Midterm fallout begins after Democrats win control of Congress
The impact of Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already being felt in Washington. Follow live updates here.
Democrats take control of Congress
The biggest races Democrats won in the midterms
Democrats won pivotal races in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and elsewhere. Here are the biggest victories of the 2026 midterms.
Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after losses
House Speaker Mike Johnson told staffers that he will not run for minority leader in the new Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Mississippi Senate race is toss-up, with margin of under 100 votes
The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved Wednesday morning, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Talarico says victory sends message to Musk: "Texas is not for sale"
"The people of Texas delivered a crystal-clear message to the world's first trillionaire: Texas is not for sale," James Talarico told "CBS Mornings."
Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
President Trump has been asking his advisers if Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his job after Tuesday's losses.
Democrats' election rout is poised to reorder federal health policy
Democrats' retaking of Congress doesn't change President Donald Trump's control of the veto pen — making the new majority's aspirations to reverse changes to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and other safety net programs an uphill climb.
Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
NASA had previously said much of the observatory burned up upon reentry. The risk to people on Earth was low, the agency said.
Dow posts biggest gain of the year after Democrats sweep Congress
The Dow soared nearly 1,600 points, as Wall Street analysts predicted that political gridlock would limit Congress's ability to pass major tax and spending packages.
Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses
After the GOP's losses in the midterms, President Trump hosted a celebratory event in the unfinished ballroom that stood in stark contrast with his new political reality in Washington.
House Republican who voted to impeach Trump loses reelection
Rep. David Valadao is one of the last remaining House Republicans in office who voted to impeach President Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Outcome of Alaska Senate race could take weeks to determine
The Senate race in Alaska, which has garnered widespread attention with two candidates named Dan Sullivan, remains in limbo.
Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP defeats: "The reason we lost is the war"
"If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so," Vice President JD Vance said.
CBS News exit polls show how Democrats won in the midterms
Economic issues helped propel President Trump to victory in 2024, and those same issues dragged down his party in 2026.
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Iran says U.S. election results show Americans reject the war
As the war Trump launched with Israel against Iran drags into month nine, he acknowledges its role in the GOP's election defeat, but says he'd have done it anyway.
Blood banks hit by cyberattack days after European freezer hacks
The cyberattack on several French blood banks comes after supermarkets across Europe reported their fridges and freezers were remotely taken over by hackers.
Mother and daughter dead in suspected grizzly bear attack
Family members identified the victims as Jennifer Balcarras and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed.
Black candidates for governor make history with midterm victories
Americans elected the country's first Black woman, and three other Black candidates, into gubernatorial roles during Tuesday's record midterm races.
McDonald's plans to cook up cheaper menu items as sales slow
McDonald's CEO Christopher Kempczinski said the company is testing new value options at select U.S. locations.
Progressive beats GOP Rep. Tom Barrett in key Michigan district
The race was one of the most closely watched in the nation.
How other countries are reacting to the U.S. election results
Iran says the U.S. election results reflect a rejection of war and Spain's leader says it's another sign of a right-wing populist wave falling apart.
Melat Kiros becomes first woman from Gen Z elected to Congress
The 29-year-old democratic socialist from Colorado made history as the first woman from Generation Z to be elected to Congress.
A dermatologist's guide to anti-aging treatments: Botox, peptides, more
Dr. Elizabeth Hale has shared expert advice about melanoma and skin care — and now she's bringing us answers to questions about a wide range of popular anti-aging treatments.
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