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Courtney Rosen, a Reuters technology journalist, examines Wall Street’s AI sell-off, data-center debt fears and uncertainty around Anthropic’s IPO. Elena Casas, a markets and economics correspondent, explores the financial fallout. Peter Wilkinson, a Europe news editor covering security and politics, reports on hoax bomb threats disrupting flights. Paraguay’s bank collapse and ensuing political crisis round out the briefing.

Don Durfee, Reuters foreign policy editor, examines Republican demands for Trump to rethink his Iran strategy after a midterm rout. Andrew Chung, Reuters Supreme Court correspondent, explores pressure on Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito as Democrats gain control of confirmations. The discussion also touches on oil markets, inflation risks, Tehran’s reaction, and Bob Dylan’s private meeting with Pope Leo.

Leah Douglas, a Reuters agriculture and rural affairs reporter, examines Democrats’ rural gains. Dawn Kopecky, a corporate finance editor, explores Elon Musk’s post-election scrutiny and the fallout for his companies. Brad Heath, a data reporter, breaks down Democratic advances across counties, Hispanic voter shifts, vulnerable Republican seats, and the still-unsettled Senate counts in Alaska and Mississippi.

Mark Bendike, Reuters World News’ global managing editor, and Michael Learmonth, who covers Congress and U.S. justice, explore a night of political firsts. Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate win takes center stage, alongside landmark victories across the country, Texas’s Democratic shift and the wide-open 2028 race. They also examine possible consequences for Iran, Israel and Ukraine, plus Wall Street’s reaction.

Michael Learmonth, Reuters’ Congress and Justice editor, breaks down the Democrats’ stunning takeover of the Senate and House. The conversation explores upset victories in longtime Republican strongholds, Trump’s failed endorsements, voter backlash over economic policies and war in Iran, and the aggressive investigations and oversight Democrats are preparing. Inside the White House, morale is reportedly sinking as staff turnover looms.

Scott Malone, a Reuters politics editor covering U.S. elections, joins a fast-moving look at midterms that could reshape Congress and Donald Trump’s next two years. The discussion covers election integrity, mail-ballot disputes, jittery markets, U.S. strikes on Iran, and Elon Musk’s proposed SpaceX-Tesla merger. Plus, British adventurer Karl Bushby finally returns home after a 28-year global walk.

A last-minute endorsement shakes up Michigan’s Senate race, while Texas Democrats eye a historic breakthrough. Binance reopens after a major hack, and a senator’s stroke sparks concern. Trade talks, a deadly Florida crash and a stunning Formula One title add to the headlines, while China turns to elite Australian bull genetics to upgrade its cattle.

Casey Hall, Reuters’ China economy and business correspondent, explores Chinese beauty brands going global. Nandita Bose, a White House reporter covering U.S. politics, details Trump’s preparations for a possible Democratic Congress. The discussion also covers violent Gen Z protests across Europe and the perilous evacuation of starving residents from Russian-held Oleshky.

Helen Costa, a journalist covering education and AI’s impact on schools, joins legal reporter Andrew Garrow-Whitswood. They examine a judge blocking DOJ threats against election officials, cost-of-living protests across France and Italy, and Britain’s debate over a slavery apology. Also: an unexpected Air Force One flyover and how teachers are reshaping classrooms around artificial intelligence.

Tom Westbrook, a Reuters financial markets editor specializing in digital assets, examines a potentially historic Binance hack and crypto’s market fallout. Ed McAllister, Reuters’ Balkans bureau chief, explores Serbia’s unusual lineup of possible prime ministers, from a central banker to a basketball star. The roundup also covers rural political discontent, Iran’s covert procurement network, and the legacy of Patrick Stewart.