Mike Johnson to Step Down as Speaker as Hakeem Jeffries Launches Bid for Historic Role
Mike Johnson to Step Down as Speaker as Hakeem Jeffries Launches Bid for Historic Role House Speaker Mike Johnson confirms he will resign as Republican leader after Democrats win Congress control. Hakeem Jeffries launches campaign to become first Black…
The Blue Wave Has Tech Bros Scrambling for Data Centers in Space
After Democrats won big in Texas and other AI infrastructure hot spots on Tuesday, data center enthusiasts looked for comfort in low-Earth orbit.Go to story
Elon Musk jokes that his ‘election interference’ space lasers didn’t work for the midterms
Elon Musk jokes that his ‘election interference’ space lasers didn’t work for the midterms Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk joked Wednesday that his space lasers didn’t work for the GOP as the Democrats swept the midterms. Go to…
Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House
Democrats in Texas took control of the state House after historic wins for governor and U.S. Senate, part of a series of sweeping gains nationwide in Tuesday’s elections that shifted the balance of power across several battleground and…
Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is aiming to widen the Republican majority on the Federal Communications Commission before Democrats take over control of the Senate in January 2027. Just before the Republicans’ midterm loss, Cruz yesterday announced a…
Repudiation of Trump, economic pain drove Democrats to victory in the House: Voter Poll analysis
Democrats are projected to retake the House for the first time since 2020. Go to story
Six Democrats Survive Midterms After Voting For ICE Funding
Six Democrats Survive Midterms After Voting For ICE Funding Six Democratic representatives retained their seats after backing DHS bills including ICE money, as party controls House and Senate. Results highlight voter tolerance for compromise on essential…
Democrats won on affordability. Whether they can deliver it is a different story.
Democrats won historic electoral victories on a pledge to make life more affordable, an issue that united voters across political and demographic divides. Go to story
Democrats’ sweeping state government gains will shift power and bring pressure to deliver results
Democrats’ sweeping state government gains will shift power and bring pressure to deliver results The party took full control in Minnesota and Wisconsin and could pick up more states. Go to story
For Trump, the midterms delivered what Congress wouldn’t: Accountability
For Trump, the midterms delivered what Congress wouldn’t: Accountability Across the country – in red states and blue – voters backed Democrats in a blistering rebuke of Donald Trump’s cruel, divisive, and costly policies. Go to…