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Trump answers questions from reporters after Republican midterm lossesExternal Link
President Trump took questions from reporters on the midterm results, the future of Republican leadership, the war with Iran and the possibility of impeachment in his first appearance since election night.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:32:21 GMT
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Vance says the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout was anger over Iran warExternal Link
Hours after Democrats routed Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed his party’s losses on Americans’ frustration over the U.S. war with Iran, which has driven up oil prices at a time when costs are already high.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:42:23 GMT
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House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP lossesExternal Link
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, have already jumped in to run for Johnson’s place.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:14:15 GMT
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Stocks surge as ‘blue tsunami’ puts political uncertainty to restExternal Link
Stocks had their best day in months. Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla declined, however, after the billionaire spent heavily to support Republicans.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:11:31 GMT
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5 key insights from the NBC News Exit Poll about the blue tsunamiExternal Link
Voters expressed feeling fed up with the economy; Democratic candidates emerged more well-liked and Trump was resoundingly rejected.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:52:29 GMT
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