US Congress
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Jim Jordan Selected to Lead GOP Minority in Incoming House Term
Representative Jim Jordan was elected House Minority Leader on November 10, 2026, signaling a shift toward aggressive oversight following midterm losses.
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Trump Pivots to Election Integrity Rhetoric Following Midterm Losses
President Trump is questioning the 2026 midterm results after previously accepting them, signaling a shift in his legislative strategy toward Congress.
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Democrats Target Trump Energy Agenda with Clean Power Push in Congress
Following midterm victories, congressional Democrats plan to push clean energy in January to lower bills and challenge President Trump’s fossil fuel agenda.
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Crypto Sector Faces Congressional Reckoning Following Midterm Shift
Democratic midterm gains empower incoming committee leaders to launch high-profile investigations into Trump family crypto ventures, stalling legislative agendas.
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Democratic Party Claims Control of Both Chambers of Congress After Midterms
Democrats secured decisive majorities in the House and Senate following the 2026 midterms, shifting the balance of power during the final Trump term.
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Democratic Leadership Issues Legal Warning To GOP Following Midterm Setbacks
Following a blue wave in the US midterms, top Democrat Robert Garcia told Donald Trump and Republicans to lawyer up as Democrats retook control of Congress.
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Trump Concedes Midterm Outcome and Proposes Bipartisan Cooperation
Following major midterm losses, Donald Trump pledged to accept the election results and pursue bipartisan cooperation with congressional Democrats.
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Voters Cast Ballots in High-Stakes Midterms as Cost of Living and Tariffs Drive Economic Frustration
Americans vote in 2026 midterms as surging living costs and inflation threaten congressional control, deciding the future of the federal legislative agenda.
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US Midterm Contests Head to Final Hours as Parties Clash Over Control of Congress
Candidates across the United States are making their closing arguments on November 2, 2026, in high-stakes midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
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Final PBS News/NPR/Marist Survey Positions Democrats Ahead by Eight Points Before Midterms
With one week until the midterms, a final PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Democrats holding an 8-point lead driven by higher voter enthusiasm and independent support.
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Midterm Battlegrounds Shift as Republicans Distance From Trump’s Economic Platform
With three weeks until the midterms, Republicans in tight congressional races are breaking from Donald Trump’s economic agenda as Democrats target key battlegrounds.
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Bipartisan Backlash Mounts as White House Shelves Russian Sanctions Package
Trump’s waiver of a major Russian sanctions package sparks sharp bipartisan outrage in Congress, threatening Western pressure ahead of upcoming elections.
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Nevada GOP Candidate’s Online Forum Found Containing Nazi Rhetoric and Slurs
An AP review of a forum controlled by Nevada House candidate Marty O’Donnell revealed persistent racial slurs and Nazi-related content among his supporters.
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US President Suspends Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Signed Into Law Last Month
US President Donald Trump has suspended a sweeping sanctions package on Russia just days before its implementation deadline, citing national interest.
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Congress and European Allies Push Back Against Trump’s Russian Diesel Waiver
A bipartisan coalition in Congress and alarmed European allies are mounting resistance to President Trump’s sanctions waiver on Russian diesel imports.
