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Midterm Map: Democrats Target House and Senate in Key State Races

With polls open across the nation, voters decide control of Congress in a contest defined by cost of living concerns and intense spending in battleground districts.

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Trump's $5,000 dividend faces scrutiny as voters weigh economic promisesNationalTrump's $5,000 dividend faces scrutiny as voters weigh economic promisesLucia Orlov · Nov 3, 2026Courts and Rules: The Legal Frontlines of the 2026 Midterm ElectionNationalCourts and Rules: The Legal Frontlines of the 2026 Midterm ElectionAlexander Novak · Nov 3, 2026Iran War Dominates Midterm Ballots as Voters Weigh Economic CostsNationalIran War Dominates Midterm Ballots as Voters Weigh Economic CostsHassan Lawson · Nov 3, 2026Voters Weigh Tariffs and Inflation in High-Stakes MidtermsNationalVoters Weigh Tariffs and Inflation in High-Stakes MidtermsLucia Orlov · Nov 3, 2026

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Politics

Trump rallies across the country as approval lags and fraud claims persistNationalTrump rallies across the country as approval lags and fraud claims persistHassan Lawson · Nov 3, 2026Democrats Take Full Control of Congress and 22 Governorships in Historic Midterm SweepNationalDemocrats Take Full Control of Congress and 22 Governorships in Historic Midterm SweepLucia Orlov · Nov 4, 2026Breaking: Election Day is here! Make your selections: amid high prices and an unpopular Iran warNationalBreaking: Election Day is here! Make your selections: amid high prices and an unpopular Iran warHassan Lawson · Nov 3, 2026

Business

New Roadster Interface Puts Pilot Controls Front and CenterElon MuskNew Roadster Interface Puts Pilot Controls Front and CenterAlexander Novak · Oct 24, 2026Court Orders Russia to Pay $1.6 MillionWorldCourt Orders Russia to Pay $1.6 MillionHassan Lawson · Oct 24, 2026UK Finance Omit Paris From Tax Report As Budget LoomsWorldUK Finance Omit Paris From Tax Report As Budget LoomsHassan Lawson · Oct 24, 2026

Sports

Camp Nou Showdown: Flick Warns of Confident Madrid Ahead of El ClasicoWorldCamp Nou Showdown: Flick Warns of Confident Madrid Ahead of El ClasicoLucia Orlov · Oct 24, 2026Rybakina Survives 11 Set Points to Set Up Final Against FernandezWorldRybakina Survives 11 Set Points to Set Up Final Against FernandezHassan Lawson · Oct 24, 2026Sunday Clash Ends 124-Year Win StalemateWorldSunday Clash Ends 124-Year Win StalemateAlexander Novak · Oct 24, 2026

Culture

Tyler Donovan McCall leads new run of 'Dear Evan Hansen'Los AngelesTyler Donovan McCall leads new run of 'Dear Evan Hansen'Hassan Lawson · Nov 3, 2026Ina Garten's Baguette Recipe Swaps Simple Butter for Slow-Cooked GarlicSanta AnaIna Garten's Baguette Recipe Swaps Simple Butter for Slow-Cooked GarlicAlexander Novak · Nov 2, 2026France’s top literary prize goes to novel solving 1949 Paris murderEuropeFrance’s top literary prize goes to novel solving 1949 Paris murderAlexander Novak · Nov 3, 2026

Tech

Wolves enter Finnish villages after Google clears forest for AI hubsAIWolves enter Finnish villages after Google clears forest for AI hubsHassan Lawson · Oct 24, 2026Nvidia’s Tiny Robots Become Instant Holiday FavoritesAINvidia’s Tiny Robots Become Instant Holiday FavoritesLucia Orlov · Oct 24, 2026Genetically Engineered Military Dogs Set for 2027 DebutTechGenetically Engineered Military Dogs Set for 2027 DebutAlexander Novak · Oct 24, 2026

World

Kherson Residents Return to Streets After Five-Day CeasefireNationalKherson Residents Return to Streets After Five-Day CeasefireLucia Orlov · Nov 3, 2026Iranian leaders declare American collapse accelerated after Democratic midterm sweepNationalIranian leaders declare American collapse accelerated after Democratic midterm sweepAlexander Novak · Nov 4, 2026Aung San Suu Kyi reports good health after five years of isolationWorldAung San Suu Kyi reports good health after five years of isolationAlexander Novak · Oct 25, 2026
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