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Politics6d agoTrump faces reckoning, but focuses on ballroom, after devastating lossesPresident Trump’s legacy is facing a moment of reckoning following sweeping Democratic wins in the House and the Senate that will impact the trajectory of the last two years of his presidency.  Despite his efforts to mobilize his normally loyal political base, the coalition that sent Trump to the White House in 2024 fell apart…The Hill
Politics6d agoAs Ibero-American Summit gets underway in Madrid, foreign ministers cite ‘excellent’ Spain-Mexico relationsThe transatlantic relationship had grown somewhat snippy in recent years over a 500-year-old issue, but diplomats from both nations agree that over the last year the tiff has mellowed and the relationship has "strengthened" considerably. The post As Ibero-American Summit gets underway in Madrid, foreign ministers cite ‘excellent’ Spain-Mexico relations appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
Politics6d agoThe keys explaining Hispanic voters' rejection of Trump in the US electionLos latinos en EE.UU. priorizaron economía y vivienda al votar por demócratas, rechazando a Trump, según un sondeo de UnidosUS. La inflación y el costo de vida fueron las principales preocupaciones, superando temas migratorios, con un rechazo significativo a las políticas de ICE.Clarín
Politics6d agoHis Senate Win Is Big to Muslim Americans, but Not Because of FaithAbdul El-Sayed’s election to the Senate is significant not because he shares their religion, Muslim Americans said, but because he prioritizes issues that many voters care about.NYT US
Business6d agoMidterm elections could zap the data center buildout, experts sayDemocratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts.CBS News
Politics6d agoWATCH: What to know after Democrats take back control of CongressABC News political contributors Amanda Renteria, a Democratic strategist, and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor of the National Review, share more about what's being called a "blue tsunami."ABC News
Politics6d agoDemocrats euphoric and Republicans in shock after electoral blow in the USThe opposition won strongly in Congress, achieving a large majority in both chambers and a shift to the left. The Speaker of the House resigned. The market reacted positively to the political change, while Trump faces criticism for the war and a new phase of investigations.Clarín
Politics6d agoTrump Has Shifted the U.S.-Pakistan RelationshipBut close bilateral ties might not survive his lame-duck period and a Democratic Congress.Foreign Policy
Politics6d agoAppeals court rules for Mamdani on pied-à-terre tax, reversing lower courtAn appeals court ruled in favor of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) pied-à-terre tax, which would place an annual surcharge on certain second homes. This reverses a lower court decision that found Mamdani’s Finance Department violated the plaintiffs’ due process rights through its method of determining who would pay the tax on second…The Hill
World6d agoThe US expert who spent 10 hours non-stop explaining the midterm electionsThe NBC data analyst achieved a milestone by broadcasting live for over ten hours, reaching 29 million views across various platforms. Kornacki, known for his electoral data skills, abruptly interrupted his marathon session, planned for thirteen hours, due to fatigue.Clarín
Politics6d agoAll the GOP House incumbents swept away in the blue waveDemocrats had a historic night Tuesday, sweeping both chambers of Congress and making gains deep into Republican territory. The party won nearly everywhere it was expected to and in places people never thought it had a chance. As of Wednesday afternoon, 27 House incumbents had been projected to lose their seats by Decision Desk HQ…The Hill
World6d agoMan arrested near White House for making ‘finger gun’ gesture at National GuardA man was released from custody in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after being arrested just days earlier for allegedly making a “finger gun” gesture at a National Guard member near the White House. According to Monday’s arrest affidavit, 28-year-old William Clark reportedly made “a shooting gesture with a finger gun” toward a van that a…The Hill
Politics6d agoDemocrats eye inquiries into Trump actions on energy, public land.Democrats are reportedly considering investigations into former President Trump's actions concerning energy and public land. This suggests potential oversight efforts by the Democratic party regarding past administration policies.NYT US
Business6d agoMcDonald's plans to cook up cheaper menu items as sales slowMcDonald's CEO Christopher Kempczinski said the company is testing new value pairings at select U.S. locations.CBS News
Disaster6d agoCanadian authorities say multiple grizzlies may have attacked mother and daughter found deadMore than one grizzly may have been involved in a bear attack that relatives say left a mother and daughter dead in Bella Coola along the province’s central…Japan Today
Politics6d agoDem lawmakers vow inquest into CISA cuts, intel policyHouse Democrats will investigate the administration's cyberdefense cuts, while Senate Dems will control confirmation hearings for the officials who lead the nation’s security agencies.Defense One
Politics6d agoHaley Stevens triples down on Rogers endorsement after El-Sayed’s victoryRep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) on Wednesday tripled down on her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, where Democrat Abdul El-Sayed took victory after a bitter midterm battle on the campaign trail. Rogers lost to El-Sayed, receiving 45.48 percent of the vote to El-Sayed’s 52.52 percent, according to The Hill’s election partner Decision…The Hill
Politics6d agoScott Jennings: Republicans suffered ‘country a– whooping’ in midtermsConservative commentator Scott Jennings on Tuesday called the GOP’s losses in the 2026 midterms a “country a‑‑ whooping.” “Well, look, I’m not going to sugarcoat it. There’s a political science term for what’s happening. It’s called a country a‑‑ whooping. That’s what’s happening right now, across the board,” Jennings said on CNN Tuesday night. “Look,…The Hill
Conflict6d agoGunman shot by security guard after killing woman at Citibank complex near TampaThe Independent World
Politics6d agoSusan Collins Finally Falls to an Election Foe: Donald TrumpThe 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.NYT US
Politics6d agoPrediction markets cement their status after forecasting Democratic sweep of CongressPrediction markets projected election results well before media outlets in an effort to position themselves as fast, reliable news sources.CNBC
Politics6d agoDemocrats just broke GOP’s grip on Texas. What comes next?A seismic political shift occurred in Texas on Tuesday, as Democrats flipped a Senate seat and the governor’s mansion in a traditionally conservative stronghold. With Sen.-elect James Talarico’s double-digit victory over state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa’s upset win over three-term Gov. Greg Abbott (R), Democrats broke the GOP’s grip on the…The Hill
Politics6d agoCongressman calls for tougher Pentagon oversight in bid for committee chairIn his bid to reclaim chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith called for greater scrutiny of the Trump administration's military operations abroad.Military Times
Politics6d agoWATCH: What to know about the Colorado congressional racesDemocrat Jason Crow won his reelection for Colorado's 6th District, beating Republican challenger Jason Clark.ABC News