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Cruz on midterms: 'It was an a‑‑ kicking'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) reflected on the results of the midterm elections in his home state and nationwide, calling the Democrats’ win a “blue...

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Hannity calls for public input on future of immigration enforcement

Fox News host Sean Hannity in a recent segment called for the input of the American people on “what they want and what they don’t want” in terms...

yesterday 3

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Pritzker says it seems like 'number one cheerleader' Vance is breaking from Trump

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), who won his third term as the governor of the Prairie State, criticized Vice President Vance’s social media post...

yesterday 4

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Massie says his Hegseth impeachment resolution 'much gentler' than what Democrats plan

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has sparred with his own party in the past year, said Thursday morning that his call to impeach Defense Secretary Pete...

yesterday 4

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Slotkin: Vance should stop trying to ‘cover’ himself over Iran war

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on Wednesday criticized Vice President Vance’s online post where he blamed the war in Iran for the Republican...

yesterday 2

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Bill Clinton implores Dems to work together 'with humility and determination'

Former President Clinton released a statement following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the midterm elections urging them to work “with...

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Oklahoma City's GOP mayor: 'Morally and intellectually bankrupt' party deserved 'rebuke'

Oklahoma City’s Republican mayor David Holt criticized his own party on Tuesday, saying they deserved the “rebuke” of the American people amid a...

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GOP's Moore, Knott, McDowell ousted in North Carolina House races

The Democrats in three North Carolina districts are on track to oust their incumbent Republican opponents in their respective neck-and-neck House...

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UK prime minister says midterm results a call to 'unite' on battling cost of living

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after Democrats' sweeping election victories Tuesday, said the world now has an opportunity to come together to...

previous day 5

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Obama applauds Democratic sweep

Former President Obama applauded Democratic candidates for a sweeping victory in the midterm elections, winning competitive races and taking control...

previous day 5

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North Korea calls US accusation over Binance heist a ‘provocation’

North Korea denied any involvement in the recent $6.3 billion hack on cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance despite the FBI attributing the...

tuesday 3

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Acton calls Ramaswamy a danger to Ohio

Ohio gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton (D) said her opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s (R) “crossed the line” and called him “a danger” to the state...

tuesday 4

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A lot of people are 'feeling betrayed' by Stevens's reversal: Jaime Harrison

Former Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said people are “feeling betrayed” by Rep. Haley Stevens’s (D-Mich.) last-minute...

tuesday 5

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Melania Trump hosting Ukraine, Russia representatives at White House

First lady Melania Trump will be hosting representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House, according to a Tuesday press release. The...

tuesday 4

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96 percent chance Democrats take House, 78 percent for Senate: Harvard model

Recently updated election models from Harvard University forecast a strong chance of Democrats winning a majority of seats in the House and the Senate...

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Judge dismisses Trump’s defamation suit against WSJ a second time

A federal judge on Saturday dismissed for the second time President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal in connection with an...

01.11.2026 9

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Mike Rogers claims he's ahead by 7 percent on ballots returned so far ‘by our models’

Michigan’s Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers claimed he is ahead by almost seven percent on early-returned ballots, contrary to recent polls...

31.10.2026 10

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Scott Colom releases ‘Sinners’-themed campaign ad as Mississippi Senate race heats up

Mississippi’s Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom released a “Sinners”-themed campaign ad over Halloween weekend, days ahead of the upcoming...

31.10.2026 20

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Advisor to Clyburn says El-Sayed can't disinvite Stevens from unity event

An advisor to Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) cannot disinvite his former primary opponent Rep. Haley...

31.10.2026 10

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Peltola repeats denial of ballot-stacking reports, stays silent on federal probe

Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied once again any involvement in the alleged ballot-stacking scheme that it was recently...

31.10.2026 10

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Binance recovers 90 percent of stolen assets from hack

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Saturday that it was able to replenish 90 percent of the stolen assets ‌after a $6.3 billion hack of its...

31.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts 2 Senate races toward Democrats

Election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved the Senate races in Minnesota and Louisiana toward Democrats in the final days leading up to the...

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ICE agent indicted in Texas after allegedly striking immigrant with vehicle

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who hit and injured a man with a vehicle in Houston, Texas, was indicted by a grand jury in...

30.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

GOP House member on 'embarrassing' SC prospects: 'Darline is dragging Rs'

A House Republican called the competitive Senate race in South Carolina “embarrassing,” adding that incumbent Sen. Darline Graham (R) is...

30.10.2026 10

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DOJ accuses Peltola, Democrats of misleading a federal court

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday accused Mary Peltola of misleading a federal court in the latest filing in its lawsuit seeking to block...

