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Trump Celebrates GOP Gains, Threatens House Democrats

Trump faces the prospect, starting next year, of endless investigations after Democrats formally take control of the House, along with stymied policy efforts and fresh questions about the resilience of his unorthodox political coalition… Continue Reading

Baltimore Officer Struck By Car While Responding To Call

Baltimore police say an officer was struck by a car while responding to a call… Continue Reading

Democrats Seize House Control, But Trump’s GOP Holds Senate

The new Democratic House majority will end the Republican Party’s dominance in Washington for the final two years of Trump’s first term with major questions looming about health care, immigration and government spending… Continue Reading

Cruz Fends Off O’Rourke In Texas Senate Race

Sen. Ted Cruz fended off a spirited underdog challenge from Democrat Beto O’Rourke to win re-election on Tuesday in a Texas race that once seemed like a cakewalk but needed a late boost from President Donald Trump to help push the incumbent over the top.… Continue Reading

Clerk Jailed Over Marriage Licenses Loses Re-Election Bid

The Kentucky clerk who went to jail in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples lost her bid for a second term Tuesday night.… Continue Reading

The Latest: GOP Rep. Barr in KY Wins Closely Watched Race

Republican Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky won a close-fought race that Democrats had targeted in a bid to shift the House to Democratic control.… Continue Reading

The Latest: GOP Rep. Comstock of Virginia Loses to Wexton

Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock of Virginia was the first congressional incumbent to lose as voters in her Northern Virginia district expressed their continued dislike of President Donald Trump.… Continue Reading