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Peltola declares victory in Alaska Senate race

Democrat Mary Peltola claimed victory on Saturday in Alaska's Senate race over incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Justice Department lawyer benched in New York ICE case as judge hints at further punishment

U.S. District Judge Sanket J. Bulsara booted a Justice Department lawyer from being able to argue in a case over ICE arrests in New York, saying he believes Thomas Price violated a key rule of court procedure with a recent filing in the case.

‘Absolutely FAKE NEWS’: Former press secretary Katie Zacharia on comeback buzz

Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia says she's not trying to get her job back.

Trump team clashes with Louisiana over who controls prediction markets

The Trump administration and Republican Louisiana are publicly clashing over who can regulate prediction markets.

Colorado lawmakers silent as deleted internship ad limited applicants who identify as Muslim

Colorado state Sen. Iman Jodeh -- the first Muslim elected to the legislature -- is promoting an internship program, but you can only be hired if you fit the right race.

SOUND OFF: Will Democrats and Republicans come together for the good of the country?

What issues do you think the Republicans and Democrats can come together on?

Incoming GOP congressman backs halting all immigration to US, warns about Sharia law in Texas

Rep.-elect Jace Yarbrough says he favors stopping immigration altogether and repealing the 1965 Hart-Celler Act as he prepares to enter Congress.

Trump’s spy chiefs put Republican leaders on the clock over ‘huge priority’ as power shift looms over Congress

Trump's intelligence chiefs set a Dec. 9 deadline for Congress to reauthorize FISA Section 702 before Democrats take control of Capitol Hill.

The mistake newly-elected Dems admit they can’t afford to make with Trump after sweeping 2026 wins

Newly elected Democrats at a Denver conference urged their party to work with Donald Trump on costs and policy rather than focus solely on investigations.

Wholesale prices rose slightly less than expected in October

Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in October, easing from the previous month, though inflation remains elevated and the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates in December.

Sen. Tim Scott demands testimony from Lutnick, Huang after Nvidia revelations

The Senate Banking Committee wants testimony from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about whether the U.S. adhered to rules around the export of advanced computer chips to China.

Alito warns against congressional Supreme Court meddling, says some lower court judges ‘have gone far astray’

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito warns that Congress has the power to defund the high court and grind its operations to a halt.

SOUND OFF: What’s Chuck Schumer’s future with Senate Dems?

What's your prediction on how Sen. Chuck Schumer fares against a new challenger to lead the Senate Democrats?

Rubio’s next move? Lawyers eye speech of ‘visionary’ leader for 2028 clues after GOP’s midterm wipeout

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Federalist Society keynote comes as attendees wonder if he'll address GOP midterm losses and a 2028 presidential run.

Jeffries shredded over Hegseth impeachment snafu as Dem jockeys for speaker’s gavel

Eleven absent House Democrats handed Republicans a win on the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote, raising questions about Hakeem Jeffries' leadership.

Senate majority leader race: Van Hollen jumps in, but Schumer says he has the votes

The Senate majority leader race is on. Or is it? Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is answering the calls of his Democratic colleagues who want new leadership when they take back control of Congress next year and is offering himself as an alternative to Charles E. Schumer.

Sen Bernie Sanders supports Chris Van Hollen’s bid to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader post

Sen. Bernie Sanders is backing Sen. Chris Van Hollen for the role of Senate Democratic leader, as Van Hollen challenges Sen. Chuck Schumer for the role.

Jensen Huang’s Washington fallout

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Poll: Democrats are actually united. For now.

Democrats’ long-warring ideological factions have reached a détente, new POLITICO Poll data shows. It may not last. Half of progressives and moderates now say...

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