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The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and where they remain divided.
Across the South, Black Voters Help Propel Democratic Wins
Democrats in the South used anger over redistricting, cuts to key federal programs and attacks on Black history to help galvanize a crucial bloc of voters to the polls.
Harmeet Dhillon, Leader of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Unit, Resigns
The move came after conflicts with Justice Department leaders, including disagreements over legal strategy in the midterm elections, people familiar with the matter said.
JoAnna Mendoza Wins in Arizona, Giving Democrats a Key House Pickup
The Democrat, a retired Marine, defeated Representative Juan Ciscomani, a two-term Republican, in a highly competitive district in southeastern Arizona.
Environmental Ballot Wins
Voters around the country approved measures on conservation, water and data centers on Tuesday.
DOJ Steps Up Leak Investigation on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
Investigators, using subpoenas and other law enforcement powers, are accelerating an inquiry that takes the Trump administration into the inner workings of the court.
Why a Merciless Supreme Court Rebuke on Election Eve Matters
The justices took just hours to reject Trump’s bid to meddle in the election.
Alaska Fraud Scheme a Stain on Democrats
Democrats' midterm victory should not obscure allegations that Mary Peltola's campaign helped deceive Alaska voters with a decoy candidate.
How Gold Kept Washington in Check
Is Europe Ready To Buy Russian Gas Again?
The latest US idea for a peace deal in Ukraine is a return to the gas diplomacy that preceded the war. For anyone who followed the Nord Stream drama, this turn of events must be one of the most ironic twists in modern diplomacy. The first Trump administration went out of its way to penalise [...]Read More...
GOP Wipeout Started With the First Bomb on Iran
Newsom's Prop 50 Pays Off as New Maps Flip More CA Seats
How Retirement Has Changed Over Last 10 Years
Tiny Ohio Town Just Found a Way To Make Data Centers Pay
What Is Money?
In their new book, economists Arjun Jayadev and J.W. Mason examine the peculiar role money plays in shaping human life.
Democrats Already Abandoning 'Affordability' Promises?
Democrats campaigned on affordability-but their real agenda is already showing. Subpoenas, impeachments, and endless investigations top their list. See what they're promising now.
Failure of Resolve, Not the Iran War, Shivved GOP
U.S. Finds Subdued Foreign Meddling Operations in Midterm Elections
Russia was linked to influence campaigns targeting Democrats that gained little traction, but the Kremlin may be more focused on France’s elections in the spring.
How Democrats Won Across the South
They won Senate races in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, with a Mississippi race still too close to call. Their wins lifted down-ballot candidates too.
Tech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Waters After Democratic Midterm Sweep
Many donated money to President Trump’s favored causes and became his allies. Now that political alignment may be a liability.

