominating Paxton put the seat at risk [texastribune.org]. (The Texas Tribune) James Edge, Republican mayor pro tem of Bryan, Texas: Edge, who endorsed Talarico after Labor Day, said his party needed “a kick in the pants” [theatlantic.com]. (The Atlantic) President Donald Trump: After Republican losses, Trump said he would have won by a landslide if he had been on the ballot [indiatimes.com]. (The Times of India) "We just proved that all the money in the world is no match for the people of Texas" — James Talarico, Texas state representative Sources: • Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas - pbs.org • Democrat James Talarico Flips Texas Senate Seat Blue - dailysignal.com • WATCH: Democrat James Talarico speaks after winning Texas Senate seat - pbs.org • Democrat James Talarico wins U.S. Senate race in Texas - reddit.com • Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas and sends a shockwave through the GOP - boston.com • Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race, First Democrat to Win Statewide in More than 30 Years - time.com • Texas Goes Blue: James Talarico Triumphs Over Ken Paxton - rollingstone.com • James Talarico wins Texas Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats - cbsnews.com • Voters Pick James Talarico To Mess with Texas—and the U.S. Senate - reason.com • Talarico Defeats Paxton in Texas Senate Race, Ending a Three-Decade Drought for Democrats - nytimes.com • Talarico turns Texas blue in historic win for Democrats - reddit.com • Democrat James Talarico projected to take Texas Senate - alternet.org • Talarico flips Texas Senate seat in historic win for Democrats - lemonde.fr • Democrat Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race, DDHQ Projects - reddit.com • James Talarico Becomes First Democratic Senator in Texas in 33 Years - reddit.com • ‘An Earthquake’: A Democratic Rout Stuns Texas - nytimes.com • How Texas Turned Blue - theatlantic.com • Finally. FINALLY. Texas Is Blue. - reddit.com • Democrat James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat in historic upset - wxyz.com • James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win statewide in Texas since 1994 - philstar.com • James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, beating Ken Paxton - myfox8.com • Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas and sends a shock through the GOP - abc13.com • Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas - 9news.com • Texas Democrat James Talarico wins U.S. Senate seat - newsday.com • Democrat James Talarico wins U.S. Senate seat, ending GOP’s 32-year Texas statewide winning streak - houstonpublicmedia.org • Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, in historic win for Democrats - nagariknetwork.com • Democrat James Talarico wins US Senate seat, ending GOP’s 32-year Texas statewide winning streak - texasstandard.org • Democrat turns a Texas Senate seat blue for first time in four decades - stuff.co.nz • Democrats flip Texas as Talarico, Hinojosa elected Senator, Governor - dailypost.ng • James Talarico wins Texas U.S. Senate race, defeating Ken Paxton - click2houston.com • Talarico wins Senate race, ending decades of Republican dominance in Texas - aljazeera.com • Zwischenwahl in Texas: Demokrat James Talarico erzielt historischen Wahlerfolg in Texas - zeit.de • James Talarico to become Texas’ first Democratic senator in over 30 years - thedailytexan.com • James Talarico notches historic U.S. Senate win, a first for Texas since 1988 - koat.com • Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat - gpb.org • James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to become next US Senator from Texas - fox9.com • Texas election results: Democrats break decades-long losing streak in Texas as Talarico wins Senate race, Hinojosa unseats Abbott - texasstandard.org • Democrat James Talarico ends 32-year losing streak in Texas - minutemirror.com.pk • Democrata James Talarico é eleito senador pelo Texas, em vitória histórica em estado tradicionalmente republicano - globo.com • James Talarico first Democrat to win Texas since 1994 - samaa.tv • Democrat James Talarico defeats Republican Ken Paxton in Texas U.S. Senate race - tri-cityherald.com • James Talarico se convierte en el primer senador demócrata elegido por Texas en 38 años - elcomercio.pe • U.S. Senate race in Texas: Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico - khou.com • Talarico wins Texas senate race, ending a three-decade drought for Democrats - indianexpress.com • James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, ending Democrats' statewide drought - wwmt.com • James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in historic Texas Senate election upset - thenews.com.pk • Texas Senate Election Results 2026:James Talarico ends Republican dominance, beats Paxton to flip Senate seat - firstpost.com • Talarico flips Senate seat in jolt to Texas Republicans - perthnow.com.au • Texas turns blue: Hinojosa, Talarico deliver historic Democratic victories - defendernetwork.com • Democrat James Talarico breaks Republican stronghold in Texas: Why it's a big deal - indiatimes.com • Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue - fox9.com • US Midterms: James Talarico Stuns Trump Ally Ken Paxton To Win Texas Senate Race, Ending 38-Year Democratic Drought - news18.com • Democrat James Talarico will win Texas Senate race, CNN projects - krdo.com • James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats - theguardian.com • Sensation in Texas: James Talarico holt den Senatssitz für die Demokraten – erstmals seit 1988 - tagesspiegel.de • James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton, giving Democrats their first U.S. Senate win in Texas since 1988 - texastribune.org --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

President Donald Trump presented a proposed cutoff of U.S. military aid to Israel as a way to blunt Democratic criticism of Republicans, singling out Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in an Election Day interview. Trump said he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to end the payments after 2026 while continuing U.S. arms sales, but gave no implementation details [dailymaverick.co.za][cbs58.com][theguardian.com]. A June Quinnipiac poll found that 48% of voters and 66% of Democrats said the United States was too supportive of Israel, compared with 16% and 20%, respectively, when the question was first asked in 2017 [japantoday.com][alarabiya.net]. A separate August Fox News poll found that 55% of Michigan voters opposed continued military assistance, including 70% of Democrats and 66% of independents [theintercept.com]. The U.S.-Israel memorandum of understanding provides for $3.8 billion annually through September 2028. Congress must approve funding each year, and how the proposed year-end cutoff would take effect remains unclear [dailymaverick.co.za][ft.com]. The House also passed a provision in the 2027 defense bill in July to expand U.S.-Israeli defense technology cooperation [japantoday.com][theintercept.com]. Highlights: • Netanyahu’s stated position: He has previously called for gradually reducing U.S. financial support to zero over a decade [vox.com][cbs58.com]. • Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC: The group backed ongoing discussions on a new U.S.