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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what happens next on Capitol Hill

Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are vying for top House Republican, and incoming progressives challenge Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for leadership.

Trump’s move from Wiles to Miller signals major tactical shift for governing without Congress

Stephen Miller and Russ Vought have been identifying policies Trump can enact by executive order on immigration, tariffs and government spending.

NYC’s Zohran Mamdani and LA’s Nithya Raman reveal their coldness toward the homeless

Mayor Zohran Mamdani was conspicuous by his absence when the unclaimed bodies of nine...

Gavin Newsom’s premeditated attack on the death penalty was an assault on decency and democracy

Gavin Newsom saved his worst for last, commuting the sentences of all 548 convicted...

A Clarification on Non-Retirements

An article in yesterday’s Washington Post initially placed a quote of mine in a...

Jon Stewart calls for Schumer, other senior Dems to leave Congress

After the blue wave swept elections on Tuesday, "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart is criticizing the old guard of Democratic leadership, saying it's time to leave.

U.S. attorney heading probe into Trump’s foes resigns from DOJ

A top federal prosecutor in South Florida who led the Justice Department's investigation into Obama- and Biden-era intelligence and law enforcement officials has resigned, Attorney General Todd Blanche said.

Rosie O’Donnell considers returning to U.S. after Democrats’ midterm wins

Following President Trump's win in 2024, actress Rosie O'Donnell moved to Ireland in protest.

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen not challenging Schumer for leadership, instead focusing on 2028

Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen will forgo a Senate leadership bid to focus on a potential 2028 presidential candidacy.

Jay Rockefeller, descendant of oil titan, dies at 89

John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, a great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, died at 89, leaving a legacy as a liberal voice in Appalachia and American politics.

Pollster predicts young outsider will emerge to capture White House in 2028

A prominent political pollster predicts the next president will be a young Washington "outsider" -- and that type of candidate will emerge in both parties for 2028.

U.S. posts huge jobs report in October, adding 165,000 positions

The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, blowing away expectations, the government said in its first major economic release after the midterms.

Dems pivot from ‘affordability’ pitch to DHS probe threats after midterm wins

Robert Garcia and other Democrats campaigned on affordability but pivoted to subpoenas and Trump investigations after winning, Fox News Digital found.

Russia secretly bolstered Iran’s missile arsenal before war with US, records uncover

Internal Russian defense documents reveal a contract for 90 precision-guided missile launchers destined for Iran, detailing Moscow's military support.

Democrat who toppled GOP incumbent will head to court on felony charge just days after election upset

Democrat Lakesha Womack, who defeated Republican Rep. Tim Moore in North Carolina, reportedly faces felony charges over an unreturned rental car.

Blue wave battered GOP strongholds across America, but one red state held the line

South Dakota's GOP held firm as Dan Ahler's moderate Democrat strategy fell flat, even as similar campaigns slashed Republican margins elsewhere.

DOJ shake-up continues with head of national security division, US attorney in Miami resigning

John Eisenberg and Miami U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones are leaving the Justice Department, one day after Harmeet Dhillon announced her departure.

Reporter’s Notebook: How midterms may change the House impeachment equation for Hegseth

Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth next week, and post-midterm GOP math could work against the Pentagon chief.

‘Money out of politics’ ballot measure sparks First Amendment fight in battleground state

Supporters say Proposal 2 curbs pay-to-play donations, but its critics argue it could impact policy research and other communications discussing candidates without telling voters how to vote.

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