US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats inch ahead in Mississippi Senate count; another Trump loyalist resigns from justice department

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Key context: <p>Scott Colom leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in razor-thin race; president’s ally Jason Reding Quiñones steps down</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/nov/03/midterm-elections-full-results-senate-house-governor-races">Live results</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/nov/04/midterm-elections-full-results-senate-house-governor-races">: see results from races in all 50 states</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&amp;utm_campaign=BN22326&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;utm_term=standfirst&amp;utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for Breaking News US email</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Donald Trump will begin the day in Washington today. </strong></p><p>He has closed door meetings for much of the day, and will take part in a Diwali celebration at the White House at 1:30pm ET. While that’s currently not open to the press we’ll let you know if that opens up.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/nov/06/us-midterm-elections-2026-democrats-blue-wave-congress-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.