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Democrats' Southern victories could affect redistricting

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

In Louisiana, Republicans who already controlled the state House and Senate had hoped to consolidate power by defeating Edwards, or else obtain a two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers that would allow them to override his vetoes. Neither occurred.

Bloomberg registers for 2020 ballot in Arkansas

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

"We're getting closer" to making a decision about a presidential bid, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told reporters after filing paperwork at Arkansas' Capitol.

Democrats promise swift action after win in Virginia

By Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Democratic leaders said Virginians should expect a higher minimum wage, new gun restrictions and greater abortion rights after their party flipped control of the state House and Senate in Tuesday's election.

Democrats flip Virginia's legislature; Kentucky governor's race too close to call

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Democrats took full control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in more than two decades.

Next phase of impeachment begins as process goes public

By PBS NewsHour

The next phase of the impeachment inquiry begins this week with televised hearings after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday along sharply divided party lines to approve the proceedings. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins Megan Thompson…

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Democrats push candidates to fully commit to 2020 nominee

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

"We'll need every Democrat working together in order to defeat Donald Trump," DNC Chairman Tom Perez said.

California Rep. Katie Hill resigns amid ethics probe

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Democratic congresswoman Katie Hill of California has resigned amid an ethics probe and revelations of an affair with a campaign staffer.

WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham condemns Trump impeachment inquiry with resolution

By Associated Press

The nonbinding resolution gives Senate Republicans a chance to show support for Trump at a moment when Trump is urging his GOP allies to get tougher and fight harder for him as the House impeachment probe gathers momentum.

2020 Dems face cash crunch as election timeline tightens

By Candice Norwood

Third quarter filings from the Federal Election Commission show more than half of the Democratic candidates burned through more money than they brought in.