Democrat Tammy Baldwin defeats Hovde for third Senate term in Wisconsin

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term

The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

House Democrat to introduce resolution reiterating that Trump can only serve two terms as president

Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., plans to file a resolution in the House on Thursday that would express support for the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

Democrat to file motion specifically mentioning Trump can only serve two terms

Dan Goldman’s initiative will reiterate two-term clause from amendment approved by US Congress in 1947. Alarm over Donald Trump’s suggestion he would be willing to serve an unconstitutional ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Democrats bet big on Texas, using Beyoncé's star power in bid to flip Senate seat

The Democratic Party are hoping to defeat Ted Cruz to keep control of the Senate, but it is an uphill battle.

CBS News poll finds Democrat Casey narrowly ahead in Senate race in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania voters are likelier to describe Casey's views as "reasonable" than "extreme."

Senate Democrat on Biden, Cuban comments about Trump supporters: 'I don't like it'

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) on Friday criticized comments made in recent days by President Biden and entrepreneur Mark Cuban about former President Trump's supporters. The Vermont Democrat did not ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

3 Democratic senators want answers on Israeli strikes that killed Lebanese armed forces

Three Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee want answers from the Biden administration on Israeli strikes that reportedly killed members of the Lebanese armed forces (LAF), ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Democrats face uphill fight for Senate majority as Republican flips West Virginia seat

Republican victories in Florida and West Virginia means Democrats need Ohio, Montana and a surprise win in Texas. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate seat over Republican Mike Rogers

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeated GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

After G.O.P. Wins, Senate Democrats Eye Major Push to Confirm Biden Judges

The loss of the White House and the Senate majority will end Democrats’ ability to fill judicial vacancies come January. They say they want to confirm as many as possible in the coming weeks.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Democrat Ruben Gallego beats far-right Kari Lake to win Arizona Senate seat

Gallego will be state’s first Latino in Senate, filling the seat of Democrat turned independent senator Krysten Sinema. Election briefing: Trump reportedly looks to China hawks for key roles ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Democrats won 4 big Senate races in states Harris lost. Their ads looked very different.

Vice President Kamala Harris couldn’t win Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada or Arizona. But her party still did: Democratic Senate candidates in each of those battlegrounds emerged victorious, even as ...

Politics - NBC News - November 13

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – live

Leavitt was Trump campaign’s national press secretary and assistant press secretary in first administration. Trump’s staffing picks and likely contenders – so far Republicans are set to take ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Senate Democrats seek evidence from FBI sex-trafficking probe of Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics panel is mulling whether to release a report on alleged sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, whom Donald Trump wants to run the Justice Department.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Elton John's 'Tammy Faye' musical announces it is closing just days after Broadway debut

Elton John's musical 'Tammy Faye' announces its Dec. 8 closing date less than a week after a weak opening on Broadway. The show was a hit in London's West End.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Judge upholds dismissal of charges against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico judge has declined to reconsider criminal charges against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" in October 2021.

Alec Baldwin unveils RFK Jr. impression on 'Saturday Night Live'

Alec Baldwin portrayed President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in the latest “Saturday Night Live” episode this weekend. ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ to Premiere: What to Know About the Movie Marked by Tragedy

The film, whose cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, was killed in a shooting on the set, is being screened at a festival devoted to cinematography.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

What to know about "Rust" as the Alec Baldwin movie premieres

Alec Baldwin's movie "Rust" premiered at a film festival in Poland on Wednesday, over three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris ...

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

The problem with the term ‘global majority’

Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futile

World - Financial Times - October 29

England spun to series defeat in Pakistan

England are spun to a feeble defeat before lunch on the third day of the final Test to give resurgent Pakistan a 2-1 series win.

Is Biden’s legacy dependent on a Trump defeat?

For a one-term president, the incumbent has a substantial record — which could easily be unwound

World - Financial Times - November 1

Trump Defeats Harris to Retake the Presidency

Plus, Republicans win control of the Senate.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Trump’s self-defeating pledges on the economy

The scenarios where America does best involve curbing his campaign promises

World - Financial Times - November 8

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