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Updated 04/11/2026, 04:52:37 UTC

House is drawing attention across 1 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

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5 DSA candidates are elected to the House in a historic night for their movement

The candidates tapped into voter frustration with the political status quo and will now look to translate their success into policy wins that push Democrats further to the left.

PoliticsNPR Politics3h ago

Rep. Katherine Clark says Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about tonight's midterm elections.

PoliticsNPR Politics6h ago

What Democrats plan to prioritize if they retake the House

This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come in.

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