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Trump blames ballot absence after Democrats seize Congress in 2026 midterms
Africa/Nigeria

Trump blames ballot absence after Democrats seize Congress in 2026 midterms

Donald Trump claimed he would have won a landslide if his name appeared on the ballot following the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, which gave Democrats control of both House and Senate, highlighting his desire to link the vote to his personal popularity.

Photo: Ali Shaker/VOA / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

LAS News Desk · 7 Nov 2026, 06:09 WAT · 1 source

Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff after midterm losses
World

Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff after midterm losses

President Trump announced that Stephen Miller will become the new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, following significant Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections.

Photo: Ali Shaker/VOA / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 21:47 WAT · 10 sources

US Vice President JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses and distances himself from Trump
World

US Vice President JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses and distances himself from Trump

JD Vance posted on X that the conflict with Iran was the primary cause of the GOP’s defeat in the 2026 midterms, seeking to separate himself from President Trump’s defence of the war as he weighs a possible 2028 presidential run.

Photo: Elekes Andor / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 14:15 WAT · 9 sources

US Attorney General Blanche defends Alaska election lawsuit, denies Trump meddling
World

US Attorney General Blanche defends Alaska election lawsuit, denies Trump meddling

Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's preemptive lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses, rejecting claims of presidential interference.

Photo: The White House / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 06:16 WAT · 5 sources

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