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November 11, 2026
White House Warns Democrats’ Oversight Plans Could Trigger Criminal Investigation

The White House is threatening a criminal investigation into congressional Democrats over their plans to scrutinize President Donald Trump’s administration, escalating tensions before the party takes control of the House in January.

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November 11, 2026
Progressives Look to Van Hollen as Democrats Weigh Senate Leadership Shake-Up

Sen. Chris Van Hollen has emerged as a potential challenger to Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, as progressives press for new leadership following the party’s major midterm gains.

The 67-year-old Maryland senator has not said

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November 11, 2026
Business Leaders and Washington Prepare for the Prospect of a Democratic Congress

Business leaders and policymakers in Washington are preparing for the prospect of a Democratic Congress, a potential political shift that could reshape the environment in which companies and lawmakers operate.

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November 11, 2026
Democrats Say Voters Still Want Answers in Epstein Investigation

House Democrats say they will continue investigating Jeffrey Epstein when they take control of the chamber, arguing that voters want accountability for the powerful people and institutions connected to the late convicted sex offender.
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November 11, 2026
Chris Van Hollen Emerges as an Unlikely Favorite of the Democratic Left

Sen. Chris Van Hollen is drawing support from an unexpected corner of the Democratic Party: progressives who want the longtime Maryland lawmaker to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader.

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November 10, 2026
Madeleine Dean Weighs 2028 Senate Bid, Setting Up Possible Fetterman Rematch

Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean is considering a 2028 run for the U.S. Senate, a move that could put her in a primary contest against incumbent Sen. John Fetterman.

“I’m going to be considering it,” Dean said in an interv

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November 10, 2026
Murray Seeks Short-Term Funding Patch as Democrats Prepare to Take Control

With federal funding set to expire Dec. 11, Sen. Patty Murray is calling for a short-term spending patch that would carry government operations into January, when Democrats take control of Congress.

The Washington Democrat, who is ex

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November 10, 2026
John Thune Says He Won’t Take Sides in 2028 Presidential Race

Senate Republican leader John Thune said Tuesday that he will stay out of the party’s 2028 presidential primary, as several of his Senate colleagues weigh potential campaigns to succeed President Donald Trump.

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November 10, 2026
Sanders Says He Won’t Back Schumer as Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he will not support Chuck Schumer’s bid to lead Senate Democrats next year, delivering a public challenge to the New York senator as the party prepares to take control of the chamber.

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November 10, 2026
USPS Warns of Post Office Cuts as Financial Pressures Mount

The U.S. Postal Service could sharply reduce its number of post offices and scale back some mail services unless Congress intervenes, Postmaster General David Steiner warned Tuesday.

Speaking at a Board of Governors meeting, Steiner

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November 10, 2026
Republicans Pick Brian Jack and Bernie Moreno to Lead Congressional Campaign Committees

Republicans in both congressional chambers selected new campaign committee chairs Tuesday, putting Rep. Brian Jack of Georgia and Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio in charge of their efforts to win back House a 👉 Full story

November 10, 2026
CBC’s Incoming Leader Puts Affordability and Voting Rights at Center of Democratic Agenda

Rep. Troy Carter, the Louisiana Democrat poised to lead the Congressional Black Caucus, wants his party to tackle affordability, health care, environmental justice and economic parity alongside a renewed push for voting rights in the ne 👉 Full story

November 10, 2026
Senate Republicans Reject Delay, Proceed With Leadership Election

Senate Republicans voted 31-15 on Tuesday to move forward with their leadership election, turning aside a conservative-led effort to postpone the contest after the party’s midterm losses.

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November 10, 2026
Lisa McClain Wins Another Term as House GOP Conference Chair

Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan has won another two-year term as chair of the House Republican Conference, turning back two challengers who sought to channel dissatisfaction with the party’s messaging after its midterm losses.

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November 10, 2026
John Thune Reelected Senate GOP Leader After Midterm Losses

Senate Republicans reelected John Thune as their leader Tuesday, choosing continuity as they prepare to surrender their majority following a bruising midterm election.

