GOP lawmaker says more qualified officials should lead Pentagon, questions Hegseth's 'moral compass'
Rep. Don Bacon alleges Pete Hegseth lacks a "moral compass" and says the war secretary "doesn't have a lot of friends on the Hill" today.
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Red Florida’s Blue Silver Linings
Democrats in Florida may have been nursing their FOMO hangovers Wednesday morning as they assessed remarkable Republican losses in other ruby-red statewide races for governor, attorney general, and US Senate. It seemed like the blue wave…
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How the Federal Reserve Emerged as a Winner From the US Election
Risks to Fed autonomy are seen fading with Democrats serving as a brake on Trump.
What's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races
Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority.
How Trump lost control of Congress and Musk’s Texas businesses brace for blue wave: Morning Rundown
The Republican missteps that led to the party losing control of Congress.
Democrats prepare to take Congress after sweeping wins
After Democrats' sweeping House and Senate victories, the party is laying out how it plans to wield power, while President Trump and Republicans react to their midterm losses.
University of Michigan students rally behind Abdul El-Sayed after his Senate win over Mike Rogers
Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate win sparked celebration at the University of Michigan, where young voters say cost of living drove turnout.
Netanyahu's position weakens as rival secures broad backing to try to form government
By Maayan Lubell and Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu's position in the post-election battle to stay on as Israel's prime minister weakened on Thursday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party withheld support…
‘Knives out’: Will Congress impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterms loss?
Democrats can adopt the impeachment articles in the House but will need Republican backing in the Senate.
Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats
At least 11 planes from cities, including Dublin, Madrid, and Warsaw, were diverted or grounded over bomb threats that have been determined to be unfounded.
65% of Labour voters want Government to approve Rosebank oil field – survey
A survey found 65% of those who voted for Labour in 2024 support the development of Rosebank, the UK’s largest untapped oil field.
Government to crack down on ‘wild west’ e-bike parking
The Department for Transport has opened a consultation on setting new regulations for e-bike providers
Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government with backing of Arab lists
Israel's largest Arab list on Thursday said it would back Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, bolstering his chances of being picked over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who lost the support of an allied religious party…
Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party drops Netanyahu
Gadi Eisenkot emerged on Thursday as the favourite to be tasked with trying to form an Israeli government as a religious party long aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to recommend him. President Isaac Herzog was…
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Redistricting Hurt Republicans. That's a Lesson for Democrats, Too
Tuesday’s political earthquake upended the balance of power not only in Washington, but also in state capitols. Democrats now control both the governor’s offices and the state legislatures of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Michigan…
US Midterms: Democrats say ready to negotiate and promise big changes
US Democrats are promising to leverage their landslide election win to bring down living costs and hold President Donald Trump's administration to account. They are set to take control of both chambers of Congress in January, but…
Governments must embrace Fossil-Free Zones as they head to COP31
Colombia and Vanuatu share their experience creating new fossil fuel free zones as a tool to transition away from coal, oil and gas The post Governments must embrace Fossil-Free Zones as they head to COP31 appeared first on Climate Home…
White House official details what gets Trump’s attention in intelligence briefings
President Trump receives photos of drug seizures during briefings and presses officials on protecting individual victims amid the sweeping cartel crackdown.
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Federal Reserve Needs a New Way to Talk to Investors
The Federal Reserve held short-term interest rates steady last week. If it does so again at its next meeting in December, it’ll need a better explanation.
Trump library plans on collision course with Democratic Congress
President Trump is expected to spend time on plans for his presidential library, but Democrats in Congress have some questions about how it's being financed.
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Trump's cartel crackdown as White House official details president's private briefings
Trump receives photos of drug seizures during briefings and presses officials on protecting individual victims amid the sweeping cartel crackdown.
Trump’s State Department Is Giving $1 Million to Controversial Group to Study Crimes Against White South Africans
The post Trump’s State Department Is Giving $1 Million to Controversial Group to Study Crimes Against White South Africans appeared first on ProPublica.
Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance blames the war for the midterm rout as Democrats prepare to use Congress to rein it in.