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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.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other...

Pence leaves door open to 2028 White House run, issues stark warning to GOP after midterm disaster

Mike Pence says he's heard from people across the country about a 2028 presidential bid and warns the GOP must return to conservative principles.

Newsom reveals when he’ll decide on 2028 White House bid amid growing speculation

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will decide on a 2028 presidential bid by early January, but Kamala Harris could complicate those plans.

Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power in the midterm elections.

Mark Kelly on Trump, the Iran War and his 2028 decision

Mark Kelly on Trump, the Iran War and his 2028 decision lead image

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized his divorce, lawyer says, ending long marriage

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized his divorce from his wife, Angela, one of his lawyers said Thursday.

Democrats flock to Denver for a post-midterms introspection-turned-celebration

Fresh off the best electoral performance in half a century, Democratic officials and strategists converged on Denver Thursday to plot a further course for the party and revel in their gains.

Dan Patrick concedes Texas ‘turned purple’ after Democrats’ historic blue wave

Outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the state has "turned purple" after Democrats swept statewide races but warns the GOP must fight back.

Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate leadership after Democratic election sweep

Chuck Schumer faces a formal challenge from Chris Van Hollen for Senate Democratic leader after Van Hollen accused him of siding with AIPAC.

Democrat Cindy Holscher is elected Kansas’ next governor, extending her party’s wave of victories

Democrat Cindy Holscher has been elected Kansas' next governor, fending off Republican Ty Masterson to keep the office in her party's hands and extend a massive wave of Democratic victories across the country.

Incoming Democratic congressman Bobby Pulido wins third Latin Grammy as he ends music career

Rep.-elect Bobby Pulido is giving up his music career to serve in Congress, but the Texas Democrat is going out with one more accolade after winning his third Latin Grammy on Thursday.

Senate GOP at odds over what’s in the last filibuster-proof spending bill before Democrats take over

Senate Republicans adopted a symbolic resolution this week vowing "to do everything humanly possible" to pass another filibuster-proof reconciliation bill before their majority ends, but they are struggling to get on the same page.

Biden says his 2024 debate performance was not ‘consequential’

Former President Joe Biden says that his performance at the 2024 debate, widely seen as disastrous for the 46th president, was "not very consequential" to the outcome of the 2024 contest.

Schwarzenegger tells Kimmel he’s still a Republican, despite disagreements with party

Arnold Schwarzenegger told Jimmy Kimmel that he's still a Republican in spite of his disagreements with the modern GOP.

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