LIVE, midterms 2026: debacle for the Trump camp, historic Democratic victories in Texas and Kansas... the latest news and reactions

The recent U.S. midterm elections saw significant Democratic victories, including Abdul El-Sayed's Senate win in Michigan and Gina Hinojosa's governorship in Texas. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed optimism for renewed diplomatic efforts in Ukraine and the Middle East following these results. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot hailed the elections as a triumph for American democracy, emphasizing the importance of popular will. In Israel, opposition leaders criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for jeopardizing U.S. relations by aligning with Donald Trump. Meanwhile, reactions from the right were muted, with some expressing hostility towards newly elected officials like El-Sayed.