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thehill.com | 24 min. ago NEW

Jon Stewart flames Chuck Schumer; Dems must get ready to govern

Democrats need to be careful — they cannot spend the next two years proving they are better at fighting Republicans than they are at improving people's lives.

ft.com | 58 min. ago NEW

[$] James Talarico: the Democrats’ rising star who turned Texas blue

The 37-year-old senator-elect combined Christian faith and anti-corruption messaging to give the left its first statewide win in decades

nytimes.com | 1 hrs. 5 min. ago

[$] The Voters Who Powered the Blue Tsunami

A younger, more diverse electorate than is typical in midterm elections helped drive Democrats’ decisive victory, along with gains among swing voters and support from some Republican voters. Nate Cohn, The New York Times’s chief political analyst, explains.

nytimes.com | 1 hrs. 5 min. ago

[$] After a $2.5 Trillion Wipeout, Tech Investors Brace for More Pain

A stock rally fueled in part by artificial intelligence is being tested after Democrats’ landslide election victories.

bbc.co.uk | 1 hrs. 11 min. ago

Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide

Jim Messina tells the BBC that after Democrats' midterm victories he's talked to "over two dozen campaigns", with some already hiring staff.

theguardian.com | 1 hrs. 32 min. ago

Oxford, Bethnal Green and the Guardian: the British sojourn of a younger Abdul El-Sayed

In a Guardian article in 2010, the Oxford Rhodes scholar said UK democracy had the ‘upper hand’ over the USUS politics live – latest updatesIn the tense final hours before his dramatic election as senator for Michigan in this week’s midterms, Abdul El-Sayed had a heated encounter with a British TV journalist that rapidly went viral.As James Matthews, of Sky News, tried to ask him a question, El-Sayed bit back.

“Why would I care to have a conversation with you?” he demanded of Matthews, placing both hands on the reporter’s shoulders in a gesture of emphasis. Continue reading...

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 43 min. ago

Waters launches bid for House Financial Services chair

Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters (Calif.) officially launched her bid for chair of the House Financial Services Committee on Friday, after Democrats won control of the lower chamber in the midterms. In a letter to her Democratic colleagues, Waters — the committee's ranking member — wrote that party lawmakers “must now deliver on our promises to...

theguardian.com | 2 hrs. 9 min. ago

EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health

Regulator’s initial ruling says algorithm ‘can be harmful’ and led young and vulnerable viewers ‘down rabbit holes they can’t easily escape’Business live – latest updatesTikTok has been charged by the European Commission with failing to protect users’ mental health by exposing them to a relentless stream of content that risks worsening eating disorders and anxiety in a case that strikes at its business model.Issuing a preliminary ruling on Friday, the EU regulator said TikTok’s algorithm “can be harmful” and was leading young and vulnerable users “down rabbit holes they cannot easily escape from”.

Continue reading...

thehill.com | 2 hrs. 23 min. ago

Republican wipeout: Trump created too many problems for himself and his party

What was expected to be a strong showing for the Democrats turned out to be a total wipeout of the Republican Party as we know it. The Democrats made massive gains in the House and the Senate. It was the kind of devastating outcome for Republicans that we haven’t seen in a while, the likes...

pewresearch.org | 3 hrs. 28 min. ago

Majority of Americans Say Social Media Companies, News Outlets Have Too Much Power in Politics

About seven-in-ten Americans say social media firms wield too much political power; 55% say so of news outlets, but Republicans and Democrats differ.

thehill.com | 3 hrs. 40 min. ago

Congress has a new majority, but immigration policy won't change just yet

Democrats may be in charge of the legislative branch, but it's likely to be a long two years — at least — before they get anything done.

ft.com | 4 hrs. 16 min. ago

[$] Alas, poor Elon

Victorious Democrats in effect ran against Musk in Texas

dailymail.com | 4 hrs. 18 min. ago

Progressive podcaster Jennifer Welch jokes about 'digging up Charlie Kirk and doing it again' in wake of Democrats' huge midterm victories

