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Mississippi Senate Race Hangs in Balance as Colom Holds Slim Lead
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Supreme Court Faces New Test of Janus Ruling in Union Speech Laws
Laws in New York and Oregon aimed at preventing union impersonation may force the Supreme Court to defend its 2018 Janus ruling, as the Freedom Foundation challenges both statutes.
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Alabama voters enshrine school prayer, Pledge of Allegiance in state constitution
Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools and permitting student-led prayer, with 63% support.
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Idaho voters reject abortion rights measure, preserving near-total ban
Idaho voters rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized abortion until fetal viability, preserving the state's near-total ban.
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Democrats Capture Congress in Historic Midterm Wave
Democrats seized control of the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterms, a sweeping rebuke of President Trump’s agenda and a dramatic shift in Washington's power structure.
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Nebraska voters back constitutional ban on transgender athletes in girls' sports
Nebraska voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring schools to designate sports teams by biological sex, effectively banning transgender girls from girls' sports.
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Democrats Sweep Congress in Landmark Midterm Rebuke
Democrats will control both chambers of Congress starting Jan. 3, according to Decision Desk HQ, after a historic night of wins in Texas, Iowa, Georgia, and beyond.
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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.
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
Democrats' Midterm Landslide Reshapes Washington
Democrats won control of both chambers in Tuesday's midterms, securing larger majorities than expected and delivering a
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 c
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
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.
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
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
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
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