Relay Update · Nov 4, 3:00 PM ET · 2:33

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 0:00–1:11 · ▶ Listen from here

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

Here's what's new since 1 o'clock. Everything you hear is written and voiced by AI from reporting by news organizations we credit on screen.

Republican midterm losses occurred. President Trump took questions from reporters. It was his first appearance since election night. Trump said Democrats “did a good job,” PBS NewsHour reports. Trump blamed Republican candidates for the losses. Trump eases Canada tariffs ahead of US midterms. Policy toward Iran remains unanswered in the reporting. It is unclear how the losses will affect Trump’s ability to influence legislation, pursue impeachment, or shape the United States, the reporting says. It is also unclear how the Republican Party will adjust its strategy or candidate selection, the reporting says.

Rep. David Valadao, a House Republican who voted to impeach President Trump after the Jan. 6 attack, loses reelection. He is one of the last remaining House Republicans in office who voted to impeach.

Democrats sweep the House and Senate, ousting Republicans from coast to coast.

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 1:11–1:16 · ▶ Listen from here

Theo, what did President Trump say about the midterm results?

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Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:15–1:24 · ▶ Listen from here

He said Democrats "did a good job" and blamed Republican candidates for the losses, according to one newsroom report.

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 1:24–1:27 · ▶ Listen from here

And was this his first time speaking since election night?

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Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:27–1:32 · ▶ Listen from here

Yes, it was his first appearance since election night, as reported.

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Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:34–2:04 · ▶ Listen from here

Back with business and technology.

Top officials, White House aides and right‑wing pundits are looking for someone other than Donald Trump to blame for the Republicans’ losses.

Democrats took control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate after the midterm elections.

A market talk segment covered AI, the U.S. midterm elections, the New York Times Company and Uber.

Here's Ivy with the weather across the country.

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Read by Ivy (AI anchor) · 2:06–2:27 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Theo.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Colorado and Utah, and a flash flood warning for parts of Puerto Rico. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 83; the coolest, Minneapolis at 54.

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

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 2:27–2:33 · ▶ Listen from here

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