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Democrats Sweep Congress in Landmark Midterm Rebuke
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Nevada voters enshrine abortion rights in state constitution
Nevada voters have approved a constitutional amendment protecting abortion until viability, with 63% support, adding to a string of reproductive rights victories since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Kaptur Secures 23rd Term in Ohio as GOP Rematch Falls Short
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) wins a 23rd term, beating Derek Merrin in a rematch despite a more Republican-leaning district.
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Alaska voters approve ballot measure clarifying citizenship requirement for voting
Alaska voters approved a ballot measure that tweaks state law to explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote. The measure passed with nearly 70% support.
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Steinmann wins Texas 8th, succeeding Luttrell
Jessica Steinmann (R) is projected to win Texas's 8th District, beating Democrat Laura Jones. She will succeed retiring Rep. Morgan Luttrell.
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Democrats' Midterm Landslide Reshapes Washington
Democrats won control of both chambers in Tuesday's midterms, securing larger majorities than expected and delivering a stinging rebuke to President Trump.
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Forstag flips Montana's 1st District, dealing setback to GOP House hopes
Democrat Sam Forstag has won Montana's 1st District, flipping a Republican-held seat and boosting his party's drive to control the House.
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D.C. Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Foie Gras Ban
D.C. voters approved a ballot measure banning foie gras and force-feeding birds, with 73% in favor. The ban takes effect in 2027.
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Massachusetts voters reject plan to scrap party primaries
Massachusetts voters rejected a ballot measure that would have eliminated party primaries in favor of a top-two primary system, with 61% opposing the change.
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South Dakota voters back constitutional ban on noncitizen voting
South Dakota voters approved a constitutional amendment affirming only U.S. citizens can vote, with nearly 62% backing. The measure reiterates existing law.
West Virginia voters back citizenship-only voting amendment
West Virginia voters approved Amendment 1, a constitutional amendment specifying only U.S. citizens can vote, with nearl
Missouri Voters Reject GOP Effort to Reinstate Abortion Ban
Missouri voters narrowly rejected a GOP-backed measure that would have reinstated a near-total abortion ban and restrict
Missouri voters reject GOP redistricting plan, preserving Democratic seat
Missouri voters rejected Proposition A, a GOP-backed redistricting measure that would have created a 7-1 Republican Hous
Knickerbocker flips longtime GOP seat in Ohio, ousting Turner
Democrat Kristina Knickerbocker ousted longtime GOP Rep. Mike Turner in Ohio's 10th District, flipping a seat he held fo
Ricketts Holds Off Osborn to Secure Nebraska Senate Seat
Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) won reelection over independent Dan Osborn, according to Decision Desk HQ, preserving GOP co
Villegas Defeats Valadao in California's 22nd District Upset
Progressive educator Randy Villegas has flipped California's 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent
Young CEOs and startups drive remote work's staying power, study finds
A new NBER working paper shows remote work is more common at younger firms and under younger CEOs, pointing to continued
Dictionary.com crowns 'maxxing' as 2026 Word of the Year amid online buzz
Dictionary.com has named 'maxxing' its 2026 Word of the Year, highlighting a cultural trend of relentless self-optimizat
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Rebuffing Calls for Hike Amid Energy-Driven Inflation
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.75%-4%, despite calls for a hike. Energy costs, not broad inflation,
General Motors to Pay $220M to 36 States Over Driver Data Sales
General Motors will pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driver data to insurers. The bipartisan settlement covers
Bipartisan bill targets costly biologics rule to cut drug prices
A bipartisan bill would eliminate the costly interchangeability standard for biosimilars, potentially saving the U.S. he
AI windfall should flow into Social Security, not just public funds
As AI companies pledge shares for public benefit, a new idea emerges: channel them into Social Security to shore up its
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
PCE Inflation Inches Up in September as Energy Costs Surge
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge rose 0.5% in September, with annual PCE at 3.6%, as energy costs jumped. The Fed hel
PCE Inflation Ticks Up in September, Fed Holds Rates Amid Energy Spike
September PCE inflation rose 0.5% monthly and 3.6% annually, driven by higher energy prices. The Fed held rates steady,
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
Brazil's Lula Win Shows Limits of Trump's Electoral Leverage
Trump's punishment of Brazil helped Lula win re-election, while his transactional support aided Milei and others. A patt