November 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM EST
These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet

These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP. Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.

November 5, 2026 at 6:52 PM EST
Melania Trump touts rare agreement she brokered between Russia and Ukraine

Melania Trump touts rare agreement she brokered between Russia and Ukraine The six-day pause from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky comes as the administration ramps up efforts to secure an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. (Image credit: Samuel Corum)

November 5, 2026 at 6:34 PM EST
How North Carolina Democrats flipped several House seats in historically GOP districts

How North Carolina Democrats flipped several House seats in historically GOP districts All of these seats were in districts redrawn in 2023 to favor Republican candidates. (Image credit: A.M STEWART/AFP via Getty Images)

November 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST
Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse

Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse

November 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM EST
Head of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns

Head of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

November 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM EST
Discursive Verses: Is 'Spend Dat' the best financial indicator of America's grift economy?

Discursive Verses: Is 'Spend Dat' the best financial indicator of America's grift economy? NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami's summer bop became a sweeping indictment. (Image credit: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

November 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM EST
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term

Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will. (Image credit: Alberto Pezzali)

November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST
First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash

First-time homebuyers remain scarce, but a record share of them pay all cash A new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced out. The median age of first-time buyers also remains at a record high. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

November 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM EST
Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns

Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more. (Image credit: Mario Tama)

November 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM EST
Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms

Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

November 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM EST
Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party

Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party. (Image credit: Salwan Georges/Getty Images)

November 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM EST
It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave

It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains. (Image credit: Mic Smith)