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Bernie Sanders says he will not back Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
Bernie Sanders announced he will not support Chuck Schumer’s reelection as Democratic Senate leader, joining other Democrats calling for fresh party leadership following recent elections.
Who is Jim Jordan? Pugnacious Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranks
Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican and Trump ally, was elected Tuesday to lead House Republicans as they adjust to being the minority party with significantly reduced numbers in Congress.
Federal judge allows Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against BBC to proceed
A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC can proceed, finding the broadcaster’s editing of his comments before January 6 potentially constituted actual malice.
Both sides now? Critics slam DOJ moves to dismiss convictions of Trump allies
The Justice Department is seeking to dismiss contempt of Congress charges against Steve Bannon, drawing criticism that it follows a pattern of dismissing cases against Trump allies without adversarial argument.
The Democratic Party gained power across the country in the midterms. Now what?
Democrats achieved substantial gains in midterm elections, securing one of their largest congressional majorities in a generation and flipping numerous House districts and Senate seats, particularly in traditionally Republican-leaning communities.
Tech’s biggest names sank a tax on billionaires’ wealth with $425m and a familiar playbook
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires, after tech industry leaders spent nearly $425 million opposing it, marking the state’s most expensive opposition campaign.
White supremacist Nick Fuentes linked to college Republican group, records show
Records show a college Republican coalition routed its email through a Microsoft account controlled by white nationalist Nick Fuentes, revealing an operational link between the far-right activist and student Republican groups.
Haitian boy, 8, detained by ICE is now unaccounted for, lawmaker says
An eight-year-old Haitian boy taken into custody by ICE in California in early November is unaccounted for, according to a Democratic lawmaker investigating the case.
House Republicans urge DoJ to further investigate ‘key witnesses’ in Epstein case
House Republicans released a report calling on the Justice Department to conduct further investigations into the Epstein case and pursue additional witnesses and associates, while Democrats criticized the inquiry as incomplete.
US supreme court clears way for Trump’s border wall in Texas’s Big Bend
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend region, overturning a lower court’s temporary halt to the project.
House Republicans to elect a new leader as they look to rebuild from midterm defeat
House Republicans will elect a new minority leader on Tuesday to replace Mike Johnson, choosing between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan following their midterm election losses.
Trump admits deportation policy was ‘too tough’ despite promotion of Stephen Miller
President Trump said his deportation policy was “too tough” and offered to negotiate an immigration deal with Democrats following midterm election losses, while also elevating Stephen Miller to chief of staff.
Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress
Palantir has hired former Montana Senator Jon Tester in an advisory role as the tech company faces anticipated Democratic scrutiny following the party’s gains in the recent midterm elections.
Supreme Court weighs effort to shield federal law enforcement as ICE complaints rise
The Supreme Court is weighing whether federal law enforcement officers can be sued for violating constitutional rights, a case that extends beyond prisons to immigration enforcement practices.
Economic relief is on the way, Democrats say. But what, how and when?
Democrats pledge economic relief following midterm victories, but details on implementing promised cost-cutting measures remain unclear as competing proposals emerge ahead of the new Congress.
‘A complete repudiation’: public health won big in US midterm elections
Public health advocates and healthcare-focused candidates won significant victories in US midterm elections, with voters prioritizing issues including vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks and healthcare affordability.
Dolores Huerta obituary
Dolores Huerta, a dominant figure in American labor activism who died aged 96, was a key organizer for the United Farm Workers union and helped popularize the rallying cry ‘Sí, se puede!’
John Fetterman to be challenged for Senate seat by democratic socialist born in Gaza
Palestinian American journalist Ahmed Moor announced a primary challenge to Democratic Senator John Fetterman, citing disagreements over governance and Middle East policy ahead of the 2028 election.
Former RFK Jr adviser accuses Trump officials of prioritizing special interest groups over voters
A former Trump health adviser accused White House officials of prioritizing special interests and fundraising over the administration’s health agenda, contributing to Republican midterm losses.
Progressives head to US House in record numbers after winning red districts
House progressives are entering the next Congress in record numbers after winning seats in red districts, vowing to push the Democratic majority leftward on healthcare, labor rights, and Gaza policy.
Congress is coming back to Washington. Here’s what to expect
Congress returns to Washington this week for the final session of the 119th Congress, with Republicans controlling the House and Senate through January. Lawmakers face pressure to extend government funding before the December 11 deadline.
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Washington State Works to Combat Rising Traffic Deaths
In recent years, Washington State has witnessed a troubling increase in traffic fatalities, prompting officials to implement measures to reduce the number of accidents and improve road safety. The state reported 750 traffic fatalities in 2022. Spokane county has seen...
What’s Behind the Increase in Fatal Accidents?
The new statistics for automobile accident deaths are out and the news isn’t good. The country saw fatal accidents rise in 2022 when experts thought they might decrease. The pandemic in 2020 significantly skewed accident data, but experts believed the pattern that...
NumbersUSA: More Than 185k Aliens Classified as ‘Got-Away’ Just This Fiscal Year Alone
A recent report by nonpartisan immigration-reduction organization NumbersUSA revealed that a source in Customs and Border Protection said that in excess of 185,000 aliens have eluded capture by Border Patrol this fiscal year so far. The CBP source providing this...
Why has the U.S. economy fared so much better under Democratic presidents than Republicans?
By David Leonhardt of the New York Times Blue at the top, red at the bottom Has the economy fared better under Democratic presidents or Republican presidents over the past century? The sensible answer might seem to be: It’s probably been similar. Presidents, after...