Thursday, November 5, 2026
Scott Colom projects victory in Mississippi Senate race
politicsScott Colom projects victory in Mississippi Senate race
Democrat Scott Colom widens lead over incumbent Cindy Hyde‑Smith to about 1,100 votes as remaining ballots are counted.
Vice President JD Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses
politicsVice President JD Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses
Vance publicly faults the Iran war and administration messaging for Republican defeats and appears to distance himself from Trump.
NYT: Inside Team Trump's historic collapse in the 2026 midterms
politicsNYT: Inside Team Trump's historic collapse in the 2026 midterms
New York Times analysis traces the GOP rout to an unpopular president, the Iran war, and internal campaign failures.
National Popular Vote compact gains momentum after midterm statehouse wins
politicsNational Popular Vote compact gains momentum after midterm statehouse wins
Democratic statehouse gains boost prospects for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact ahead of the 2028 presidential contest.
New Resident Evil movie earns praise from fans on opening night
gamingNew Resident Evil movie earns praise from fans on opening night
Audiences praise Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film for its scares, lighting, and game‑like thrills during early screenings.
Democrats flip dozens of U.S. House seats, retake the House majority
politicsDemocrats flip dozens of U.S. House seats, retake the House majority
Democrats pick up roughly 40 House seats in the midterms and reclaim control of the House, per AP live counts.
Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years under national security law
newsJoshua Wong sentenced to 10 years under national security law
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 10 years for conspiring to collude with foreign forces; new term runs alongside earlier sentences.
