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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
Politics6d agoWATCH: Where do Republicans go from here?ABC News contributors Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, a Democratic strategist, and Sonny Joy Nelson, a former special assistant to President Trump, share their takeaways from last night's results.ABC News
Politics6d agoDemocrats' election rout is poised to reorder federal health policyDemocrats' retaking of Congress doesn't change President 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.CBS News
Politics6d agoTrump Emerges After the Midterms: ‘Did You Guys See the Helipad?’His party just suffered a drubbing unseen in decades. But the president, leading a tour of his ballroom project, was placid and eager to wax on about construction instead.NYT US
Politics6d agoThe close re-election contest for Republican Salazar will go to a recount in FloridaThe close election in Florida between Salazar and Rodríguez requires a new vote recount. The difference is 0.46%, within the state threshold. Salazar, a Trump ally, seeks a fourth term. Rodríguez, a Trump critic, could debut in politics. The result remains uncertain.Clarín
Politics6d agoWhere voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to gunsVoters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.NPR News
Business6d agoEvery stock that moved because of the electionSome companies took at hit after the election, while others rallied. Here are the biggest names making moves on Wednesday.CNBC
World6d agoThese states can expect a white Christmas, according to the Old Farmer’s AlmanacAt least an inch of snow on the ground is what counts, forecasters sayThe Independent World
Politics6d agoVance blames Iran war for GOP's midterms defeat. Trump says he would 'do it again'ABC News Voter poll found 34% of voters say the war was "crucial" to their vote.ABC News
Politics6d agoMedical Professionals Are Among the Winners of the MidtermsAbout a half-dozen Democratic doctors and nurses ran for Congress. Some made opposition to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. central to their campaigns.NYT US
Politics6d agoPolls missed bigger on the midterms than in 2016Democrats' midterm tsunami obscured a major polling miss: Surveys correctly anticipated a blue wave, but failed to capture its full force.Why it matters: Pollsters appear to have underestimated Democrats by a wider margin than they underestimated Republicans in 2016 or 2024 — even if they got the headline outcome right this time.By the numbers: Democrats are on track to win the national House popular vote by roughly 13 points, compared with a final Silver Bulletin polling average of 8.9 points, according to an initial analysis by The Argument's Lakshya Jain.That roughly 4-point gap is similar Axios
Politics6d agoTrump's broken power: the blue tsunami ends the myth of his invulnerabilityEl castigo a la corrupción y al coste de la vida deja al presidente sin mayorías. Los republicanos constatan que él es el problema y arranca la campaña por su sucesión LeerEl Mundo
Politics6d agoLeftists vs. centrists: the battle for the Democratic soul reignites after midterm successMuchos escaños tradicionalmente demócratas se han vuelto todavía más a la izquierda, mientras que casi todas las victorias en distritos muy disputados las lograron moderados LeerEl Mundo
Politics6d agoIt was about time": Democratic voters celebrate results of US midterm electionsLos demócratas celebran avances en elecciones intermedias, con victorias clave en Míchigan, Maine y Texas, desafiando el dominio republicano. Euforia y esperanza prevalecen, aunque persisten dudas sobre el impacto real de los nuevos líderes en el Congreso y sus capacidades para cumplir promesas.Clarín
Politics6d agoDemocrat Hakeem Jeffries runs for Speaker of the US House of RepresentativesHakeem Jeffries, líder demócrata en la Cámara Baja, busca presidirla tras las elecciones, con apoyo de Pelosi y sin rivales visibles. Propone eliminar aranceles y revertir recortes sanitarios, mientras evalúa posibles investigaciones a Trump y su entorno.Clarín
Politics6d agoThe 2028 election season begins as both parties navigate midterm falloutThe final midterm votes are still being counted, but make no mistake: The next election season has already begun. Presidential prospects in both parties jockeyed for position on…Japan Today
Politics6d agoWe thought Trump was addressing the midterms. It was weirder and so much more unsettling than thatHis party had just been decimated — and Trump's response was like a dark comedic piece of performance art, writes Holly BaxterThe Independent World
Politics6d agoAs Democrats savor big wins in Congress, Trump shows off his ballroom projectDemocrats vowed on Wednesday to use their resounding midterm victory to rein in President Donald Trump, setting up two years of possible deadlock in Washington, as Trump spent…Japan Today
Politics6d agoSpend more time in India: Rijiju takes jibe at Rahul, list conditions for Congress to ‘win more MPs’Kiren Rijiju has been taking on Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders for demanding an open debate with the Prime MinisterThe Hindu