Nov 05 WATCH: Trump says U.S. has 'the greatest economy right now' after Democrats win big on election night By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Trump told GOP senators at a breakfast meeting before leaving the White House that the 36-day government shutdown, now the longest on record, was a “big factor, negative” for the Republican party in the elections, and called on the senators… Continue reading
Nov 05 Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant U.S. House seat By John Hanna, Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former council member Amanda Edwards finished atop a 16-person field in Tuesday's special election. Continue reading
Nov 05 Mamdani's win inspires Ugandans who see hope in youth joining politics By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Uganda has had the same president for nearly four decades, and opposition leaders face challenges in elections. Mamdani, born in Uganda, has kept his citizenship even after becoming a U.S. citizen. Mamdani's win offers hope for young people to shape… Continue reading
Nov 05 What to know about the Supreme Court arguments over Trump's tariffs By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In roughly two dozen emergency appeals, the justices have largely gone along with Trump in temporarily allowing parts of his aggressive second-term agenda to take effect while lawsuits play out. But the case being argued Wednesday is the first in… Continue reading
Nov 05 Mamdani tells Trump that New York is ready to fight after president's threats fail to thwart voters By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump has previously targeted other cities and has threatened to cut federal funding and take control of New York. Mamdani's progressive policies have drawn criticism from Republicans. But Mamdani remains determined to resist Trump's influence. Continue reading
Nov 05 What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new U.S. House map By David A. Lieb, Associated Press California's new map could counter that with five additional seats for Democrats. Redistricting in Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio leaves Republicans still ahead. But more states soon could take up redistricting. Continue reading
Nov 05 WATCH: Senate convenes as government shutdown breaks record for longest in U.S. history By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days, blaming the impasse for the party's defeat in closely-watched elections while Democrats, emboldened by their off-year victories, dug in… Continue reading
Nov 05 How Zohran Mamdani rose from Queens lawmaker to mayor of New York By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press The former foreclosure prevention counselor and one-time rapper becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor, first born in Africa, and first of South Asian heritage — not to mention its youngest mayor in more than a century. Continue reading
Nov 04 California approves new Democratic-backed congressional map By Jonathan J. Cooper, Michael R. Blood, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026 and, with it, the power to thwart or… Continue reading
Nov 04 Maine rejects sweeping voter ID requirements while Texas passes amendment to enshrine ban on noncitizens voting By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Maine and Texas are the latest states to become involved in a nationwide Republican push to enact strict voter ID laws. Continue reading