What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here’s a quick snapshot of the 10 biggest news stories today, Thursday, November 5, 2026:
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- Democratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges impact of the Iran war
Backs: “Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, setting up a divided U.S. government under President Trump.”
- The Biggest Victory of the Night
Backs: “Democrats flip Senate seats in traditionally Republican states including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.”
- The Latest: Trump defends Iran war after voters give Democrats control of Congress
Backs: “After GOP losses, the president defends his Iran war policy and seeks to deflect blame; separate remarks highlight an opulent White House ballroom project.”
- Stocks surge, and the Dow soars 1,500 points as oil prices tumble following the US midterm elections
Backs: “S&P 500 posts its best day in months; defense stocks slide as policy odds shift.”
- Oil dips 9%, Wall Street rallies as Democrats sweep midterms
Backs: “Oil tumbles roughly 8–9% and the dollar weakens as traders bet on de‑escalation pressure in the Iran conflict after the vote.”
- World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout
Backs: “Foreign leaders signal relief and caution at the U.S. results, with calls for a focus on ending the Iran war.”
- Iran's leaders say midterm results show US voters have rejected Trump's war
Backs: “Iranian leaders frame the U.S. outcome as a rejection of Trump’s war; regional update notes a rare drone strike and that the Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire has largely held since late June.”
- Silicon Valley's Very Bad Night
Backs: “Post-election headwinds emerge for Big Tech and AI-adjacent infrastructure (like data centers), with investors reassessing the sector’s outlook.”
- Russian attacks disrupt power in Kyiv, while the death toll in a stricken village rises to 40
Backs: “Russian attacks knock out power and water across Kyiv; the death toll from a southern strike rises, while the White House prepares talks centered on the Oleshky humanitarian mission.”