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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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Top Democrat tells Trump and Republicans to ‘lawyer up’ after US midterm defeats

  • Democrats made key gains in the midterms.
  • Robert Garcia signalled investigations into Trump and his allies.
  • The House oversight committee has subpoena powers.

Democrats made major gains in the US midterm elections, flipping competitive House seats and key Senate races. With control of both chambers expected to return to Democrats, oversight leaders signalled they plan to investigate Donald Trump’s administration and allies. Robert Garcia, expected to chair the House oversight committee,…

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From rotten food to political opponents: Researchers explore how disgust relates to our beliefs, and why the connection is complicated

  • Disgust sensitivity has been linked to socially conservative views.
  • Researchers say the evidence is uncertain and does not prove causation.
  • Political groups may find different things disgusting.

Researchers are examining whether disgust sensitivity influences political beliefs, or whether people’s beliefs shape what they find disgusting. A review of 24 studies found an association between self-reported ease of disgust and socially conservative views, but researchers say the evidence does not establish a clear cause and effect.…

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US midterm elections 2026: Democrats flip Senate and on track to take House in major rebuke of Trump agenda

  • Democrats won control of the House and Senate.
  • They secured at least 53 Senate seats.
  • The campaign cost a record $11.6bn.

Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a major setback to President Donald Trump’s agenda. Their Senate majority gives them power to block judicial nominees and funding, while their House victory is expected to make Hakeem Jeffries the first Black speaker.…

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Ilhan Omar wins re-election despite claims she married her brother and Trump’s deportation threat

  • Ilhan Omar secured another term in Congress.
  • She won by more than 70 percentage points.
  • Allegations she denies remain under federal investigation.

Ilhan Omar has won re-election in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, retaining her seat as a prominent progressive Democrat in the US House. Her victory came despite Republican criticism, renewed scrutiny of allegations about her marriage, which she denies, and a federal investigation. Omar defeated Republican challenger John Nagel…

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N Korea fires multiple missiles, denies US claims on Binance hack

  • North Korea launched several missiles into the Sea of Japan.
  • Pyongyang rejected US claims linking it to a $6bn Binance theft.
  • The launches came amid strained relations and stalled prospects for talks.

North Korea fired several missiles into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea’s military, marking Pyongyang’s fourth weapons launch in a month. The launches came hours after North Korea rejected US claims that its hackers stole more than $6bn from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, adding to tensions as…

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The Trump Hangover Election: Voters Proclaim, “What Were We Thinking?”

  • Democrats won the House and Senate in a sweeping midterm victory.
  • Voters rejected Republicans across several traditionally red states.
  • The article ties the losses to backlash against Trump’s record in office.

Democrats won a large House majority and captured the Senate in the 2026 midterms, while also making gains in several Republican-led states. The article presents the results as a broad rejection of Donald Trump’s record in office, arguing that voters who supported his promises as a candidate have…

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Owen Wilson’s Stick returns with warm comedy and a US Open bid

  • Pryce Cahill returns to golf at 55.
  • Santi’s rise leads Pryce to give him more independence.
  • The comedy blends golf with themes of grief and family.

In the second season of *Stick*, retired golf star Pryce Cahill, played by Owen Wilson, returns to competition with the ambition of winning the US Open at 55. His decision comes as his young protégé Santi pursues the money and glamour of elite golf, forcing Pryce to step…

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Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results?

  • Democrats took control of Congress in a sweeping midterm win.
  • Reporters will answer reader questions in a live Q&A.
  • The event is scheduled for 6 November at noon ET.

Democrats have won control of Congress in a sweeping midterm election result, taking seats in states including Texas, South Carolina and Iowa. The article invites readers to submit questions about the outcome and its implications, as political reporters prepare to discuss what the result means for Donald Trump…

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US midterm election results: Democrats win crucial seats. Here’s what else the data tells us

  • Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress.
  • They won at least 51 Senate seats and 218 House seats.
  • Voters feeling financially worse mostly backed Democrats.

Democrats won clear majorities in both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, flipping control from Republicans. The result matters because Congress must approve many federal decisions, giving Democrats greater influence over US policy for the next few years. Democrats crossed the 51-seat threshold in the Senate…

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How America voted in maps and charts

  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • Senate gains included traditionally Republican states.
  • The economy was voters’ leading concern.

The Democrats made sweeping gains in the US midterm elections, taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The results mark a sharp shift towards the party across the country and a setback for Republicans, including in Florida, where Democrats won seats that had been…

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