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New Epstein documents describe Donald Trump spending hours at Jeffrey Epstein’s home with a victim.
The emails challenge Trump’s claim that he did not know Epstein well.
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The Supreme Court questioned President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without Congress.
Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Gorsuch and Barrett were especially skeptical.
Amy Coney Barrett asked if any law in history gave a president tariff power like this.
Roberts labeled the tariffs “taxes on Americans,” contradicting...
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Democrats swept key races in Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia and New York City.
Republicans lost state-level offices and legislative supermajorities.
Election results show the GOP relies heavily on Trump’s base.
Off-year elections now favor Democrats with higher engagement.
Without Trump on the ballot, Republican turnout may falter.
Republicans...
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Republicans faced major GOP losses in New Jersey, Virginia, Georgia, and Mississippi.
Trump blamed the government shutdown and said he “wasn’t on the ballot.”
The Wall Street Journal says Trump drove Democratic turnout.
Economic woes and polarizing moves hurt Republican appeal.
Voters warn the GOP to change...
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Republicans have filed six challenges to California redistricting and lost each.
The state Supreme Court dismissed cases before even hearing them.
Conservative Judge Kaczmarek rejected two GOP lawsuits in his Texas courtroom.
Election expert Marc Elias predicts more defeats for Republicans.
California voters approved a measure to...
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The 2025 off‐year elections hint at trouble for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
David Axelrod says voters judge the economy by their daily lives, not promises.
Scott Jennings urges President Trump to focus on jobs and prices at home.
CNN host Kaitlan Collins warns a Democratic gain...
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Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election.
He defeated John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.
His views on ending slavery split the country.
His victory set the stage for the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln’s Rise to Presidency
Abraham Lincoln entered politics in a time of deep division. He...
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Mamdani victory surprised many experts and voters.
It shows a shift in city politics toward younger leaders.
His platform focused on housing, transit, and climate.
High turnout among younger and progressive voters made a difference.
The general election will test how he can turn promises into action.
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Many Republicans want to end the government shutdown without Trump’s support.
Senators refuse to drop the filibuster to fund the government shutdown.
Trump’s tough stance on the government shutdown may hurt party unity.
Democrats see a chance to win policy changes during the government shutdown.
A compromise...
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Californians approved Prop 50 to redraw U.S. House maps.
The new district lines favor Democrats in five GOP areas.
The California Republican Party sued, citing the 14th and 15th Amendments.
Gov. Newsom mocked the lawsuit and doubts its success.
A federal judge will soon decide if Prop...
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The Supreme Court’s debate on tariff refunds exposed worries about presidential power limits.
Justice Barrett asked how the government would handle refunds if tariffs prove unconstitutional.
Critics say Justices Barrett and Alito steered the talk away from core legal questions.
Experts expect any refund order to land...
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• President Trump confused Cuba with South Africa during a Miami speech
• He warned Democrats would turn America into a “communist Cuba” or “socialist Venezuela”
• He refused to attend the G20 summit in South Africa, calling it “bad”
• His comments sparked laughter and criticism online
Last Wednesday, President Trump...
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Rep. Houlahan challenged Speaker Johnson to negotiate on the shutdown.
Johnson insists the Senate must first pass the House funding plan.
A government funding deadline looms on November 21, raising stakes.
Houlahan Demands Talks to End Shutdown
On Wednesday, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan faced Speaker Mike Johnson on the Capitol...
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• Voter anger over a possible second Trump term helped shape the race
• Mikie Sherrill beat Jack Ciattarelli by a wide margin
• Sherrill will become New Jersey’s next governor
• Her moderate message won over diverse voters
New Jersey voters spoke clearly on election night. They rejected the idea of...
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Early tallies show a tight race between Candidate A and Candidate B.
Major cities report partial election results.
Candidates delivered brief remarks on stage.
Poll workers and voters describe a smooth process.
Full election results expected later tonight.
Election Results Are Coming In
Vote counters across the country are...
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The Bronx’s lone Republican council member conceded late on Election Day.
A huge voter turnout shaped the Bronx election result.
The Democratic challenger flipped the seat in a close race.
This win changes the political makeup of the City Council.
Bronx Election Result Shakes Up Council Seat
The Bronx’s...
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Zohran Mamdani won a major upset in the New York City mayoral race.
His win represents a shift toward fresh voices in local politics.
Supporters cheered while some worried about potential challenges.
The new mayor plans progressive policies on housing, climate, and justice.
His win may change...
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Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race with 50.4% of the vote.
Many MAGA supporters blame Curtis Sliwa for splitting the Republican vote.
Even if all Sliwa’s voters chose Cuomo, Mamdani still would have won.
Online attacks targeted Curtis Sliwa, calling him a traitor and...
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• Democratic wins grabbed two governorships and key local races.
• President Trump warned “AND SO IT BEGINS!” on his social feed.
• Democrats passed California’s Proposition 50 to redraw districts.
• Poll monitors sent by the Justice Department faced criticism.
• These results set the stage for the 2026 midterms.
This week,...
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Democrats won major races nationwide, wiping out Republicans in Virginia and Georgia.
President Trump says GOP losses happened because he was not on the ballot.
He cited unnamed “pollsters” for his claim without detail.
Trump issued a cryptic warning as results arrived: “…AND SO IT BEGINS!”
He...
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• The Supreme Court will weigh in on Trump’s power to set tariffs alone.
• Learning Resources says the president overstepped without Congress.
• President Trump warns a loss could leave the U.S. “defenseless.”
• The ruling could reshape future use of emergency powers.
On Wednesday, justices will hear arguments in Learning...
