November 8, 2026

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US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrats Make Major Gains as Trump Faces Battle for Control of Congress

Democrats make significant gains in the 2026 US midterm elections, flipping Republican-held Senate seats in North Carolina and South Carolina. Find the latest Republican vs Democrat seat position, House results and the political impact on Donald Trump's presidency.

Afghan Woman Is Among Dozens to Be Deported to Afghanistan

** A U.S.‑organized flight will send more than fifty Afghan nationals—including a 34‑year‑old former teacher—to Kabul, prompting fierce condemnation from human‑rights organizations and lawmakers who argue the deportations breach international non‑refoulement standards and endanger those who fled Taliban oppression.

Virginia and DC sue over Trump’s arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin

Virginia and Washington, D.C. have united in federal court to block former President Donald Trump’s proposed 150‑foot memorial arch near the Jefferson Memorial, arguing the project violates historic preservation statutes, environmental law, and local zoning rules. The suit adds to a growing series of legal obstacles that could delay or stop construction on the contentious monument.