Nov 07 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. Continue reading
Nov 07 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. Continue reading
Nov 07 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. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Trump speaks about midterm election results By Associated Press Trump is scheduled to speak at 11:30 a.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Nov 07 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. Continue reading
Nov 07 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… Continue reading
Nov 07 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. Continue reading
Nov 07 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. Continue reading
Nov 07 Senate races in Montana, Arizona and Florida too close to call By Associated Press Early Wednesday morning, three U.S. Senate races -- in Montana, Arizona and Florida -- were still too close to call. Continue reading
Nov 07 California Sen. Dianne Feinstein wins fifth full term By Associated Press Voters first sent Feinstein to Washington in 1992. At 85, she is the oldest current U.S. senator. Continue reading