-Israel military aid agreement [thenationalnews.com]. • Michigan polling: 35% of Republicans opposed continued aid, compared with 70% of Democrats and 66% of independents [theintercept.com]. • Republican criticism: Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Trump’s announcement showed how unfavorable the polling was but would not change the election results [thehill.com]. • Public opinion: A Chicago Council on Global Affairs poll found that 68% of Republicans favored continuing or increasing military aid [ft.com]. Perspectives: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister: He has previously called for gradually reducing U.S. financial support to zero over a decade, a slower timetable than Trump’s proposed cutoff [vox.com][cbs58.com]. (CBS58, republished by CNN) Brett McGurk, former senior U.S. national security official: He said the debate should account for the aid’s domestic economic impact, noting that nearly all of it is spent on U.S. industry and that the annual amount is less than one-tenth of 1% of federal spending [algemeiner.com][forward.com]. (The Forward) Rep. Ro Khanna: The California Democrat said “Zero aid Israel” would be part of his party’s agenda if Democrats win control of Congress [dailymaverick.co.za]. (Reuters, republished by Daily Maverick) Rep. Don Bacon: The Nebraska Republican said his main concern was that Israeli officials had not known about the proposed change [dailymaverick.co.za]. (Reuters, republished by Daily Maverick) "The curious issue is timing. Why did President Trump announce it on Election Day? And why did he announce it amidst speculation that a major joint U.S.-Israeli military strike against Iran may be days away?" — Jon Alterman, Center for Strategic and International Studies analyst Sources: • Trump just said he was ending aid to Israel. He might actually mean it. - vox.com • Trump Says U.S. Will End $4 Billion in Direct Military Aid to Israel in Favor of a New Agreement - pjmedia.com • Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year - nytimes.com • Trump says US military aid to Israel will be 'cut off at the end of the year' - lemonde.fr • Trump announces end of $3.8 billion annual security assistance to Israel - lemonde.fr • Trump Scrambles to Halt Military Aid to Israel to Deprive El-Sayed of a Talking Point - theintercept.com • White House tries to clean up Trump’s bombshell foreign policy announcement - alternet.org • Trump axes US$3.8b annual military aid for Israel: ‘they no longer need it’ - scmp.com • Cutting Off Israel Won’t Appease the ‘Anti-Zionist’ Left - nationalreview.com • Greene: Trump’s Israel aid announcement shows ‘how bad the polling is’ - thehill.com • Trump says US will end military aid to Israel by end of the year - ft.com • Trump claims he will end military aid to Israel, but figures tell a different story - thenationalnews.com • As Americans vote, Trump says US will stop $4 billion in aid to Israel - reddit.com • Trump vows to end annual military aid to Israel: Report - mehrnews.com • Trump explains why US stopping $4 billion military aid to Israel - thenews.com.pk • Trump says US will stop giving aid to Israel after 2026 - mothership.sg • Trump Says US Will Stop Giving $4B in Military Aid to Israel by Year’s End - algemeiner.com • Trump says US will stop $4 billion military aid to Israel at end of 2026 - alarabiya.net • Trump says U.S. will stop $4 billion in aid to Israel - japantoday.com • Trump claims US will end military aid to Israel by end of this year - theguardian.com • As Americans vote, Trump says US will stop $4bn in aid to Israel - dailymaverick.co.za • US to halt $4 billion in annual aid to Israel, but continue arms sales, Trump says - firstpost.com • Donald Trump says US will end $4bn in annual military aid to Israel - thenationalnews.com • Trump says US will stop funding Israel after year-end - perthnow.com.au • Donald Trump says US will end $4bn annual aid to Israel by end of year - thenational.scot • Trump says US will halt $4 billion in aid to Israel at the end of the year - france24.com • Trump says US will cut off $4B in aid to Israel, blames bad 'talking point' - wgntv.com • Trump says US is cutting off aid to Israel at year’s end because ‘they don’t need it’ - cbs58.com • Trump Says He’ll End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel - nytimes.com • Trump says US aid to Israel will stop at end of year - forward.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, defeated Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Nov. 3 Senate election, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in the state since 1998 and the first woman elected to represent South Carolina in the chamber [sootoday.com][cbsnews.com][time.com]. The Associated Press called the race at 10:39 p.m. EST; with 93% of votes counted, Andrews had 50.6% of the vote to Graham’s 47.2% [pbs.org][time.com]. Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham to finish the term of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, after his death in July. President Donald Trump recommended the appointment, endorsed her campaign and appeared at rallies for her [lemonde.fr][cbsnews.com][timesofisrael.com]. The result helped Democrats take control of the Senate, according to the Associated Press [ksl.com]. Andrews campaigned on lowering costs and expanding access to health care; Graham faced criticism over her political experience after saying national security was not her area of expertise [gpb.org][aljazeera.com][bbc.co.uk]. Andrews will serve a full Senate term [cbsnews.com]. Highlights: • Campaign spending: Andrews outraised Graham by more than $22 million, while Republican outside groups spent about $27 million and Democratic groups about $24 million on the race [aljazeera.com][brecorder.com][samaa.tv]. • Republican support: About 8 in 10 South Carolina Republican voters backed Darline Graham, compared with about 9 in 10 who supported Lindsey Graham in 2020 [sootoday.com]. • Cross-party support: Former Republican Gov. David Beasley and former Democratic Gov. Jim Hodges jointly endorsed Andrews shortly before Election Day [salon.com][reddit.com]. • Health proposals: Andrews proposed a public health insurance option and measures addressing the influence of insurers, pharmaceutical companies and large hospital systems [wcnc.com]. • Party split: Senate Majority Leader John Thune did not endorse Graham, though he called her a strong candidate [straitstimes.com]. Perspectives: Annie Andrews, senator-elect: In an interview before the election, Andrews said she was willing to work with President Trump to address problems facing South Carolina [qcnews.com]. (Queen City News) Darline Graham, Republican senator: After conceding, Graham said conservatives had work to do and called for them to stay involved as the party charts a path forward [sootoday.com]. (Associated Press via SooToday) President Donald Trump: As Democratic wins mounted, Trump said he would have won in a landslide if he had been on the ballot [timesofisrael.com]. (The Times of Israel) "This Senate seat doesn’t belong to one family, one party, or to Washington, DC. It belongs to you and it always will." — Annie Andrews Sources: • Democrats gain US Senate seat in South Carolina in shock upset for GOP - lemonde.fr • Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race - cbsnews.com • Democrat Annie Andrews defeats GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, a major upset - reddit.com • Democrat Annie Andrews Upsets Darline Graham to Win South Carolina Senate Seat - rollingstone.com • Annie Andrews Flips South Carolina Senate Seat in Stunning Upset - time.com • Annie Andrews Defeats Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Race - nytimes.com • Andrews defeats Graham in South Carolina Senate shocker - salon.com • Democrats Win South Carolina Senate Seat - nytimes.com • South Carolina Senate seat flips to Democrat who defeated Darline Graham - alternet.org • WATCH: Democrat Annie Andrews' full victory speech after flipping South Carolina Senate seat - pbs.org • Darline Graham falls to Democrat Annie Andrews in stunning Senate GOP defeat - reddit.com • Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina’s Senate seat - aljazeera.com • Democrats stuns South Carolina as Annie Andrews defeats Darline Graham for Senate - timesofisrael.com • Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate election in South Carolina over Republican Darline Graham - sootoday.com • Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race in major upset - gpb.org • Annie Andrews defeats Sen. Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, in South Carolina Senate race - wcvb.com • Democrat Annie Andrews wins election to US Senate from South Carolina - khou.com • Democrat Annie Andrews notches upset win in South Carolina Senate race - wxyz.com • Democrats win control of US Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington - ksl.com • Annie Andrews defeats South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham - newsday.com • Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate seat in South Carolina upset - brecorder.com • Democrat Annie Andrews will unseat GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, CNN projects - krdo.com • Democrat Annie Andrews wins election to U.S. Senate from South Carolina - newsday.com • Annie Andrews makes history with South Carolina Senate win - minutemirror.com.pk • Annie Andrews Wins South Carolina Senate Race in Democratic Upset - samaa.tv • Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat - qcnews.com • US midterms: Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate seat in South Carolina upset over Darline Graham - straitstimes.com • Annie Andrews defeats Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race, first Democrat to win since 1998 - wcnc.com • Democrats win in South Carolina and North Carolina as they aim to retake Senate - wsvn.com • South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades - bbc.co.uk • US Midterm Elections 2026: Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate Seat against Darline Graham - dailypakistan.com.pk • Skrällen: Lindsey Grahams syster förlorar i South Carolina - sverigesradio.se • In Big Upset, Republicans Lose South Carolina Seat They Held For 28 Years - ndtv.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democratic physician Amy Acton defeated Republican biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s Nov. 3 governor’s race, according to projections by The Associated Press and NBC. Acton will be Ohio’s first elected woman governor and the first Democrat to win the office since 2006 [wkyc.com][time.com][news18.com]. Ramaswamy’s campaign ran an advertisement featuring Acton’s estranged mother, who called her a liar. The ad did not mention that Acton’s stepfather had been indicted for sexually abusing her as a child. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine called the ad “deeply, deeply troubling,” while President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended Ramaswamy [cbsnews.com][wkyc.com][aljazeera.com]. Acton campaigned on lowering costs and improving access to health care; Ramaswamy promoted tax cuts and lower utility bills. She takes office Jan. 11, 2027, and will face a Republican-dominated state legislature [dailysignal.com][daytondailynews.com][wkyc.com]. Highlights: • Campaign spending: Spending in the race topped $100 million. Elon Musk contributed at least $5 million to a political action committee supporting Ramaswamy, who reportedly put about $36 million of his own money into his campaign [wkyc.com][news18.com]. • Policy divide: Acton proposed a child tax credit, more state support for public schools and conditions on new data centers; Ramaswamy campaigned on phasing out Ohio’s income tax and reducing property taxes [daytondailynews.com][wkyc.com]. • Legislative hurdle: Acton will face a Republican-controlled state legislature as she seeks changes to the state’s universal school-voucher program [daytondailynews.com]. • Debate dispute: Acton declined to debate Ramaswamy, and his campaign and Ohio Republicans repeatedly criticized her refusal [dailysignal.com][news18.com]. • Experience gap: Acton enters the governor’s office without prior experience in elected office; the race was Ramaswamy’s first bid for elected office after his unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign [wesh.com][news18.com]. Perspectives: Mike DeWine, Ohio governor: Despite urging Ramaswamy’s campaign to withdraw the ad, DeWine maintained his endorsement of the Republican candidate [time.com][wkyc.com]. (TIME) Donald Trump, U.S. president, and JD Vance, U.S. vice president: Both defended Ramaswamy over the ad; Trump also said he supported its use, while Vance criticized Republicans who objected [cbsnews.com][straitstimes.com]. (CBS News) Amy Acton, Ohio governor-elect: Acton said Ramaswamy had exploited her family history for political gain and pledged to serve all Ohioans, regardless of how they voted [straitstimes.com][daytondailynews.com]. (The Straits Times) Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican candidate for Ohio governor: In his concession remarks, Ramaswamy said he had “serious concerns about the future direction of our country” but urged Ohioans to root for Acton’s administration [firstpost.com][daytondailynews.com]. "It is time for a state house that puts Ohioans first, not special interests and corporations and billionaires." — Amy Acton, Democratic governor-elect of Ohio Sources: • Amy Acton, a Democrat, Defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Governor’s Race - nytimes.com • Democrat Amy Acton Defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Gubernatorial Race - reddit.com • Democrat Amy Acton Defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Governor’s Race - time.com • Amy Acton Beats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Governor's Race - reason.com • Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race - cbsnews.com • Amy Acton Pulls Off Win to Be Elected as Ohio’s First Democrat Governor in 20 Years - dailysignal.com • Vivek Ramaswamy’s Political Career Has Been an Absolute Embarrassment. Good Riddance. - slate.com • Billionaire falls in embarrassing Ohio gubernatorial defeat - alternet.org • Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race - firstpost.com • Amy Acton wins historic Ohio governor’s race following campaign shaken by controversial ad - wesh.com • Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race - wkyc.com • Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy - cbsnews.com • Amy Acton Defeats Vivek Ramaswamy In Ohio Governor Race, Set To Become First Woman To Lead State - freepressjournal.in • Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race - aljazeera.com • Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race - newsday.com • US midterms: Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race - straitstimes.com • Vivek Ramaswamy, Indian-Origin Republican, Loses Ohio Governor's Race, Democrat Amy Acton Wins - ndtv.com • Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio Dream Crushed As Democrat Amy Acton Wins Governor Race - news18.com • Amy Acton: Meet the woman who defeated Vivek Ramaswamy and flipped Ohio blue - firstpost.com • Amy Acton câștigă funcția de guvernator al statului Ohio în fața lui Vivek Ramaswamy - ziarulnational.md • US poll results: Democrat Amy Acton defeats Ramaswamy, flips Ohio governor's office - indiatimes.com • Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race - myfox8.com • Democrat Amy Acton defeats Ramaswamy, captures Ohio governor's office - daytondailynews.com • Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio's first elected female governor - wkyc.