US elections 2026 live: Republicans blast their party’s midterms collapse, blaming Iran war and affordability crisis

Ted Cruz and Newt Gingrich call the US midterms election a failure and ‘Watergate-level repudiation’ as Democrats overtake both chambers of CongressLive results | How do you feel about the results?Sign up for Breaking News US emailElection night brought a series of dramatic developments, unexpected results and closely contested races across the US. We have put together this video capturing the key moments and offering a quick overview of one of the most important nights in US politics:The Senate race in Mississippi has become one of the most closely watched contests in the midterms, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom separated by a remarkably narrow margin. Continue reading...