Politics● Elevated2h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 3:58 PM
The midterms are done. Time for the fiscal clashes to begin.
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Atlantic Council · North America
The Democrats’ victory in the 2026 US midterm elections sets the stage for major showdowns on the federal budget and the debt ceiling. The post The midterms are done. Time for the fiscal clashes to begin. appeared first on Atlantic Council.
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