The 2026 midterm elections are over and voters across the country have delivered a historic shake-up.Democrats came out on top in the battle for Congress, flipping dozens of seats and taking control of both chambers. They picked up at least seven Senate seats to secure a 54-seat majority, including wins in traditionally Republican states like Texas, Kansas and South Carolina. They also made gains in the House, flipping dozens of seats from California to New Jersey, including three in Iowa.
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There were also several historic wins in gubernatorial races across the country. Democrat Gina Hinojosa made history as Texas' first Hispanic woman governor, while Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms
became Georgia's first Black woman governor. Florida elected Byron Donalds as the state's first Black Republican governor and Democrat Xavier Becerra became history as California's first Hispanic governor.
Whether you are elated or discouraged, there's plenty of post-election news to follow as the results reshape the political conversation, from the latest analysis and reactions to what the new balance of power means for the country.
Here's how to watch ongoing election coverage and follow all the latest political news with Sling.
How to stream live news with Sling
With Sling, you can stream live news coverage, breaking developments, expert commentary and ongoing political analysis without needing a traditional cable subscription.
To stream live news coverage, , you'll need to decide which news plan is right for you: Sling Orange + Blue, Sling Orange or Sling Blue. Sling offers monthly plans for news watchers, including a News Extra add-on.
Want to get CNN or BBC World News? Sign up for any Sling subscription. Only looking for FOX News or MS NOW? Get a Sling Blue or Sling Orange + Blue plan. See the full breakdown of news channels and price comparison below.
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What is Sling's News Extra add-on?
The Sling News Extra add-on gives you expanded access to breaking news, live news and more. Whether you want to keep up with politics, world events or the latest headlines, this package has you covered. Here's what Sling's News Extra add-on includes (depending on the package you select):
- Sling Orange: This is Sling's base plan with over 30 channels, including CNN, BBC America, Bloomberg TV+, VICE and more.
- News Extra add-on: For those who want even more news, you can get this add-on for an additional nine news channels to your Sling Orange plan, including NewsNation, NewsMax, HLN, SCI, News18, NDTV World, CGTN, Law & Crime and OAN.
How much does Sling's News Extra add-on cost?
- $6 per month when added to Sling Orange or Sling Blue
- $6 per month when added to Sling Orange + Blue
What add-ons are available for a Sling Pass?
Sling offers a variety of extras that you can add on to any Sling package, but there are several available for Sling passes:
- Sports extra
- Entertainment/Hollywood extra
- News extra
- Heartland extra
What's the difference between Sling Blue and Sling Orange+ Blue?
- Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device.
- Sling Blue: The Sling Blue package includes 40+ channels, including NFL Network, Bravo, CNN, FOX News, and more. You can stream up to three devices simultaneously with the Sling Blue plan.
- Sling Orange + Blue: The Sling Orange + Blue package offers 50+ live channels, including ESPN, NFL Network, USA, TNT, Bravo, FOX News, CNN and more. With this plan, you can also watch on up to four devices at a time.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Election Day is over. Here’s how to stream the latest news with Sling
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