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Mississippi and Alaska Senate Races Remain Unresolved Two Days After Midterms
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Erickson: Trump's legacy at risk without Democratic deals
Erick Erickson says Trump's second-term agenda is impermanent, urging bipartisan deals to avoid a reversible legacy.
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Massie Plans Discharge Push for Second Epstein Files Bill
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) says he will force a House vote next week on a second Epstein files transparency bill, which would let state attorneys general prosecute and survivors access their records.
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Carville: DeSantis Emerges as GOP's Midterm Bright Spot
James Carville calls Ron DeSantis the GOP's midterm winner, noting his political stock doubled while Democrats swept Congress.
International
Xi resists trilateral summit plan with Trump and Putin ahead of APEC
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is reportedly uninterested in a trilateral summit with Trump and Putin at APEC, preferring to avoid Ukraine talks and focus on China's economic image.
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Jeffries Vows Democrats Will Hold Vance Accountable for Iran War Stance
Jeffries warns Democrats will not let Vance dodge his Iran war support, calling him a 'cheerleader' for a conflict that fueled GOP midterm defeat.
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Slotkin hits Vance for playing blame game on Iran war losses
Sen. Slotkin blasted Vance for blaming Iran war for GOP losses, saying leaders must end conflict, not cover themselves.
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Melania Trump Hosts Russia, Ukraine Officials for Ceasefire Talks
First lady Melania Trump brings Russian and Ukrainian officials together at the White House to build on a six-day ceasefire in Oleshky, ahead of renewed peace talks.
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Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault in London Trial
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. He faces a significant prison term.
Policy
Transparency Bill for College Sports Faces Clock Amid NCAA Turmoil
The Protect College Sports Act, backed by major conferences, could die in Congress. Transparency on player payouts is crucial as college sports turn semi-professional.
Ex-Trump Aide Urges Wiles to Step Down After Midterm Losses
Former Trump staffer Caroline Sunshine says Chief of Staff Susie Wiles should resign after the GOP's midterm losses, cit
Ex-Trump Aide Demands Wiles Resign After GOP Midterm Losses
Former Trump staffer Caroline Sunshine publicly urged Susie Wiles to resign as chief of staff, blaming her for the GOP's
Trump Backs Hegseth but Eyes Easier Confirmation Window Before Senate Flips
Trump affirmed support for Hegseth but acknowledged a new Pentagon chief could be confirmed more easily before Democrats
House Clerk Loophole: Can a Rogue Official Block Seating?
Recent speculation suggests a rogue clerk could refuse to seat members-elect, but historical precedents and House rules
Can a House Clerk Thwart the New Congress? History Says Maybe
Robert Rubin warns of a clerk loophole that could block seating Democrats on Jan. 3. Historical precedents show clerks h
Melania Trump Hosts Russia, Ukraine Talks; Senate Races Unresolved
First lady Melania Trump hosts Russian and Ukrainian representatives to discuss a localized ceasefire in Oleshky, while
Senate Poised to Pass Bill Ending Aid Discrimination Against Homeschoolers
The Home School Graduation Recognition Act, which clarifies homeschool diplomas for federal student aid, awaits a Senate
Senate urged to pass bill clearing homeschoolers for federal student aid
The Home School Graduation Recognition Act, which clarifies that homeschool diplomas are equivalent to traditional high
Congress urged to pass forest recovery tax and market reforms
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson and Forest Landowners CEO Scott Jones call on Congress to pass a farm b
Fix NAIC Transparency, Don't Federalize Insurance Oversight
Rising premiums highlight NAIC's accountability gaps. Reforms can boost transparency without ceding state authority to W
Senate Set to Vote on Sweeping Energy Permitting Bill, Environmental Groups Push Back
The Senate will vote on a bill to streamline clean energy permitting and curb lawsuits, but environmental groups argue i
LIUNA pushes Senate to pass permitting reform, citing worker stability
LIUNA's leader calls on Congress to pass Sen. Heinrich's permitting reform bill, arguing that decades of delays have cos
JetBlue hikes bag fees again as fuel costs pressure airlines
JetBlue is increasing checked-bag fees again, with first-bag costs rising to $50-$55 for advance payment. The airline ci
Markets Rally as Democrats Sweep Congress, Fueling Divided-Government Bets
Stock futures jumped after Democrats swept the midterms, with investors betting on divided government. But AI crackdown
Trump: US probing $6.3B Binance hack, unsure on North Korea link
Trump said the US is looking into the record $6.3B Binance hack but wouldn't attribute it to North Korea. Blockchain ana
Nvidia's Shadow Banking Role Deepens AI Financial Risks
Nvidia's monopolistic control over AI chips and its growing role as an unregulated financier are inflating an AI bubble
Nvidia's Unchecked Financial Power Fuels AI Bubble Risks
Nvidia's near-total monopoly over AI chips and its role as an unregulated financier are inflating the AI bubble and thre
DoorDash to Acquire Instacart in $17B Grocery Delivery Megadeal
DoorDash will acquire Instacart for about $17 billion, combining two major delivery networks and expanding grocery optio
Moolenaar Slams Hong Kong Court's 10-Year Sentence for Activist Wong
Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) blasted the Hong Kong court's 10-year sentence for activist Joshua Wong, calling him a hero a
Iran Puts Onus on Trump to Avert War After US Strikes Hormuz Targets
Iran's chief negotiator says Washington must act to prevent renewed war, following US strikes on Iranian facilities in t
Tehran Puts Onus on Washington to Avert Full-Scale War
Iran's chief negotiator says it's up to the U.S. to prevent renewed war after Tehran submitted a 'firm and rational resp
Pyongyang Rejects FBI's Binance Theft Claim as 'Provocation'
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. allegations of involvement in the $6.3 billion Binance hack as a 'trite provoca
Iran Ties Strait of Hormuz Reopening to Sanctions Relief as Trump Weighs Strikes
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts sanctions and releases frozen assets, as Trump signals openn
Trump Administration Escalates Assault on International Criminal Court
The Trump administration escalated its campaign against the International Criminal Court by freezing assets and imposing