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Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?
With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Four open seats complicating Democrats' path to the majority
The Democratic effort to flip control of the House in next week’s elections has been complicated by key retirements that have expanded the battleground for Republicans in the final stretch of the ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Michigan Democrats defend state Supreme Court majority
Democrats have expanded their majority on the Michigan Supreme Court after winning a pair of races on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, a former appointee ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Gillen ousts D'Esposito in major pickup for House Democrats
Laura Gillen has defeated Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) to score a key pickup for Democrats still hoping to retake the House, Decision Desk HQ projects. New York has been seen as key to ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
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 -
Republicans retake control of US Senate after Democrats lose majority
Republicans win key seats and take back upper chamber in result that had been widely anticipated. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Jeffries: Still a 'clear pathway' for Democratic majority in House as votes are counted
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that there is still "a clear pathway” for a Democratic majority in the lower chamber as votes continue to be counted nationwide. “We ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Republicans secure House majority in yet another blow to Democrats
Party has won 218 seats in lower chamber after Democrats unsuccessfully campaigned on need to curtail ‘dysfunction’. Full congressional results: House, Senate and governors Republicans ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Japan's Shigeru Ishiba suggests he intends to stay on as PM after ruling coalition loses majority
It is the first time since 2009 that the Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
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 -
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 -
The problem with the term ‘global majority’
Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futileWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Republicans capture Senate majority
Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
The silent majority rises
America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
AstraZeneca embarks on major US expansion
UK’s largest drugmaker to invest $3.5bn by end of 2026 as it targets doubling of revenuesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Thune elected Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
My Manifesto for Despairing Democrats
Here’s how to be a watchdog, not a lap dog, for the next four tumultuous years, while holding on to your sanity.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Where Does This Leave Democrats?
The coalition the Democratic Party built in the Obama years has crumbled. But Democrats can choose how to respond.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Democrats Play the Blame Game
Also, another interest rate cut. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Democrats Who Won
We’re covering this year’s successful Democratic campaigns.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
Democrats have a 'smug' problem
Large factions of the left condescendingly believe that dumb people are the reason Trump won in 2016, and won again in 2024.Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Trump broke the Democrats’ thermostat
The American left was sent spinning in 2016 and is yet to recalibrateBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
When Will Democrats Learn to Say No?
Why supermajority thinking is urgently needed on the left.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Who will turn the Democrats around?
To regain their competitiveness, Democrats must reinvent themselvesPolitics - The Hill - Yesterday -
These are the major newspapers that have and haven't endorsed Trump and Harris
For the past 30 years, The Washington Post has endorsed presidential candidates. But not this year.Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP
Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majorityBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflowsWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Harris makes major push to boost turnout in Philadelphia
Vice President Kamala Harris spent Sunday campaigning in Philadelphia as part of a major push by her campaign to boost turnout before Election Day and potentially win battleground Pennsylvania, ...Politics - NBC News - October 27 -
Sarnia Sting Fined For Exceeding Fighting Majors In A Game
The Sarnia Sting organization has been fined following events that transpired in their game against Flint on Oct. 23Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
The state of the 2024 race in two major battleground states
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent Thursday in battleground states Arizona and Nevada to try to court voters less than a week from Election Day. CBS News executive ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025
The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
Major Garrett on key themes as voters cast ballots
As voters decide who will lead the nation, Major Garrett breaks down the top issues, what's at stake, and what to expect as the results roll in.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Watch a recap of the major turning points in the 2024 campaign
The 2024 presidential election has been like none other in history and has moved so quickly with the nation experiencing a lot in a short period of time. NBC’s Kate Snow shares a recap of the race ...Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Republicans retake control of US Senate
Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Republicans win majority in the Senate, CBS News projects
Republicans will take control of the Senate after Sen. Deb Fischer's victory in Nebraska, CBS News projects. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, John Dickerson and Margaret Brennan break down how the GOP ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Mendy entitled to majority of unpaid Man City wages
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy should have been paid when he was not in custody, an employment tribunal judge rules.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
An Emboldened G.O.P. Senate Majority Is Ready to Empower Trump
With a decisive margin in the Senate, Republicans, who have shown their willingness to accommodate the president-elect, will have the numbers to overcome divisions over his personnel and policies.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7