Relay Update · Nov 5, 2:30 PM ET · 2:25

US elections 2026 live: Democrats flip four more House seats as Republicans trade blame for brutal midterms losses

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Republican leaders are trading blame for the midterm losses, and Senator Ted Cruz called the election a “Watergate‑level repudiation.” In the closely watched Mississippi Senate race, Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde‑Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom are separated by a remarkably narrow margin.

Three people were injured in a shooting at the main post office in Iowa’s capital on Thursday. Police say none of the injuries appear to be life‑threatening. Authorities took the shooter into custody. Officials have not disclosed the shooter’s motive or any further details about the suspect’s identity.

The reporting notes that Republicans are hoping to succeed Donald Trump in the 2028 presidential election. It adds that Trump‑backed redistricting was intended to give Republicans an edge in the midterms, yet Republicans lost most of the Democratic‑held seats they had targeted to flip. A Democratic surge, driven by voter dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran, swept Republicans out of power. How Republican candidates will adjust their strategies or policy messages ahead of the 2028 race remains unclear.

Ivy has today's forecast from across the country.

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Thanks, Elena. 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 high wind watches for parts of Montana. In the Northeast, highs in the low 70s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near Washington. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Atlanta and Jacksonville. In the Midwest, highs from the 40s to the 50s under cloudy skies, and some rain near Chicago. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine. The warmest spot on our map today is Jacksonville at 85; the coolest, Minneapolis at 47. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Flights to San Diego are delayed an average of 38 minutes because of heavy traffic. Departures from Teterboro are running up to 45 minutes late because of heavy traffic.

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

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