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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

A Martínez

Published November 5, 2026 at 3:47 AM CST

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Democrats are planning out how to tackle their agenda in the new year, ballots are still being counted in some undecided races, Trump avoids taking the blame after GOP midterm losses.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.