US midterms live: Trump defends Iran war after Vance blames it for loss

What happened: Democrats won control of the Senate and House in the Nov. 3 midterms, according to media projections, with Senate flips in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Kansas and Iowa and the House called after passing 218 seats. Key numbers: Nov. Why it matters: Trump defended the Iran war despite acknowledging its role in Republican losses, while Vance blamed the defeat on the war. Stocks rose on Trump's stated willingness to work with Democrats, though tighter AI and data center regulation was cited as a concern. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

Democrats won control of the Senate and House in the Nov. 3 midterms, according to media projections, with Senate flips in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Kansas and Iowa and the House called after passing 218 seats.

Trump defended the Iran war despite acknowledging its role in Republican losses, while Vance blamed the defeat on the war. Stocks rose on Trump's stated willingness to work with Democrats, though tighter AI and data center regulation was cited as a concern.