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Politics6d agoJ. D. Vance: 'The reason we lost was the war' with IranThe vice president issues a warning to Republicans not to accept radical changes in immigration policyEl País
Politics6d agoUS midterm election results live: Trump blames Iran war after lossesA Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics6d ago‘Rupert does not want to be with a loser’: Murdoch’s media empire cools on TrumpFox News hosts question Iran war strategy while New York Post has ‘Blue Tsunami’ on front page after Republicans’ defeatFinancial Times
Politics6d agoPrediction markets foresaw Democratic dominance in midterms electionsA dominant performance by Democrats in this week’s midterm elections created a political earthquake, shifting the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and offering a clear view of voter frustration with President Trump and his party. But most of Tuesday’s results were foretold in the hours before polls closed. Online prediction market platforms, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, have proven capable in recent…The Hill
Business6d agoMidterm election results will slow data center buildout, experts predictDemocratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts.CBS News
Politics6d agoBoyle bows out on challenging Fetterman in 2028Newly reelected Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) said Wednesday he does not plan to challenge Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for his Senate seat in 2028. Boyle thanked supporters for reelecting him Tuesday night in a Facebook post. The Hill’s election forecasting partner Decision Desk HQ projected he had won 80.78 percent of voters’ support as of…The Hill
DisasterBreaking6d agoMississippi chemical plant explosion sends toxic smoke plume into skyThe Independent World
Politics6d agoTrever Nehls to replace brother Troy representing Texas in HouseTexas Republican House candidate Trever Nehls is projected to win his race for the Lone Star State’s 22nd District and replace his twin brother, Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Trever Nehls won the district’s Republican primary by a landslide and faced Democratic opponent Marquette Greene-Scott in a…The Hill
Politics6d agoDemocrats Won Big in the U.S. Midterms. What’s Next?Ending the Iran war, reducing grocery costs, and investigating alleged corruption are all on the left’s to-do list.Foreign Policy
Politics6d agoDemocrat leaders hail midterm election successThe top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their party’s resounding victory in the midterms.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics6d agoDemocratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the partyDemocratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for the party.NPR News
Business6d agoOutback steps in to save dozens of steakhouses after franchise owner files for bankruptcyThe steakhouse chain has around 115 franchised restaurants across the USThe Independent World
Politics6d agoForget the midterm ballots. Trump is back to ballrooms.Republicans barely had time to absorb their sweeping midterm losses before President Trump returned to a familiar comfort zone: D.C. construction projects.Why it matters: Voters just delivered an overwhelming rebuke of the administration, demanding that politicians focus on the cost of living, yet the president remains fixed on remaking the nation's capital in his image.Driving the news: Trump hosted reporters at the White House on Wednesday for a previously unscheduled event to update them on the East Wing ballroom's construction, marking his first remarks to the White House press pool since Axios
Politics6d agoIt was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue waveHistorically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.NPR News
Politics6d agoRead: Hakeem Jeffries' letter officially launching his bid for House speakerHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) formally launched his bid for speaker of the House on Wednesday in a letter to colleagues obtained by Axios.Why it matters: Jeffries is widely expected to secure the speaker's gavel after House Democrats' landslide midterm win. He would make history as the first African American to serve in the role.Jeffries, who was first elected to Congress in 2012, has led the House Democratic caucus since former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) stepped down in 2022.What he's saying: "I write to humbly request your support in connection with my candidacy to servAxios
Politics6d agoTrump’s second-term playbook: Fake news, AI and attacks on his criticsDonald Trump could be credited with popularising the term "fake news", but his own presidency has been riddled with numerous false claims, conspiracy theories and misleading content. In this special fact-checking segment, Vedika Bahl examines his Trump's second term: his consistent attacks on political opponents, use of AI-generated images to glorify himself and push political narratives, and what happens when journalists challenge him.France 24 [en]
Politics6d agoHouse Republicans swing from "shock" to furyRepublicans woke up "in shock" Wednesday morning after they got hit with the biggest midterms wave in 50 years. Within hours, that shock was turning into rage.Why it matters: The battle for control of what's left of the Republican conference — headlined by Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Oho) — is the first salvo in a quest to bring GOP lawmakers back from the political wilderness.Johnson set the tone Wednesday morning, when he took himself out of the running for leader, citing the toll the job has taken on his family.A key outstanding question is the exAxios
Politics6d agoWATCH: Candidates make midterms historyKeisha Lance Bottoms, David Crowley and Byron Donalds are projected to become the first Black governors elected in Georgia, Wisconsin and Florida.ABC News
Politics6d agoThe Democratic wave fuels the dispute to win the White House: progressivism or pragmatism?The recent Democratic victory in Congress drives the debate over the strategy for the 2028 presidential elections, between pragmatism and progressivism. Figures like Ocasio-Cortez and Ossoff emerge as possible leaders, reflecting the tension between attracting the center and mobilizing the young base.Clarín
Business6d agoUS auto union leader points to Mexico salaries as a trade problemThe leader of the US auto union denounces wage inequalities with Mexico and China, advocating for strategic tariffs. He criticizes Trump's trade policy and the influence of billionaires, seeking a fairer approach to protect workers.Clarín
Politics6d agoTrump, on JD Vance in 2028: "Maybe he won't run, I don't know who will run"Trump, after the Democratic triumph in Congress, doubts Vance's candidacy for 2028. "We'll see what happens," he commented at the White House. The elections open the presidential succession. Vance and Rubio, possible Republican aspirants, have not yet defined their candidacy.Clarín
Politics6d agoDemocrats won on affordability. Whether they can deliver it is a different story.Fulfilling a campaign promise to bring down high prices is a lot harder than it sounds. Just ask Donald Trump.NBC News
Business6d agoPeabody Energy plunges to 52-week low after larger-than-expected Q3 lossPeabody Energy's stock has fallen to a 52-week low following a third-quarter loss that was larger than anticipated. This reflects a negative financial performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
Politics6d agoPolitical strategists react to Democrats flipping House, SenateRepublican strategist Mark Bednar and Democratic strategist Hyma Moore weigh in on Democrats' stunning performance in the 2026 midterm elections.CBS News
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