Trump emphasizes "I wasn't on the ballot" after Democrats take House, Senate

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 0:00–1:12 · ▶ Listen from here

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Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump said, “I wasn’t on the ballot.” Major Garrett discussed exit‑poll insights on Trump’s presidency. The Democratic Party gained control of the House of Representatives. Voters headed to the polls to decide control of the House and Senate. The midterm election was widely seen as a referendum on President Trump and his administration. Networks called enough states to declare Donald Trump president‑elect. Thirty‑five Senate seats were on the ballot. Thirty‑six states will elect governors. Iowa held a Senate midterm election. Economic strain and tariffs increased competition in Iowa. It is not yet clear how the new Democratic control will affect Trump’s political influence or pending policy battles.

MAGA supporters are blaming Trump for the historic losses in the midterms, while many of his closest allies have remained silent.

Theo has business, and Elon Musk's companies are in the spotlight.

Reporting in this segment

• Trump emphasizes "I wasn't on the ballot" after Democrats take House, Senate · CBS News
• Joy in Iran over ‘Trump’s defeat’ in US midterm elections – but war is not over · The Guardian (also Al Jazeera)
• ‘I’m 100 Percent at War with Trump’: MAGA Revolts After Midterms Wipeout · WIRED

Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:15–1:35 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Elena. I'm Theo, with business and technology.

Tesla and SpaceX shares fell after Elon Musk's political spending didn't pay off. Investors say they worry new Democratic officials could bring less favorable policies for the companies.

Here's Ivy with the weather across the country.

Reporting in this segment

• Tesla and SpaceX shares slide as Musk’s political push falls flat · MarketWatch

Weather

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Thanks, Theo.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Iowa, Missouri and Florida, and high wind watches for parts of Alaska. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 83; the coolest, Minneapolis at 55.

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

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