Evening Brief · Nov 4, 6:00 PM ET · 3:37

US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats pick up more wins as vote counting in tight races continues and Republican blame game begins

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Democrats are projected to take back both chambers of Congress, while NBC News projects that they will secure full control of Congress in January. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called the Democratic gains “close to an extinction‑level event for Republicans.” The Dow Jones rose two percent, and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each gained more than one percent, reversing a dip in futures that had reflected worries about tougher AI regulation. How the new Democratic majority will shape policy and how the Republican minority will respond remain unclear.

In Texas, former state senator Wendy Davis joins NPR’s Ailsa Chang to discuss the future of the Democratic Party after a Senate race that could flip a critical seat. Reports note that James Talarico ran against Ken Paxton in a contest that could end the nation’s longest Democratic drought in statewide elections. How the outcome may shift policy in Texas and affect the balance of power in the Senate remains uncertain.

AI‑industry political action committees spent millions trying to influence the 2026 midterms, with mixed results.

Micron and other chip makers slipped after Democratic victories in Texas and elsewhere raised long‑term questions about the AI build‑out, though projects already funded were not unwound, reports MarketWatch.

In Texas’ 21st Congressional District and in Alabama’s governor’s race, reports say Republican candidates have emerged as the officeholders, with Mark Teixeira and former coach Tommy Tuberville highlighted. How these outcomes will affect the overall partisan balance in the Senate and the legislative agenda remains unclear.

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Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League. Manchester City edged RB Leipzig 3-2 in a close contest. Como routed Lens 9-1, a historic margin.

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Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Louisiana, Colorado and Utah, and high wind warnings for parts of Alaska. In the Northeast, highs in the low 70s with rain around. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with rain around. 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 tomorrow is Miami at 84; the coolest, Minneapolis at 47. Tonight's coldest spot is Denver, falling to 37. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. There’s a ground stop at Atlanta because of thunderstorms. Departures from Dallas Love Field are running up to 30 minutes late because of heavy traffic. Departures from San Diego are running up to 30 minutes late because of heavy traffic.

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

AMC Theatres posted a record $1.71 billion in quarterly revenue, up 31.6 percent from a year earlier, as “Spider‑Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” drew crowds, delivering the chain’s biggest sales haul.

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  • AMC Theatres Sets All-Time Record for Quarterly Revenue, Thanks to ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘The Odyssey’ · Variety

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