Welch mocked the conservative commentator's assassination on her podcast, I've Had It, as she and co-host Angie Sullivan gloated over the midterms sweep.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 4 hrs. 20 min. ago

Democrats win Congress but Trump's final 2 years could be the most explosive yet

thehill.com | 4 hrs. 21 min. ago

Democrats' big blue wave will destroy the economy

President Trump is right that the U.S. economy is the envy of the world. What a shame that Americans just voted to destroy it. That is not an exaggeration. Granting such a sweeping victory to the Democratic Party, now in thrall to progressives who want to hike taxes, abandon fossil fuels and shut down the...

foxnews.com | 4 hrs. 24 min. ago

LEE CARTER: Socialism means two wildly different things to Republicans and Democrats

Gallup polling shows 65% of Democrats view socialism positively, but they're describing affordable healthcare and fairness, not the Soviet Union.

foreignaffairs.com | 5 hrs. 36 min. ago

Democrats Shouldn’t Squander Their Chance to Launch a Foreign Policy Revolution

The imperative of ambition in a new Congress.

dw.com | 5 hrs. 42 min. ago

European shares join a global sell-off as AI spending fears rattle Wall Street and Asian markets

European shares have fallen after sharp losses in Asia and on Wall Street. Doubts over huge AI investments and fears of curbs following the Democrats' US midterm victory have rattled global markets.

today.com | 6 hrs. 24 min. ago

Democrats Maintain Narrow Lead in Mississippi and Alaska

Democrats are hoping their blue tsunami will reach even farther into GOP territory with their senate candidates narrowly leading in deep-red Mississippi and Alaska, but the too-close-to-call races may take days or even weeks to resolve. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

foxnews.com | 6 hrs. 58 min. ago

'Squad' member urges Dems to take advantage of midterm sweep by passing far-left policies

Rep. Ayanna Pressley called for Democrats to wield their power to pursue left-wing policies such as Medicare for All and abolishing ICE.

thehill.com | 7 hrs. 31 min. ago

Democrats rode rural frustration to Senate wins. Now farmers want results

Democrats flipped Senate seats in previously deep-red territory such as Kansas and Texas in part by criticizing Trump administration policies that helped create high diesel and beef costs. Now they're going to be under pressure to deliver for farmers, who want the party to put words into actions once they take control of the House...

nytimes.com | 7 hrs. 32 min. ago

[$] Texas Led the Conservative Overhaul of Education. What Now?

In Texas, teaching on race and gender was restricted, Christianity was encouraged and private school vouchers expanded. It may be hard for Democrats to reverse those policies.

nytimes.com | 8 hrs. 8 min. ago

[$] Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout

Victory for Democrats could alter the course of peace negotiations and a war nearing its fifth year.

nytimes.com | 8 hrs. 9 min. ago

[$] Swings in Farm Areas Helped Propel Democrats to Victory

Anger over tariffs and higher costs because of the war in Iran led many Republican farmers and ranchers to vote blue — or stay home.

scmp.com | 9 hrs. 50 min. ago

Democrats’ blue wave means rough waters ahead for US-China relations

Comedian Patton Oswalt once joked about the United States electing a KKK president after the progressive years of Barack Obama. It’s worth retelling, not just because it’s funny but because it captures the swing between extremes in US politics. That’s worth keeping in mind in light of the so-called Democratic blue wave sweeping the country.

It goes: “We will have a woman president, probably sooner than later … but just keep in mind that after she serves her term, the choices will very probably...

thehindu.com | 10 hrs. 17 min. ago

Abdul El-Sayed: Who is the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate?

In a historic outcome in the U.S. midterm elections, Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, securing a crucial seat for Democrats in Michigan. From studying at Columbia University and Oxford to entering politics, Abdul El-Sayed has had an eventful journey.

