https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/did-the-blue-wave-just-sink-trump-s-battleshipContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/did-the-blue-wave-just-sink-trump-s-battleshiphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/did-the-blue-wave-just-sink-trump-s-battleship#u184492Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:16:44 +0000Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections have upended national security and defense priorities, giving the party control of both congressional chambers after flipping seven Senate seats. Markets reacted swiftly as defense stocks sold off following the election results, driven by investor fears of a tighter Pentagon budget. The political shift directly impacts major military procurement programs, including bipartisan pushback against President Trump's battleship program that had been building even before the Democratic gains.Why it mattersThe 2026 midterms saw sweeping Democratic