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Democratic Party flips US Senate in 2026 midterm elections

The outcome is widely seen as a rebuke to Trump's Republican Party, which won control of the chamber in 2024.

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Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats

The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.

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Kansas elects first Democratic senator in almost a century

Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive race.

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Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, wins return to US Senate

More than $500m was spent on the contest, making it one of the most expensive Senate races in US history.

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Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress

The 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.

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Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida

Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.

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Pope Leo's Argentina visit: consolation for Francis no-show

Pope Leo XIV's upcoming trip to Argentina, the first papal visit in 39 years, is a sort of consolation prize for the homeland of predecessor Francis, who disappointed his compatriots by never returning…

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Ukraine war briefing: race to free dozens trapped under rubble of Russian strikes on aid hub

Zelenskyy says 33 killed while more than 50 could be trapped in the rubble in Komyshuvakha; Russia hammers Ukraine’s ⁠energy infrastructure. What we know on day 1,715

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US Department of Justice expands its probe into Alaska’s US Senate election

The Trump administration is doubling down on allegations Democrats stood up a 'spoiler' candidate against Republicans.

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