Business
Dow Gains 3% as Stocks Rally After Democrats Sweep Congress
The Dow jumped 1,569 points to 53,356.12 on Wednesday as investors priced in Democratic control of Congress and a sharp drop in…
Congress
Politics
Trump Presses Senate to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent After Midterms
Trump urged the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which the House approved 308-117 in July, saying he held off on…
World
Trump Says US Will End $4 Billion in Annual Aid to Israel After 2026
Trump said the US will stop about $4 billion a year in aid to Israel after 2026 but keep selling it weapons.…
Politics
Jeffries Formally Launches Bid for House Speaker
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries formally launched his bid for speaker in a Wednesday letter to colleagues after Democrats won the House…
Politics
Republicans Press Trump to Change Course After Midterm Losses
Some Republican strategists and lawmakers are urging President Trump to rethink his message and staff after the party's midterm setbacks, Reuters reported.
Analysis
What a Democratic Congress Could Mean for Trump’s DC Projects
Democratic majorities could challenge Trump's White House ballroom and other Washington projects in court and through spending and oversight.
Politics
Thune to Seek Senate GOP Leader Post After Midterm Losses
Sen. John Thune plans to run for Senate Republican leader in the minority after his party lost control of the chamber, and…
Politics
Trump Says He Accepts Midterm Results, Vows to Veto Democratic Bills
The president praised Democrats for a hard-fought campaign, blamed gas prices and weak candidates, and promised a wave of vetoes.
Politics
Mike Johnson Will Not Seek to Lead House Republicans After Losing the Majority
The speaker told staff he will not run for minority leader, setting up a leadership fight inside a bruised GOP conference.
Analysis
Analysis: What Divided Government Means for the Economy and the Fed
Democrats in Congress and a Republican president point to fewer big policy swings, but spending deadlines and rate decisions still loom.
Analysis
What a Democratic Congress Means for Trump’s Final Two Years
Divided government brings investigations, budget fights and veto threats. Here is what changes when Democrats take control in January.
Midterms 2026
Democrats Win Control of Both the House and Senate in a Sweeping Midterm Rebuke
The Associated Press called the Senate for Democrats late Tuesday and the House early Wednesday, handing the party full control of Congress.