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How much can the Democrats do to change the conditions that helped sweep them into power?
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US charges son of Ecuador's former president, 4 others with cocaine trafficking
Federal prosecutors have charged a son of Ecuador’s former president, a former member of Ecuador’s legislature and three other Ecuadorians with trafficking tons of cocaine to the United States and Europe in part by hiding it in containers…
Top polling analyst pushes idea that Trump may just flat out ‘quit’ as president after disastrous midterms
‘I had just the weird intuition that maybe Trump will find some pretense to quit,’ Nate Silver said
Why Latino voters soured on Trump and helped turn Texas blue
Latino voters helped fuel a stunning Democratic wave in Texas, with some who backed Donald Trump in 2024 turning to Democrats. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on what drove the change.
Hegseth promises ‘not to back down’ in pushing out Trump’s agenda as his seat gets warmer after midterm losses
Hegseth has promised to continue his anti-DEI push at the Pentagon amid a crushing midterm defeat
Democrats Weigh Bringing Corporate Price-Gougers Before Congress in January
In a pre-election poll, 48 percent of voters said the cost of living was the most important issue motivating them.
Stock markets plunge in stunning reversal as investors reconsider AI shares
U.S. stock markets plunged Thursday as investors reconsider AI shares following the Democrats' sweeping wins in the midterm elections. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Utah—Yes, Utah—Sends a Democrat to Congress
For the first time in eight years, deep red Utah elected a Democrat to the House. Former congressman and Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams trounced Republican Riley Owen with more than 70 percent of the vote. McAdams’ victory has been a…
Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina
Interception comes after Saudi civil defence agency warned of potential danger near the strategic port of Yanbu.
DeSantis nukes ‘tech guy’ Vivek after Ohio drubbing: ‘Not in tune’ with blue-collar voters
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says Vivek Ramaswamy wasn't "in tune" with Ohio's blue-collar voters, citing his tech background and H-1B stance.
Trevor Bauer says 'playoff teams' wanted to sign him but team owners, MLB have blocked every move
Trevor Bauer claims playoff teams tried to sign him but were blocked by owners, alleging he has been blackballed from Major League Baseball.
A man named Chris will be New Zealand's next prime minister, whichever party wins the election
New Zealand is choosing a new government in a national election that concludes Saturday
California Gov. Newsom commutes all death sentences in the state
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted all death sentences in the state, saying he opposes "state-sanctioned killing." NBC News' Danny Cevallos has details on the governor's decision.
New Zealand votes in an election expected to be tight after a tense campaign
New Zealand’s election results are expected Saturday after a tense campaign left the main contenders neck and neck with no clear route to victory for either
Video shows high-altitude rescue of hiker who fell hundreds of feet down Utah's Mount Timpanogos
Dramatic helicopter rescue video shows the moment a hiker was hoisted from a narrow cliff ledge after falling hundreds of feet on Mount Timpanogos.
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Across the South, Black Voters Help Propel Democratic Wins
Democrats in the South used anger over redistricting, cuts to key federal programs and attacks on Black history to help galvanize a crucial bloc of voters to the polls.
Ex-Alaska lawmaker details mystery recruiter as FBI, Congress widen 'Decoy Dan' scrutiny
The FBI interviewed former Alaska Republican David Eastman after a Democratic operative allegedly posed as a conservative recruiter in the Senate race.
Caleb Williams celebrates Democrats winning midterms as concerns about him becoming the face of the NFL grow
Caleb Williams celebrated Democrats' projected House and Senate control, raising questions about a politically vocal NFL star's impact on the league.
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British Ebola patient evacuated from DRC arrives at London hospital
Doctor who was helping response to outbreak in Africa taken to specialist isolation unit at Royal Free hospital A British doctor who tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned to the UK for…
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Energy and Water Issues Propel Democrats to Victory in Arizona
PHOENIX—Two years after President Donald Trump won Arizona with 52 percent of the vote, Democrats are poised to win a trifecta in the state House, Senate and governor’s office, and could potentially win every statewide elected position…
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Will Democrats stall the AI boom?
Newly elected officials have pledged to curb data centre construction, rattling the trade that has powered US stock markets
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Stock Selloff Deepens as Democrat Sweep Spurs AI Worries
A post-election slide in chipmakers snowballed as investors bailed from technology shares on speculation that a Democratic sweep of Congress could bring tighter regulation of US data centers and weigh on semiconductor demand. Ian King…
Top Democrats call to rein in AI buildout after midterms sweep: 'National data center moratorium now'
Democratic winners and progressive lawmakers are calling for tougher limits on AI and data centers after the 2026 midterm elections.
Escaped Tennessee killer hid in Illinois shed with beer and garlic bread before capture: Sheriff
Jacob Allen Morley hid in an Illinois shed near Marion, drinking beer and making garlic bread before FLOCK cameras helped track the Tennessee escapee.