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The latest news and stories about US elections 2026 from MENtalk.news.
Singer Nicki Minaj entered into a public dispute with Don Mancini, creator of the iconic horror doll, after sharing an image of the character urging Republicans to vote. The creator responded, challenging the political alignment of his character and congratulating the Democratic victory.
After the Republican defeat in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance distanced himself from Trump and identified the Iran war, cost of living, and relationship with Israel as primary factors in the loss of the Senate.
Elbridge Colby, the second-ranking official at the Pentagon, interprets the Democratic victory as a referendum on the abuses of the Trump administration and predicts major investigations, while international reactions underscore implications for global security.
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers, becoming the first Muslim senator in the US, overcoming Islamophobic attacks and geopolitical polarization.
The results of the US midterm elections led to Democrats taking control of Congress, which could shift the political dynamics of the conflict with Iran. Iranian parliamentarian Ghalibaf welcomed the result, while Trump attributes the Republicans' losses in part to the war.
