News for November 06, 2026

A Republican defeat in the U.S. elections could significantly limit Donald Trump’s power. Mykhailo Sheitelman explained what lies ahead for the president, why Elon Musk lost, and what threats this poses for Europe.

Iya Meurmishvili, editor-in-chief of Independence Avenue Media, explains in an exclusive analysis for 24 Channel how the Democrats’ historic victory in the congressional elections will affect Donald Trump’s foreign policy. The U.S. Senate has the tools to block Trump’s attempts to lift sanctions on Russia, particularly by issuing warnings to the private sector and delaying appointments.

Just two years ago, the appointment of Fox News host Pete Hagseth as U.S. Secretary of Defense shocked Washington. At the time, Trump’s critics feared that someone with no experience in public administration might turn the Pentagon into a testing ground for Trumpist political experiments. Today, it’s safe to say that Hegseth has lived up to literally all the worst expectations and is one of the most odious members of Trump’s team.