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TEHRAN, 4 November, 2026 (Nosheen): Iranian officials have welcomed the Democratic Party’s sweeping victory in the US midterm elections, describing the results as a rejection of President Donald Trump’s war policies, while warning that Washington could still resume military action against Iran. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who has played a leading role in negotiations with the United States, said American voters had delivered an anti-war message, whether motivated by conscience or economic concerns. In a post on X, he urged Washington not to ignore public opinion by launching fresh attacks against Iran. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, meanwhile, said US hostility towards Iran would remain unchanged regardless of which political party held power in Washington. He also...

WASHINGTON, 4 November, 2026 (Ghufran): The Democratic Party’s sweeping victory in the US midterm elections is expected to strengthen the Federal Reserve’s institutional independence by limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to influence the central bank through political appointments. With Democrats set to take control of the Senate, the administration will face greater challenges in securing confirmation of its preferred candidates for the Federal Reserve’s seven-member Board of Governors. The shift in political power is also likely to increase congressional scrutiny of Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, whose policies and leadership have faced criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, a vocal critic of Warsh, is expected to take charge of the ...

 WASHINGTON, 4 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Democrats have secured control of both the US Senate and House of Representatives in a sweeping victory in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a major political setback for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The results reflect widespread voter dissatisfaction with the Trump administration, particularly over the war with Iran, rising living costs, economic concerns and allegations of corruption. Democrats achieved historic victories in traditionally Republican strongholds, including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, where they made significant gains in congressional and gubernatorial races. In Texas, Democrats ended a decades-long losing streak by winning a Senate seat and defeating three-term Republican Governor Greg Abbo...