Trump, Democrats and US Senate
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Democrats won the midterm elections handily, in what is being called a blue wave. Here, we analyze how the result will impact music policy.
Voters across the country made their voices heard at the polls on Tuesday—and did so resoundingly. In addition to taking control of the
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Tuesday’s midterm election results have the whole country reacting to a “blue tsunami” at the ballot box, as Democrats nationwide were swept into power in the House, Senate, gubernatorial and state legislative races.
Democrats' retaking of Congress doesn't change President Trump's control of the veto pen — making the new majority's aspirations to reverse changes to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and other safety net programs an uphill climb.
Along with South Carolina, Democrats flipped Senate seats in Iowa, Texas, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, and Kansas.
First elected in the 2022 midterms, the rise and fall of Republican Sens. Rob Rolison and Bill Weber track with national voter trends.
Researchers hope that US lawmakers will push back against the Trump administration’s science policies — but there are limits to what Congress can do.
The governor of Minnesota will appoint a temporary senator until a special election is held next November. But which governor — current Gov. Tim Walz or Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar?
Analysts are watching to see if a surge in youth voting can shape Michigan’s closely contested U.S. Senate race.
From a history-making governor’s race to a potential shakeup at Tallahassee City Hall. Follow our live Election Day coverage here.