But who is he, and how did he get here? We take a look.

theguardian.com | 10 hrs. 20 min. ago

UK house prices fall at steepest rate in more than three years

October drop of 0.6% leaves average price of property at £296,285, says Lloyds, as high mortgage rates hit marketBusiness live – latest updatesUK house prices fell at the steepest rate in more than three years in October, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline, as high mortgage rates hit the housing market.The average price of a typical UK property stood at £296,285 last month as prices unexpectedly fell 0.6% compared with September, the steepest fall since the lender Lloyds recorded a 1.6% drop in August 2023. Continue reading...

ft.com | 11 hrs. 7 min. ago

[$] Asian markets battered after Wall Street AI rout

Investors fear Democrats will seek to slow US data centre build-out that underpins the AI boom

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12 hrs. 14 min. ago

'Vote red today!' Elon Musk deletes pro-Republican posts after spending $458 million

Elon Musk removed social media posts encouraging support for Republican candidates after Democrats achieved significant victories. His pinned message included a call to vote Republican on Election Day. Musk’s financial backing totaled around $458 million, making him a significant donor during the election cycle. The election results also caused a decline in Musk's personal wealth and the stock values of his companies.

smh.com.au | 14 hrs. 7 min. ago

‘Use the nuclear option’: What happens next after the Democrats’ blue tsunami?

With Democrats to take control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, a wounded Donald Trump will have to plan his next move wisely as the fight for the future of MAGA begins.

thehill.com | 14 hrs. 46 min. ago

2 House Democrats float idea of Blanche impeachment

Two House Democrats are already floating the impeachment of Attorney General Todd Blanche after the GOP’s sweeping midterm election defeats, suggesting Democrats could win enough Republican support in the Senate to remove him from office. Reps. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) and Deborah Ross (D-N.C.) voiced their support for impeaching Blanche on Thursday, just two days after...

dw.com | 15 hrs. 53 min. ago

Asian stocks slump after US tech rout amid AI jitters

Concerns that Democrats in the US will push back against data center projects are weighing on an AI trade that is already on shaky footing amid growing doubts about profitability.

npr.org | 15 hrs. 55 min. ago

These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet

Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.

abc.net.au | 16 hrs. 46 min. ago

Musk donated millions to pro-data centre midterm candidates – and it backfired

Nowhere were Elon Musk's losses greater than in his home state of Texas, which flipped to the Democrats at this year's midterms in an electoral bloodbath.

nytimes.com | 16 hrs. 48 min. ago

Steve Kornacki and NBC Drew Crowds as Midterms Got a Ratings Bump

More than 31 million viewers followed along with the Democrats’ big night on television, a 23 percent jump from the 2022 midterm elections.

nytimes.com | 18 hrs. 5 min. ago

For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring New Challenge

The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and where they remain divided.

nytimes.com | 18 hrs. 6 min. ago

Black Southerners Voted at Unusually High Levels — and They Voted for Democrats

Democrats in the South used anger over redistricting, cuts to key federal programs and attacks on Black history to help galvanize a crucial bloc of voters to the polls.

nypost.com | 18 hrs. 7 min. ago

Dems prep anti-Trump blitz during first 100 hours when they take back Congress

Incoming presumptive House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries is planning a legislative blitz against President Trump during the first 100 hours of Democrats' time back in power.

nypost.com | 18 hrs. 33 min. ago

NY suburbs’ last GOP strongholds flip as blue wave makes history on Long Island, Westchester

See how Democrats flipped GOP strongholds in Hempstead, Westchester and Rockland as voters rebuked Republicans in key NY suburbs.

thehill.com | 18 hrs. 59 min. ago

Chamber of Progress's 'to-do list' for Democrats

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Chamber of Progress's 'to-do list' for Dems The center-left technology policy group Chamber of Progress is laying out its policy priorities for Democrats, as the party prepares to take back control of the House and Senate next year. © Illustration / Samantha Wong; and Adobe Stock In a memo...