United States

Nigerian-born American lawyer, Shirley U. Emehelu, has made history as the first immigrant to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, United States, following her appointment by Governor Mikie Sherrill.

For thousands of voters, the election was more than a contest between two political parties; it was a referendum on the health of democratic institutions, respect for established norms and the rule of law.

The United States has carried out fresh military strikes against Iran, targeting its air defence installations near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran claimed its forces had shot down an American military drone over the area.

Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida following an investigation into alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

Data compiled from Federal Election Commission filings shows that the 50 biggest donors and donor groups contributed approximately $2.68 billion to federal political committees between January 1, 2025, and October 14, 2026.

Democrat Chris Pappas has made history in the United States after defeating Republican former Senator, John E. Sununu, in New Hampshire's Senate election, becoming the first openly gay man elected to the upper chamber of the US Congress.

Democrats have secured major victories in the gubernatorial elections in Nevada, Texas and Ohio, defeating Republican incumbents and delivering a significant setback to the party in states that have largely remained under Republican control.

Republican Congressman, Byron Donalds, has defeated Democratic candidate, David Jolly, in Florida’s gubernatorial election, making history as the first Black governor of the southeastern state and the first Black Republican elected governor in the country.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s United States Senate election, defeating Republican candidate Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.

US President Donald Trump has admitted that the war against Iran contributed to the Republican Party's sweeping losses in Tuesday's midterm elections, as Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress in a major setback for his administration.