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democrat Adam Hamilton, a Methodist pastor, defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas, flipping a seat Republicans had held for decades [npr.org][cbsnews.com][presstelegram.com]. Kansas had not elected a Democratic senator since 1932, and President Donald Trump carried the state by more than 16 percentage points in 2024 [npr.org][cbsnews.com]. Democrats also made gains in other Senate contests; CBS News said the Kansas win helped seal the party’s Senate majority [cbsnews.com]. Hamilton campaigned as a centrist focused on affordability and reaching voters across party lines. Rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war, Trump’s tariffs and Marshall’s record of suing former patients for medical debt became campaign issues; Marshall also faced criticism for supporting the president’s agenda [rte.ie][aljazeera.com][koat.com]. Spending in the contest totaled about $110 million, a Kansas record. Trump and Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Marshall, while Hamilton won support from moderate Republicans and independent voters. Marshall conceded in Wichita after the election [koat.com][presstelegram.com]. Highlights: • Patient debt: A New York Times investigation reported Marshall and his medical practice sued more than 700 former patients over unpaid bills; in 81 cases, patients were arrested after missing court dates [koat.com][presstelegram.com]. • Ad spending: Republicans spent $45 million on television and digital advertising in the race, while Democrats spent $65 million, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact [koat.com]. • Voter blocs: About seven in 10 moderate Kansas voters backed Hamilton, while roughly eight in 10 voters under 30 supported him, according to the AP Voter Poll [presstelegram.com]. • Policy divide: Hamilton called for ending President Trump’s tariffs and requiring congressional approval for new ones, while Marshall argued the tariffs were working [rte.ie][ndtv.com]. • Church scrutiny: Hamilton acknowledged it was a mistake that his church did not report a 2005 youth-camp abuse allegation to law enforcement and that the accused volunteer returned the following year [koat.com][nypost.com]. Perspectives: Adam Hamilton, Democratic senator-elect: Hamilton said voters across party lines were dissatisfied with Washington’s divisions and cited cuts to health care and food assistance as concerns he heard from Kansans [presstelegram.com]. Roger Marshall, Republican senator: Marshall called attacks on his record as a physician a “gross mischaracterization” and argued that decisions to pursue patients’ unpaid bills were handled by collection agencies [koat.com][nypost.com]. (KOAT) Kansas farmers and cattle ranchers: Farmers faced higher fuel costs and retaliatory tariffs on exports such as soybeans and wheat, while cattle ranchers objected to Trump’s plan to ease tariffs on beef imports [rte.ie]. (RTÉ) "We’re not flyover country. We’re the heart of the country." — Adam Hamilton, Democratic senator-elect from Kansas Sources: • Adam Hamilton becomes the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a century - npr.org • Kansas Elects Its First Democratic Senator in 94 Years - rollingstone.com • Democrat Wins a Kansas Senate Seat for the First Time Since 1932 - nytimes.com • Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race in another Democratic upset - cbsnews.com • Adam Hamilton becomes first Democrat in 94 years to win Senate election in Kansas - nypost.com • GOP senator humiliated in big loss to Dem pastor Adam Hamilton in Kansas - alternet.org • A Democratic Senator for Kansas - nytimes.com • Adam Hamilton flips Senate seat blue in Kansas - reddit.com • After a century of of Republican rule, Adam Hamilton wins first Democrat Senate seat in Kansas - thenews.com.pk • Democrat Adam Hamilton pulls off upset in Kansas Senate race - tmj4.com • Pastor Adam Hamilton ousts GOP incumbent Roger Marshall, Democrats' 1st Senate win in Kansas in 94 years - king5.com • Pastor Adam Hamilton ousts GOP Sen. Roger Marshall, Democrats' 1st Senate win in Kansas in 94 years - koat.com • Adam Hamilton becomes first Kansas Democrat elected to US Senate since 1932, in major blow to Trump - eastleighvoice.co.ke • Democrat Adam Hamilton wins election to U.S. Senate from Kansas - channel3000.com • Democrat Hamilton makes history with Kansas Senate victory - minutemirror.com.pk • US Midterms: Kansas Elects First Democrat To Senate In 94 Years As Adam Hamilton Beats Roger Marshall - news18.com • Demokraci odbijają Kansas. Pierwszy taki wynik od blisko 100 lat - onet.pl • Pastor Adam Hamilton ousts GOP Sen. Roger Marshall, Democrats’ 1st Senate win in Kansas in 94 years - presstelegram.com • Kansas sends Democrat to Senate for first time since 1932 - rte.ie • Kansas elects first Democratic senator in almost a century - aljazeera.com • Kansas sends Democrat to US Senate for first time since 1932 - inquirer.net • Ko je Adam Hamilton, čovjek koji je demokratama donio historijsku pobjedu u Kanzasu - aljazeera.net • Democrats Win US Senate In Kansas For First Time Since 1932 - ndtv.com • US Midterm Elections 2026: Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate Seat, ending 94 Years of Republican Dominance - dailypakistan.com.pk --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

