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Best of the Babylon Bee: Drunken Milwaukee partiers shocked to learn Brewers won World Series

Every week, The Post will bring you our picks of the best one-liners and stories from satirical site the Babylon Bee to take the edge off Hump Day.

Trump Lost the Congressional GOP by Treating Them with Contempt

A political party that acts as if it is only one man will lose...

Sullivan, Peltola project confidence while awaiting results in Alaska U.S. Senate race

The two major candidates in Alaska's U.S. Senate race urged supporters to be patient as results began coming in late Tuesday, delivering rousing speeches and expressing confidence against the backdrop of the fallout from allegations of partisan tricks to recruit a candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent.

Washington’s dangerous miscalculation on Iran

Washington is at risk of making the same mistake with Iran that it has made for nearly five decades: believing that enough economic pressure will eventually force the Islamic Republic to change its behavior. Recent reporting suggests that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has advised President Donald Trump to maintain a “no war, no deal” approach, […]

Is the European Monetary Union in terminal decline?

Demographics are destiny. The foundations of the European Monetary Union, which provides the financial underpinning for the European Union, and its central bank, the European Central Bank, are increasingly fragile. Without significant structural reforms in its member countries, the EMU will unravel. Across the currency union, public spending on pensions hovers around 12% of GDP. […]

Trump spends final day of midterm campaigning talking about Reflecting Pool

President Trump spent the final day of the midterm campaign talking about his renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, an unusual closing argument for a president whose party faces the prospect of losing its grip on Washington.

What happens if the midterms produce a 50-50 split in the Senate

Among all of the possible outcomes of the midterm Senate races, the one neither party wants is a 50-50 split.

EXCLUSIVE: Woman allegedly raped by illegal alien after Clinton-appointed federal judge ordered his release

Federal officials said Marcotulio Melendez Diaz, 42, was arrested after allegedly raping a woman Oct. 11 in her Minnesota home.

Battleground Dem touts bipartisan record, but can’t name single issue she’d work with Trump on

Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan touted her bipartisan record but couldn't name one Trump policy she'd support, citing "continued grift."

Michigan, Cheap Dates, and Abortions

If I were a Michigan voter, I’d be angry and sad.

Comey’s Problem: The Statute of Limitations Is a Defense, Not a Bar to Indictment

It appears the Trump-appointed judge has the law right but hopes either DOJ will relent or the grand jury will refuse to indict.

More on Mike Rogers and Abortion

There are any number of grounds on which a pro-lifer might oppose a national ban on abortion.

The Iranians Are Not Helping Trump Avoid Another ‘Short, Intense’ War

Despite intense economic pressure, Tehran remains as committed as ever to defying the United States.

Trump’s Muddled Reformation Day Message

The government’s adoption of the language of Christian nationalism clashes with the moral logic of the Reformation.

Shocked by Principles in Politics, Pundits Insist Haley Stevens Must Be Having a ‘Breakdown’

Stevens endorsed Rogers because El-Sayed refused to accommodate moderates as part of his coalition — not because she’s crazy.

Trump the Very Good — and Horrid

‘Mixed bag’ doesn’t begin to describe the president’s record.

El-Sayed’s closing pitch after prominent Democrat defects to GOP’s Mike Rogers: ignore the noise

Less than 24 hours after Rep. Haley Stevens rocked Michigan's Senate race by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed was back on the campaign trail Monday, imploring supporters to ignore the political drama and vote.

Fetterman casts a big shadow over midterms

Democrats are fired up about a blue wave on Tuesday carrying them to a majority in the U.S. Senate, but a familiar worry nags at them: their very own Sen. John Fetterman.

Electoral College defender warns Tuesday’s state races could decide popular vote pact’s fate

State legislative elections on Tuesday could help advance a Democratic plan to replace the Electoral College with a popular vote to pick the U.S. president.

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