US midterm voters responded in a thunderous voice. This is just the beginning | Betsy Reed
A note from our US editor: A reckoning is coming, but make no mistake: Trump is still president – we’ll need a free press in 2027 as much as we did in darker days. Please help today if you are ableBetsy Reed is US editor of the GuardianOver the past two…
The Guardian view on the midterms and foreign policy: American voters spoke, and now the world waits anxiously | Editorial
The Democrats have gained new powers to constrain Donald Trump. But the drubbing that Republicans received could yet prompt him to new excessesDonald Trump is a president without parallel, but history can still be instructive. Lame duck presidents often…
Harmeet Dhillon, controversial head of DoJ’s civil rights division, reportedly steps down
Dhillon is first high-level justice department official to leave after historic Republican defeat in 2026 midtermsUS midterms 2026 live – latest updatesHarmeet Dhillon, a Donald Trump ally who led the justice department’s civil rights division, is…
Leon Black sues US congressman Robert Garcia for $7.5m over Epstein comments
Black in defamation lawsuit alleges California lawmaker made false statements about his ties to Jeffrey EpsteinBillionaire Leon Black has filed a defamation lawsuit against California congressman Robert Garcia, accusing the lawmaker, who is the top…
Area Man Feels Joy Online for First Time in Years
A day after the US midterm elections gave Democrats control of Congress, Onion CEO Ben Collins and comedian Patti Harrison spoke to WIRED about the salve of satire during politically fraught times.
Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US
Democrats gain hundreds of seats in historic victories – and party set to embark on aggressive legislative spree The blue wave that swept Republicans out of power across the United States didn’t just strike Congress. In Tuesday’s midterm elections,…
A Democratic-controlled Congress will likely try to constrain Trump’s foreign adventures
But the president still has veto power, which he can wield to dictate policy over tariffs, the war in Iran or aid for UkraineIn a rare occurrence, a US election may have actually been decided by foreign policy. Donald Trump’s war in Iran and…
Democrats won on affordability. Can they deliver it?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.
Democrats won on affordability – how much can they actually deliver?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.