Democrats win US midterms as Mississippi and Alaska races remain too close to call

Democrats regained control of both the House and Senate in the US midterm elections, with votes still being counted in several key races, including Mississippi and Alaska. The party's victory marks a significant political shift. The Associated Press has not yet called Senate races in Alaska, Kansas, and Mississippi, along with one gubernatorial race and 35 House contests. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by 1,724 votes with 96% counted, while in Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Dan Sullivan by 637 votes. Republican losses have sparked internal criticism, with some blaming the Iran war and cost of living for the defeat. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces potential impeachment threats, and senior Justice Department official Harmeet Dhillon has resigned. US stocks plunged, with the Nasdaq falling over 5%.