Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson reacts at his midterm election night rally in Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S., on November 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview on Wednesday (November 4, 2026), said he hoped gains by Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections would generate more help for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
His remarks came after Democrats seized control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress in a sweeping rejection of U.S.
President Trump’s party and his policies. “I am also grateful to the Republicans, but the Democrats speak very clearly about supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to Ukraine,” he said in comments provided in German by ZDF before the interview was broadcast.Also read: U.S. Midterm Election night agenda: When polls close and when to expect resultsU.S.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will step down as Republican leader following his party’s crushing midterm election defeat, his spokesperson confirmed. Mr.
Johnson, the highest-ranking Republican in the United States after President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance, is second in the line of presidential succession.Also read: U.S. midterm elections: An economy under pressure, political shift and the road aheadMr.
Trump backed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) as questions swirl about his future following the midterms rout. Asked whether he was considering replacing Hegseth, whom he has described as a champion of the war, Mr.
Trump told reporters: “No, I think he’s doing a very good job.” The vote reflected deep anger over living costs, tariffs and Mr. Trump’s war against Iran, which has sent fuel prices soaring and compounded dissatisfaction with an already deeply unpopular President.(With inputs from agencies)Follow LIVE updates here: Published - November 05, 2026 06:50 am IST