Politics

Supreme Court considers how the U.S. tells a foreign country it's being sued

By Associated Press

The justices on Wednesday questioned whether mailing notice of a lawsuit to the country's D.C. embassy works.

WATCH: Stacey Abrams says she will not concede until all votes are counted

By Associated Press

Abrams told supporters at her election night party that they would "have a chance to do a do-over" in her race against Republican Brian Kemp, implying a runoff.

WATCH: McConnell says Kavanaugh fight helped GOP retain Senate majority

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

In Tuesday's elections, McConnell said, the contentious, partisan fight over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's nomination was "very helpful" in winning Senate seats, like an "adrenaline shot" for GOP voters.

Marijuana expands into 3 more states, but nationwide legalization remains unlikely

By Daniel J. Mallinson, Lee Hannah, The Conversation

Two-thirds of all U.S. states have legalized some kind of marijuana. The argument goes that its nationwide expansion is inevitable. Two marijuana policy researchers question that narrative.

Trump backs Pelosi, who says as House speaker she would 'show the power of the gavel'

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

“People will see a Congress that is very different than we have now,” U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said.

WATCH: Trump speaks about midterm election results

By Associated Press

Trump is scheduled to speak at 11:30 a.m. ET. Watch live here.

Trump warns House Democrats against investigating his administration

By Associated Press

He said in a tweet Wednesday that if they do, the Republican-controlled Senate may investigate Democrats.

How the Democratic House victory could echo around the world

By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press

The Democratic victory in the U.S. House of Representatives could echo from Moscow to Beijing to Riyadh, with empowered Democrats now able to launch new investigations into President Donald Trump's international business empire and his political dealings with the rest…

Michigan legalizes pot, Massachusetts keeps transgender rights and other ballot measure moments

By David Crary, Associated Press

Medicaid expansion was another multistate topic on the ballot. Nebraska and Idaho voters approved measures to expand Medicaid health coverage to tens of thousands of low-income residents.

Despite House loss, Trump still sees midterms success

By Catherine Lucey, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Trump stayed quiet for much of election night as Republicans maintained their hold on the Senate and Democrats captured control of the House — a shift all but certain to redefine his presidency.