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How Congress can bridge the divide: Face each other and talk
If congressional leadership earnestly commits to diminishing partisan acrimony and gridlock, they’ll find the tools to do it.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Congress won’t be ‘a rubber stamp’ for Trump, says GOP Congressman
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw as the pick to be attorney general and how Congress will serve as a check on the incoming Trump ...Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
How tech bros bought 'America's most pro-crypto Congress ever'
Crypto showed up in force this election cycle, raising tens of millions to vote out the industry's critics and vote in its friends.Business - CNBC - 22 hours ago -
Congress's Jan. 6 investigation looks less and less credible
The recent reports on the House January 6 Committee's investigation into the Capitol riot have raised questions about the accuracy of the official accounts, as well as the failure of the Democrats ...Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago -
How tech bros bought ‘America’s most pro-crypto Congress ever’
Prior to announcing his Senate candidacy in April 2023, Bernie Moreno was a political no name.Top stories - NBC News - 14 hours ago -
Trump is trying to control Congress. Republicans are quietly pushing back.
Republicans opted to quietly push back rather than vocally denounce a questionable Cabinet pick. Look out for that same strategy when it comes to spending and other nominees.Politics - Politico - 15 hours ago -
Matt Gaetz says he isn't coming back to Congress
“I'm still going to be in the fight, but it's going to be from a new perch,” Gaetz said Friday.Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to Race in 2025
While the outcome of the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR remains unclear, the teams will race in 2025.Sports - The New York Times - November 16 -
EU races to prepare for a Trump win
Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-electedBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Have Democrats found a way to win over rural America? Look at what's happening in Wisconsin.
The party’s hot streak in statewide elections faces a crucial test in out-state districts long held by Republicans.Politics - Politico - October 27 -
Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade
The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.Politics - Politico - October 30 -
Congressional races to watch in the 2024 election
Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House and Democrats hold a slim majority in the Senate which means down-ballot races will carry profound weight in this presidential election. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
The down-ballot races to follow this election
The 2024 election will not only decide the next U.S. president but will determine the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down what races to ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
The race to solve the mystery of 'ghost particles'
China is building a facility to measure neutrinos — mysterious subatomic particles. It's the first of three neutrino observatories expected to open worldwide in the next decade.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers
Republican women have grown frustrated as they've watched their gains in the chamber stagnate — and it seems likely they’ll see losses in 2025.Politics - Politico - November 5 -
Americans vote in neck and neck race
Voters head to the polls for Election DayTop stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Braun wins Indiana governor's race
Sen. Mike Braun (R) has won Indiana's gubernatorial race, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The latest polling ahead of the election showed Braun with nearly a 10-point lead over his ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Democrat John Mannion flips crucial Syracuse House seat
Freshman Republican Brandon Williams’ district was a top priority for Democrats.Politics - Politico - November 5 -
Schiff wins California Senate race
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is projected to win his bid for the Senate in California, according to Decision Desk HQ. Schiff, who emerged as one of former President Trump’s chief critics in the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Kehoe wins Missouri governor's race
Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) has won the governor’s mansion to replace the term-limited Gov. Mike Parson (R), according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Kehoe was expected to win the Show ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Cantwell wins Washington Senate race
Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell is projected to win a fifth term representing Washington state in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cantwell, the chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
GOP wins back control of the Senate
The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump
“Tonight is going to be a hard, long night,” he said.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Dem Josh Riley topples House Republican in crucial upstate New York district
The upset came after Molinaro defeated Riley in 2022 by fewer than 2 points.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo
The majority in the chamber is expected to be slim no matter who wins, meaning a call on House control could take days or weeks.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
The key races for control of the House of Representatives
Every seat in the lower chamber of Congress is up for grabs this election cycle.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Race voided as stalls stranded on track
A race at Chelmsford is dramatically halted because the starting stalls could not be removed from the track.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10 -
Emotional Cavendish wins final race of career
Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, ends his career with victory in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
The race to shape UK industrial strategy
Business leaders and regional mayors try to influence government’s flagship economic growth policyWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount
Pennsylvania’s Senate race is heading to a recount, with the narrow margin between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen.Politics - NBC News - November 13