Public health advocates and healthcare-focused candidates won significant victories in US midterm elections, with voters prioritizing issues including vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks and healthcare affordability.

Dolores Huerta, a dominant figure in American labor activism who died aged 96, was a key organizer for the United Farm Workers union and helped popularize the rallying cry ‘Sí, se puede!’

Palestinian American journalist Ahmed Moor announced a primary challenge to Democratic Senator John Fetterman, citing disagreements over governance and Middle East policy ahead of the 2028 election.

A former Trump health adviser accused White House officials of prioritizing special interests and fundraising over the administration’s health agenda, contributing to Republican midterm losses.

House progressives are entering the next Congress in record numbers after winning seats in red districts, vowing to push the Democratic majority leftward on healthcare, labor rights, and Gaza policy.

Congress returns to Washington this week for the final session of the 119th Congress, with Republicans controlling the House and Senate through January. Lawmakers face pressure to extend government funding before the December 11 deadline.

Democrats gained significant congressional power in midterm elections and plan aggressive legislative campaigns focused on healthcare, tariffs, and investigations, while ruling out impeaching Trump a third time.

Native American women achieved historic electoral gains in the midterms, including the first Native American woman governor, senator, and leaders of major tribal nations.