Iranian leaders welcome US midterms, but Trump may still attack
Tehran views midterm results as a rejection of Trump's 'war on Iran', signalling US frustration with foreign policy.
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Mike Johnson says he will not pursue House minority leader role – reports
Reported move from Republican speaker of House comes in light of party’s disastrous midterms defeat
‘We want our taxes spent here’: 12 Democrats weigh in after sweeping the US midterm elections
Democratic leaders and seat-flipping victors from Tuesday’s ‘blue tsunami’ offer post-election comments
Watch TODAY Clip: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Talks Midterm Results - NBC.com
Watch TODAY excerpt: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Talks Midterm Results - NBC.com
Iran hails US voters rejecting war while Khamenei warns hostility won’t end
Iranian officials see Republican midterm losses in a positive light, but supreme leader says US policy will not shift.
Key Iranian leader responds to US midterms | CNN
A key Iranian leader and negotiator, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf just posted his views on the US midterm elections on X. CNN’s Nic Robertson reports.
Can Russia deliver on its economic promises to Africa?
Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and jobs.
Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress
Democrats flipped seats that had long been held by Republicans in a wave of historic leadership firsts.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"
Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory
Top US Democratic politician Hakeem Jeffries has called the midterm results the start of a ‘great American comeback’.
Jeffries: ‘Today begins the great American comeback’ | CNN Politics
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed supporters Tuesday after CNN projected Democrats would regain control of the US House of Representatives. Jeffries is expected to become the…
Jeffries won’t say how he’ll approach Trump relationship if Dems win control of House | CNN Politics
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries would not speculate about his future relationship with the Republican president, telling CNN’s Manu Raju, ‘we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.’
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are on ‘brink’ of winning House majority | CNN Politics
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told phone bankers in Washington the country is ‘on the brink of a dramatic change of direction.’
What Democrats plan to prioritize if they retake the House
This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come…
Alaska GOP Senator: ‘Vote for the right Dan Sullivan’ | CNN Politics
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan said Tuesday that thousands of Alaskans will “throw away their vote” over confusion over a second Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher, on the ballot. The G…