30.10.2026 10

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DOJ subpoenas California officials in voter rolls investigation escalation

The Justice Department (DOJ) has issued subpoenas to California officials in its latest move in scrutinizing non-U.S. citizen voters in the state....

30.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate Dan J. Sullivan

Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola (D) on Thursday again denied knowing anything about her campaign's alleged recruitment of Dan J. Sullivan to...

30.10.2026 10

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DOJ issues subpoenas in Alaska Senate race: Reports

The Justice Department (DOJ) issued dozens of subpoenas in connection with the ballot stacking allegations against Alaska’s Democratic Senate...

30.10.2026 9

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Trump snaps at reporter asking about his health

President Trump on Thursday snapped at a reporter asked a question about whether his recent rally cancellations were related to his health or being...

30.10.2026 8

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Severe weather expected on Election Day in several key states

Chances of severe weather are looming over certain regions across the U.S. next week, with the possibility of thunderstorms on Election Day...

29.10.2026 8

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

New World screwworm case reported in Arizona dog

Arizona reported its first case of New World screwworm on Wednesday, making it the third state to be impacted by the parasite. The confirmed case was...

29.10.2026 9

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Economy, healthcare, Iran war top voters' concerns ahead of midterms: Gallup

The most important issues that U.S. voters care about in the upcoming elections are economy, healthcare and the war in Iran, according to a poll...

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Airline groups push back on Ebola declaration requirements

Interest groups representing major American and foreign airlines asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reassess its new rules...

29.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

FBI, ICE won't contribute to poll monitoring: Justice Department

The Justice Department said Wednesday that agents and employees from the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not serve as poll...

29.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Kim Reynolds says Lahn was 'clear winner' of gubernatorial debate

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) said Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn was a “clear winner” in a final debate before the midterm election...

28.10.2026 10

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Support for reelecting congressional incumbents at record lows: Gallup

A record low percentage of U.S. voters support the reelection of their own representative or of most sitting members of Congress, according to a poll...

28.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Failed Florida gubernatorial candidate announces 2028 White House bid

Former Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback (R) said he plans to run for president in 2028. “Last night, someone asked me ‘What do you...

28.10.2026 50

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Alaska's GOP-led government asks court to block DOJ Senate race certification lawsuit

Alaska's GOP-led government is urging a federal court to dismiss the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit seeking to bar the state from certifying...

28.10.2026 8

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Andrew Yang: 'Speculation has officially been stoked' about McConaughey running for office

Andrew Yang, the co-founder of the Forward Party who ran for Oval Office in 2020, said speculations about actor Matthew McConaughey running for office...

28.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

CFTC sues to block Utah from enforcing gambling laws against prediction markets

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against the state of Utah to stop the state’s...

27.10.2026 10

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Kalshi expands protections for users aged 18-20

Prediction market platform Kalshi is expanding protections for young traders aged 18-20, which includes a new monthly deposit limit. Accounts in the...

27.10.2026 10

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Jennings concerned about multiple states: 'A lot of bad vibes out there'

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings says he is concerned about a number of Senate races, highlighting the Texas Senate race among others. “There...

27.10.2026 20

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North Carolina state Senate candidate arrested after police standoff

A North Carolina state Senate candidate was arrested Monday after an hours-long standoff with police, which he detailed as it was happening in a...

27.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Trump administration: Hundreds of Washington state voters may be noncitizens

Federal officials on Monday called on Washington state’s election officials to set aside ballots from over 400 people they say have illegally...

27.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Peltola asks judge to dismiss DOJ certification lawsuit

Alaska’s Democratic Senate nominee, Mary Peltola, asked a federal judge to dismiss the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit over her state's...

27.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

ACLU, Common Cause file motion against DOJ over Alaska election certification block

Nonprofit watchdog group Common Cause, represented by attorneys from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has filed a motion to intervene in the...

24.10.2026 20

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Musk says he was behind Starlink's slowdown in Ukraine

Elon Musk on Saturday alluded to being behind last week’s Starlink slowdown in Ukraine which impacted the country’s military capabilities....

24.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

China urges US Treasury to stop proposed restrictions on tech investments

Chinese officials called on the U.S. Saturday to reconsider its proposed rule seeking to further restrict American investments into its tech industry,...

24.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Obama endorses Nixon, Jolly in last-minute campaign boost

Former President Obama has endorsed the Democratic candidates in Florida's Senate and gubernatorial races less than two weeks ahead of the midterm...

24.10.2026 10

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Suryatapa Chakraborty

Blanche: DOJ lawsuit not trying to 'stop the certification of Alaska's election'

Attorney General Todd Blanche said Saturday that the Justice Department is not trying to stop the certification of Alaska’s election, referring to a...

24.10.2026 10

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