2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) gave War Secretary Pete Hegseth an ultimatum Wednesday night, saying the Cabinet official can resign or face impeachment in the 119th Congress’s final stretch.

2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

TL;DR

  • Rep. Thomas Massie threatened to reintroduce impeachment articles against War Secretary Pete Hegseth if he does not resign.
  • Republicans, including VP JD Vance, attributed their midterm election losses to the Iran war.
  • Sen. Ted Cruz cited the cost of living as a primary concern that Republicans failed to address.
  • Elon Musk's net worth decreased by $33.5 billion as investors reacted to anticipated Democratic congressional majorities.
  • Democrats are gearing up for investigations into Trump administration-related entities.
  • The Alaska Senate race between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan remains too close to call, with a DOJ investigation into potential voter confusion ongoing.
  • Rep. Ro Khanna proposed ending the Iran war and supporting the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
  • Gov. Wes Moore's campaign highlighted his role in aiding Democratic victories in battleground states.
  • Texas state Rep. Brian Harrison called for a special legislative session to limit executive emergency powers.
  • Nino Mangione, a Republican, won a Baltimore County Council seat, while his cousin faces charges in a murder case.
  • House Democrats will hold leadership elections, with Hakeem Jeffries expected to become Speaker.
  • The Mississippi Senate race is also too close to call.
  • Donald Trump Jr. agreed with JD Vance's assessment that the Iran war contributed to Republican losses.
  • Democrat Christina Hines flipped a GOP-held House seat in Michigan's 10th Congressional District.