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Trump Weighs Replacing Hegseth as DeSantis Emerges as Possible Successor
The discussions follow Republicans’ midterm losses and come as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress.
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Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Losses
The vice president also cited inflation, cost-of-living concerns, and dissatisfaction with U.S. policy toward Israel as factors behind the GOP’s defeat.
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AFC Postpones 2027 Asian Cup Over Security Fears
The Asian Football Confederation announced the rescheduling of the tournament on Tuesday amid attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia.
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Glenn Maxwell Retires from International Cricket
The Australian all-rounder announced his retirement from all international formats after selectors overlooked him for the upcoming series against England.
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Spain Transport Minister Resigns After Rail Crashes
Óscar Puente stepped down Tuesday evening following a deadly high-speed train collision that killed 69 people last week.
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Democrat Katie Hobbs Defeats Andy Biggs in Arizona Governor Race
The incumbent governor secured a second term Tuesday following a highly anticipated contest that drew national attention and tens of millions in spending.
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Massachusetts Voters Reject Question 3, Keep Partisan Primaries
Voters on Tuesday preserved the state's traditional partisan primaries, rejecting a citizen-initiated statute attempting to implement a jungle primary system.
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Florida Voters Pass Amendment 3 for Major Tax Relief
The measure, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is intended to deliver significant property tax relief to homeowners across the state.
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Kurt Alme Defeats Bankhead, Bodnar to Win Montana Senate Seat
Alme's victory follows Sen. Daines’ retirement, ensuring Montana will continue to have two Republicans representing them in the chamber going forward.
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Jim Risch Defeats Achilles in Idaho to Win Fourth Senate Term
Risch’s victory retains Idaho’s U.S. Senate seat for the Republicans after an unusually competitive challenge from Independent Todd Achilles.
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Brandon Gill Defeats Shook, Gray to Secure Second Term
The victory keeps Texas’ 26th Congressional District in Republican hands as Rep. Gill prepares for another term in Washington.
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Tim Burchett Defeats Barnett to Extend Tenure in Congress
Rep. Burchett’s reelection victory comes amid speculation he is a possible successor to Sen. Marsha Blackburn as she becomes Tennessee’s next governor.
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Mike Rounds Defeats Bengs to Secure Third Term in Senate
The victory extends the GOP's continued control of South Dakota's U.S. Senate seat as Rounds prepares to serve another six years in Washington.
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Marsha Blackburn Prevails in Tennessee Governor’s Race
Blackburn’s victory keeps Tennessee’s governorship in Republican control as Gov. Bill Lee prepares to leave office.
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Democrat Katy Padilla Stout Defeats Brandon Herrera in Texas House Race
Stout's victory in the historically Republican seat comes as a major blow to the GOP, flipping a district President Trump had won in 2024 by 15 points.
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Abdul El-Sayed Defeats Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race
El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, succeeding retiring Sen. Gary Peters and sending a new progressive voice to Washington.
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Mike Mazzei Defeats Democrat Cyndi Munson to Win Oklahoma Governorship
Backed by President Trump, Mazzei's victory keeps the governor’s office in Republican hands as he prepares to succeed term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt.
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Stock Futures Tumble Amid Democratic Midterm Gains
Projections of a Democratic sweep in Congress prompted sharp declines in equity futures early on Wednesday.
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Phil Scott Defeats Janoo to Win Sixth Term as Vermont Governor
Scott’s victory would make him Vermont’s longest-serving governor, extending his record of Republican success in the Democrat-leaning state.
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Peggy Flanagan Defeats Tafoya to Retain Minnesota Senate Race
Flanagan defeated Republican Michele Tafoya to claim the open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
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Troy Jackson Defeats Incumbent Susan Collins in Maine Senate Race
Jackson’s victory ends Collins’ nearly 30-year Senate career and flips the long Republican-held seat to the Democrats.
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Democrats Projected to Regain Senate Majority
Democrats are projected to take control of the chamber after flipping multiple GOP-held seats, delivering a sharp rebuke from voters to the Republican Party.
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Gina Hinojosa Defeats Greg Abbott in Texas Gubernatorial Race
Hinojosa joins fellow Democrat James Talarico in ending more than three decades of Republican control in Texas, becoming the state's first Latina governor.
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Democrat Josh Turek Defeats Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race
Turek's victory delivers a significant blow to the GOP, flipping a Republican-held seat in a state President Donald Trump carried by 13 points in 2024.
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David Crowley Defeats Tom Tiffany to Win Wisconsin Governorship
Crowley’s victory keeps Wisconsin’s governor’s office in Democratic hands and makes him the state’s first elected Black governor.