Republican Midterms Loss
Democrats flip Senate and House, shattering Republican strongholds.
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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race as first Muslim senator
Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in battleground Michigan to become the US's first Muslim senator, after a campaign marked by anti-Muslim attacks and a controversial endorsement switch.
9 cards 2mGaza volunteer wins New Jersey Congress seat
Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy becomes New Jersey's first Muslim member of Congress after volunteering in Gaza.
3 cards 40sDemocrats win Senate majority in 2026 midterms
Democrats flipped Republican Senate seats across six states on election night, securing control of the chamber.
3 cards 50sDemocratic wins threaten US data centre boom
Strong Democratic victories in key states could slow AI infrastructure expansion and reshape Wall Street's growth trajectory.
6 cards 1m 30sAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat
Abdul El-Sayed becomes Michigan's first Muslim US senator after defeating GOP nominee Mike Rogers.
9 cards 1m 30sPritzker unveils Democratic Congress Day One agenda
Illinois governor releases 75-page plan with 200 items for Democrats to tackle immediately, signalling a potential 2028 presidential run.
12 cards 3mDemocrats sweep midterms in historic wave
Democrats won the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, defying historical patterns and reshaping the political map.
14 cards 3mFounder Summit 2026 opens in Boston today
TechCrunch's full-day event for founders and investors starts at 9 a.m. ET at SoWa Power Station with breakout sessions, roundtables, and networking.
8 cards 2mCalifornia refuses to drop broadband laws for federal funds
California accepts $1.42 billion in broadband grants but rejects Trump administration demand to stop enforcing net neutrality and other telecom rules.
15 cards 4mA Blue Wave Just Crashed on Trump
Democrats win control of the House and flip Republican strongholds in a midterm rejection of Trump's first two years.
9 cards 2mWhat Sanctions Get Right
Sanctions outlast wars in managing global threats without costly bloodshed.
14 cards 2mDemocrats sweep midterms as tech billionaires' spending backfires
Democrats took control of Congress Tuesday night, delivering a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump and his economic record as voters voiced deep frustration with rising prices, government corruption and the AI data center build-out.
16 cards 4mTroy Jackson defeats Susan Collins for Maine Senate
Democrat Troy Jackson has won Maine's U.S. Senate seat, ousting 30-year Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a major victory for Democrats seeking Senate control.
7 cards 1m 50sDemocrat El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat
Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official, defeats Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim American in the U.S. Senate.
5 cards 1m 20sMississippi Senate race too close to call
Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith are separated by fewer than 30 ballots with most votes counted.
3 cards 50sAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers to become the nation's first Muslim elected senator, retaining the seat for Democrats.
5 cards 1m 20sTinashe's Election Day Blue Hearts
Tinashe tells Republican critics 'Yall can go' after Election Day post.
3 cards 40sTakeoff Murder Trial Delayed to April 2027
Takeoff murder trial moves to April 2027 after defense reviews new evidence.
4 cards 40sKaren Bass and Nithya Raman in Tight Mayor Race
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman lead tight L.A. mayor race with early returns.
3 cards 40sBlocBoy JB Questions Plane Parachutes After Florida Crash
Rapper BlocBoy JB asks why planes lack parachutes after deadly Florida jet crash.
4 cards 50sOhio Governor Race: Acton Defeats Ramaswamy
Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor race after backlash over attack ad featuring her estranged mother.
4 cards 50sDemocrats win Arizona control in 2026 midterms
Arizona Democrats secure state government control as voters reject Trump's agenda.
3 cards 40sIlhan Omar wins Minnesota seat amid immigration probe
Rep. Ilhan Omar secures 5th term in Minnesota despite federal immigration fraud investigation.
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