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The midterms are being called a 'rainbow wave' of LGBTQ candidate victories
by Melissa Block
LGBTQ advocacy groups are calling the midterms a "rainbow wave," citing a record number of LGBTQ candidate victories. Among them is the country's first lesbian governor, Maura Healey of Massachusetts.
What the midterms mean for Donald Trump's brand
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Washington Post reporter Toluse Olorunnipa about how candidates endorsed by former President Trump had a mixed record in competitive districts.
Democrats win Michigan and Minnesota state legislatures, defying expectations
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with Governing Magazine reporter Alan Greenblatt about Democrats defying the odds in state legislatures like Michigan and Minnesota, where they flipped three chambers.
Maxwell Alejandro Frost becomes the first Gen Z member of Congress
NPR takes a look at Maxwell Alejandro Frost, the first Gen Z member elected to Congress.
Midterm elections major takeaways so far
by Domenico Montanaro
With races yet to be decided and the balance of power in Congress up in the air, what are the main lessons to learn from the 2022 midterm elections?
As vote counting continues, both chambers of Congress remain too close to call
by Deirdre Walsh
As votes continue to be counted, it's too early to know which party will control either chamber of Congress. So far, results have not provided Republicans with major gains in the House.
How young voters became the wall for the 'red wave'
NPR's Elissa Nadworthy talks with John Della Volpe, author of "Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America," about young voter turnout in the midterm elections.
In a post-midterm world, can you govern a divided nation?
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jim Messina, former President Obama's White House deputy chief of staff, and Republican strategist Ron Bonjean on how to govern a divided country after the midterms.
Measures defending abortion rights win across the U.S.
by Sarah McCammon
Statewide votes on abortion played a huge role in the midterm elections. Measures defending abortion rights won in red states, blue states and independent ones.
Brittney Griner is being moved to a Russian penal colony
by Michele Kelemen
Russian authorities are moving basketball player Brittney Griner to a remote penal colony. Her lawyers don't know where it is. Neither does the U.S. Embassy, which is calling for consular access.
Italy has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine — but that support could dwindle
by Sylvia Poggioli
Italy has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February. But with high energy prices, inflation and a new government, there's concern that support might start to dwindle.