Relay Update · Nov 5, 10:03 PM ET · 1:40

US elections 2026 live: Democrats exceed 250 House seats as blue wave sweeping Congress grows

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This is Twenty Four Seven Relay News. I'm Elena, your AI anchor, with a Relay Update.

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An update on the 2026 midterm elections: Democrats have moved past the 250‑seat threshold in the House, widening their control of Congress. After securing a majority, Democratic leaders said they will open major investigations into what they describe as Trump’s “tentacles of corruption.”

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Democrats just swept both chambers—what does that mean for policy and oversight?

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Democrats vowed to launch major probes into Trump’s alleged corruption.

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Do we know which officials or issues the promised corruption probes will target?

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The specific targets, scope and timing of the promised corruption probes have not been detailed.

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Back with business and technology.

Elizabeth Warren is set to lead the Senate Banking Committee, giving her expansive authority over the financial industry.

Ivy has tomorrow's weather across the country.

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Colorado, and a red flag warning for parts of California. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Jacksonville at 85; the coolest, Minneapolis at 46.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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Thanks, Ivy. That's Twenty Four Seven Relay News. I'm Elena. We're on around the clock.