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Midterms: What does the 'blue tsunami' mean for US media?

While the results are being reckoned with by Republicans and celebrated by Democrats, what does it all mean for the press?

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 13, 2026, 2:22 PM UTC
Key points
  • Mississippi and other states have created new uncertainty about what, exactly, a red state is.
  • Our guest this week is International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert.

Some media analysts wonder whether certain outlets, particularly ones accused of being cosy with the Trump administration, will change their tone.

This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at the impact of the midterm elections in the United States.

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