Who Democrats will quickly target in the Trump administration once they take power, plus other top stories
Top stories Jim Jordan predicts which targets Democrats may pursue if they regain power. The death toll has increased following a building collapse in New York City. Trump and Netanyahu reportedly had an intense shouting match. Republicans in the Senate face a difficult redistricting map that could leave Democrats in control for years. A new […]
Senate Republicans fear the tough 2028 race lineup could keep Democrats in power for years to come
The effects of last week’s midterm elections are still settling in among Senate Republicans. At the same time, the party is confronting a difficult prospect: winning back control of the chamber could take several election cycles. The Senate map had looked favorable to Republicans this year as they aimed to protect, and possibly expand, their […]
Jeffries does not rule out investigating a major Trump ally as Democrats get ready to take power
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not ruled out a congressional investigation into Elon Musk as Democrats prepare to take control of the House and step up scrutiny of the Department of Government Efficiency and other Trump allies. “We’re going to follow the facts, apply the law and be guided by the Constitution,” Jeffries said […]
Israel’s political upheaval enters a new phase as a former prime minister helps determine who takes power, with a deadline approaching
Israel’s newly elected parliament was sworn in Tuesday, opening a political transition that could bring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lengthy time in office to an end. But no replacement government has been formed, and negotiations are already running into serious difficulties. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is leading the effort to assemble a coalition. President […]
Senate Republicans’ revolt fizzles as Thune holds on to power despite historic midterm losses
Senate Republicans did not stage a major leadership shake-up after their bruising midterm losses, despite calls from some lawmakers to reconsider the party’s direction. John Thune of South Dakota won another term as majority leader in a closed-door vote, as Republicans discussed their final weeks in power and what comes next. Thune and most of […]
Schumer is losing his hold on power as Democrats begin to turn against him and look for new leadership
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is coming off a strong election result, but resistance among both veteran and incoming Democratic senators could complicate his bid to remain the party’s leader. Schumer, a New York Democrat who has led the Senate caucus for nearly a decade, has said he plans to seek another term in the […]
The next generation of workers is bringing its talent and spending power to this Southern state
Young adults are moving across state lines, and South Carolina attracted more Gen Z residents than any other state in 2024. The state recorded a net gain of 22,843 people ages 18 to 27, according to an analysis by LendingTree. Affordability and access to work may be part of the draw, said Matt Schulz, the […]
A member of the largest teachers’ union in the US says it is “no longer focused on children,” but only on “political power”
Michael Greer, a longtime member of the National Education Association and California Teachers Association, says the unions have moved away from improving classroom instruction and toward building political influence. “It’s all about power,” said Greer, a retired special education teacher who spent 26 years in the unions. He described the California Teachers Association as the […]
Midterm elections give Democrats more power to target the Electoral College
Democrats are moving quickly after their midterm gains, rather than waiting to see whether the shift in power lasts. Republican losses this month were significant, but they were hardly unprecedented. The party lost about 46 seats, fewer than the losses suffered by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Harry Truman and Bill Clinton during their presidencies. […]
Kamala Harris urges Democrats to use their power forcefully after the midterms and hold Trump accountable
After Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton weighed in on how the party should use its new influence. Harris urged Democrats to use their power aggressively to offer “economic relief” and hold President Donald Trump’s […]