Evening Brief · Nov 5, 6:00 PM ET · 2:51

US elections 2026 live: Democrats hold nearly 100 more House seats than Republicans as blue wave continues to grow

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Elon Musk spent $445 million to support Republican candidates in the midterms, but the effort fell short. More than $573 million was spent on advertisements by Talarico, Ken Paxton and their aligned PACs.

Major tech stocks fell after the midterms, as investors fear tougher scrutiny of data‑center construction and the AI industry.

Large contributions from Elon Musk and other big‑tech firms to the midterms coincided with a historic blue wave that rebuked the Trump administration, big‑tech, and data‑center projects.

CBS News reports Democrats flipped more than three dozen Republican‑held House districts, giving them control of the chamber. CBS News also notes Democrats flipped more than two dozen Republican seats. Al Jazeera reports the Democratic Socialists of America recorded a surge in wins and gained support for positions on the war in Gaza and universal health care.

Here's Theo with business and a Texas town hall.

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Business & Tech

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Vice President JD Vance held a town hall in Texas with Fox News host Jesse Watters week before the midterm elections. The event was friendly, with an audience, and a college student asked a question.

Here's Ivy with the weather.

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Weather

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Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Colorado and Utah, and a red flag warning for parts of California. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with rain around. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Jacksonville. In the Midwest, highs from the 40s to the 50s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Seattle. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Jacksonville at 85; the coolest, Minneapolis at 43. Tonight's coldest spot is Minneapolis, falling to 33. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Flights to San Diego are delayed an average of 38 minutes because of heavy traffic.

Culture

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

Nielsen data shows more traditional‑TV viewers tuned in to NBC News’ primetime coverage of the 2026 midterm elections. The figures suggest shifts in overall viewership patterns, with some changes expected and others not.

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