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GOP Faces Midterm Fallout, Qualcomm Tepid Profit Outlook, More

Nov 5, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Following the midterm elections, Vice President J.D. Vance blamed the Iran war for GOP losses, while former Rep. Charlie Dent urged the party to return to core principles. Democrats, led by incoming Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, prioritized tackling inflation, and markets rallied on expectations of legislative gridlock. Additionally, Qualcomm shares fell after a disappointing forecast, and Ukraine discussed war funding and reconstruction plans with U.S. officials.

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