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Midterm fallout begins after Democrats win House and Senate

The impact of Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already playing out in Washington. Follow l…

🇺🇸 CBS Politics 5m ago

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Democrats score key secretary of state wins ahead of the 2028 election

Democrats won secretary of state contests in four presidential battlegrounds while making inroads in red territory, givi…

🇺🇸 NBC News Politics 13m ago

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This powerful Republican got trounced despite securing billions for her state

Many other Republican incumbents who campaigned on “bringing home the bacon” were also defeated Tuesday.

🇺🇸 Politico Congress 14m ago

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GOP's Moore, Knott, McDowell ousted in North Carolina House races

The Democrats in three North Carolina districts are on track to oust their incumbent Republican opponents in their respe…

🇺🇸 The Hill Home News 16m ago

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Full Special Report: Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats' midterm victory

Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., spoke after the Democrats took control of Congress, calling the midterm elec…

🇺🇸 NBC News Politics 17m ago

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Free Speech for People Launches 'Time to Impeach' Campaign Ahead of New Congress

Free Speech For People, a nonpartisan legal advocacy organization, today launched the “Time to Impeach” campaign, urging…

🇺🇸 Common Dreams 19m ago

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What It Was Like to Watch Hasan Piker “Lib the F*ck Out” on Midterms Night

Republicans put Piker on the ballot.

🇺🇸 Slate 23m ago

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Oil prices drop below $100 for the first time in nearly a month

Oil prices dropped sharply on Wednesday, as European Brent crude fell below $100 per barrel for the first time since Oct…

🇺🇸 NBC News Politics 26m ago

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Lead attorney in fight against Trump’s arch project discusses court battle

It's a busy post-Election Day in the courts. Join legal affairs editor Zach Schonfeld and legal affairs reporter Sophie …

🇺🇸 The Hill Home News 28m ago

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The 'Vibe Shift' Was Real, but It Wasn't What the GOP Thought It Was

Most Americans wanted a return to normalcy, not a different flavor of culture war.

🇺🇸 Reason 30m ago

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Vance, in Break With Trump, Blames Iran War for Republicans’ 2026 Midterm Losses

In a social media post, the vice president offered a critique of the administration’s agenda and messaging in what appea…

🇺🇸 New York Times Politics 30m ago

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Slate Pears Game 447: Nov. 4, 2026

Today's puzzle has four pears.

🇺🇸 Slate 31m ago

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I Always Play Up My Sexually Adventurous Side. But I Have a Secret.

I'm embarrassed.

🇺🇸 Slate 31m ago

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Slate Crossword: Democrat James Who Just Flipped a Senate Seat in Texas!?!? (Eight Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Nov. 4, 2026.

🇺🇸 Slate 31m ago

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How Troy Jackson Defeated Susan Collins in Maine, Ending Her 30 Year Senate Career

Troy Jackson, a former Democratic state lawmaker, upset Senator Susan Collins, a Republican who had served the state for…

🇺🇸 New York Times Politics 32m ago

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How a Logger From Maine Toppled a Giant of the Senate

Troy Jackson, a former Democratic state lawmaker, upset Senator Susan Collins, a Republican who had served the state for…

🇺🇸 New York Times Politics 32m ago

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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say

President Trump has been asking his advisers if Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his job after Tuesday's …

🇺🇸 CBS Politics 34m ago

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Midterms 2026: Data Centers Out, Reproductive Freedom In

Voters also rejected automated license plate readers, and the idea of transgender girls playing on girls' sports teams i…

🇺🇸 Reason 41m ago

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Democrats win Senate control, Schumer vows "legislative razor wire" against Trump

Democrats were able to pick up the seats needed to gain control of the Senate, CBS News projects, and the party scored s…

🇺🇸 CBS Politics 47m ago

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Vance says the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout was anger over Iran war

Hours after Democrats routed Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed his party’s losses on …

🇺🇸 NBC News Politics 48m ago

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Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP defeats: "The reason we lost is the war"

"If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so," Vice Pre…

🇺🇸 CBS Politics 49m ago

Politics Briefing

Midterm fallout begins after Democrats win House and Senate

Democrats score key secretary of state wins ahead of the 2028 election

This powerful Republican got trounced despite securing billions for her state

GOP's Moore, Knott, McDowell ousted in North Carolina House races

Full Special Report: Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats' midterm victory

Free Speech for People Launches 'Time to Impeach' Campaign Ahead of New Congress

What It Was Like to Watch Hasan Piker “Lib the F*ck Out” on Midterms Night

Oil prices drop below $100 for the first time in nearly a month

Lead attorney in fight against Trump’s arch project discusses court battle

The 'Vibe Shift' Was Real, but It Wasn't What the GOP Thought It Was

Vance, in Break With Trump, Blames Iran War for Republicans’ 2026 Midterm Losses

Slate Pears Game 447: Nov. 4, 2026

I Always Play Up My Sexually Adventurous Side. But I Have a Secret.

Slate Crossword: Democrat James Who Just Flipped a Senate Seat in Texas!?!? (Eight Letters)

How Troy Jackson Defeated Susan Collins in Maine, Ending Her 30 Year Senate Career

How a Logger From Maine Toppled a Giant of the Senate

Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say

Midterms 2026: Data Centers Out, Reproductive Freedom In

Democrats win Senate control, Schumer vows "legislative razor wire" against Trump

Vance says the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout was anger over Iran war

Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP defeats: "The reason we lost is the war"

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