How North Carolina Democrats flipped several House seats in historically GOP districts
All of these seats were in districts redrawn in 2023 to favor Republican candidates.
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Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.
State lawmakers seek greater control over what universities can teach
Democrats in Texas will head to Austin with power they haven't had in decades. One of the many questions is whether they will try to reverse changes made at universities in recent years by Republicans. Texas is not alone. More than half of…
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Hegseth Lashes Out at Critics Calling for His Firing
In a new video, the defense secretary vowed to “finish what we have started.” Some Republicans say the Iran war was a big factor in their party’s midterm losses.
Child molester's looming prison release reignites sanctuary showdown in wake of Dem election sweep
DHS warns convicted child molester Leomar Zambrano could be released in Seattle as sanctuary city officials refuse to honor the ICE detainer.
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Police say a gunman targeted bank employees over credit card debt; catastrophic flooding triggers evacuations and rescue efforts.
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Bloomberg Businessweek Daily Podcast: AI Rout Rattles Markets
The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF A post-election slide in chipmakers snowballed as investors bailed from technology shares on speculation that…
Republicans lose midterms despite redistricting push
Democrats won a strong majority in the House despite a Republican push to gain seats through congressional redistricting. CBS News election law expert David Becker breaks it down.
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The Debrief: Democrats Map Out Priorities for Next Congress
Bloomberg's Mario Parker joined the show for, The Debrief, to discuss Democrats' post-midterm focus on lowering costs, rooting out corruption and holding the Trump administration accountable. He speaks with Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg’s…
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Japanese Equities Set to Plunge as AI Selloff Continues
Japanese equity futures are pointing to declines following a tech stock rout in the US as investors exited the sector over concerns about the artificial intelligence trade after a Democratic sweep of both chambers of Congress in the US…
Mississippi Senate election: Democrat Scott Colom narrowly leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith
The Mississippi Senate election could be determined by the mail-in ballots received after Election Day, whose legality was upheld by the Supreme Court.
On 'Settle In,' D.L. Hughley recounts his confrontation with Bill Cosby
D.L. Hughley is one of comedy's most enduring stars. His new memoir, "Charlie's Boy," offers a candid look at fatherhood, family trauma, and the path he took from South Central LA to some of the biggest stages on the planet. Geoff Bennett…
An Oregon college student was held at knifepoint by his brother. He escaped, and police shot him.
Maverick Lyon, a college lacrosse player, filed a federal civil rights case alleging excessive force and negligence on the part of the city of Albany and Benton County.
Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew
The details of the resolution between Dolly Parton's estate and her nephew, Bryan Seaver, were not immediately known.
A Joyous Election in Michigan
A diverse coalition of communities comes together to send the nation’s first Muslim Senator to Washington.
Lawler defeated in New York battleground district
Democrat Cait Conley won the crucial 17th Congressional District seat.
In Alaska, Ranked-Choice Ballots Are Unlikely to Be Enough for Dan Sullivan
An analysis shows Mary Peltola is likely to keep her lead in the Senate race in part because of ballots she’d accumulate in ranked-choice tabulation from supporters of the other Dan Sullivan.
Paraguay prosecutor will seek charges against embattled president after bank collapse
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña is under criminal investigation following the collapse of a major digital bank, prosecutors announced, hours after the South American leader's resignation and impeachment Thursday.
Abdul El-Sayed underperformed with Jewish voters. Here’s what he has to say about it.
Yes, he ran behind. In an interview, the senator-elect acknowledged Israel was a source of disagreement, but said he’s not changing his position.
Melania Trump's adviser Marc Beckman on her localized Ukraine ceasefire
Marc Beckman, Melania Trump's exclusive senior adviser, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her recent efforts to negotiate a local ceasefire in Olehky, Ukraine.
Trump signs proclamation to prevent changes to Oval Office, other White House rooms
Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument to prevent future presidents from altering them.
Trump signs proclamation preventing changes to Oval Office, other White House rooms
Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument to prevent future presidents from altering them.
Gavin Newsom Has Commuted the Largest Death Row in the Western Hemisphere
As one of his final acts in office, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted the sentences of all 548 people sentenced to death in California to life without the possibility of parole—a quarter of the death row prisoners in the United…
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Market Selloff, Volatility & Post-Midterm Repositioning
The Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are JPMorgan Head of Technical Strategy Jason Hunter, UBS Alignment Partners…