Nov 05 Watch Can Washington be productive in Obama's final years? By PBS News Hour At the White House, President Obama addressed the midterm election setbacks for his party and the potential for working with Republicans. Judy Woodruff asks Republican Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona and Democrat Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland whether they… Continue watching
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Nov 05 Legal pot in D.C. could rest in the hands of the Republican-led Congress By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The national marijuana legalization debate is moving into the backyard of a Republican-controlled Congress, now that the District of Columbia has voted to legalize growing, possessing and sharing small amounts of pot. Voters in Oregon and Alaska also… Continue reading
Nov 05 Obama says it's time to 'take care of business' with GOP Congress By David Espo, Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — One day after sweeping Republican election gains, President Barack Obama and incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pledged to try and turn divided government into a force for good rather than gridlock on Wednesday, yet warned of veto… Continue reading
Nov 05 Democrat wins re-election as Colorado governor By News Desk Incumbent Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper won re-election in a tight race in Colorado, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 05 Breaking down the 2014 Republican wave By Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Last night was a huge night for Republicans. They took back the Senate, netting seven seats (so far); they could get up to 250 House seats when all the vote counting is completed, which would be the most seats for… Continue reading
Nov 05 Midterm Wrap: Republicans seize control of Senate By Ken Thomas and Nancy Benac, Associated Press WASHINGTON — America awoke to a new political dynamic Wednesday with sharper dividing lines in an already divided government, forcing President Barack Obama to recalibrate his approach and giving Republican leaders in Congress new muscle to check him. Continue reading
Nov 05 GOP's big election night fuels shift toward 2016 By Steve Peoples and Will Weissert, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — And so it begins. Even before the polls had closed on Election Day, Republicans had shifted their focus to 2016 and the party's top target: Hillary Rodham Clinton. And by the end of the night, the GOP… Continue reading