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- Grok 4.5Nov 812 citationsWhat is the current state of US politics?
As of early November 2026, US politics is defined by a dramatic midterm “blue tsunami” that has shifted power toward Democrats, creating incoming divided government under Republican President Donald Trump’s second (non-consecutive) term. This follows Trump’s 2024 victory over Kamala Harris (with JD Vance as VP), in which Republicans initially controlled both chambers of Congress.[[1]](https://pres
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Top News Stories – October 26, 2026 1. Escalating Iran conflict and oil market turmoil Tensions in the Middle East are dominating headlines. The New York Times reported that the U.S. and Israel have drawn up plans to strike Iran's energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities near Natanz, and missile and drone forces after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and President Trump has repeatedly raised the