Republicans blame Iran after election loss

Republican Speaker steps aside

Mike Johnson, 54, a Louisiana congressman, will not seek House leadership after Democrats retake Congress.

Vance blames Iran war for loss

JD Vance claims the Iran conflict caused Republican defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections.

Trump calls Vance's claim largely true

President Trump said Vance's explanation about Iran war is mostly accurate but defended the conflict.

“i think it's largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit, short term”

Republicans lose Senate seats

Republicans lost at least seven Senate seats and could lose nine if Mississippi and Alaska results are confirmed.