Midterm Elections
5 LAS News stories tagged “Midterm Elections”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Marco Rubio Mulls Resignation Amid Trump Administration After US Midterm Losses
Reports suggest US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing a departure from President Donald Trump’s team following the Republican defeat in the midterms, though the White House denies the claim.
Photo: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 05:45 WAT · 1 source
Fourteen Nigerian‑American Politicians Secure Key US Midterm Wins as Democrats Claim Majority
In the 2026 US midterm elections, Democrats won control of both houses of Congress and 14 Nigerian‑American candidates were elected to state and local offices, signalling growing diaspora influence.
LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 05:16 WAT · 1 source
Democrats seize control of US Senate and House in 2026 midterm sweep
The 2026 US midterm elections gave Democrats majorities in both chambers, ending Republican dominance for the remainder of Donald Trump's term and prompting varied reactions across the country.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 21:15 WAT · 10 sources
US conducts limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of American midterm elections
The United States carried out limited, defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, citing Iranian fire on US aircraft, as the country heads into a pivotal midterm election.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 10:33 WAT · 5 sources
Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Halting DOJ Threats to Election Officials Ahead of Midterms
Judge Trina Thompson of the Northern District of California has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials with criminal prosecution over ballot processing, a move that challenges the Trump administration’s efforts to scrutinise voter eligibility before the November 3 midterm elections.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 08:46 WAT · 3 sources