Democratic and GOP strategists on how parties should respond to midterm results
For perspective on how both parties are responding to the historic election wins, Geoff Bennett spoke with two strategists from both sides of the political aisle. Mo Elleithee is the former spokesman for the Democratic National Committee, and Doug Heye…
OKC’s Republican mayor says election wipeout is ‘rejection of Trumpism’
President Trump has sought to deflect blame for the sweeping Republican losses. But within the party, some are beginning to ask whether they have been too deferential to the president – and whether the GOP needs to rethink its identity. Amna Nawaz…
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…
Mississippi Senate race heads to an extended vote count and possible ballot battle
The Mississippi Senate race may take days to resolve, as Democrat Scott Colom leads GOP Sen. Go to story
WATCH: Trump previews ballroom construction the day after voters rejected GOP rule
President Donald Trump gave extended comments Wednesday, not about the Republican Party’s midterm election wipeout but instead justifying his building a sprawling White House ballroom. Go to story
World leaders who sparred with Trump express mix of relief, caution at GOP election rout
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed hope the election results would focus minds in Washington and other capitals on ending the Iran war, which has sent fuel prices soaring – a major source of frustration for voters. Go to story
Progressive William Lawrence defeats GOP Rep. Tom Barrett in swing Michigan district
NBC News projects that Lawrence has unseated Barrett, who was running for a second term, in a district Trump carried in 2024. Go to story
Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses
Vice President JD Vance seemingly sought to distance himself from election results seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump that featured big Republican losses across the country. Go to story
Johnson won’t seek reelection as House speaker after Republican wipeout
It’s a swift rise and fall for Mike Johnson, often seen as an accidental speaker, who nevertheless drew close to President Donald Trump and led the House GOP during a tumultuous era, with one of the slimmest majorities in modern times. Go to story
Vance says the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout was anger over Iran war
Hours after Democrats routed Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed his party’s losses on Americans’ frustration over the U.S. war with Iran, which has driven up oil prices at a time when costs are already high.…