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Morning Report — What message did Tuesday’s voters send? 

Tuesday’s off-year elections produced victories for Democrats, encouraging leaders in both parties to size up the political landscape in 2024. In Kentucky, the Democratic governor won reelection. Voters in Ohio decisively backed abortion rights by putting protections in the state constitution. And in Virginia, Democrats maintained control of the state Senate, thwarting the ambition of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to consolidate...

Meta to require that political ads disclose AI use

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will require political advertisers to disclose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other digital methods, it announced Wednesday morning. The update, which will go into effect in the new year ahead of the 2024 election, comes amid a rise in generative AI technology that can create...

PA Democrat Cherelle Parker makes history as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, first woman to hold the position

In Philadelphia, Democrat Cherelle Parker made history by becoming both the 100th mayor of the city and the first woman to hold the position. She succeeds Democrat Jim Kenney.

Virginia candidate caught in sex scandal narrowly trailing Republican challenger

GOP businessman David Owen holds a narrow lead for a competitive Virginia House of Delegates seat over Democrat Susanna Gibson, who livestreamed sex with her husband on a porn website.

Top energy regulator warns fossil fuel terminal shutdown could jeopardize heat for millions of Americans

New England could face a high risk of gas supply shortfalls if a major natural gas terminal is closed, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission warned this week.

Yusef Salaam, exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member, wins seat on NYC Council

Yusef Salaam, a member of the "Central Park Five" who was wrongly imprisoned in a high-profile rape case in 1989, has won a seat on the New York Council after being exonerated.

Campaign fundraisers are hitting high notes at Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts

Forget dark restaurants and hotel ballrooms. The hippest spot for a congressional fundraiser these days is at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour or a concert...

Top takeaways from Election Day 2023 and what they say about the 2024 showdowns

The top takeaways from Election Day 2023 and what they tell us ahead of the 2024 presidential and congressional contests following Tuesdays election results.

Local residents explode at Biden officials over plan to release grizzly bears near their communities

A recent local town hall hosted by federal officials to hear feedback for a proposal to release grizzly bears in Washington got heated when residents spoke in opposition to the plan.

Ivanka Trump to testify in non-jury civil trial stemming from NY Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit

Ivanka Trump is expected to take the stand Wednesday to testify in the non-jury civil trial stemming from New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against her family and the Trump Organization.

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