Democrat Mark Warner wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Virginia

Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking.

Topics: corruption | Democrats | Donald Trump news

By: Seung Min Kim, Associated Press, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Nobody may have suffered bigger losses Tuesday than President Donald Trump. But few others had more on the line than Musk, who gambled big and came up holding the midterm's worst return on investment.

Topics: 2026 Midterms | Elon Musk | republicans | texas | Vote 2026

By: Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said he met with Vladimir Putin's envoy at the White House on Thursday but did not meet with Ukrainian officials who were also visiting.

Topics: Donald Trump news | Melania Trump | Oleshky | russia | Ukraine | Ukraine war | Vladimir Putin

By: Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Since returning to the White House, Trump has overseen numerous design changes to various rooms, including the Oval Office, where he has filled the wall space with portraits, a copy of the Declaration of Independence and numerous golden accents.

Topics: Donald Trump news | oval office | White House

By: Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The approval would clear a hurdle on the road to breaking ground on the project, and the administration has said it could launch construction within a day of the vote. But the proposed 250-foot tall gilded arch still faced legal challenges.

Topics: Donald Trump news | Triumphal Arch | Washington D.C.

By: Matthew Daly, Associated Press, Gary Fields, Associated Press