President Donald Trump assailed Fox News in three Truth Social posts over about 95 minutes on Nov. 3, criticizing its election coverage, a Fox voter poll and Jessica Tarlov, a Fox News co-host and Democratic strategist whose voice he said prompted him to change channels [lanacion.com.ar][thehill.com][thewrap.com]. He accused the network of giving Democrats too much airtime and said its ratings were falling because it opposed him [salon.com][aaj.tv]. Voters were deciding whether Republicans would retain control of Congress, with polls suggesting Democrats could win the House and potentially the Senate [aaj.tv][independent.co.uk]. A Fox poll put Trump’s approval rating at 38% and disapproval at 62%, while 87% of respondents said they were concerned about fuel prices [lanacion.com.ar]. Nielsen figures cited in the reporting showed Fox’s total-day audience fell 27% in October from a year earlier, though it remained the most-watched cable news network. Fox Corp. Chief Executive Lachlan Murdoch attributed the decline to viewer fatigue [salon.com]. A White House official said Republicans were in a better position than four weeks earlier [aaj.tv]. Highlights: • Poll details: The Fox poll found 62% of voters blamed Trump administration policies, rather than external factors, for elevated fuel prices, while 63% said his tariffs had hurt their local economy [lanacion.com.ar]. • On-air exchange: Fox host Greg Gutfeld argued that Democrats’ support for gender-transition care for minors would hurt them [thehill.com]. • Donor accusation: Trump accused Fox’s parent company of financially supporting Democratic politicians and committees, naming Hakeem Jeffries, Jamie Raskin, Ted Lieu and Pete Aguilar, but offered no figures to back the claim [salon.com]. • Campaign push: Trump held near-daily rallies during the month before Election Day and urged Republicans to vote as if he were on the ballot [aaj.tv][eleconomista.com.mx]. "I realize my comments highlighting the highest gas prices on any Election Day aggravated the president, but reality is a tricky thing and he should get better at dealing with it." — Jessica Tarlov, Fox News co-host and Democratic strategist Sources: • Trump Is Watching Fox News, and He Is Not Thrilled - nytimes.com • “It’s them, not me”: Trump rages at Fox News over election coverage - salon.com • Trump Crashes Out Over Fox News' Pre-Election Results Coverage, Singles Out 'Dumb' Jessica Tarlov - reddit.com • Trump Doesn’t Like What’s Unfolding - politicalwire.com • Trump turns off Fox News over Tarlov's 'dumb voice' - thehill.com • Trump rages at Fox News as US midterms voting wraps - lemonde.fr • Trump Crashes Out Over Fox News’ Pre-Election Results Coverage, Singles Out ‘Dumb’ Jessica Tarlov - thewrap.com • Trump rages at Fox as US midterms voting wraps - aaj.tv • Trump unloads on Fox News and turns to CNN for relief as bleak midterms news rolls in - independent.co.uk • Donald Trump loses his temper as he hate-watches election results on Fox News - irishstar.com • Trump arremete contra Fox News en el inicio de la velada electoral de mitad de mandato - eleconomista.com.mx • Trump se irrita com Fox News após eleições nos EUA - jornaldebrasilia.com.br • Trump is watching Fox News, and he is not thrilled - seattletimes.com • Trump rants at Fox News in Election Day social media meltdown: ‘Dumb as a rock’ - silive.com • "Дурна, як пробка": Трамп накинувся на ведучу Fox News через висвітлення виборів - unian.ua • Donald Trump, scos din minți de canalul său preferat, Fox News, în ziua alegerilor: a jignit o jurnalistă și a numit sondajele de opinie „cele mai proaste” - libertatea.ro • Trump descarga su furia contra Fox News, su cadena de televisión favorita, por la cobertura de las elecciones - lanacion.com.ar • Trump once again rails against Fox News: 'Ratings are collapsing' - independent.co.uk • Trump Blames Republicans After Crushing Election Defeats - time.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democratic Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s Nov. 3 Senate race, flipping the seat held by retiring Republican Sen. Joni Ernst and helping Democrats take control of the Senate [npr.org][cbsnews.com][9news.com]. Turek, a former Paralympic wheelchair-basketball player, is the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Iowa since 2008 [npr.org][9news.com]. Iowa had backed President Donald Trump by 13 percentage points in 2024, but farmers faced pressure from tariffs and higher fuel costs as the war with Iran drove up diesel prices [cbsnews.com][npr.org]. Turek focused on health care and affordability, attacking Hinson’s support for Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which NPR said cuts Medicaid spending nationwide by nearly $1 trillion [npr.org]. Hinson, who initially promised to be Trump’s “top ally” in the Senate, later emphasized her bipartisan credentials while criticizing aspects of the president’s approach to the war [cbsnews.com][9news.com]. Turek campaigned on working across party lines; he will take office when the 120th Congress convenes in January [tmj4.com][nypost.com]. Highlights: • Campaign spending: The candidates raised more than $30 million combined, according to federal spending data cited by NPR. Outside groups contributed more than $100 million to the race, according to OpenSecrets [npr.org]. • Wider Iowa shift: Democrat Rob Sand won the governor’s race, and Democrats also defeated Republican U.S. Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks; Democrat Lindsay James won the House seat Hinson vacated [9news.com]. • Voter concerns: An Associated Press voter survey found about seven in 10 Iowa Senate voters were angry or dissatisfied with the country’s direction; roughly half said government corruption was crucial to their congressional vote, compared with about four in 10 who said the same about the cost of living [9news.com]. • Farm endorsements: The Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa Corn Growers Association endorsed Hinson, while the Iowa Farmers Union endorsed Turek; Turek said his party had neglected farmers [alternet.org]. • Close polling: An October Emerson survey showed Hinson at 47% and Turek at 45%, after Hinson polled at 50% in September; the Cook Political Report rated the contest a toss-up [alternet.org]. Perspectives: Josh Turek: Turek urged voters to see him as distinct from the Democratic Party’s national image [alternet.org]. (AlterNet) Ashley Hinson: Hinson said a congressional resolution limiting President Trump’s authority to continue military action would not help him bring the Iran war to an immediate and successful end [9news.com]. (9News (Associated Press)) "They told me it was impossible to win this Senate race, but tonight, Iowa, we have once again proved that the impossible is possible." — Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek Sources: • Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa - npr.org • Democrat Josh Turek wins election to U.S. Senate from Iowa - seattletimes.com • Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race - cbsnews.com • Democrats flip Senate as Josh Turek dunks Ashley Hinson in Iowa race - nypost.com • Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats - nytimes.com • Iowa Senate race projected to flip to Democrat Josh Turek - alternet.org • Democrat Josh Turek wins election to US Senate from Iowa - 9news.com • Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat in major upset - tmj4.com • Democrat Josh Turek wins election to the US Senate from Iowa as Democrats win US Senate - startribune.com • Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat - indiavision.com • Democrats win governor, senate race in Iowa - krdo.com • Josh Turek wins Iowa 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects, flipping seat for Democrats - cbsnews.com • Iowa US Senate race election results: Who won between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek? - 9news.com • Demokratene vinner i Iowa – sikrer kontroll over Senatet - nrk.no • ELECTION 2026: Josh Turek wins Iowa’s US Senate race - kaaltv.com • Democrats flip Republican seat in Iowa: Josh Turk defeats Ashley Hinson - ynetnews.com • El demócrata Josh Turek, un medallista paralímpico en silla de ruedas, se impone en la conservadora Iowa - elpais.com • Успех на Демократите в Айова: Взеха първо сенаторско място от десетилетие - actualno.