Democrats made major gains in Republican strongholds across America, but one Republican-leaning state held firm.

Democrats made significant gains nationwide, but South Dakota was one of the few Republican-led states where the GOP mostly held firm. Democrats did make some progress around Sioux Falls. Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden won about 63.5% of the vote on Tuesday, nearly identical to Donald Trump’s 63.4% share in the state in 2024. Republicans also […]
Democrats take control of the Senate as a surge in support sweeps through Trump country and topples Republican strongholds.

Democrats made a major push on election night, winning back the Senate even as several races remained undecided. Their victory ends Republicans’ nearly two-year hold on the federal government. The shift will take effect in January, when the 120th Congress convenes. Democrats made gains in states that have strongly backed President Donald Trump, defeating several […]
Israel Dismantles Two Hamas Strongholds in Areas Controlled by the IDF in Gaza

Netanyahu Addresses Ongoing Hamas Threats On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed that two groups of Hamas terrorists remain active in regions where the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have pulled out following a ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu further stated that the IDF is currently focused on dismantling these strongholds and reinforcing defenses along what is […]
‘They Prefer to Label Themselves Progressive,’ but Kirk Turned Those Campuses into ‘Strongholds of Conservatism’

Trump’s Remarks at Tribute for Charlie Kirk in Arizona President Donald Trump delivered a speech on Sunday at Charlie Kirk’s tribute service in Glendale, Arizona. He reflected on Kirk’s influential role in shaping Turning Point USA on university campuses and his broader impact on national politics. Trump highlighted Kirk’s dedication to conveying a conservative message […]
Farage’s Reform UK surpasses established Conservative and Labour strongholds

The UK’s right-wing Reform Party had a successful streak in elections held early on Friday, with Prime Minister Nigel Farage stating that the party is clearly positioned as the opposition to the current Labour government. In an interview earlier this year, Farage hinted at a “political revolution” and expressed that, well, the traditional two-party system—the […]
Hezbollah Strongholds in Lebanon Flattened by War

Villages in southern Lebanon that had been seized by Hezbollah in recent years and used to stockpile weapons and fire them at Israeli communities were destroyed in the latest war that ended in a ceasefire last month. Doron Kadosh, military correspondent for Israel Army Radio, visited the area for the first time since the ceasefire […]
Donna Brazile calls for ‘introspection’ after Trump gains in Democratic strongholds

Former Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Donna Brazile on Sunday called for “great self-reflection” after President-elect Donald Trump performed better than expected in some Democratic strongholds in the 2024 election cycle. “We need to put everything on the table and do a good introspection about what happened. What happened in New Jersey… and what was happening […]