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Maryland Sen. Van Hollen not challenging Schumer for leadership, instead focusing on 2028
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen will forgo a Senate leadership bid to focus on a potential 2028 presidential candidacy.
U.S. posts huge jobs report in October, adding 165,000 positions
The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, blowing away expectations, the government said in its first major economic release after the midterms.
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Jon Stewart calls for Schumer, other senior Dems to leave Congress
After the blue wave swept elections on Tuesday, "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart is criticizing the old guard of Democratic leadership, saying it's time to leave.
U.S. attorney heading probe into Trump’s foes resigns from DOJ
A top federal prosecutor in South Florida who led the Justice Department's investigation into Obama- and Biden-era intelligence and law enforcement officials has resigned, Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
Rosie O’Donnell considers returning to U.S. after Democrats’ midterm wins
Following President Trump's win in 2024, actress Rosie O'Donnell moved to Ireland in protest.
Jay Rockefeller, descendant of oil titan, dies at 89
John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, a great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, died at 89, leaving a legacy as a liberal voice in Appalachia and American politics.
Pollster predicts young outsider will emerge to capture White House in 2028
A prominent political pollster predicts the next president will be a young Washington "outsider" -- and that type of candidate will emerge in both parties for 2028.
Trump vows to protect Texas border if new Democratic governor doesn’t
President Trump said Thursday he will step in to secure the Texas southern border if the state's newly elected Democratic governor pulls back state forces.
Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a ‘right-winger’ on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is vowing that Democrats will not allow President Donald Trump to put "a right-winger" on the Supreme Court once they take power, raising the possibility that his party could block a presidential nominee if there is a vacancy in the next two years.
Charlamagne Tha God tells Dems ‘don’t get comfortable’ after big election wins
Radio host and podcaster Charlamagne Tha God took to the airwaves to tell Democrats not to "get comfortable" following landslide wins for the party on Tuesday.
Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says
The race to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn is intensifying in Tennessee, just days after she won the race for governor, with one Republican congressman publicly expressing interest and speculation swirling around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Carney unveils budget to strengthen Canada’s economy as Trump’s trade war continues
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's government unveiled a budget Thursday aimed at making Canada less dependent on the United States as President Donald Trump's trade war reshapes the allies' economic relationship.
Trump declares Oval Office a National Monument to protect renovations
President Trump on Thursday declared the Oval Office a national monument, a move that protects his extensive renovations to the historic room from being undone by his successors.
‘Chains of tyranny’: Trump marks anti-communism week
President Trump has designated early November as "anti-communism week," days after democratic socialists that he has called communists made significant gains in the mid-term elections.
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman beats Karen Bass in L.A. mayoral race
Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist, has beaten incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
From the runway to the statehouse: Iowa Gov.-elect Sand once modeled for Prada
Rob Sand, a Democrat who was elected Tuesday to be Iowa's next governor, once modeled for high-fashion brands, a past career that's resurfacing after his win.