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican businessman Rick Jackson in Georgia’s governor’s race Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a U.S. state and the first woman to hold the office in Georgia. Her victory is Democrats’ first gubernatorial win in the state since 1998 and ends more than two decades of Republican control [brecorder.com][thecurrentga.org][theglobeandmail.com]. Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor and Biden administration adviser, will succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp [brecorder.com][tmj4.com]. Bottoms campaigned on affordability and health care, including Medicaid expansion, while Jackson emphasized tax cuts, public safety and deregulation. Jackson spent more than $200 million of his own money on the race, but Bottoms won despite the spending gap [thecurrentga.org][news18.com]. Georgia voters also re-elected Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff [theglobeandmail.com]. Bottoms could face a divided state legislature: Republicans were expected to retain the Senate, requiring her to negotiate with at least one GOP-led chamber [thecurrentga.org]. The governor also plays a role in certifying Georgia’s 2028 presidential election results. The campaign revisited that responsibility and disputes over the 2020 vote [reddit.com][mediafax.ro]. Highlights: • Policy agenda: Bottoms proposed raising Georgia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, repealing the state’s ban on abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy, and pausing new data-center projects [thecurrentga.org][firstpost.com]. • Affordability proposals: Bottoms proposed allowing local governments to eliminate sales taxes on groceries, diapers, baby formula and feminine-hygiene products, along with tax relief for teachers and on insurance premiums [rollingstone.com]. • Campaign alignment: Jackson invoked Trump during the Republican primary but shifted toward aligning himself with Gov. Brian Kemp after winning the nomination [reddit.com][reddit.com]. • Ossoff’s role: The senator held “United for Georgia” rallies with Bottoms, and his campaign transferred millions to the state party’s coordinated effort to help her [reddit.com]. • Election scrutiny: The FBI seized Georgia election records related to the 2020 vote this year [reddit.com][mediafax.ro]. Perspectives: Keisha Lance Bottoms, Democratic governor-elect: Bottoms pledged to shield Georgia from what she called harmful policies of the Trump administration [thecurrentga.org][reddit.com]. (The Current GA) Rick Jackson, Republican candidate: Jackson promised to cut Georgia’s income tax in half during his first term and said he would not seek another term if he failed to do so [dailysignal.com]. (The Daily Signal) Georgia Democrats: Democrats were also seeking to flip control of the state House, aiming to widen their foothold in state government [thecurrentga.org]. (The Current GA) "“I’m not running to be his favorite governor.”" — Keisha Lance Bottoms, Democratic governor-elect of Georgia Sources: • Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins in Georgia to Become First Black Woman Elected U.S. Governor - nytimes.com • Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History as First Black Woman Elected Governor - rollingstone.com • Keisha Lance Bottoms Secures Victory in Georgia Governor’s Race - dailysignal.com • Keisha Lance Bottoms wins the Georgia governor’s race, flipping the office for Democrats - reddit.com • Keisha Lance Bottoms set to become first Black woman governor in US - salon.com • Democrats take Georgia race to elect nation's first Black woman governor - alternet.org • Georgia elects the nation's first Black female governor - reddit.com • Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia race, becomes first Black woman elected governor of US state - brecorder.com • Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia, becomes first Black woman governor in US history - firstpost.com • Keisha Lance Bottoms elected as Georgia’s first Black female governor - thecurrentga.org • Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History as First Black Woman to Win Georgia Governor Seat - tuko.co.ke • Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia’s first black governor - aljazeera.com • Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms wins in Georgia, becomes first Black woman elected governor of a U.S. state - theglobeandmail.com • WORLD: Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia race, becomes first black woman elected governor of US - dailymaverick.co.za • Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History as First Black Woman Elected Governor of a US State - pakobserver.net • Keisha Lance Bottoms, prima femeie și prima persoană de culoare care câștigă alegerile pentru funcția de guvernator al Georgiei - mediafax.ro • Keisha Lance Bottoms to become Georgia’s first Black governor, first woman governor - tmj4.com • Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as 1st Black woman to be elected Georgia governor - 41nbc.com • Georgia: Keisha Lance Bottoms elected first Black woman governor in U.S. history - ynetnews.com • Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgias first black governor - indiavision.com • Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History As First Black Woman Elected US Governor, Flips Georgia - news18.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas’ Nov. 3 election, ending more than three decades of Republican control of the governor’s office. With 86.7% of ballots counted, Hinojosa led Abbott 52.8% to 45.8%, according to the Associated Press. She will become the state’s first Latina governor and its first Democratic governor since Ann Richards left office in 1995 [elpais.com][pbs.org][citynews.ca]. Hinojosa, a state representative from Austin, campaigned on public education and household costs, criticizing Abbott’s support for private-school vouchers and the expansion of data centers. Abbott, governor since 2015, sought a fourth term. He conceded and offered to help with the transition [gpb.org][kxan.com][dailysignal.com][pbs.org]. Hinojosa is scheduled to take office in January 2027. She will face a Republican-majority Legislature, with the next regular legislative session set to follow her inauguration [dailysignal.com][pbs.org]. Highlights: • Spending gap: Campaign finance filings showed Abbott spent $281 million to Hinojosa’s $36.8 million during the reporting period covered by the race [time.com]. • Voucher cap: Texas’ voucher law capped public spending at $1 billion for the 2026-27 budget period [texasstandard.org]. • Data center pause: Texas has more than 500 data centers. Abbott halted new permits in September while the state audited their effect on the electricity grid [reddit.com][elcomercio.pe]. • Latino outreach: Hinojosa used Spanish-language town halls and bilingual television ads to appeal to Latino voters, who make up about one-third of Texas’ electorate [reddit.com][elcomercio.pe]. • Education plans: Hinojosa has said she would replace Education Commissioner Mike Morath with an educator and has called for changes to school testing and accountability [texasstandard.org][gpb.org]. Perspectives: Gina Hinojosa, governor-elect: She said voters had delivered a mandate for change but