A Democratic Sweep Gives Congress an Opening to Reassert Itself
President Trump usurped power from the legislative branch with Republican help for two years. Democrats are now positioned to try to claw back some of Congress’s prerogatives.
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Trump Hails White House Ballroom After Suffering Midterm Wipeout
President Donald Trump made his first in-person appearance since Democrats’ landslide victory in the midterm elections at the site of his White House ballroom, where he spoke at length about his renovation projects in Washington.
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Democrats Took Congress. Can Populists Make It Count?
Texas flipped. El-Sayed won. Congress changed hands. Let’s unpack.
Dem newcomer heads to Washington despite past ties to al Qaeda-linked group
Adam Hamawy won New Jersey's 12th Congressional District despite scrutiny over ties to the Benevolence International Foundation and Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman.
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Democrat Jon Rosenthal elected Texas railroad commissioner over controversial Republican Bo French
State representative Rosenthal’s win comes after national backlash to French’s social media remarks targeting south Asian Americans Jon Rosenthal has won a seat on the Texas railroad commission, a powerful state regulatory agency, beating…
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Trump Says He's Not Worried About Impeachment
Speaking at the White House, the day after Democrats took back control of Congress, President Donald Trump says he's not worried about being impeached. He says doing so would "destroy" the Democratic party. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses
After the GOP's losses in the midterms, President Trump hosted a celebratory event in the unfinished ballroom that stood in stark contrast with his new political reality in Washington.
Jeffries Downplays Trump Accountability Push After Democrats’ Midterm Blowout
The potential Speaker of the House has brushed aside plans by Democrats to investigate the Trump administration.
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Haley Stevens Destroyed Her Political Career for Absolutely Nothing
To win in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed had to overcome months of anti-Muslim attacks — including from his own party. The post Haley Stevens Destroyed Her Political Career for Absolutely Nothing appeared first on The Intercept.
Montana Votes Overwhelmingly to Ban Corporate Cash From Political Campaigns
Supporters have billed the initiative as a way to strike a blow against the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling.
Texas Senate victor James Talarico lays out common ground with Trump, vows to 'work together'
Texas Senator-elect James Talarico says he wants to work with Trump on border security, a federal gas tax suspension and cutting housing regulations.
What new Democratic Congress could mean for Iran war, $1.5T Pentagon budget
Trump’s $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget and nearly $90 billion request for Iran war funding will soon be in the crosshairs as Democrats negotiate their demands with the White House.
Explainer-Five ways US foreign policy may change with a Democratic Congress
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Democrats secured control of the US Senate and House of Representatives in Tuesday's midterm elections, giving them an important slice of power in Washington after two years of Republican…
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For Israelis, U.S. Midterms Show How Far Their Star Has Fallen in America
Israel once had bipartisan support in the United States, but a strong showing for Democrats, some of whom are deeply critical of the war in Gaza, has left the country with fewer friends in Congress.
DFL trifecta 2.0: Democrats win full control of Minnesota government
Democrats flipped the Minnesota House and won the governor's race, returning the DFL to a trifecta after two years of divided government. The results, however, remain unofficial.
UK: Dozens arrested outside Supreme Court hearing on Palestine Action ban
UK: Dozens arrested outside Supreme Court hearing on Palestine Action ban Lawyers representing the co-founder of Palestine Action have argued that the direct-action group has never advocated for violence against individuals, as the…
Black candidates for governor make history with midterm victories
Americans elected the country's first Black woman, and three other Black candidates, into gubernatorial roles during Tuesday's record midterm races.
Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate
In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.
Trump brags about the White House ballroom in his first post-election appearance
In his first public appearance since Republicans racked up major losses in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump boasted Wednesday about the White House ballroom under construction and largely skirted talk about his party’s…
NYC's Mamdani says Abdul El-Sayed's Senate victory in Michigan 'means so much to so many'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate win over Republican Mike Rogers, describing it as "incredibly exciting."
Majority Leader Thune says Senate GOP won't 'stand idly by' as Democrats take control of Congress
In the face of an electoral rout, Senate Majority Leader John Thune declared that Senate Republicans will work with President Donald Trump against "Democrat extremism."
Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll be re-elected as majority leader despite five newly elected Democratic senators opposing his bid.
Under-the-radar implication of Dem blue wave means 'zero' chance GOP accomplishes critical goal, experts warn
Ron DeSantis warns that Tuesday's Senate losses effectively end Trump's chances of replacing Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito with conservatives.
Activists Hope Midterm Wins Set the Stage for Renewed Energy and Climate Policy
Environmental advocates point out voters are angry at Big Oil, which is making record profits while families struggle.
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