Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in surprise upset
Democrat Scott Colom has won the US Senate race in Mississippi, delivering a surprise result in a state that has elected Republicans for decades. The victory makes him the first Democratic senator elected in Mississippi since 1982. It also marks the first time in more than 140 years that a black person from Mississippi has been elected to the US Senate.The race remained too close to call until more than a week after election day, as local officials counted ballots that had arrived before the deadline. Colom won with 49.2% of the vote, while Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith received 48.7%,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 23:34 LONDON
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John Thune re-elected to lead US Senate Republicans after midterm losses
US Senate Republicans have re-elected John Thune as their leader in a closed-door vote at the US Capitol, despite calls from some lawmakers to delay the decision. Thune ran unopposed and won the backing of his conference as Republicans prepare to lose power in the Senate. The vote came after a midterm election in which the party suffered significant losses to Democrats.Thune, a South Dakota senator, said after the vote that he appreciated the chance to have an open and honest conversation with colleagues. He said he was honoured to have their continued trust and support to lead the Senate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 17:30 LONDON
Poll shows Americans want Congress to focus on ending Iran war and lowering costs
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests Americans want the incoming Congress to put the war with Iran, tariffs and the cost of living at the top of its agenda. The survey found broad support for legislation to end the war, with respondents also backing action to reverse import tariffs and ease household expenses. The findings point to strong public pressure on lawmakers as they prepare for the first 100 days of the next Congress.According to the poll, 71 percent of Americans supported Congress passing legislation to end the war with Iran. That included 93 percent of Democrats and 51 percent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 20:37 LONDON
Democrats projected to expand House majority as Senate control shifts after US election swing
Democrats are now projected to finish with a larger-than-expected majority in the House of Representatives after the latest round of vote counting in the US midterm elections. The supplied material says projections showed the party winning 254 House seats, with 16 races still to be called, while NBC News projected a final total of 259 seats. That would give Democrats their biggest House majority in more than three decades and position Hakeem Jeffries to become the first Black Speaker in American history.The new numbers also strengthen Democratic control of Congress at a moment when the party is already projected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 18:59 LONDON
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