pledged not to replace one period of single-party rule with another [reddit.com]. (The Texas Tribune (article reposted on Reddit)) Greg Abbott, Texas governor: He argued that his administration had made Texas safer, including through its border policies [gpb.org]. (Georgia Public Broadcasting and Texas Standard) President Donald Trump: Trump blamed Abbott’s loss on the governor’s return to his “original formula” late in the campaign, criticizing a longtime ally after the defeat [time.com]. (TIME) Nancy Sims, political science lecturer at the University of Houston: Sims said a Democratic win in Texas would reflect frustration with the federal government and President Donald Trump [gpb.org]. (Georgia Public Broadcasting) "It never bothered me that they doubted me. It bothered me that they doubted us." — Gina Hinojosa, Texas governor-elect Sources: • Democrat Gina Hinojosa pulls off an upset in Texas to become the first Hispanic woman governor - elpais.com • Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor Race in Major Upset, Defeating Greg Abbott - nytimes.com • Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor’s Race, Ending GOP’s Long Hold on Office - dailysignal.com • Democrat Gina Hinojosa Ousts Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas, Ending Decades of Republican Leadership - time.com • Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas - pbs.org • Democrat Gina Hinojosa topples Greg Abbott to become first Latina governor of Texas - reddit.com • Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning result - reddit.com • How Gina Hinojosa Captured Texas - nytimes.com • Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott in historic Texas governor upset - koaa.com • Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott - gpb.org • Democrat Gina Hinojosa elected Texas' first Latina governor, ousts Republican incumbent Greg Abbott - lasvegassun.com • Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas race - wpbf.com • Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor’s race, first Democrat in 36 years - click2houston.com • Gina Hinojosa defeats Gov. Greg Abbott, ending decades of Republican control of Texas governor’s office - texasstandard.org • Democrat Gina Hinojosa elected Texas’ first Latina governor, ousts Republican incumbent Greg Abbott - citynews.ca • Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott - cbsnews.com • Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor’s race, ending 32 years of GOP rule - chron.com • Gina Hinojosa se convierte en la primera latina en gobernar Texas - lopezdoriga.com • Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseats three-term Texas Governor Greg Abbott - tri-cityherald.com • La demócrata Gina Hinojosa será la primera gobernadora latina de Texas tras vencer al republicano Greg Abbott - elcomercio.pe • Race for Texas Governor: Greg Abbott vs. Gina Hinojosa - khou.com • Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseats Texas Gov. Greg Abbott - Tue, 03 Nov 2026 PST - spokesman.com • La demócrata Gina Hinojosa da la sorpresa en Texas para convertirse en la primera mujer hispana en ser gobernadora - elpais.com • Hinojosa defeats Abbott to become first Democratic Texas governor in over 30 years - kxan.com --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

President Donald Trump announced the reopening of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington during his final public address before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. He spent more than 20 minutes of the nearly hour-long speech describing the pool’s repairs and other capital projects [thehill.com][cnbc.com][pbs.org]. He later turned to the election, urging voters to support Republicans and attacking Democratic candidates, while acknowledging that the president’s party usually loses ground in midterms [thehill.com][latimes.com]. Repairs to the pool dragged on after algae discolored the water and its new liner peeled. Federal prosecutors said faulty contractor work caused the damage, and the Justice Department dropped its case against former Olympian David Hearn after determining he was not responsible [cnbc.com][pbs.org]. The project ultimately cost more than $16 million, compared with an initial estimate of $1.5 million to $1.8 million [spiegel.de]. The election will determine control of Congress for the rest of Trump’s term. Pre-election polling favored Democrats to take the House, while Senate contests remained competitive [latimes.com][jpost.com]. Voters cast ballots on Nov. 3, with the cost of living and the war with Iran among the concerns reported during the campaign [latimes.com][ft.com]. Highlights: • Cash pledge: Trump renewed a promise to give every adult $5,000 if Republicans retain Congress; the proposal would cost about $1.2 trillion and require congressional approval [nypost.com][wisconsinexaminer.com]. • Early turnout: More than 57 million people had voted early by 4 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 2, compared with 46 million early votes in the 2022 midterms [wisconsinexaminer.com]. • Michigan endorsement: Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers after losing her party’s primary to Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, prompting El-Sayed to address concerns about the split [pbs.org][nbcwashington.com]. • Campaign schedule: The White House scheduled nine phone rallies for Trump, while Vice President JD Vance campaigned in New York and Ohio [pbs.org][wxyz.com]. • Oversight stakes: A Democratic House majority could control federal-budget votes and committee investigations, while a Democratic Senate could block Trump’s judicial nominees [dawn.com]. Perspectives: Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer: Schumer called the speech a “pathetic closing message” and accused Trump of avoiding the Iran war, alleged corruption and rising living costs [lemonde.fr]. (Le Monde) Republican strategist Doug Heye: Heye criticized the choice of subject, calling the pool-focused event the “last thing” Republican candidates needed before Election Day [thenews.com.pk]. (The News International) Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan: El-Sayed denounced accusations linking him to extremist Islamists as he sought to contain fallout from Stevens’ endorsement of his Republican opponent [wisconsinexaminer.com][pbs.org]. (Wisconsin Examiner) "It should be a project that “unites all Americans.”" — President Donald Trump Sources: • Reflecting Pool dominates Trump's closing midterm speech - thehill.com • Trump’s final midterms pitch: Look at my pool - vox.com • Trump Uses Final Pre-Midterm Speech to Ramble About Reflecting Pool - rollingstone.com • Trump's closing message to American voters highlights repairs to Reflecting Pool - latimes.com • Trump makes final US midterm pitch at troubled Reflecting Pool - lemonde.fr • President Trump’s Closing Midterm Message Was Mostly About Proper Pool Maintenance - talkingpointsmemo.com • Trump touts renovation projects instead of addressing cost of living in final midterm push - cbsnews.com • Trump Delivers a Closing Midterm Message. Mostly About Landscaping. - nytimes.com • Trump Returns to Reflecting Pool, Now Refilled After Botched Renovation - nytimes.com • ‘We Gave This a Very Strong Shot’: Trump Delivers Closing Appeal Before the Midterms - time.com • Trump offered