Who takes the fall? Hegseth, Rubio and Wiles caught up in White House civil war after midterms wipeout
Top officials are reportedly searching for a suitable scalp, while seeking to insulate themselves from a potential purge
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House conservative emerges with 2028 presidential pick after GOP's midterm massacre: 'I am all in'
A House Freedom Caucus original member says he's backing Marco Rubio for 2028, urging the GOP to shift immigration messaging after midterm losses.
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Don’t F#*k It Up, Democrats: The Fight For The Party's Future
In the first episode of The Lever’s new video series, David Sirota asks Robert Reich and Patrick Gaspard whether Democrats will now answer to voters — or wealthy donors.
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Ethiopia suspends The Reporter indefinitely in escalating assault on independent media
Nairobi, November 5, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to immediately lift the indefinite suspension of The Reporter, one of the country’s oldest independent newspapers. In a November 2 statement, the…
Three tax proposals targeting the rich that the new Congress could revive
Democrats' sweeping victories could revive tax proposals targeting carried interest, large trusts, and borrowing against stock.
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September Fed Rate Hike Was a Mistake, Miran Says
Former Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran says raising interest rates in September was a mistake and not necessary. Miran also says he's enthusiastic about cutting back on forward guidance from the Fed even if it raises the risk…
JACKSON THOMPSON: Spanberger's office refuses to hand over emails on decision to drop women's sports petition
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's office invoked executive privilege to withhold all records on the decision to drop girls' sports protections.
Democrats to probe JPMorgan's relationship with Epstein when they take Senate control
Democrats are preparing to put a spotlight back on Epstein as part of sweeping investigations following their wipeout victories in Tuesday's midterm elections.
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Miran on Midterms, Trump Tariffs, Fed Forward Guidance
Former Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran talks about how President Donald Trump could work with Democrats controlling Congress, what would happen if Trump's tariffs were rolled back and if he believes the Fed should be providing…
Israel's main Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government after election
Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election.
Protests erupt across France after left-wing groups call for mobilization
An estimated 270,000 people joined nationwide strikes and protests across France on Thursday, putting pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's government.
‘Healthcare not bombs’: How Gaza shaped Adam Hamawy’s path to US Congress
Former army surgeon and Gaza volunteer Hamawy is the first Muslim American elected to the US Congress from New Jersey.
France faces new protests as government seeks to prevent violence
France faces new protests as the government seeks to prevent a repeat of October unrest. Protesters demand better public services, including education, and also critique the cost-of-living. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin reports from the…
Alaska, Mississippi Senate races separated by razor-thin vote margins
"Decoy Dan" Sullivan garnered 3,600 votes in the Alaska Senate race, far dwarfing the 642-vote margin between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola.
Mississippi, Alaska Senate races still up in the air, results may bolster Democratic blue wave
Two Senate seats are still up for grabs as Alaska and Mississippi tally votes. Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik shares his analysis.
Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament in last week's general election.
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Supreme Court Reform Is Now Unnecessary for Democrats
The Democrats’ big win in the Senate has major implications for the Supreme Court — and for how they should think about reforming it.
Republicans reckon with stunning midterm losses as Democrats gear up to take Congress
Republicans are grappling with major midterm losses as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress after crushing victories. Nancy Cordes, Ed O'Keefe and Kelly O'Grady report.
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Democrats’ Big Statehouse Wins Could Transform Climate and Energy Policy
Before Tuesday’s election, Republicans held more governorships and state legislative seats than Democrats, along with an advantage in state trifectas—unified control of the governor’s office and both chambers of the legislature. That…
Blue wave nearly swallowed some of America's reddest states as election data exposes GOP's close calls
Mississippi's Senate race remains undecided by dozens of votes as deep-red states nearly flipped in the GOP's stunning election night bloodbath.
Iranian foreign minister speaks to Saudi and Qatari counterparts in separate calls
Iranian foreign minister speaks to Saudi and Qatari counterparts in separate calls Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Saudi and Qatari counterparts in separate phone calls on Thursday, as they discussed the "latest…
Marco Rubio ‘on resignation watch’ from Trump administration after midterms disaster
Exclusive: The US secretary of state is thought to be preparing for a presidential run in 2028 and will likely want to distance himself from Trump, The Independent can reveal.
Jordanian officer killed in Amman stabbing, suspect arrested, security agency says
DUBAI, Nov 5 (Reuters) - A Jordanian security officer was killed and another was wounded in a stabbing attack in Amman on Thursday, Jordan's Public Security Directorate said, adding that the suspect had been arrested. The attack took place…