Why Abdul El-Sayed called JD Vance 'habibi' in his victory speech
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday in the high-profile race for Michigan's open Senate seat. He will be the nation's first Muslim senator, and is the son of Egyptian immigrants. Taking the stage to celebrate his victory, he mockingly called Vice President JD Vance "habibi." So, what does "habibi" mean?
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday in the high-profile race for Michigan's open Senate seat. He will be the nation's first Muslim senator, and is the son of Egyptian immigrants. Taking the stage to celebrate his victory, he mockingly called Vice President JD Vance "habibi." So, what does "habibi" mean?
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Wisconsin election: School referendum results from November 2026
Voters in a number of southeast Wisconsin communities made decisions Tuesday on whether to raise property taxes to fund schools.
Voters in a number of southeast Wisconsin communities made decisions Tuesday on whether to raise property taxes to fund schools.
Mississippi Senate Race: Democrat Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 0.0007%
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Cedarburg 'potential voter irregularity,' absentee ballot investigation
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a “potential voter irregularity" that occurred at a Cedarburg polling location on Election Day.
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a “potential voter irregularity" that occurred at a Cedarburg polling location on Election Day.
2028 presidential contenders: Who will Democrats, Republicans pick after midterm election results?
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Muskego police, fire referendum; voters reject $5.9M measure
Muskego voters rejected a $5.9 million referendum to fund additional police officers and transition to full-time staffing for fire department services.
Muskego voters rejected a $5.9 million referendum to fund additional police officers and transition to full-time staffing for fire department services.
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley wins governor race; what's next?
David Crowley won Wisconsin's governor race on Tuesday, which means the Democrat will vacate his role as Milwaukee County executive.
David Crowley won Wisconsin's governor race on Tuesday, which means the Democrat will vacate his role as Milwaukee County executive.
Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
Iowa elections: Democrats flip seats, see who won key races
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
The results end nearly a decade of unified Republican control in Iowa and establish a divided state government.
Wisconsin election results: Constitutional amendment referendums
Voters approved two of three referendums to amend the Wisconsin Constitution on Tuesday. Here's how each ballot measure shook out.
Voters approved two of three referendums to amend the Wisconsin Constitution on Tuesday. Here's how each ballot measure shook out.
Prediction markets vs. polls: Who got the election right?
Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.
Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.
Wisconsin election results: State Senate, Assembly totals
Democrats won majorities in both the Wisconsin Senate and Wisconsin Assembly, taking control of the state Legislature for the first time in 2011.
Democrats won majorities in both the Wisconsin Senate and Wisconsin Assembly, taking control of the state Legislature for the first time in 2011.
Georgia's new era: Women take charge of top state offices
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.
Trump claims GOP would have won ‘IN A LANDSLIDE’ if he were on ballot
President Donald Trump claimed Republicans would have won "IN A LANDSLIDE" if he had been on the ballot.
President Donald Trump claimed Republicans would have won "IN A LANDSLIDE" if he had been on the ballot.
Wisconsin election results by county: November 2026
The 2026 Wisconsin election results are in. See how your county voted for Wisconsin governor, attorney general, U.S. House and statewide referendums.
The 2026 Wisconsin election results are in. See how your county voted for Wisconsin governor, attorney general, U.S. House and statewide referendums.
Wisconsin election results: Who won House races?
Democrat Mitchell Berman defeated Republican incumbent Bryan Steil in the race for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday night.
Democrat Mitchell Berman defeated Republican incumbent Bryan Steil in the race for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday night.
How presidential vetoes work
What exactly is a presidential veto, and how could it shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term?
What exactly is a presidential veto, and how could it shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term?
Wisconsin election results: Who won governor race?
Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's race for governor Tuesday night, becoming the first black governor-elect.
Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's race for governor Tuesday night, becoming the first black governor-elect.