The Christian Science Monitor | All stories https://www.csmonitor.com The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. en-us Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:38:49 EST 300 The Christian Science Monitor | All stories https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com Democrats have a majority of governors. That could have political ripple effects. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/1104/democrats-governors-midterms?icid=rss 803a4df9be5a05ec5a161e39d832ffe8 Democrats will be governors in at least 28 states, giving the party a majority of governorships for the first time in decades. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:15:09 -0500 Scott Baldauf Does MAGA have a future? After anti-Trump backlash in midterms, it may not. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/1104/trump-maga-future-vance-desantis-rubio?icid=rss 2621e2ace17445d831c88cc32bb8e2ce Jockeying for the 2028 presidential race is gearing up – and with it, clear signs of a post-Trump era in the works. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:45:05 -0500 Linda Feldmann Americans voted blue. How the world is reassessing the US. https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/2026/1104/mid-terms-trump-global-leaders-alliances?icid=rss 2344dba6d9428faa6b83fb3602d1e6bf A shift toward the Democrats in U.S. midterm elections has significant implications for global alliances, partnerships, war, and peace. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:57:10 -0500 Ned Temko How the Democrats’ surge impacts the US-Israel relationship https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1104/israel-us-relationship-democrats-midterms?icid=rss 1f170238e7af2b572c35024c7b87a5c2 Analysts say the Democrats’ success in the midterms could reshape U.S.-Israel ties. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:21:09 -0500 Dina Kraft Democrats were elected to deliver change. Now, they must pivot to governing. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/1104/democrats-midterm-victory-congress?icid=rss 386d040496bdadf966cb2a4771eaf6b6 Democrats’ victory in the midterms was fueled by voters who want them to address the rising cost of living, the Iran war and corruption. Challenges lie ahead. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:53:00 -0500 Caitlin Babcock Midterm elections that chasten https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/1104/Midterm-elections-that-chasten?icid=rss a7a6a357a787a0458b82f1f83bcefa5d Big losses for the GOP also brought a measure of contrition that speaks to high voter dislike for both political parties – and an opening for political realignment. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:17:00 -0500 the Monitor's Editorial Board This polarizing, pothole-snorkeling gran is leading the race for Johannesburg mayor https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/1104/Johannesburg-anc-zille-south-africa?icid=rss 503b1e0200bc337dcdd0cc1e6bf7fdc7 A social-media-savvy septuagenarian is leading the race for mayor of South Africa’s largest city, speaking to a broader decline in loyalty toward the long-ruling African National Congress. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:58:00 -0500 Ryan Lenora Brown Democrats take the House and Senate, with sweeping victories on GOP turf https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/1104/midterm-house-senate-democrats-wave?icid=rss 925f650711a984a710376a637594929f In a stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump’s policies, voters ousted Republicans in races across America, changing the balance of power in Washington and states. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:28:00 -0500 Simon Montlake And other Monitor staff After deadlocked elections, it’s up to Israel’s president to find a way forward https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1103/israel-herzog-netanyahu-election-president-unity?icid=rss d97e9cadefb15e44af3ec703c6248920 All eyes are on Israel’s President Isaac Herzog as he prepares to give the nod to a member of parliament to form a new government after inconclusive elections. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:41:59 -0500 Ilan Ben Zion China’s shifting style of self-governance https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/1103/China-s-shifting-style-of-self-governance?icid=rss 8dc5af1c7f875f43015b4de14ab08c43 The ruling party confesses its internal problems and frames its efforts to correct them as the reason for it to stay in power. Yet rising public protests point to the people seeking a different way to bestow legitimacy. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:40:00 -0500 the Monitor's Editorial Board