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MilitaryNov 464 years ago, the quote from US Army General Douglas MacArthur about "The deepest wounds and scars of war" remains one of the most important military quotes in the history of the Armed ForcesThe historic commander uttered these words during a farewell speech at West Point military academy on May 12, 1962. His career included two world wars and the Korean conflict, in addition to becoming one of the five American generals who reached the rank of general of the army.Clarín
PoliticsNov 4Nunn succumbs to Democrat in battleground Iowa House raceDemocratic state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott is projected to defeat Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa), according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), flipping Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District back to Democrats after two terms of Republican control. Trone Garriott, a Lutheran minister from West Des Moines, unseated the two-term incumbent in a purple district that includes Des Moines…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s raceActon is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsNov 4Missouri Voters Reject Republican Attempt to Restore Ban on AbortionsMissourians established a right to abortion two years ago, overturning a near-total ban. Republican lawmakers asked them to reverse course this year.NYT US
PoliticsNov 4Adam Hamilton becomes the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a centuryDemocrat Adam Hamilton beat Sen. Roger Marshall, a fierce loyalist to President Trump, per a race call by the Associated Press.NPR News
PoliticsNov 4Rutinel ousts GOP’s Evans in toss-up Colorado House raceDemocrat Manny Rutinel is projected to oust Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) from his seat in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Rutinel was leading with 56 percent of the vote, with 78 percent of the total reported by DDHQ as of 11:18 p.m. EST. Rutinel, a former Colorado state representative, flipped…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion banMissouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years after voters legalized abortion in another vote. Voters in Missouri legalized abortion two years ago but this time the abortion ban was coupled with a ban on transgender treatment for minors. Opponents said it was misleading.NPR News
BusinessNov 4Japan and South Korea stock markets register the impact of the United States elections and fall by more than 3%Both the South Korean Kospi index and Tokyo's Nikkei fell 3.54% mid-session with the counting of the US elections.Clarín
PoliticsNov 4Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor Race in Major Upset, Defeating Greg AbbottState Representative Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott, denying him a fourth term and becoming the first Hispanic candidate elected to lead the state.NYT US
PoliticsNov 4Poindexter topples Miller in Ohio amid scandalDemocrats scored an upset victory in Ohio as Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker, defeated two-term Republican Rep. Max Miller in the 7th District encompassing the southern suburbs of Cleveland, Decision Desk HQ projects. Poindexter led Miller by nearly 8 percentage points — almost 54 to 46 percent — with 67 percent of the vote reported…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Brown pulls off Senate comeback bid, beating Husted in OhioFormer Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) is projected to head back to the Senate, beating Sen. Jon Husted (R) in Ohio, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Just two years after Brown, a three-term senator, was ousted by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R) in a tough 2024 race, his comeback bid faced steep odds in the once-purple…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Democrat Adam Hamilton pulls off upset over GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in KansasNBC News projects that Hamilton, a pastor and former Republican, will become the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in deep red Kansas since 1932.NBC News
PoliticsNov 4Judge extends counting deadline in Westchester (New York) until tomorrow after technical failureA technical failure in the voting machines of Westchester County forced the extension of the vote count until Wednesday. Ballots will be escorted for scanning. The contest between Lawler and Conley in a key district keeps the control of the House in suspense. Authorities assure that...Clarín
PoliticsNov 4The blue wave is cresting: GOP braces for midterm wipeoutRepublicans accepted what is on track to be a historic midterm defeat — a long-feared “blue wave” washing across the nation.Politico
PoliticsNov 4Democrats win Senate majorityDemocrats have won the Senate majority, a feat that seemed unreachable last year but that came to fruition with Republican candidates failing in states won just two years ago by President Trump, whose failing approval ratings was a huge drag on the GOP. Victory in the Senate will deliver additional oversight powers to Democrats, who…The Hill
PoliticsNov 4Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, wins return to US SenateMore than $500m was spent on the contest, making it one of the most expensive Senate races in US history.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsNov 4Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg AbbottHinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.NPR News
PoliticsNov 4Rob Sand Is Elected Iowa Governor, Ending Republicans’ Hold on the SeatA hunter and former prosecutor, Mr. Sand avoided traditional Democratic labels and cast himself as dedicated to Iowans first.NYT US
PoliticsNov 4Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, ending GOP control of the officeDemocratic State Auditor Rob Sand stressed affordability and often talked about how his Christian faith guides him.NPR News
PoliticsNov 4Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race, ending 16 years of Republican ruleAmy Acton has won the Ohio governor's race against Vivek Ramaswamy, concluding 16 years of Republican governance in the state. This marks a notable shift in state political leadership.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsNov 4Sherrod Brown Regains an Ohio Senate Seat in Crucial Win for DemocratsOusted two years ago by a Republican challenger, Mr. Brown returns to Washington in the seat once held by Vice President JD Vance.NYT US
PoliticsNov 4US midterms: Democrat Talarico wins Texas Senate seatThe Democratic Party is on course for major gains in both the House and Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.DW News [en]
PoliticsNov 4Missouri voters turn down a Republican-backed congressional mapMissouri voters have denied a Republican-backed congressional map that wound its way through the courts before ultimately ending up on the state's ballot.NPR News
ConflictNov 4Ukraine-Russia war latest: Melania Trump to host Kyiv and Moscow for ‘extraordinary’ summit at White HouseRussian retail giant Ozon says it is forced to cancel some orders after fire erupts at warehouse in Adygea RepublicThe Independent World