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Will Democrats' big election wins end the shutdown – or prolong it?

Democratic wins also set the tone for the 2026 midterm elections, now just a year away. President Donald Trump blamed the shutdown as a reason for his party's losses, which delivered a much-needed ... Read More

Shutdown deal reopens Democratic rift: From the Politics Desk

Over the weekend, a group of eight Senate Democrats teamed up with Republicans to vote to advance a measure that would reopen the government. The agreement still needs final approval in the Senate and ... 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

Senate vote fails for 14th time, ensuring longest government shutdown in history: Recap

The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance House-passed legislation to reopen the government on the day the shutdown tied the longest in history. The 54-44 vote fell short of 60 votes needed under ... Read More

Hard-line Democrats lean in to ObamaCare fight after Tuesday sweep

Democrats seeking to make health care the defining issue for the crucial midterms next year were feeling validated by Tuesday night’s elections, which saw big gains across the board for candidates ... Read More

Why Tuesday’s election win for Democrats really wasn’t that big a deal or unexpected

Democrats were quick to claim Tuesday’s election results as a resounding victory, indicating that Americans are dissatisfied with President Donald Trump. Such a claim is a vast oversimplification, ... Read More

Democrats won big on Election Day. We should heed these three lessons | Opinion

Democrats won big on Election Day — in New Jersey, in New York City, in Virginia and in California. Here are three important lessons. Read More