Democrats gain ground in Florida Legislature despite Republican election wins
Democrats gained seats in the Florida Legislature during Tuesday's midterm elections, narrowing Republican control of the state House despite Republican victories in statewide Senate and gubernatorial races.
Democrats gained seats in the Florida Legislature during Tuesday's midterm elections, narrowing Republican control of the state House despite Republican victories in statewide Senate and gubernatorial races.
White House shake-up feared, official claims, as Republicans call on Trump to change course
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
Close Florida congressional races could trigger automatic recounts; no runoffs required
Several closely contested congressional races in Florida could face automatic recounts as election officials review results from Tuesday's midterm elections. Under Florida law, a machine recount is required when unofficial results show a candidate trailing by one-half of one percentage point or less.
Several closely contested congressional races in Florida could face automatic recounts as election officials review results from Tuesday's midterm elections. Under Florida law, a machine recount is required when unofficial results show a candidate trailing by one-half of one percentage point or less.
DeSantis warns GOP faces years of political fallout after sweeping election losses
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Wednesday that Republicans could face years of political setbacks following sweeping Democratic victories across the country, describing the election results as one of the party's most significant defeats in decades.
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Wednesday that Republicans could face years of political setbacks following sweeping Democratic victories across the country, describing the election results as one of the party's most significant defeats in decades.
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Progressives fume at Hakeem Jeffries for saying Democrats won't 'get even' with Trump
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., drew progressive criticism Wednesday after saying Democrats should focus on lowering costs following their midterm victories instead of getting "even" with the Trump administration.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., drew progressive criticism Wednesday after saying Democrats should focus on lowering costs following their midterm victories instead of getting "even" with the Trump administration.
Mississippi Senate Race: Democrat Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 0.0007%
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Florida Midterms 2026: Close races, Amendment 3
While Florida held the line as a GOP powerhouse, unexpectedly tight legislative races and the decisive approval of Amendment 3 point to an evolving political landscape for lawmakers preparing to take their seats in Tallahassee and on Capitol Hill. John Hanley, a Political Science Lecturer at the University of Central Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss wat comes next.
While Florida held the line as a GOP powerhouse, unexpectedly tight legislative races and the decisive approval of Amendment 3 point to an evolving political landscape for lawmakers preparing to take their seats in Tallahassee and on Capitol Hill. John Hanley, a Political Science Lecturer at the University of Central Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss wat comes next.
2028 presidential contenders: Who will Democrats, Republicans pick after midterm election results?
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
2026 Election: DeSantis warns of ‘deep hole’ for Republicans nationally, says Florida held the line
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Republicans face a difficult road nationally after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, while praising Florida for holding the line against what Republicans described as a nationwide "blue wave."
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Republicans face a difficult road nationally after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, while praising Florida for holding the line against what Republicans described as a nationwide "blue wave."
Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
Iowa elections: Democrats flip seats, see who won key races
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
Prediction markets vs. polls: Who got the election right?
Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.
Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.
Georgia's new era: Women take charge of top state offices
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.
Trump claims GOP would have won ‘IN A LANDSLIDE’ if he were on ballot
President Donald Trump claimed Republicans would have won "IN A LANDSLIDE" if he had been on the ballot.
President Donald Trump claimed Republicans would have won "IN A LANDSLIDE" if he had been on the ballot.
How presidential vetoes work
What exactly is a presidential veto, and how could it shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term?
What exactly is a presidential veto, and how could it shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term?
Democrats win House and Senate - what this means for Trump's final two years
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.