Politics Nov 08 WATCH: Newsom says Trump is ‘weakness masquerading as strength’ at Texas rally By Michael R. Blood, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Politics Nov 05 Watch 6:09 Democrats dominate in first election since Trump’s return to White House In the first major elections since President Trump's return to office, Democrats celebrated election wins from coast to coast. New York City's next mayor will be democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, and two moderate Democrats will be the governors of New… By Liz Landers, Matt Loffman, Winston Wilde
Politics Nov 05 Watch 6:46 Voters sent Washington a message to put ‘everyday Americans first,’ Jeffries says Wednesday marks day 36 of the government shutdown, setting a record for the longest in U.S. history. After Democrats’ strong showing on election night, President Trump conceded that his party is shouldering the blame for the shutdown. Geoff Bennett spoke… By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Politics Nov 05 Watch 7:27 Democratic and GOP strategists on what the parties learned from voters Democrats dominated election night as economic anxieties and discontent with President Trump’s leadership weighed heavily on Republican candidates. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and Republican strategist Whit Ayres. By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams
Politics Nov 05 Georgia Democrats win big over GOP incumbents in 2 statewide utility regulator races Two Democrats romped to wins over Republican incumbents in elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday, delivering the largest statewide margins of victory by Democrats in more than 20 years. By Jeff Amy, Associated Press
Nov 05 Trump may become the face of a deteriorating economy, a year after such worries helped him win By Josh Boak, Will Weissert, Associated Press Voters have sent a message to President Donald Trump that the economy doesn't feel as though its booming — despite what he says. 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 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