Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections

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

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Democrats pulled off big wins and a handful of historic firsts in the 2026 midterm elections, and President Trump sent them a congratulatory message. Reports say the party now controls Congress for the remainder of Trump’s presidency. How the new Democratic majority will shape specific policies, and how Hispanic voters will influence future votes, remains unclear.

An update on the count shows Democrats have turned seven Senate seats — in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Maine, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina — giving them control of both the House and the Senate, a major setback for Trump’s agenda. The live feed from Austin captured a local business owner, Tiffany Dunsmore, saying, “This is amazing,” as the city skyline lit up. Earlier on air, Trump emphasized that he “wasn’t on the ballot,” while observers reported celebrations in Iran over what they called Trump’s defeat.

Here's Theo with business.

Reporting in this segment

• Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections · BBC News
• US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrats take control of Congress in major setback for Trump · The Guardian

Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:15–1:56 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Elena.

The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday after a services‑sector purchasing managers’ index hit an eight‑month high, boosted by spending on artificial intelligence. The October survey showed growth across services leapt last month, regaining momentum lost after the start of the Iran war and noting a renewed rise in input‑price costs.

U.S. international trade data show the deficit in goods and services fell to $105.0 billion in September, down from $105.7 billion in August, as exports grew faster than imports.

Ivy, how is today shaping up?

Reporting in this segment

• UK interest rates increase expected after services sector activity accelerates · The Guardian
• U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services · Census Bureau

Weather

Read by Ivy (AI anchor) · 1:59–2:22 · ▶ Listen from here

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

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Iowa, Missouri and Colorado, 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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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 2:22–2:27 · ▶ Listen from here

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