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Where to now, after Tuesday’s elections?

Where to now, after Tuesday’s elections?

After Tuesday’s off-cycle elections, the United States recorded a few marquee results: The first woman elected governor of Virginia, in a chain of governors going back to 1776. The first Muslim woman elected to a statewide office (also in...

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The Museum Donors Accused of Sucking California Dry

The Museum Donors Accused of Sucking California Dry

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Poll of California Voters Reveals Headspinning Contradictions – but They're Clear About Gavin Newsom

Poll of California Voters Reveals Headspinning Contradictions – but They're Clear About Gavin Newsom

By Bob Hoge | 3:11 PM on November 05, 2025 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. A new Fox News poll of California voters will leave you scratching your head and thinking,...

Owner:  Edward Atsinger III
It’s official. The government shutdown is the longest ever.

It’s official. The government shutdown is the longest ever.

It’s official: The government shutdown has become the longest in U.S. history, marking 36 painful days of missed paychecks, travel disruptions, food shortages and other mounting consequences for millions of Americans. Before and after the...

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Newly elected council members talk housing goals, other candidates discuss political futures

Newly elected council members talk housing goals, other candidates discuss political futures

The Democratic Party Election Night watch event at Tempo 33. (Port City Daily/Brenna Flanagan) WILMINGTON — The Wilmington City Council will have three new members come December, though the city’s longtime mayor, Bill Saffo, has retained his...

Owner:  Tom Davis
Republicans respond to Proposition 50’s success in California in all the wrong ways

Republicans respond to Proposition 50’s success in California in all the wrong ways

After Texas Republicans redrew their state’s congressional district map to give Republicans five additional U.S. House seats, Democrats in California decided they had little choice but to respond in kind. They could not, however, simply approve a...

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Donald Trump Says The Obvious About The 2025 Election
Democrats look to build on election wins in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Pa., elsewhere as GOP refocuses

Democrats look to build on election wins in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Pa., elsewhere as GOP refocuses

Democrats racked up victories in high-profile races across the country Tuesday night, prompting many on the left to view the wins as a repudiation of Trump and something to build on going into next year’s pivotal midterm elections. Some top...

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Fresh from election wins, Dems demand Trump meeting over shutdown

Fresh from election wins, Dems demand Trump meeting over shutdown

Following major Democratic wins in local and state elections across the country on Election Day, top Democratic congressional leaders pushed for a meeting with the president to end the federal government shutdown, which on Wednesday became the...

Owner:  Jim TenBroek & Scott Peters
Investigation finds California isn’t strongly punishing DUIs as alcohol-related road deaths increase

Investigation finds California isn’t strongly punishing DUIs as alcohol-related road deaths increase

Masako Saenz didn’t just lose her 5-year-old son to a repeat drunk driver. Two decades later, the Sacramento mother lost her own life after being hit by a driver with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit. Her story is one of thousands that...

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NOT-SO-SUNNY OUTLOOK: Hostin Says Election Lesson is ‘When They Go Low, You Go Lower’ [WATCH]
Affordable Housing Plans Were the Real Winners of the 2025 Election

Affordable Housing Plans Were the Real Winners of the 2025 Election

Running on affordability, especially increasing the supply of affordable housing, was a winning strategy in many contests decided during this year’s election. Charismatic Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won a striking victory to become New...

Owner:  Andrew Perlman and Matt Sechrest
Trump takes one-year victory lap, despite election results highlighting economic pain

Trump takes one-year victory lap, despite election results highlighting economic pain

President Donald Trump traveled to Miami on Wednesday to deliver remarks at the America Business Forum, where he sought to shake off major warning signs for Republicans in light of Tuesday night’s elections.Democratic candidates campaigned heavily...

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After big wins on Tuesday in major elections, Democratic leaders demand Trump meeting over shutdown

After big wins on Tuesday in major elections, Democratic leaders demand Trump meeting over shutdown

WASHINGTON — Following major Democratic wins in local and state elections across the country on Election Day, top Democratic congressional leaders pushed for a meeting with the president to end the federal government shutdown, which on Wednesday...

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Columbia College political scientist on Tuesday election’s ‘biggest prize’
'Get your act together!' GOP pollster undercuts top Republican on election losses

'Get your act together!' GOP pollster undercuts top Republican on election losses

A GOP strategist is calling out Republicans for their reactions to the strong Democratic election response Tuesday and telling them to "get their act together!" Pollster Frank Luntz reacted to GOP Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's (R-LA)...

Owner:  John Byrne & Michael Rogers
Democrats win key off-year elections

Democrats win key off-year elections

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Democratic party is excited after sweeping a series of high profile elections across the country. At the same time, Republicans are looking for answers. President Donald Trump says part of Republicans poor performance...

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Democratic leaders fresh from election wins demand Trump meeting over shutdown

Democratic leaders fresh from election wins demand Trump meeting over shutdown

By: Ariana Figueroa, States Newsroom WASHINGTON — Following major Democratic wins in local and state elections across the country on Election Day, top Democratic congressional leaders pushed for a meeting with the president to end the federal...

Owner:  Cliff Dumas
In Election 2025, economy’s still the main thing

In Election 2025, economy’s still the main thing

WASHINGTON — Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. The results of the expansive survey of more than 17,000 voters in New Jersey,...

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JD Vance offers calm election reflection, warns against 'idiotic' overreaction to Dem winning streak

JD Vance offers calm election reflection, warns against 'idiotic' overreaction to Dem winning streak

Vice President JD Vance is cutting through the noise and reminding Republicans not to overreact to the Democrats' latest winning streak in local and state elections. To onlookers, it might seem like Democrats have regained their footing. New York...

Owner:  Glenn Beck & Mark Levin

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