Thune and the rest of the GOP leadership team were chosen by accl

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November 10, 2026
Jim Jordan Elected House GOP Leader After Republican Losses

Rep. Jim Jordan has been elected House minority leader, defeating Majority Leader Steve Scalise as Republicans prepare to confront a new Democratic majority and rebuild after sweeping election losses.

Jordan won the secret-ballot vot

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November 10, 2026
Tom Emmer Moves Up to House GOP’s No. 2 Job

House Republicans selected Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota to remain their party whip in the next Congress, elevating him to the conference’s No. 2 position despite frustration over last week’s sweeping midterm losses.

Emmer defeated Rep

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November 10, 2026
Steve Scalise’s Posse: Three Republicans Set to Nominate Him for Leadership

Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise is drawing support from Republicans across the House GOP as he makes his case to lead the party back to the majority.

Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Craig Goldman of Texas and Jeff Hurd of Colorado a

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November 10, 2026
Trahan Reworks AI Safety Bill to Limit Federal Override of State Laws

Rep. Lori Trahan is revising her artificial intelligence safety bill to further narrow provisions that would override state laws governing the industry, according to a person familiar with her efforts.

The Massachusetts Democrat’s wo

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November 10, 2026
Wes Moore Sees Room for Immigration Deal Despite Distrust of Stephen Miller

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Democrats should seek bipartisan agreements with the White House, including on immigration, despite his distrust of newly elevated chief of staff Stephen Miller.

Moore, a potential 2028 Democratic preside

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November 10, 2026
House Oversight Republicans Release Final Report on Epstein Investigation

House Oversight Committee Republicans on Tuesday concluded their 15-month investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, finding that repeated failures by law enforcement and federal prosecutors allowed his abuse of young women and girls to contin 👉 Full story

November 10, 2026
Senate Republicans Pause Leadership Talks After Midterm Losses

Senate Republicans are taking a break from their leadership discussions after roughly two hours of private talks about last week’s midterm losses and the party’s path forward, according to several GOP senators.

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November 10, 2026
Freshman Democrat Says Senior Party Members Threatened Him Over Jeffries Speaker Vote

Rep.-elect Don Leonard says senior House Democrats have threatened to make his life “a living hell” and drive him from office in 2028 if he refuses to support Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ bid for speaker.

The Ohio Democrat, who last week fl

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November 10, 2026
Democrats Weigh Popular Vote Compact After Battleground Victories

Democrats’ victories in key battleground states have opened a path to a fundamental change in presidential elections, but pursuing it could diminish those states’ influence in the 2028 race.

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November 10, 2026
House GOP Candidates Line Up Colleagues for Nominating Speeches

House Republican leadership candidates are assembling support from fellow lawmakers ahead of today’s elections, with several members preparing to deliver nominating speeches for contested and uncontested posts.

Rep. Ben Cline of Virg

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November 10, 2026
RNC Members Demand Leadership Election Delay After Midterm Rout

Dozens of Republican National Committee members are urging congressional Republicans to postpone their leadership elections for at least 30 days, arguing that the party must first confront the causes of its sweeping midterm losses.

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November 10, 2026
Capitol Agenda: GOP Leaders Face a Post-Rout Reckoning

Republican lawmakers are choosing their leaders for the next Congress on Tuesday, confronting a struggle over the party’s direction after midterm losses handed Democrats their largest majorities in decades and delivered a rebuke to Pres 👉 Full story

November 10, 2026
The Democratic Party’s New 2028 Powerbrokers

The Democratic Party’s emerging powerbrokers for the 2028 presidential election are the focus of a video feature titled “The Democratic Party’s new 2028 powerbrokers.”

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November 10, 2026
These Newly Elected Democrats Will Shape 2028

The race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination is already taking shape in congratulatory calls to a new generation of elected officials whose victories could give them influence over the party’s future.

Potential contenders

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November 10, 2026
House GOP Leaders Face Their Post-Election Reckoning

A week after devastating midterm losses, House Republicans face a choice: retain experienced leaders or turn to challengers promising a fresh start.

Tuesday’s secret-ballot leadership elections will determine who guides the party int

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November 10, 2026
Democrats Seek a Blowout for Jeffries as House Speaker Vote Nears

Hakeem Jeffries appears well positioned to become House speaker after Democrats’ sweeping election victory. His allies now have a broader goal: making the vote a show of party unity.