a closing message to voters by touting his D.C. renovations - npr.org • WATCH: Trump officially reopens Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on eve of midterm elections - pbs.org • Trump renews promise of $5K payout if GOP retains Congress in midterm eve speech at Lincoln Reflecting Pool - nypost.com • “The sitting president doesn’t win”: Ahead of midterms, Trump reflects on himself - salon.com • Trump rants about disproven pool vandals before crowd of dozens - alternet.org • ‘A Little Bit of Apple Pie’: Trump’s Final Pitch to Voters - dailysignal.com • Trump Just Lost The Midterm Election For Republicans With Reflecting Pool Speech Disaster - reddit.com • Trump says Republicans should ‘win in a landslide’ in final pitch to midterm election voters - nypost.com • Trump touts Washington reflecting pool as US midterm battle reaches finale - dawn.com • Trump focuses on Reflecting Pool in closing midterms rally - nv.ua • Trump makes final midterms pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool - aljazeera.com • Trump spends the day before midterm Election Day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeover - thepost.co.nz • Trump brushes aside tough midterm prospects with visit to Reflecting Pool - jpost.com • Trump spends day before midterm Election Day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeover - japantoday.com • Trump spends day before midterm Election Day promoting Reflecting Pool makeover - nbcwashington.com • Midterms in den USA: Donald Trump widmet letzte Wahlkampfrede dem Reflecting Pool - spiegel.de • Trump touts DC renovations ahead of tough midterms - semafor.com • PHOTOS: President Trump delivers final midterm message at Reflecting Pool - wwmt.com • 'This Project Should Unite All Americans': Trump Closes Midterm Speech Pitching Reflecting Pool Makeover - news18.com • Trump to give closing midterm pitch at problem-plagued Reflecting Pool - nbcwashington.com • Trump, Democrats Make Final Campaign Push Ahead of US Midterm Elections - deccanchronicle.com • Trump focuses on Reflecting Pool in final public speech before midterms - cnbc.com • Trump spends final day before midterms discussing Reflecting Pool makeover - thenews.com.pk • President Trump makes his final midterm pitch to voters - cincinnati.com • Trump’s Closing Midterm Message - foreignpolicy.com • Trump delivers closing message at Reflecting Pool - wgntv.com • Trump promotes Reflecting Pool renovation the day before the election - wisconsinexaminer.com • Trump despide la campaña con una extraña defensa de su reparación del estanque del monumento a Lincoln - elpais.com • Тръмп изненада Републиканската партия в навечерието на изборите с реч за Огледалния басейн - fakti.bg • Trump: il voto di midterm più importante della storia - sky.it • Sista talet före valet: Fokuserar på poolen - dn.se • ‘A massive piece of pool’: Trump talks algae and grass in final midterm push - ft.com • Trump prononce son ultime discours à la veille des élections - bluewin.ch • 'Pretend I'm On The Ballot': Trump Makes Final Pitch To Voters Ahead Of US Midterm Elections - news18.com • Trump says midterms most important ‘in our lifetime’ as voters head to polls - irishnews.com • Trump makes final pitch ahead of midterm elections - fox9.com • 特朗普发表讲话 为中期选举造势“收官” - eastmoney.com • Tổng thống Mỹ hướng sự chú ý tới các dự án cải tạo trước ngày bầu cử - nhandan.vn • Trump touts Reflecting Pool repairs during midterm closing arguments - wxyz.com • Trump dan uoči izbora govorio o obnovi bazena umjesto završne kampanje za republikance - 24sata.info • Trump touts reflecting pool, warns of ‘jihadists’ in Congress in closing speech before midterms - jns.org • 特朗普发表讲话 为中期选举造势“收官” - chinanews.com.cn • „Schöner denn je“ - Trump schwärmt von renoviertem „Reflecting Pool“ - krone.at • Plötzlich zückt Trump bei letzter Wahlkampf-Rede Bilder von renoviertem Spiegelbecken - fr.de --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, Nov. 2, rejected the Trump administration’s emergency request to require California to set aside mail ballots from about 20,000 voters the administration says may be noncitizens, leaving the state’s ballot procedures in place for Election Day on Nov. 3 [cbsnews.com][pbs.org][nytimes.com]. The unsigned, one-sentence order gave no explanation, and no justice publicly dissented. The court acted hours after the Justice Department filed its request [cbsnews.com][latimes.com]. The department wanted the ballots kept separate until the voters’ citizenship could be checked, arguing that they could not be recovered once mixed with other ballots. California officials disputed the federal list’s accuracy and warned that setting ballots aside could prevent eligible citizens’ votes from being counted. More than 6 million mail ballots had already been returned in the state by Sunday [cbsnews.com][npr.org][pbs.org]. The ruling followed losses for the administration in a federal district court and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Those courts cited the risk of disenfranchising eligible voters and the state’s authority over election procedures. The Supreme Court denied emergency relief without deciding the merits of the underlying case [latimes.com][npr.org][cnbc.com]. Highlights: • List reliability: Researchers reviewing the federal list found that 42% of its names did not appear on California’s current voter roll and identified entries matching naturalized citizens [npr.org][nebraskaexaminer.com]. • Election rules: The 9th Circuit majority invoked the Purcell principle against changing election rules close to voting and cited the National Voter Registration Act’s 90-day limit on systematic voter removals [npr.org]. • Worker threats: A separate federal judge barred the administration from threatening or coercing California election officials over their handling of ballots from voters it deemed ineligible [npr.org][theguardian.com]. • Other lawsuits: A federal judge separately dismissed the Justice Department’s bid to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate result if Republican Dan Sullivan lost; the department appealed [cbsnews.com][cnbc.com]. • Data method: The administration said it compiled the list using a public copy of California’s voter roll, federal records and commercial data from LexisNexis [nebraskaexaminer.com]. Perspectives: U.S. Department of Justice: The department argued that California’s refusal to investigate the people it flagged frustrated federal enforcement, and that the federal government had an interest in ensuring only citizens vote [cbs58.com][cnbc.com]. (CBS 58) California election officials: Los Angeles County Clerk Dean Logan said the Justice Department had not provided the underlying evidence, sources or methodology for its claims that voters on the list were ineligible [theguardian.com]. (The Guardian) 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dissent: The panel’s dissenting judge argued that California’s refusal to separate the ballots encouraged a violation of federal law [pbs.org]. (PBS NewsHour) "Never before in American history has the federal government, on the eve of an election, sought to coerce a state and local government to abandon their own Constitutional elections procedures and bend to the will of the Executive Branch." — U.S. District Judge David O. 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