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Donald Trump is reportedly considering Pete Hegseth's future as Defence Secretary after Republican midterm losses, while JD Vance blames the Iran war for the setback.

Donald Trump expressed surprise at Republican midterm losses and warned that a Democratic-controlled Congress could face presidential vetoes, negotiations and investigations into his administration

The White House was widely mocked online after posting that Donald Trump was still president, hours after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in sweeping midterm victories.

Previous comments by tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson about private aviation and a resurfaced social media post have drawn attention after the Florida Learjet crash that killed him, his family and five others.

Learjet elevator: read what Tuesday's briefing revealed, who was aboard, and what the board will examine next in Palm Beach County.

Max Miller ethics news: see what his defeat means for the open investigation and how long it can now continue.

Democrats' victory in both chambers of Congress is expected to trigger investigations, legislative deadlock and renewed impeachment discussions, creating a turbulent final two years for Trump.

JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican midterm defeat. Read what he said, how Trump reacted and why it matters for 2028.

AP Voter Poll results explained: see how many Republicans back stronger scrutiny of the president and why the new majority faces a warning too.

Former US Navy vice admiral Nancy Lacore has claimed victory in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District after narrowly leading Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt in unofficial results.

Donald Trump Jr was heckled by protesters during a visit to Emory Law School after Democrats won both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, TMZ reported.

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump after Democrats win Congress, revisiting the president's Nicki Minaj and Jon Husted remarks in his election-night monologue.

Nicki Minaj's pro-Republican Chucky post prompted a public response from creator Don Mancini, who argued that the character's identity and values conflicted with her political message.

Trump congratulates Democrats after they win Congress, as the White House posts 'still your president' and he threatens to veto their legislation.

Two people, including a suspected gunman, died after a shooting at a Citibank complex in Brandon, Florida. Authorities evacuated workers, searched buildings and continued investigating the incident

Donald Trump reportedly watched election coverage from the White House residence as Democrats won both chambers of Congress, while he blamed Fox News and Republican candidates for the defeats

Donald Trump's White House schedule listed no public events after Democrats won control of both chambers, as he blamed Fox News and Republican candidates.

Donald Trump has reportedly discussed Pete Hegseth's future with advisers after the Republican midterm defeat, while publicly defending the defence secretary amid pressure over the Iran war.

JD Vance attributed Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections to former Trump voters' concerns over the Iran war, inflation, America-first policies and relations with Israel.

JD Vance cites voter defections after Republican midterm losses, while Trump defends the Iran campaign and points to rising petrol prices.

Trump narrowly won men under 25 in 2024. In 2026, Democrats led among under-25 voters in battleground House districts and young men nationally

Filipino American Rob Bonta defeated Republican Michael Gates to win another term as California attorney general, shortly after filing his 100th lawsuit against the Trump administration.

Former RBC employee Ibrahim El-Hakim pleaded guilty to fraud, identity theft, and unauthorised computer use after opening at least 43 fake accounts and accessing Mark Carney's profile.

Social media users revived Donald Trump's call to vote as if he were on the ballot after Democrats gained control of Congress and several Trump-backed Republicans lost their races

Winston Chu, a 49-year-old Silicon Valley patent lawyer, died from multiple traumatic injuries after falling on Mount Whitney, with severe weather delaying recovery of his remains.

Chris Pappas thanked his husband, Vann Bentley, during his New Hampshire Senate victory speech after defeating Republican John E. Sununu in the 2026 election

Democrats won control of both chambers in the 2026 US midterm elections. Barack Obama welcomed the result but urged the party to pursue unity and meaningful action

Democrats have regained control of both chambers of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections, creating new obstacles for President Donald Trump through investigations, negotiations and increased oversight.

Friend Mikaela Schluth has paid tribute to 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, recalling her calmness during final radio calls before a fatal Learjet crash in Florida.