With ballots still being counted, Democratic opera

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November 10, 2026
Blue Wave Complicates New York Democrats’ Redistricting Calculus

ALBANY, New York — Democrats who hoped to redraw New York’s congressional districts before 2028 face a changed political landscape after Tuesday’s blue wave delivered a massive House majority without additional help from a new state map 👉 Full story

November 9, 2026
Machinists Union Urges Schumer to Step Aside as Senate Democratic Leader

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is calling on Sen. Chuck Schumer to make way for new leadership, adding a prominent labor voice to the debate over who should guide Senate Democrats after last week’s ele 👉 Full story

November 9, 2026
Court Filing Alleges Trump Adviser Received Cash, Luxury Gifts From Foreign Interests

A former business partner of Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz alleges that the digital strategist received cash and luxury accommodations from foreign individuals while pursuing business relationships with interests seeking access to U.S. 👉 Full story

November 9, 2026
Van Hollen Keeps Door Open to Challenging Schumer for Senate Leadership

Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Monday that he has not ruled out challenging Sen. Chuck Schumer for the top Democratic leadership post, as lawmakers begin weighing the party’s strategy for its incoming Senate majority.

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November 9, 2026
Jeffries Pushes to Restrict China Chip Exports in Defense Bill

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday that he will push to include tighter restrictions on advanced chip exports to China in the annual defense policy bill, adding House support to a bipartisan Senate effort.

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November 9, 2026
Watchdog Finds ‘Substantial Reason to Believe’ Gooden Misused Taxpayer Funds for Luxury Travel

A congressional watchdog has found “substantial reason to believe” that Texas Republican Rep. Lance Gooden used taxpayer money for personal luxury travel and may have misreported campaign spending, accor 👉 Full story

November 9, 2026
Westerman Bows Out of Natural Resources Leadership Race

House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman will step aside from the committee’s Republican leadership next Congress, opening a contest for the party’s top position on the panel.

The Arkansas Republican, who has led the committee’s

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November 9, 2026
Haley Stevens’ Washington Office Locked as House Returns to Session

Rep. Haley Stevens’ Washington office was locked Monday as the House returned for its first day in session since September, raising questions about whether the Michigan Democrat will return for the remainder of the Congress.

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November 9, 2026
Barrasso Seeks Another Term as Senate GOP Whip, Urges Unity After Election Losses

Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming is seeking another term as the Senate’s No. 2 Republican leader, urging colleagues to unite around a clear alternative to Democrats after the party lost control of the chamber in last week’s elections.

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November 9, 2026
New MAGA Group Seeks Younger Candidates to Push GOP Further Right

A new conservative organization is launching a $12 million effort to recruit younger America First candidates, arguing that Republicans must embrace a more aggressive populist agenda after their midterm losses.

American Ascent, a 501

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November 9, 2026
The Bloc Wants a Bold Agenda. Can Jeffries Deliver?

A call for a bold agenda has put House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries at the center of a political question: Can he deliver what the group known as “The Bloc” wants?

The tension is framed around ambition and leadership. The Bloc i

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November 9, 2026
Josh Shapiro Says Texas Won’t Replace Pennsylvania as the ‘Ultimate Swing State’

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Democrats’ expanding electoral map won’t dislodge his state from its place at the center of presidential politics, even as the party makes gains in traditionally Republican territory.

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November 9, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries Faces a Defining Choice: Confront Trump or Cut Deals

After Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory, Hakeem Jeffries faces a challenge that could define his expected speakership: whether to work with President Donald Trump or confront him at every turn.

Trump says he wants to cooperate with

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November 9, 2026
Murkowski’s Rise on Spending Panel Sets Up New Test for Trump White House

Sen. Lisa Murkowski is poised to become the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee in January, giving one of President Donald Trump’s most outspoken GOP critics a role in the fight over federal spending.

