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Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.

Chair of the Democratic Congressional

Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.

US Senate Democratic candidate Annie Andrews speaks to supporters during a campaign stop in North Augusta, South Carolina, the United States, October 30, 2026 [Sam Wolfe/Reuters]

Iranian supreme leader says US policy won’t change amid Tehran ‘Fight Against Global Arrogance’ day rallies

Iranians hold an anti-US placard and a portrait of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a rally in front of the former US embassy to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, in Tehran on November 4, 2026.

With control of Congress, Democrats can challenge Trump’s agenda through subpoenas, confirmation votes.

US Capitol in Washington, DC

Stevens’s endorsement of Mike Rogers comes after a bitter dispute with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.

US Representative Haley Stevens, a Michigan Democrat and the rival Abdul El-Sayed defeated in the Senate primary, speaks with the media next to Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers who she endorsed, after attending the Perfecting Church in Detroit, Michigan, US November 1, 2026. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

Andre Janones built a WhatsApp army of nearly 11 million subscribers. Did it help Lula win?

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for presidential re-election, speaks as he celebrates with Andre Janones, a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, after winning the presidential runoff election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

These were the updates on October 25, 2026, when the incumbent Lula beat his right-wing rival in a heated run-off.

VARIOUS CITIES, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 25: Supporters of the president of Brazil and candidate Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva gather at Avenida Paulista during general election day on October 25, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Brazilians will vote for the president who will run the country for the next 4 years. Current president Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, face off in a tight presidential runoff. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Washington cites Canadian tariffs, political meetings and anti-Trump ads as evidence of attempted election interference.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/File Photo

Havana says Washington is threatening countries with retaliation if they refuse to vote against condemning its embargo.

Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla gestures as he speaks during a press conference where he denounced US “extreme actions” to undermine support for UN vote against the blockade, in Havana on October 21, 2026. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP)

Lander was freed, but says dozens remain in Israeli custody.

epa13288346 Candidate for United States Representative Brad Lander (C) speaks during a vigil led by Israelis for Peace, anti-occupation activists, to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 07 attacks in New York, New York, USA, 07 October 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

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