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Trump Says Cost of War Hurt GOP, Schumer: We'll End the War, More

Nov 4, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Bloomberg News Now analyzes the aftermath of the midterm elections, where Democrats swept Congress and Republicans blamed the war with Iran for their losses. The episode covers market reactions, including a surge in stocks and a drop in oil prices, alongside Democratic plans to end the conflict and investigate the administration. Former officials and experts discuss the GOP’s internal leadership race and the economic impact of tariffs, while two key Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain undecided.

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