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Politics5d agoMarco Rubio ‘on resignation watch’ from Trump administration after midterms disasterExclusive: The US secretary of state is thought to be preparing for a presidential run in 2028 and will likely want to distance himself from Trump, The Independent can revealThe Independent World
Politics5d agoTrump says Republicans losing the midterms due to Iran war is "largely true"President Trump agreed with Vice President JD Vance that the Iran war may have cost Republicans during the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron MacLean have more details.CBS News
Business5d agoBanks are turning cautious on lending, according to the Fed. What it means for the economyThe Fed’s October bank lending survey shows tighter standards for small firms and commercial real estate, while subprime borrowers face tougher credit.CNBC
Politics5d agoEye Opener: Democrats celebrate as Republicans look for path forwardDemocrats rejoiced after their stunning midterm wins, while Republicans lashed out at the president's policies. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.CBS News
Politics5d agoInflation, tariffs, and voter revolt: the verdict on Trump's economy in the electionRising prices and Trump's economic policies influenced his defeat in elections, despite his attempt to blame his predecessor. Most voters believe the economy favors the rich, and prefer the government to help reduce medical costs and improve equity.Clarín
Politics5d agoWhat can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump?What can the Democratic party actually change when it comes to Donald Trump’s decisions, policies and presidency?Al Jazeera [en]
Politics5d agoDemocrats' big win clouds the permitting pictureDemocrats' blowout win further complicates the fraught path to passing a permitting deal in the lame duck.Why it matters: Cutting hurdles for projects is a top priority for fossil fuels and renewables sectors.But critics argue the Senate plan unacceptably weakens environmental protections and tribal input. The big picture: Dems' looming control of Congress "worsens the outlook" for the bill this year, the advisory firm Capstone said in a note.The firm sees Democrats as "further emboldened" to punt the bill into 2027.President "Trump is likely to put pressure on House Republicans to support theAxios
Sci & Tech5d agoChinese AI lab Moonshot turned to Europe for Nvidia Blackwell access amid U.S. China curbs, sources tell CNBCMoonshot AI has sought leasing agreements with neoclouds for advanced chips in Europe, as U.S. export controls restrict their import to China.CNBC
Politics5d agoYoung politicians of African descent making history in the US midterm electionsPour certains jeunes Africains, ces victoires offrent un aperçu de ce qu'une nouvelle génération d'électeurs pourrait accomplir dans leur pays.BBC Afrique
World5d agoIsabella Rossellini unveils Academy retrospective on father, 'he was a seahorse'Oscar nominee inaugurates LA tribute on 100th anniversary of neo-realist master's birthANSA [en]
Politics5d agoHey, fellow Republicans. Tired of winning yet?The 2026 Republican bloodbath rests totally on President Trump.The Hill
Business5d agoHornbeck Offshore Services Q3 non-GAAP EPS of $0.13, revenue of $293.34MHornbeck Offshore Services reported its Q3 financial results, showing specific earnings per share and total revenue. This matters as it indicates the company's financial health and performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
DisasterBreaking5d ago6 dead, several injured in Brooklyn house fireABC News
Politics5d agoEl-Sayed: Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D) on Wednesday said Michigan “rejected a hateful, spiteful campaign” run by his opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R), in the state’s Senate race. “Michigan proved just how big we are,” El-Sayed told The Associated Press, after he was projected the winner. “Rejected a hateful, spiteful campaign that had nothing to say…The Hill
HealthBreaking5d agoToddler favorite withdrawn after FDA issues warning over choking hazardThe snack can ‘rapidly hydrate into a dense, dry, and sticky mass’ that can cause a potential choking hazard, the FDA saysThe Independent World
Politics5d agoTrump lashed out at Stephen Miller for going ‘too far’ with deportations after Melania complained: reportThe first lady reportedly complained that people she knew were being deported in her husband’s sweeping anti-immigration campaignThe Independent World
Politics5d agoThe midterms were a referendum on Trump—and Biden—foreign policyThere is no debate as to why Donald Trump and the Republican Party suffered a historic and humiliating defeat at the polls on Tuesday: it all comes down to the Iran war and the cost-of-living crisis it has brought about. But lost in the conversation is that this was not just a rejection of the Iran war. It was also a repudiation of the broader foreign policy that repeatedly gets the U.S. into wars — or into supporting the wars and war crimes of U.S. partners. In many contests on Tuesday, the U.S.-Israel relationship was on the ballot too, and it was rejected by Republicans and Democrats alike Responsible Statecraft
Politics5d agoTrump complains it’s ‘so dark outside’ early and begs Congress to end clock switchingAmid his post-midterm election blues, Trump called on Congress to pass one last piece of legislation for himThe Independent World
Politics5d agoHow Trump Is Reacting to the Midterm ResultsIn the days after Republicans suffered massive midterm election defeats, President Trump appeared unmoved. The New York Times’s White House correspondent Maggie Haberman explains how Trump’s public demeanor compares with what he has shared behind closed doors about voters’ frustration with some of his policies.NYT US
Business5d agoJetBlue raises checked-bag fee again to ‘help offset’ operating costsLess than a year after raising its checked-bag fees, JetBlue is once again increasing those same charges for most travelers.The Hill
Business5d agoUSA TODAY GAAP EPS of -$0.03 beats by $0.04, revenue of $519.2M misses by $9.23MUSA TODAY reported a GAAP EPS of -$0.03, which beat expectations, but its revenue of $519.2M missed projections. This provides insight into the media company's financial performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
Politics5d agoDeSantis: ‘No question’ midterms a ‘rebuke’ of Trump, CongressFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) cast blame on Congress and President Trump after Republicans suffered significant losses in the midterm elections. “This midterm, no question, was a rebuke of the president and the Congress by Democrats, independents and some Republicans that crossed over,” he told Fox News’s Laura Ingraham.  “But a lot of our voters…The Hill
Business5d agoUS borrowing outlook steadies after midterms, but Treasury yields face new tests: analystsAfter the Democrats swept the US midterm elections, a divided government may help restrain future Treasury borrowing and prevent fresh deficit blowouts, though it will not necessarily bring down elevated bond yields, analysts say. The US Treasury Department unveiled its quarterly refunding statement on Wednesday, with market participants describing the overall borrowing outlook as largely neutral. Based on its projected financing needs, the Treasury said it expected to keep note and bond auction...South China Morning Post
Politics5d agoThe blue wave that the DNC built: Behind the scenes of Democrats’ historic election sweepWhen Ken Martin became chairman of the Democratic National Committee in February 2025, he said the party must "organize everywhere and compete everywhere so we can win anywhere." The early returns on that bet came in long before Tuesday.The Hill