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Donald Trump

Politics of fear failed to stop El-Sayed's historic US Senate win

Democratic candidate for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, and his wife, Sarah Jukaku, react on stage after his victory in the US midterm elections, during an Election Night rally, in Detroit, Michigan, US, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Democratic candidate for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, and his wife, Sarah Jukaku, react on stage after his victory in the US midterm elections, during an Election Night rally, in Detroit, Michigan, US, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Trump says Republicans harmed by Iran war, inability to ‘transfer the love’ for him to candidates in US midterms

US President Donald Trump addressing construction workers at the upcoming new White House ballroom on Nov 4.
US President Donald Trump addressing construction workers at the upcoming new White House ballroom on Nov 4.

Deal or escalation? Beaten in US midterms, Trump faces stark choice on Iran

Iranians holding a cartoon placard of US President Donald Trump take part in an anti-US rally in Tehran on Nov 4.
Iranians holding a cartoon placard of US President Donald Trump take part in an anti-US rally in Tehran on Nov 4.

Vance repudiates Iran war after US electoral defeat

Pictures of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on a dartboard during the 47th anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, November 4, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. ISRAEL OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN ISRAEL. NO ACCESS FOR ISRAELI MEDIA. NO USE BBC PERSIAN. NO USE VOA PERSIAN. NO USE MANOTO. NO USE IRAN INTERNATIONAL. NO USE RADIO FARDA. DIGITAL: NO USE BBC PERSIAN. NO USE VOA PERSIAN. NO USE MANOTO. NO USE IRAN INTERNATIONAL. NO USE RADIO FARDA     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Pictures of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on a dartboard during the 47th anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, November 4, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. ISRAEL OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN ISRAEL. NO ACCESS FOR ISRAELI MEDIA. NO USE BBC PERSIAN. NO USE VOA PERSIAN. NO USE MANOTO. NO USE IRAN INTERNATIONAL. NO USE RADIO FARDA. DIGITAL: NO USE BBC PERSIAN. NO USE VOA PERSIAN. NO USE MANOTO. NO USE IRAN INTERNATIONAL. NO USE RADIO FARDA     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Europe’s far right distances itself from Trump, blaming Iran war for Republicans’ defeat

US President Donald Trump addressing construction workers at the White House on Nov 4, after losing to the Democrats in the Nov 3 midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump addressing construction workers at the White House on Nov 4, after losing to the Democrats in the Nov 3 midterm elections.

US V-P Vance says Iran war is ‘the reason we lost’ midterms

US Vice-President J.D. Vance (right) moved to distance himself from the unpopular Iran war on Nov 4, ahead of a possible 2028 White House run.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance (right) moved to distance himself from the unpopular Iran war on Nov 4, ahead of a possible 2028 White House run.

Canada says midterms won't change trade stance, sees talks with US officials

Canadian minister responsible for Canada-U.S. relations, Dominic LeBlanc speaks with reporters before the start of the Liberal Cabinet Planning Forum in Banff, Alberta, Canada September 11, 2026.  REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo
Canadian minister responsible for Canada-U.S. relations, Dominic LeBlanc speaks with reporters before the start of the Liberal Cabinet Planning Forum in Banff, Alberta, Canada September 11, 2026.  REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo

White House insists Trump is ‘still your president’ after midterm rout

A person wearing a tie depicting US President Donald Trump during a midterm election night watch party in Columbus, Ohio, on Nov 3.
A person wearing a tie depicting US President Donald Trump during a midterm election night watch party in Columbus, Ohio, on Nov 3.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek minority leadership post

US House Speaker Mike Johnson struggled to maintain control of a narrow 218-214 Republican majority after taking on the role three years ago.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson struggled to maintain control of a narrow 218-214 Republican majority after taking on the role three years ago.

Seven numbers that explain Democrats' US midterm triumph

The North Wing (Senate Wing) of the US Capitol following the US midterm elections in Washington, DC, US, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee
The North Wing (Senate Wing) of the US Capitol following the US midterm elections in Washington, DC, US, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee

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