5 things to know after election night: From the Politics Desk
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Oil Sector Girds for Possible Windfall Tax After Democrats Win
The oil industry is bracing for Democrats to use their newfound political muscle to push for a deal with President Donald Trump and impose a windfall tax on surging crude prices.
Bryce Harper implies there won't be a 2027 MLB season, admits he enjoys offseason more than playing
Bryce Harper's TikTok comments hint that the 2027 Major League Baseball season could be canceled as a lockout over a salary cap looms large.
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Democrats’ Warning to ‘Lawyer Up’ Ripples Through Washington
Within hours of projections Tuesday night that Republicans would lose control of the US House and Senate, Democrats were enthusiastic about launching investigations into President Donald Trump and the people and companies in his orbit.
Palestinians, Israelis react after Democrats sweep US midterms
Palestinians and Israelis are divided in their opinion following the win by Democrats in the US midterm elections.
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Republican Blame Game Starts as 2028 Hopefuls Angle for Position
The Republican Party’s generational collapse in this week’s midterm elections ushered in a wave of finger-pointing largely aimed at the Oval Office, exposing deep fissures within the party and opening the door for 2028 hopefuls to hone…
MS NOW host suggests Byron Donalds’ not true 'kinfolk' after historic Florida gubernatorial victory
MS NOW host Symone Sanders Townsend appeared to suggest Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds wasn't true "kinfolk" with other Black Americans because of his conservative policies.
McDonald's plans to cook up cheaper menu items as sales slow
McDonald's CEO Christopher Kempczinski said the company is testing new value options at select U.S. locations.
Retracing the Night Katie Suarez Was Attacked During Her Jog in Brooklyn
Katie Suarez was a regular runner on a desolate stretch of the Brooklyn waterfront. On Friday, her parents went looking for her after she stopped returning phone calls.
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Election Night TV Viewers Rise With NBC in the Lead, Fox Falling
Nearly 27.1 million people watched primetime news coverage of the 2026 midterm elections across the six largest TV networks, according to preliminary Nielsen data.
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Wall Street Trading Desks Bet on US Stock Rally After Midterms
Wall Street’s biggest trading desks are urging clients to increase their exposure to US stocks, betting that lackluster investor positioning leading up to the midterm elections has created room for a year-end rally.
LIV Golf's new funding partner pulls out over lack of player commitment in huge blow to league: report
LIV Golf faces collapse as BC Partners reportedly backed out of funding LIV 2.0 after Jon Rahm and other top players called the terms unacceptable.
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Montana Voters Ban Corporate Cash From Campaigns
The initiative passed by Montana is similar to a law passed in Hawaii earlier this year that classified corporations as “artificial persons” that do not have a constitutional right to make political donations. By Brad Reed Common Dreams…
11/4: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Democrats' midterm wins surpass post-Watergate gains; Mississippi and Alaska Senate races still too close to call.
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The Myth Of Red Texas Just Died
After generations of corporate capture, Texas’ long-suppressed anti–oligarchy movement returned — and swept Democrats into power.
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It’s A Bad Day For Dark Money And Data Centers
Deep-red voters overwhelmingly approved a plan to ban corporate political spending — creating a potential blueprint to taking elections back from big money.
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Susan Collins Finally Falls to an Election Foe: Donald Trump
The Maine Republican survived tough cycles in the past even as the political ground shifted underneath her. But the anti-Trump fever in her state doomed her this time.
Prediction markets cement their status after forecasting Democratic sweep of Congress
Prediction markets projected election results well before media outlets in an effort to position themselves as fast, reliable news sources.
In Last Night’s Midterms, the Left Proved It Can Win
Democratic voters have long sided with socialists on policy but feared they were a liability in elections. Last night’s results finally proved that wrong.
Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
NASA had previously said much of the observatory burned up upon reentry. The risk to people on Earth was low, the agency said.
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Trump Administration Moves to Oust Arbitrators as Doctor Payouts Soar
The two companies settled billing disputes between doctors and insurers, keeping patients out of the middle. One let doctors win 96 percent of the time.
Democrats' election rout is poised to reorder federal health policy
Democrats' retaking of Congress doesn't change President Donald Trump's control of the veto pen — making the new majority's aspirations to reverse changes to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and other safety net programs an uphill climb.
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What the Democratic Wave Means For Wall Street and Your Money: Live Q&A
Democrats’ decisive victory has reshaped Washington. What’s next for Wall Street, the economy and your money? Bloomberg journalists answer your questions in a Live Q&A on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 9:45 a.m. EST.