Eugene Vindman keeps open Virginia House seat in Democratic hands

Harris gives Democrats a boost, but control of House up for grabs

Democrats have a fair shot at flipping control of the House — largely because of the boost provided by Vice President Harris at the top of the ticket — but the battle is a horse race that is too ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Connecticut House Democrat locked in tight race for reelection: Poll

An incumbent House Democrat from Connecticut is locked in a tight race for reelection against her Republican challenger, a new poll shows. The survey, released Tuesday from Emerson College ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

House Democrats launch $3M ad campaign focused on Project 2025

The House Democratic campaign arm on Wednesday launched a multimillion-dollar ad blitz focused on Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for the next Republican presidency that Democrats have been ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Democrats in tight House races ride Harris fundraising momentum to outpace GOP

Democratic candidates in the most competitive House races overwhelmingly outraised their Republican opponents between July and September, buoyed by a surge in enthusiasm when Vice President Harris ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Democrats eye voting rights bill as first priority in House majority

FREEPORT, N.Y. — A top House Democrat said this week that if the party wins the majority, its first priority in the next Congress will be election integrity — an issue that’s been front-and-center ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Rep. Suzan DelBene on Democrats' path to regaining House majority

Only a handful of seats are standing between Democrats and the speaker's gavel. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "America Decides" ...

How Democrats can win control of the House even if Trump is elected president

Democrats could win control of the House in the 2024 elections even if Donald Trump wins the presidency, providing a curb on his legislative agenda.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

New York rematch could hold key to Democratic quest for House majority

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Democrats are going all-in on efforts to flip New York’s 4th Congressional District blue, funneling big names and money into the Long Island locale with hopes that a victory could ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

5 former House Republicans endorse Democrat running against Scott Perry

Five former House Republicans on Monday endorsed Democrat Janelle Stelson in her bid to unseat Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) and urged their GOP colleagues to follow suit. In a letter first reported by ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Polls on US House and Senate races paint a worrying picture for Democrats

Numbers reflect a chilling reality for left-leaning Americans: Republicans have a decent shot at winning full control of Congress. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates As ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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 - 24 minutes ago

Barnes scores 27 as Raptors win 115-107, hand 76ers second straight loss to open season

Scottie Barnes scored 27 points, Jakob Poeltl had 19, and the Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 115-107 to snap a seven-game losing streak against the 76ers

Sports - ABC News - October 25

First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.

One of Japan's top luxury hotel firms will open an "onsen" resort in upstate New York. Onsens are bath houses where patrons relax naked together in mineral-rich water of various temperatures.

Mike Tomlin's plan to keep Steelers' QB decision 'in-house' apparently spoiled by George Pickens

Russell Wilson appears to be starting against the Jets on Sunday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

Medicare open enrollment: Keep these three things in mind when picking your 2025 plan

It’s important to evaluate your coverage — especially this year

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Hakeem Jeffries pitches calm governance over chaos as Democrats seek the House majority

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries vows calm, stable governance over Republican chaos if his party wins the majority in the 2024 elections.

'I would hope' Netanyahu sees Sinwar’s death as a turning point: top House Intel Cmte. Democrat

Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar will impact a potential ceasefire agreement.

Politics - NBC News - October 18

House Democrat says Trump's campaign has refused to commit to a smooth transition process

The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, is sounding the alarm over former President Donald Trump's failure to enter into key agreements with the Biden administration ...

My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?

“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Eye Opener: Startling revelations from a former White House chief of staff on Donald Trump

Startling revelations from a former White House chief of staff who says, based on what he says he witnessed, Donald Trump would rule like a "dictator." Also, McDonald's pulls its Quarter Pounder ...

Trump wins West Virginia

Former President Trump is projected to win West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican presidential nominee easily carried the Mountain State and will pick up its four Electoral ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

To keep or not to keep - Buttler's big decision

BBC Sport analyses the positives and negatives on whether England captain Jos Buttler should give up the wicketkeeping gloves in white-ball cricket.

Tim Kaine wins reelection in Virginia

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (D) won his reelection bid Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Republican Hung Cao, Decision Desk HQ projected. Cao, who also ran for Congress in 2022, faced an uphill ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

The long end keeps on rising

And emerging markets in a no-landing scenario

World - Financial Times - October 22

Will the Cowboys keep Ezekiel Elliott?

It feels like the end is coming for the Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip

The battle for the Senate majority has hit its final month as Republicans race to end their four-year stint in the minority. The GOP needs to win only one of two competitive races in red states — ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Police guns secured by seat belts - whistle blower

The regulator was contacted by a member of the public concerned how weapons were being transported.

Taboos take a back seat in a new Europe

Fewer voters are put off by the roots of some far-right parties

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Inside the high-stakes race for a Montana Senate seat

It's not just the presidency that will be decided on Election Day. Voters will also decide which party controls the Senate. Right now, Democrats hold a one-seat edge, but the party is defending 23 ...

The Men’s College Basketball Coaches Who Are on the Hot Seat

Several coaches are feeling the pressure ahead of the season’s start.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The 6 N.F.L. Coaches Who Could Be on the Hot Seat

The Saints parted with Dennis Allen on Monday. He won’t be the last head coach fired, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Faces, hands and sunshine: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

Bennett, who led Virginia to 2019 title, to retire

Tony Bennett, 55, posted a 364-136 record at Virginia, guiding the program to a national title in 2019 and two ACC tournament titles.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Virginia Congressional Race Features Debate With Incumbent’s AI

Two independent challengers to Democratic Representative Don Beyer streamed themselves taking on an AI avatar trained on his previous responses. There were some glitches.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Youngkin criticizes DOJ suit against Virginia: 'This is not a purge'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) criticized a Department of Justice (DOJ) suit against his state over the purging of voter rolls Sunday. “To be clear, this is not a purge,” Youngkin said on “Fox ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

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