"I think it's largely true because it drove the gasoline [prices] up a little bit in the short term," Donald Trump said of Iran as a factor. "At the same time, if I had to do it again... I will have to do it again," he added, apparently speaking of strikes on the country.
Iran's Security Chief Mohsen Rezai said that the American people were bearing the brunt of the financial burden of the war.
Democrats had a sweeping victory during the 2026 US midterm elections, bringing focus to some of the key demographics where they made significant gains. Thereby, reversing several advances president Donald Trump made among traditionally Democratic voters in the 2024 presidential race, according to the AP Voter Poll.
US vice president JD Vance on Wednesday (local time) attributed the Republicans' midterm election rout to supporters' dissatisfaction with the Trump administration, particularly over the Iran war, saying many Republican voters, therefore, backed Democratic candidates.
Chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" echoed through the area. Demonstrators waved Iranian flags and carried banners denouncing Washington and Israel.
The Tesla CEO had also helped elect US President Donald Trump and spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help him win the 2024 presidential elections.
With Democrats gaining Congressional control, Indian-Americans are grappling with uncertainty regarding immigration rules and job opportunities. Heightened fears about H-1B visa restrictions and deportation have taken center stage. In addition, increasing discrimination and the prevailing political climate are altering feelings of identity among the community. New survey data reveals a trend towards favoring Democratic candidates, indicating that the outcomes of the midterms might significantly influence the Indian-American experience.
The billionaire's political action committee (Pac) contributed $47m (£35m) to Ken Paxton's campaign.
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
Pia Dandiya said she entered politics to help more families get better opportunities and live a better life.
Two elections, two political setbacks and one unresolved war. US President Donald Trump has lost control of Congress after voters handed Democrats a sweeping victory in US midterms, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to secure a parliamentary majority following Israel's October 27 elections.
Khamenei also warned that the Middle East war would become even wider if the United States resumed its attacks on Iran.
Abdul El-Sayed is son of Egyptian immigrants and served as a public health officer earlier but never held an elected office.
Trump's leverage with the leaders he views as his great power equals -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin -- may be hit by his midterm defeat.
The 2026 US midterm elections have led to historic firsts in gubernatorial and Senate races across the nation. Notable victories include the first Black woman governor in US history and the first Native American woman governor. The election of Texas' first Latina governor and Florida's first Black governor also signify progress in representation. Additionally, Minnesota has elected its first woman governor, further enhancing diversity in leadership roles.
Suhas Subramanyam has been re-elected as a member of the US House of Representatives.
Indian equities are already contending with a range of domestic market pressures. Uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump's tariff decisions, higher crude oil prices and bond yields, along with sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, has pushed the Sensex and Nifty down. In this environment, investors are watching the US midterm elections for clues about their possible impact on global financial markets.
Democrats made significant gains in the 2026 US midterm elections, flipping Republican-held seats in the House of Representatives, capturing a key Senate seat in North Carolina and winning the Georgia governorship.
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At stake in the US midterm elections are all 435 seats of the House and 37 seats in the 100-member Senate. Elections are also being held for the post of Governor in 36 states.
Pia Dandiya has made history by winning Florida's 22nd Congressional District race, marking her as the first Indian-American from the state to achieve this milestone. With her roots tracing back to Indian immigrant parents and a strong background in education and public service, she is set to represent a newly refreshed district that spans parts of Palm Beach, Broward, Hendry, and Collier counties.
In a lighthearted moment during a Fox News interview, Donald Trump playfully proposed his candidacy for the position of Israel's prime minister, citing a staggering 99 percent approval rating among Israelis. He went on to declare that by 2026, the US would cease its annual aid of $4 billion to Israel, sparking considerable debate over the implications for military support and relations, coinciding with the midterm elections unfolding in America.
US Midterm Elections 2026: Polls predict the Democrats will win a majority in the House of Representatives and possibly seize the Senate on the back of voter resentment at an unpopular president, soaring energy costs and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
US Midterm Elections 2026: While some of these candidates have avoided focusing on the inherent historic value of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, some voters' rights advocates are celebrating how the electorate has expanded.