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Democrats sweep control of the House and Senate in a historic midterm election , flipping seats in longtime Republican strongholds and dramatically changing the balance of power in Washington. Texas delivers two of the night’s biggest upsets as Democrat James Talarico wins a U.S. Senate seat for the first time in 38 years, and Gina Hinojosa unseats Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. And President Donald Trump blames Republicans’ election losses on his absence from the ballot, but says he’s willing to work with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
Election Day is here, with voters heading to the polls after a final campaign push across the country, including a closing message from President Donald Trump at Washington’s Reflecting Pool. Plus, the U.S. launches new strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island just hours before Election Day, with officials calling the operation defensive even as Trump talks up the possibility of a diplomatic deal. And the Supreme Court rejects a last-minute bid to set aside thousands of California mail-in ballots, delivering the Trump administration an Election Day setback without explaining its decision. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers just before Election Day, sparking anger within her own party over the last-minute reversal. Plus, President Donald Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas, two states he easily won, but where Republicans now face surprisingly competitive races. And nine people die when a private jet crashes onto a Florida roadway, with chilling cockpit audio capturing the pilot’s final warnings. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
The Justice Department is looking into allegations that Alaska Democrats hatched a plot to confuse voters and steal votes, while the Democratic Senate candidate denies any involvement. Plus, President Donald Trump cancels two weekend rallies, with the GOP saying he’ll reach more Republican voters by phone. And one of the world’s biggest crypto companies says it was hacked to the tune of more than $6 billion. What we know so far. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires the military’s top planner as President Donald Trump reportedly considers new strikes against Iran after the midterms. Plus, a federal judge blocks the Trump administration from setting aside 20,000 California mail ballots, questioning its claims that the voters are noncitizens. And Alaska’s governor orders an investigation into alleged Democratic efforts to recruit a candidate with the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Israel’s election produces no clear winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s future uncertain as Arab-led parties could determine who forms the next government. Plus, Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate flees the country despite a court order, with the U.S. preparing to welcome him. And President Donald Trump rallies for Ken Paxton in Texas as rival James Talarico draws thousands across town in a heated Senate race. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
Israelis vote on Benjamin Netanyahu’s future as three years of war hang over an election that could leave neither side with a governing majority. Plus, James Comey is facing a third criminal case, this time accused of leaking national defense information in 2016, but the former FBI director denies wrongdoing. And a federal appeals court rejected the DOJ’s emergency request to set aside roughly 20,000 California mail-in ballots, with a lower court set to hear the case today. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection, but opponent Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede and wants the results thrown out over an extension of voting hours. Plus, President Donald Trump called Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” and alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties, prompting a sharp response from the Democrat. And the Trump administration is defending its lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate race, where two candidates with nearly identical names have sparked a fight over certifying election results. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
President Donald Trump says Vivek Ramaswamy should not take down a controversial campaign ad featuring his opponent’s mother, who claims she’s lying to voters about childhood abuse. Plus, the Justice Department is investigating Corey Lewandowski, one of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s top aides, for allegedly using his position to make extra money. And Ukraine’s access to Starlink has mostly been restored, but Trump refuses to say whether he made it happen. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
Michigan’s Senate candidates clash in their final debate, with Republican Mike Rogers questioning Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s loyalty to the U.S. Plus, Vice President JD Vance fires back at Republicans criticizing a controversial attack ad against Ohio Democrat Amy Acton, defending the ad despite growing backlash. And the Pentagon approves testing a military heat ray at the southern border, a weapon that causes an intense burning sensation to drive people away. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
President Donald Trump is promising more money ahead of the midterms — this time, offering cash rewards to people who report government fraud. Plus, Elon Musk was the one who reportedly ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s Starlink service, disrupting military drones. Also, federal investigators question Ilhan Omar’s sister about immigration records, as Trump raises the possibility of the congresswoman going to jail. And a new attack ad from Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign features his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her a liar, prompting a fierce response from Acton’s brother over her childhood abuse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
President Donald Trump suggests Ukraine needs a new negotiator as his administration reportedly holds up approval of critical Patriot missile transfers. Plus, Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject a move toward independence, with roughly 76 percent opposing a proposal that could have led to separation. And newly unsealed records raise fresh questions about whether O.J. Simpson had help covering up the murders, including disposing of the missing weapon. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fears the U.S. could side with Russia as President Donald Trump eases sanctions on Moscow and accuses the Ukrainian president of resisting peace. Plus, deadly riots leave two dead and thousands arrested across France, as Macron promises a crackdown and unions call for more protests. And four Canadian soldiers die and 39 are injured when shifting winds send a fast-moving fire through a military training exercise. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Four people, including three children, are killed at an Oregon elementary school, where police say a bystander shot and killed the teenage gunman. Plus, Senate debates get heated in Maine and Alaska, with candidates trading accusations and one Democrat telling his Republican opponent, “Oh, shut up.” And the Trump administration sues California to block ballots from thousands of suspected noncitizens, but state officials say the government hasn’t provided reliable evidence. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
President Donald Trump says government leakers should be shot, while new reporting reveals the military is considering using its largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran. Plus, new satellite restrictions disrupt Ukrainian drone operations, deepening Zelenskyy’s frustration with Washington as he questions whether the U.S. remains a reliable partner. And Trump’s new press secretary faces scrutiny over her legal credentials after a watchdog group requests an investigation into whether she misrepresented them. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
A federal judge blocks President Donald Trump’s White House press ban, ruling the president likely violated the Constitution by punishing news outlets for unfavorable coverage. Plus, Houthi attacks intensify across Saudi Arabia, raising pressure on Trump as he weighs whether to bring the U.S. into the fight. And Pope Leo is recovering from successful lung surgery as the Vatican confirms he has cancer. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
President Donald Trump defends easing restrictions on Russian diesel as lawmakers from both parties warn the move could help fund Putin’s war. Plus, Rep. Ilhan Omar accuses Trump of political intimidation after federal agents search her home just weeks before the midterms. And newly released 911 recordings reveal a half-hour delay in getting help to Christa Pike after her failed execution, as responders question whether the emergency is real. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
New video captures the terrifying moment a deadly Houthi strike hits a Saudi airport, sending ceiling panels crashing down on passengers. Plus, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering firing his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, amid allegations she sought money from a donor in exchange for political access. And a federal judge orders Trump’s $20 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign off the air, just hours before it was scheduled to end. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
An ICE agent shoots a man in New York City with a five-year-old in the back seat, prompting outrage from the mayor. Plus, Michigan’s Senate candidates clash over President Donald Trump’s tariffs in a tight race that could help decide control of the Senate. And the USS Abraham Lincoln returns after more than 10 months at sea, with dozens of sailors meeting their babies for the first time. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
President Donald Trump faces repeated heckling at a Texas rally as he campaigns for Ken Paxton, with Republicans fighting to hold onto the traditionally red state. Plus, Isaias becomes the season’s first hurricane, rapidly strengthening as Gulf Coast communities prepare for a potentially dangerous weekend landfall. And the USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after more than 300 days deployed, including a record stretch at sea marked by difficult conditions and mental health concerns. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
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