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Epic midterm win energizes expanding bench of 2028 Democratic hopefuls

Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., walks out during an election night event, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

The blue-wave election gave a burgeoning crop of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls plenty to brag about as they try to convince voters, donors and power players that they are the face of the Democratic Party’s future.

End of MAGA? Midterm ‘meteor strike’ leaves Trump coalition in shambles

President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Republicans woke up Wednesday to the brutal reality of a complete wipeout in the midterms that has forced a reckoning within the party about the future — or the end — of President Trump’s MAGA movement.

President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

End of MAGA? Midterm ‘meteor strike’ leaves Trump coalition in shambles

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

As Congress faces a year-end deadline on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., meet with reporters about health care affordability, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats’ agenda: Reverse Trump policies, lower costs and fight corruption

By Lindsey McPherson - The Washington Times

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., who is poised to become speaker of the House, speaks at a news conference in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Hakeem Jeffries declares bid for House speaker and lists priorities

By George Caldwell - The Washington Times

Former President Barack Obama, greets supporters upon his arrival during a campaign rally at Cass Technical High School Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Detroit.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Obama gets his revenge as voters deliver stinging rebuke to Trump

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting in Cebu, central Philippines, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Jam Sta Rosa/Pool Photo via AP)

Hegseth facing scrutiny from White House as possible impeachment looms

By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times

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Former President Barack Obama, greets supporters upon his arrival during a campaign rally at Cass Technical High School Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Detroit.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Obama gets his revenge as voters deliver stinging rebuke to Trump

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting in Cebu, central Philippines, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Jam Sta Rosa/Pool Photo via AP)

Hegseth facing scrutiny from White House as possible impeachment looms

By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, joined at left by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters about the pending vote to find Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jordan enters race head bruised House GOP

By George Caldwell - The Washington Times

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a May Day rally at Washington Square Park in New York on May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) **FILE**

‘Socialism can win in the U.S.’: DSA boasts 50-plus election wins

By Mary McCue Bell - The Washington Times

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The ballot Trump was not on, the blame he cannot escape

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A wipeout for Republicans

By Cal Thomas

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The midterms gave both parties a warning

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In the midterm elections, anger triumphed over reason

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Johnny Depp says he’s open to returning to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise

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Chucky creator counters Nicki Minaj’s AI post that said ‘Vote Red’ with scary doll

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In this Feb. 11, 2007 file photo, the Dixie Chicks, Emily Robison, left, Natalie Maines, center, and Martie Maguire arrive for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The Grammy-winning country group, who recently changed their name to The Chicks, have a new album &quot;Gaslighter&quot; out July 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

‘Our blue-nami night’: The Chicks celebrate Democratic victory at L.A. concert

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting in Cebu, central Philippines, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Jam Sta Rosa/Pool Photo via AP)

Emboldened Democrats train their sights on Hegseth with likely impeachment push

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Trump says U.S. aid to Israel ends this year to thwart Democratic critics

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China’s Xi clings to power

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Trump says he’s not worried about impeachment after Democratic victories

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump talks to reporters during a tour of White House Ballroom construction at the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Trump says he has no regrets about Iran war, despite midterm rout

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Shoemaker Center at Ohio University Chillicothe in Chillicothe, Ohio, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump’s Plan B? Israeli prime minister, he jokes

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Trump says GOP lost because he was not on the ballot

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False claims of rigged elections are limited as midterm vote heavily favors Democrats

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media after his meeting with President Donald Trump in New York on Sept. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Gray) **FILE**

Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan, says win ‘means so much to so many’

By Andy Belt - The Washington Times

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Bettors vs. ballots: Prediction markets correctly bet on Democratic sweep

By Mary McCue Bell - The Washington Times

Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., walks out during an election night event, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Epic midterm win energizes expanding bench of 2028 Democratic hopefuls

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Incoming Armed Services panel chief vows ‘vigorous oversight’ of Pentagon

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

As Congress faces a year-end deadline on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., meet with reporters about health care affordability, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats’ agenda: Reverse Trump policies, lower costs and fight corruption

By Lindsey McPherson - The Washington Times

Former President Barack Obama, greets supporters upon his arrival during a campaign rally at Cass Technical High School Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Detroit.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Obama gets his revenge as voters deliver stinging rebuke to Trump

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President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

End of MAGA? Midterm ‘meteor strike’ leaves Trump coalition in shambles

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NFL may be safer than ever, but neck injuries remain a risk

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

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‘Ghost’ students have stolen millions in federal financial aid

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The Supreme Court in Washington is pictured on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) **FILE**

Supreme Court poised to favor Catholic schools in clash over gay, religious rights

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

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Freezer sabotage raises fresh concerns of cyberattack vulnerabilities around elections

By John T. Seward - The Washington Times

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3M agrees to pay more than $7 billion to settle ‘forever chemical’ groundwater contamination claims

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Texas man indicted for murder of mother, also faces child sex abuse, bestiality charges

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Suicidal driver dead after driving car into bar in building near the University of Georgia campus

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

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Luigi Mangione’s cousin wins Baltimore election

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Hong Kong activist sentenced in 2nd national security case

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Democrat Congress likely to target Trump defense plans

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

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Treasury Department sanctions couple accused of helping Iran evade oil blockade

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers Meeting in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Photo via AP)

China warns Philippines to be cautious over South China Sea

By Huizhong Wu - Associated Press

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Commanders’ line embraces challenge against Rams’ rush led by Garrett, Donald

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (5) throws the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Quarterback-needy Ravens look to add Brissett in trade

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

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Former Yankees, Rangers slugger Mark Teixeira elected to Congress

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Pope Leo meets with Bob Dylan at the Vatican

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Sister June Carpenter, one of the few remaining Shakers, dies in Maine. She was 88

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El-Sayed’s Muslim pride echoes in victory speech

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D.C. joins growing parade of socialist-led American cities with Janeese Lewis George win

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Eye on 2028: Internal memo promotes AOC as a national force

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Epic midterm win energizes expanding bench of 2028 Democratic hopefuls

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GOP sees bright spots in transgender sports crackdown, Florida wins

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Bettors vs. ballots: Prediction markets correctly bet on Democratic sweep

By Mary McCue Bell - The Washington Times

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Luigi Mangione’s cousin wins Baltimore election

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Texas man indicted for murder of mother, also faces child sex abuse, bestiality charges

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Global reaction to GOP midterm carnage ranges from jubilant to cautious

By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times

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Defense companies pour hundreds of millions of dollars into missile production in Camden, Arkansas

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J.D. Vance delivers mea culpa after GOP losses; blames Iran war

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Never-Trumpers celebrate GOP’s collapse

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Wall Street rallies after clear-cut result in midterms

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Too close to call: Dozens of votes separate Mississippi GOP incumbent, Dem challenger so far

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Coping: Trump supporters despondent, defiant after GOP wipeout

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Elon Musk jokes about ‘election interfering space lasers’ as his backed candidates fail

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