Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate seat in major blow to Donald Trump

Democrat Roy Cooper has won the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, marking the first time a Democrat has been elected to this position from the state in 18 years. This victory represents a significant midterm blow to Donald Trump, following a campaign where Cooper maintained a strong lead. The result follows a performance by Trump protege Michael Whatley, who struggled during the race, allowing Democrats to flip this key battleground state in a major electoral scalp.