Democrats vow Trump investigations, but voters have another priority too

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Democrats announced they will pursue a flood of subpoenas and investigations now that the 2026 midterm blue wave is clear, and House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia said the president’s allies should “lawyer up.” The move comes as voters list the high cost of living as their top election concern.

U.S. stocks are surging as investors react to Democrats controlling both the House and the Senate.

Democrats took control of both the House and the Senate, a dramatic swing from President Trump’s victory two years ago.

Precious‑metal futures rebounded after Democrats gained control of Congress, sending oil prices lower.

Reporting in this segment

• Democrats vow Trump investigations, but voters have another priority too · Axios
• Iranian leaders say midterm results show U.S. voters have rejected Trump's war · PBS NewsHour
• U.S. Stocks Jump After Democrats Sweep Congress · Wall Street Journal
• Precious Metals Rebound as Oil Prices Sink Post-Midterms · Wall Street Journal

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The markets jumped after Democrats swept Congress, with Treasurys strengthening and stock futures up. Theo, what does this mean for corporate earnings and interest rates?

Reporting in this segment

• U.S. Stocks Jump After Democrats Sweep Congress · Wall Street Journal

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It's not known yet how the election outcome will translate into specific policy changes that could affect corporate earnings or interest-rate trajectories.

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We also saw crude futures fall. How long might the renewed risk appetite last, and could diplomatic moves shift oil prices?

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It's not known yet how long the renewed risk appetite will last and what impact ongoing diplomatic efforts will have on oil prices.

Sports

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I'm Cal, with sports.

Jesús de Miguel will be buried Thursday, Spanish media say, and his club CD Tenerife will hold a memorial service at the stadium Saturday. De Miguel died Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest during a second‑division match on Monday, following a violent collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono.

Ivy has the weather for the whole country.

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• De Miguel funeral set for Thursday as Owono breaks silence · Yahoo Sports

Weather

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Thanks, Cal. 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 Colorado and Utah, and a flash flood warning for parts of Puerto Rico. In the Northeast, highs in the mid 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with thunderstorms possible. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 60s with rain around. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Denver and Seattle. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 83; the coolest, Minneapolis at 54. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Flights to San Diego are delayed an average of 37 minutes because of heavy traffic. Departures from Atlanta are running up to more than an hour late because of thunderstorms. Departures from Miami are running up to more than an hour late because of thunderstorms.

Culture

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

Texas’ newly elected attorney general, Nathan Johnson, composed the musical scores for 67 episodes of the anime Dragon Ball Z and five movies. He told the outlet, “If you grew up watching Dragon Ball Z, you might know me better than you think.”

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

Reporting in this segment

• Texas’ New Attorney General Nathan Johnson Composed the Music for 67 ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Episodes, Years Before Election Day · Variety

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