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Live updates: GOP takes stock after election sweep; Trump tariffs face skeptical Supreme Court

Voters sent a message to Republicans and the White House that change is needed in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and beyond.  But Democrats are now left to confront competing visions for the ... Read More

Democrats sweep the night's biggest elections: From the Politics Desk

Here are the most notable results from the night: Virginia: Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to flip control of the state’s governorship, setting her up to become ... Read More

Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's tariffs; government shutdown becomes record longest

RECORD SHUTDOWN: Day 36 of the government shutdown makes it the longest in U.S. history, beating out the 35-day closure during Trump's first term. While Congress hasn't reached a deal to end the ... Read More

Supreme Court has expanded presidential powers under Trump. How far will it go?

The justices will hear arguments Wednesday on the legality of most of the president’s tariffs — the first in a series of tests of sweeping claims of authority. Read More

Politics & Power: Pivotal Supreme Court term will shape Trump’s power, America’s political landscape

The Supreme Court is tackling several issues in its new term that President Donald Trump has voiced strong views on. The president’s ability to shape political life will be determined by the court’s ... Read More

Democrats roll to victory as Trump blames GOP losses on shutdown: Recap

Democrats Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey won races for governor by wide margins in states where Trump made gains in 2024, and California voters resoundingly approved a ... Read More