Here's how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour
As polls close on election night, here's a look at what to expect each hour and which midterm races are key to deciding control of Congress. (Image credit: Heather Khalifa/AP)
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9 Dead in Small Plane Crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, Officials Say
Photos and video posted online showed the plane plunging to the ground and exploding. What led up to the crash was not immediately known.
America’s swingiest voter has made her decision
This independent, undecided when she spoke to The Post in September, has made up her mind in a way that, according to analysts, reflects her Colorado district.
Judge tosses DOJ’s attempt to delay Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
The decision shot down the Trump administration’s extraordinary request to block the election’s resolution if Sen. Dan S. Sullivan narrowly loses. Another candidate, Dan J. Sullivan Jr., is also running.
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Trump says he had ‘very good talk’ with Netanyahu, discussed Iran
Trump is weighing a return to all-out war after the midterm elections.
Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, even as they prepare for all-out war.
Israeli military withdraws from West Bank city of Hebron after 10-day operation
Hebron’s mayor said about 3,300 people had been displaced during the operation, which Israel launched after an attack by Palestinian gunmen that killed two soldiers.
Haley Stevens backs Mike Rogers. And, Gulf states brace for potential attack on Iran
Democrats in Michigan are considering their options after Haley Stevens endorsed GOP candidate Mike Rogers for Senate. And the Gulf states are bracing for a possible U.S. attack on Iran after the midterms. (Image credit: Finn Gomez)
Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom, weighing 2028 runs, rally together in California
The California politicians showed a unified front while campaigning, which Democrats elsewhere struggled to do.
Days before election, IRS blasts out praise for Trump’s ‘historic tax cuts’
The message was similar to one sent in the closing days of October by the Social Security Administration.
Argentina’s Kirchner is betting on Trump’s defeat — and her own comeback
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, serving six years under house arrest for corruption, has asked the U.N. Committee on Human Rights to review her prosecution.
Two economists studied California's billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions
What happens in California could shape how America taxes the superrich. But will its billionaire tax fill state coffers — or drain them? (Image credit: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
The Final Polls Before the Midterms, and a $6 Billion Crypto Heist
Plus, the smog over Tomorrowland.
The patriotism will be televised
The president and his Cabinet have spent 2026 subjecting us to reality TV and are ending on a million-dollar pitch.
Democrats plan big Trump probes if they win Congress. Then the real fights begin.
Private businesses are scrambling to prepare for subpoenas and intense congressional scrutiny.
Why mandating AI use in the workplace can backfire
Without a clear incentive, research shows, employees will disengage.
It’s now or never for two Democrats in key Pennsylvania battlegrounds
Democrats are filled with an intense mix of hope and dread, knowing that if they don’t defeat some of these entrenched lawmakers in these midterm years, they may never be able to do it.
Haley Stevens caps a bizarre midterm cycle
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Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier
Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.
King Charles Meets Both Joy and Criticism on Caribbean Tour
During the king’s visits to three former colonies, many people came out for celebratory parades and events. Others said the British state needed to atone for slavery’s toll.
Parties End the Midterm Election With Their Closing Arguments
Republicans, worried about losing control of Congress, are sending dire warnings about the opposing party. Democrats are trying to keep their focus on affordability, corruption and President Trump.
Identity Politics Have Entered a New Phase
Since Trump’s return, discussions of diversity have gone quiet. This year’s midterms have shown that Americans could be ready for something new.
Do Animals Grieve?
The feeling of existential loss was long thought to be uniquely human. But studies of coyotes, cockatoos and other creatures are prompting some scientists to reconsider.
Disneyland’s Autopia Ride Will Switch to Electric Vehicles
The gas-powered engines in Disneyland’s Autopia ride weren’t properly certified. The little cars will be replaced by E.V.s.
Gulf Economies, Torn by War in Iran, Desperately Need a Return to Normal
States like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that have worked to rebalance from a dependence on energy have seen growth plunge in a year of strife.
Trump Skirts Court Commands as Distrust Between Branches Spirals
Repeated compliance disputes and personal attacks on judges are straining relations between the executive branch and the judiciary.
This Presidency Is All Flaws and No Majesty
Will Americans decide this week that character does, after all, matter?
Deportees Turn to TikTok to Document Life Starting Over
On TikTok, men and women sent back after living in the United States, are documenting the reality of starting over — and finding an audience.