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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 - 3 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump

“Tonight is going to be a hard, long night,” he said.

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch

The Republicans are eyeing control of the House that would hand them significant power with the Senate and presidency.

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.

Laura Gillen defeats Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in heated NY rematch focused on border security

Democrats scored a key House win on Long Island, unseating a Republican accused of an affair and patronage.

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

The POLITICO race to watch: Washington’s 3rd

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

European football chiefs slam FIFA over schedule

European football chiefs and the global players' union, FIFPro, united on Monday to criticise FIFA over the global football calendar and filed an antitrust lawsuit against the governing body.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises

FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operators

Business - Financial Times - October 15

West’s spy chiefs alarmed at recklessness of Russian counterparts

After expulsion of hundreds of embassy-based spies, Kremlin is using riskier and less conventional methods. A developing Russian campaign of arson, sabotage and even murder plots has left western ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Amid trades, Mahomes content with Chiefs' WRs

Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs have enough talent at wide receiver to get where they want to go this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief

The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.

FA chief sees 'parallels' between Tuchel, Wiegman

Football Association chief Mark Bullingham has said he sees "parallels" between England women's boss Sarina Wiegman and newly apppointed men's coach Thomas Tuchel.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth

Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challenge

Business - Financial Times - October 17

The NFL narrative about Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs is wrong

Kansas City isn't a high-flying, point-scoring machine anymore, but Mahomes still runs a highly efficient unit that may be especially tough for San Francisco.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Chiefs owner OK with kicker Butker's new PAC

The owner of the Chiefs says he has no issue with kicker Harrison Butker forming a political action committee designed to encourage Christians to vote for what the PAC describes as "traditional ...

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief, a Key Gaza Mediator

Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Says

Sinwar, a U.S.-designated terrorist, in October 2023 triggered a war with Israel in Gaza that has since expanded to a multifront conflict in the Middle East.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

NATO chief charges Russia with violation of Romanian airspace

World - Yahoo News - October 18

A Battered HamasCharts PathWithout Its Chief Strategist

After Yahya Sinwar’s death, the Palestinian militant group must craft a new blueprint in its war with Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Disney sets new timetable to replace Iger as chief

US entertainment company appoints James Gorman as chair as it seeks to end decade-long succession saga

Business - Financial Times - October 21

HSBC chief Elhedery unveils sweeping overhaul of lender

Bank plans to separate east from west and split into 4 units to cut costs and simplify its business

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Hyundai chief meets with India PM Modi

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Sources: Chiefs' Watson has broken fibula, tibia

Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo surgery for a broken fibula and tibia, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

OpenAI Hires Aaron Chatterji to Be Its Chief Economist

Aaron Chatterji was chief economist at the Commerce Department under President Biden and served on President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers.

Tech - The New York Times - October 22

FDA Names a New Chief of Medical Devices

Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Sources: Chiefs finalizing deal for Titans' Hopkins

The Titans and Chiefs are working to finalize a trade that would send wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to Kansas City for a conditional fourth-round pick, league sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Pentagon chief: North Korean troops are in Russia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said North Korean troops appear to be in Russia. “We are seeing evidence that there are North Korean troops that have, that have gone to … Russia,” Austin told ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

WATCH: Trump blasted by former chief of staff

Donald Trump’s former chief of staff and retired General John Kelly called the former president a “fascist” with no concept for the rule of law or constitution.

Trump's former chief of staff warns of a second presidency

Former President Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff John Kelly told the New York Times in a new interview that he frequently witnessed behavior which leads him to believe Trump's ambition is to be a ...