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Democrats flip dozens of GOP seats. Republicans haven't flipped a single one
Democrats have flipped seven Senate seats, nearly 30 House districts, five governorships and up to 12 state legislative chambers in a historic 2026 midterm rout.
Trump’s Crushing Defeat Just Changed How the World Sees America
Trump’s midterm shellacking has changed the political equation at home and abroad.
What Wall Street billionaires are saying about Democrats' midterm sweep
Billionaire political spending met criticism from ... billionaires in the wake of Tuesday's blue wave election.
Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout
Trump's remarks come as Republicans grapple with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee called for investigations into the war with I...
The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee called for investigations into the war with Iran and U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and Latin American. on.wsj.com/4kxVqJd
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Trump Confronts a New Role: A Lame Duck Facing a Hostile Congress
After a decade at the center of American politics, President Trump is politically wounded, with diminished power. Those who know him say the next two years will be unpredictable.
A state appellate court ruled Wednesday that the rollout of Zohran Mamdani’s new pied-à-terre tax wa...
A state appellate court ruled Wednesday that the rollout of Zohran Mamdani’s new pied-à-terre tax was legal and can move forward, giving a boost to one of the New York City mayor’s signature policies. on.wsj.com/4sJoQpS
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White House Delays Hearing on Fed Governor
The administration pushed back a hearing for Lisa D. Cook, the Federal Reserve governor that President Trump has tried to fire, after her lawyers raised scheduling issues.
In addition to victories in congressional and governor’s races, Democrats have flipped attorney gene...
In addition to victories in congressional and governor’s races, Democrats have flipped attorney general offices in longtime Republican strongholds Georgia and Texas. on.wsj.com/3V6Fa7J
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