Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inRachel Dobkin in New YorkThursday 05 November 2026 08:06 GMTDonald Trump signaled he will use his presidential veto power to block incoming Democratic legislation while remaining uncompromising on key issues (Reuters)Democrats achieved sweeping victories in the midterm elections, dubbed a blue tsunami, securing control of Congress alongside historic wins in gubernatorial races.Fox News host Sean Hannity attacked Senate-elect Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan, calling him crazy after El-Sayed mocked Donald Trump in his victory speech as the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.El-Sayed responded to previous campaign attacks by Donald Trump, who had falsely accused him of Islamist ties and suggested he pass through Capitol metal detectors.Hannity defended Donald Trump's eight-month war in Iran despite acknowledging that the conflict caused gas prices to skyrocket and fueled voter dissatisfaction.Donald Trump signaled he will use his presidential veto power to block incoming Democratic legislation while remaining uncompromising on key issues.In fullHannity unloads on first show after midterms massacre — gives Iran war full-throated support and calls Abdul El-Sayed ‘crazy’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in