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Musk Deletes 'Vote Red Today!' Post After GOP Midterm Losses
Elon Musk deleted an Election Day post on X urging his followers to "Vote red today!" after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections in which he spent at least $474 million backing Republicans.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:22:45 EDTBlakeman Blasts Stefanik After Crushing N.Y. Election Loss
Republican Bruce Blakeman ripped outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., on Thursday, accusing the prominent Trump ally of doing nothing to help GOP candidates in New York after his crushing defeat to Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul. The public feud erupted as Republicans faced a...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:34:13 EDTCourt Weighs Trump's Appeal in Stormy Daniels Case
New York appeals judges grilled President Donald Trump's lawyers and prosecutors Thursday about his bid to erase his historic business records conviction, but the court didn't signal how or when it would rule.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:57:04 EDTSheriff: Citibank Shooter Motive Was $2,500 Debt
A gunman who killed a woman before being fatally shot by a security guard at Citibank's sprawling office complex in Tampa targeted the campus because he was angry over a $2,500 debt collection, a sheriff said Thursday.About three hours before Wednesday's shooting, Jacob...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:19:41 EDTSen. Sanders Urges Dems to Pass Medicare for All
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., urged Democrats on Thursday to pursue Medicare for All when they take control of Congress in January, pressing the incoming majority to expand coverage and reverse Republican healthcare cuts.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:55:34 EDTTrump's $950 Million Library Plan Faces Congressional Probe
President Donald Trump is expected to devote greater attention to his presidential library during his final two years in office, as the project attracts tens of millions of dollars from corporations and political allies while facing the prospect of congressional...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:02:29 EDTLuigi Mangione's Cousin Wins Baltimore County Council Seat
Nino Mangione, a Republican former state delegate and cousin of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, narrowly won election Tuesday to the Baltimore County Council in Maryland, representing District 5.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:34:18 EDTTrump's 250-Foot Arch Gets Federal Approval
President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington received federal approval Thursday, bringing the project closer to construction despite a legal challenge from veterans and preservation groups.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:35:35 EDTScalise Warns: Democrats 'Will Weaponize' Every Gavel
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., warned Republican committee chairmen Thursday to prepare for a wave of investigations targeting President Donald Trump and his allies when Democrats take control of the House in January, according to a letter obtained by Politico.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:57:11 EDTS&P 500 Falls 4.36%, Erasing $3 Trillion in Market Cap
A sell-off for AI stocks sends the S&P 500 plummeting to its worst day since Trump's tariff announcements in 2025, erasing $3 trillion in market cap.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:05:27 EDTCalif. Gov. Newsom Commuting All Death Sentences to Life Without Parole
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he'll change more than 500 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole, though the state Supreme Court will have the final say in hundreds of those cases.Newsom's decision comes as he...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:18:20 EDTParaguayan President Resigns Amid Bank Collapse
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena announced his resignation Thursday after the collapse of a major digital bank tied to his government triggered widespread protests, froze millions of people's savings, and cost him the support of his own party.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:05:53 EDTGoogle Plans $17 Billion Wyoming Data Center
Alphabet's Google will invest $17 billion to build its first data center in Wyoming, the company said Thursday, pushing ahead with a major AI infrastructure investment as political resistance to data center expansion grows following the US midterm elections.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:54:30 EDTRepublicans' Redistricting Gamble Falls Short
Republicans' mid-decade redistricting campaign, designed to help preserve their narrow House majority by potentially gaining as many as 15 additional seats, largely failed to deliver the anticipated gains in Tuesday's midterm elections.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:30:16 EDTDOJ Sues Penn State Over Illegal Immigrant In-State Tuition
The Justice Department sued Pennsylvania State University on Thursday, accusing the school of violating federal law by offering in-state tuition to students living in the country illegally while denying the same reduced rate to some U.S. citizens.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:37:44 EDTDOJ Probing Leak of High Court's Abortion Rights Draft
The Justice Department is pursuing a criminal investigation into the leak of the Supreme Court's draft opinion overturning the constitutional right to abortion, with prosecutors issuing grand jury subpoenas and seeking information from former court employees.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:42:48 EDTDemocrats Plan Sweeping Challenge to Trump
Congressional Democrats are preparing for a sweeping confrontation with President Donald Trump after capturing control of both chambers in Tuesday's midterm elections, pledging to end the war with Iran, reverse Republican healthcare cuts, and launch investigations of his ...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:18:25 EDTDems' Affordability Promises Face Harsh Reality
Democrats swept to power in Congress promising to lower soaring prices for groceries, gasoline, healthcare and other household necessities, but now face a stark reality: They have limited power to deliver meaningful relief or reverse President Donald Trump's economic...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:08:56 EDTSenate Loss Puts Thomas, Alito Retirement in Spotlight
Republicans' loss of the Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections is increasing pressure on Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, the court's two oldest conservatives, to retire before Democrats take control Jan. 3...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:38:22 EDTHouchin Challenges McClain for House GOP Chair
Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., is challenging Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., for House Republican Conference chair, arguing the party needs stronger messaging as Republicans prepare to enter the minority after Tuesday's sweeping midterm election losses.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:12:29 EDT