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Schumer Confident of Retaining Senate Majority Leader Post
Sen. Chuck Schumer says he will be reelected Senate majority leader despite opposition from a few new senators, citing b
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Trump addresses nation from White House construction site post-election
President Trump spoke from the White House ballroom construction site, his first public remarks since Election Day, amid
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Trump addresses nation from White House construction site after midterm losses
President Trump spoke from a White House ballroom construction site, addressing the nation after Election Day setbacks t
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Bonck flips Texas 38th, defeats McDonough in open seat race
Republican Jon Bonck defeats Democrat Melissa McDonough in Texas' 38th District, keeping the seat red after Rep. Wesley
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Lewis George projected to win DC mayor, beating moderate rival
Janeese Lewis George is projected to become DC's next mayor, defeating a moderate rival. The Democratic socialist will l
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Democrats Flip Three GOP-Held North Carolina House Seats
Democrats unseated Republican Reps. Brad Knott, Timothy Moore, and Addison McDowell in North Carolina, contributing to a
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Public Citizen attorney previews court fight over Trump's arch project
Public Citizen attorney Nick Sansone joins The Gavel to discuss the legal fight against Trump's arch project, with a rul
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Hines Flips Michigan's 10th District, Boosting Democratic House Wave
Democrat Christina Hines has flipped Michigan's 10th Congressional District, defeating Republican Mike Bouchard and expa
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Climate Activist Lawrence Ousts Barrett in Michigan's 7th
Democrat William Lawrence, a climate activist, unseats Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th District, flipping
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Burnham: US Vote Offers Global Opening to Tackle Cost of Living
UK PM Andy Burnham sees Democrats' midterm sweep as a global opening to tackle cost-of-living, linking it to resolving t
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Scalise enters minority leader race, setting up Jordan clash
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced his bid for minority leader, setting up a contest against Judiciary Chair
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Democrats Vow AI Crackdown and Tech Probes After Congress Sweep
Democrats are set to prioritize AI regulation and tech probes after sweeping Congress, with lawmakers vowing to hold Big