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Trump and his party aim to further expand power in Washington: From the Politics Desk
Republicans are eyeing maintaining their current House majority and expanding their newfound Senate majority after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential race.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened
This blog is closed, thanks for following along. You can read more of our coverage below: . Reaction: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination Full report: Trump ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
How Democrats can still flex power in Trump's Washington: From the Politics Desk
Republicans have won full control of Washington, but Democrats will retain two key levers of power to shape legislative outcomes in Donald Trump’s second term.Politics - NBC News - 10 hours ago -
In praise of the Washington Post’s cowardice
The Post has offered us a dramatic glimpse into what a Trumpified America looks like.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Harris wins Washington, D.C.
Vice President Harris will win Washington, D.C., continuing the district's streak of voting for Democrats for president, Decision Desk HQ projects. The district has voted for every Democratic ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Harris wins Washington
Vice President Harris has won Washington state in the 2024 presidential election, garnering 12 electoral votes, Decision Desk HQ projects. Harris’s win in Washington continues a trend of the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Elon Musk goes to Washington
Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White HouseWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Sketchy Politics: Labour Pains
How will Labour handle their first Budget?World - Financial Times - October 17 -
Luxury Fashion as Political Propaganda
In fights to sway public sentiment, critics often point to costly clothes as evidence of moral corruption.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24 -
Schools caught in political crosshairs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story State politics ensnare colleges and universities As states pass sweeping measures ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Politics is distorting economic data
Partisanship continues to pollute results of influential surveys of consumer and business sentimentWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Why it is lonely in the political centre
Genuine commitment to the middle ground is much rarer than it seemsBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Japan’s unfortunate political limbo
Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfiredWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Stagecraft and the power of political photographs
With the invention of photography came a new way to view, mythologize and remember the nation's presidents. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with Washington Post ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
The era of political polarization is over
Despite claims of political polarization, the Democratic and Republican parties are unified in their temperament and values, with both candidates moving towards centrist positions on issues such as ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
The Future of Political Influencers
Republicans now see the value in collaborating with influencers and content creators. Their plan? Bring them under their red tent for many elections to come.Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Germany’s deepening political crisis
Chancellor Scholz’s three-party coalition government has fallen apartTop stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Wishful Thinking on Abortion Politics
We explain why the issue of abortion didn’t necessarily help Democrats win this election.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington
Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day. Officers determined an incendiary device was ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Hugh Hewitt Quits The Washington Post
His decision came hours after he abruptly stormed off a broadcast of a live online Post talk show.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Canadiens Carve Up Washington Ice
The Montreal Canadiens kept the ice crew at Capital One Arena busy this morning patching up the ice after their bag skate.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1 -
Democrat John Mannion flips crucial Syracuse House seat
Freshman Republican Brandon Williams’ district was a top priority for Democrats.Politics - Politico - November 5 -
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 -
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 -
Trump Took a Victory Lap in Washington
Also, Ukraine is now prioritizing security, not land, in truce talks. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Commanders-Eagles: Will the fun continue for Washington?
The Commanders' offense has developed faster and more cohesively than even the most optimistic fan could have imagined, but the Eagles' defense is rising.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
The big idea: is nostalgia killing politics?
From the Tories’ Thatcher fixation to Labour’s Blair fetish, ideas from the past are poisoning the political present. The pop culture of past generations weighs like a dark cloud on the youth of ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
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 -
Americans overrun with political text messages
Cell phones across the country have been inundated with text messages about the election, particularly in the last few months. Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox's "Explain it to Me" podcast, joined CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Kamala Harris’s Tie-Neck Blouse Plays to All Sides of the Aisle
The tie-front shirts serve as a reminder that no matter how far women have come, it’s not nearly as far as they think.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 3 -
The evolving "Wild West" of political advertising
Media experts discuss how the ways in which politicians and campaign issues are advertised has exploded, and why negative ads often win out over positive ones, even as people are down on negativity.Top stories - CBS News - November 3