The Alaska sen

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November 9, 2026
Jeffries Faces Trump Test as Democrats Prepare to Take Power

House Democrats are preparing to take control of Congress with an immediate test of their willingness to confront President Donald Trump: a possible vote this week to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The vote comes as more tha

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November 9, 2026
House Democrats Plan More Prominent Placement for Jan. 6 Memorial Plaque

House Democrats plan to seek a more visible location for a Capitol plaque honoring law enforcement officers who defended the building during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, renewing a dispute over how Congress commemorates the riot.

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November 9, 2026
Immigration Advocates Press Democrats for Citizenship Pathway, Not Just Oversight

Immigrant rights organizations are urging congressional Democrats to look beyond investigations of the Trump administration’s deportation crackdown and pursue lasting changes to immigration law, including a pathway to citizenship for so 👉 Full story

November 9, 2026
Freedom Caucus Lays Out Lame-Duck Demands as GOP Faces Loss of Control

The House Freedom Caucus is urging Republican leaders to use the final two months of the 119th Congress to advance a conservative agenda before the party loses its governing trifecta in January.

In a [letter sent Monday](https://x.co

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November 9, 2026
Murkowski Seeks Top Republican Role on Senate Spending Panel

Sen. Lisa Murkowski plans to lead Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee in the next Congress, positioning the Alaska lawmaker for a more prominent role in federal spending debates and oversight of the Trump administration.

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October 23, 2026
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso Joins Forces with Ken Paxton in Critical Texas Campaign

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is set to campaign alongside Ken Paxton in Texas next week, as the GOP intensifies efforts to secure what has become a precarious seat. Barrasso will participate in a b 👉 Full story

October 23, 2026
Democrats Set to Spotlight DHS Chief Mullin in Aggressive Oversight Efforts

As Democrats anticipate greater control in Congress following the November elections, their sights are set firmly on Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Mullin, a former congressman, assumed the role to foster smoother relatio

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October 23, 2026
Democrats’ Late Financial Push in Mississippi Raises Questions on Electoral Strategy

National Democrats have recently infused over $1 million into Scott Colom’s campaign to unseat Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a move that has sparked mixed reactions within the party. While the fi 👉 Full story

October 23, 2026
Trump's Strategic Push to Propel Golf Buddy Jay Feely in Pivotal Arizona Race

In a striking demonstration of loyalty and strategic political maneuvering, President Donald Trump is intensifying efforts to back Jay Feely, his longtime friend and former Arizona Cardinals kicker, in one of Arizona's most contentious 👉 Full story

October 23, 2026
Satire in Strokes: This Week's Sharpest Political Cartoons Unveiled

Every week, a silent yet searing debate rages on—not in the halls of Congress, but on the sketchpads of the nation's political cartoonists. Armed with nothing more than a pen and their wit, these artists distill the week's political dra 👉 Full story

October 23, 2026
Trump's Midterm Gambit: Mobilizing Democrats More than Republicans?

As the U.S. midterms approach, President Donald Trump has positioned himself at the center of the Republican campaign, urging voters to treat the elections as if he were the one on the ballot. However

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October 22, 2026
Elon Musk's $76 Million October Surge: A Record-Breaking Boost for GOP

In a stunning display of financial firepower, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has injected an additional $76 million into Republican campaigns in the early days of October. This hefty sum escalates his total contributions for this election cycle t 👉 Full story

October 22, 2026
Senate Democrats Secure $15M Loan to Broaden Electoral Strategy as Midterms Approach

Senate Democrats, in a bold move to expand their influence across the U.S., have secured a substantial $15 million loan. This strategic financial maneuver comes as part of their efforts to extend their reach in the crucial final days le 👉 Full story

October 22, 2026
Democrats' Senate Super PAC Hits Record $354M in Fundraising as Election Nears

Democrats' primary Senate super PAC, the Senate Majority PAC (SMP), is set to report a groundbreaking $354 million raised through October 14, marking a significant surge in contributions as they push to take control of the Senate. This 👉 Full story

October 22, 2026
End of an Era: New York City to Phase Out Historic Horse Carriage Industry by 2028

New York City has decided to close the chapter on one of its oldest tourist attractions. The City Council, in a decisive vote, passed a bill to end the horse carriage industry that has been a staple of Central Park tourism for over a ce 👉 Full story