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El-Sayed’s Victory Speech Brings Arabic Into Senate Politics

Published November 4, 2026: Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed used his victory speech to embrace his Arab and Muslim identity, joke with critics and highlight Palestinians’ plight.

First: The Guardian US · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Midterm Results Show Broad Swing Toward Democrats

Republican commentators blamed Texas’ shift to Democrats on demographic change after the midterms, while voting data showed swings toward Democrats across racial and other voter groups.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Washington Voters Approve Restrictions on Trans Girls in School Sports

On November 4, Washington voters approved Initiative 638, restricting transgender girls’ participation in school sports. Similar measures passed in Arizona and Nebraska, while Colorado’s proposal remained uncalled.

First: PJ Media · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Democrats Face AI Policy Divisions Despite Midterm Gains

On November 5, Democrats prepared to use new majorities in Congress to press for AI oversight, but divisions within the party and President Donald Trump’s veto power could impede sweeping legislation.

First: Semafor · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Harmeet Dhillon Resigns From Justice Department Civil Rights Post

Harmeet Dhillon resigned Thursday, November 5, as the Justice Department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, days after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.

First: Fox News · 6 more sources
Politics World

Paraguay’s Peña Resigns Amid Bank Crisis and Impeachment Push

President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday, November 5, 2026, as Paraguay faced turmoil after regulators seized Ueno Bank and lawmakers prepared to consider impeaching him.

First: KPRC 2 Click2Houston · 4 more sources
Politics U.S.

Trump’s Midterm Focus Shifted From Indifference to Urgency

In the months before the November 3 midterms, President Donald Trump alternated between dismissing the races and urging advisers to win, as voters remained concerned about affordability. Republicans suffered major losses in the elections.

First: The Daily Beast · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Shooting at Des Moines Post Office Injures Multiple People

Gunfire at a postal center in Des Moines, Iowa, injured multiple people on November 5. Police said a suspect was detained.

First: The Daily Wire · 28 more sources
Politics U.S.

Democratic State Wins Put Electoral College Compact Within Reach

Democrats won control of state governments in five states on November 3, potentially giving them enough electoral votes to activate the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact if those states join.

First: The New Republic · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Trump Showcases Ballroom After Republicans’ Midterm Losses

On November 5, President Donald Trump visited the White House ballroom construction site, a day after Republicans suffered major midterm defeats, rather than holding a post-election news conference.

First: MSNBC · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Democrats’ Midterm Gains Open a Test of Trust and Policy

Democrats made major gains in the U.S. midterms, winning control of the House and Senate and flipping seats in traditionally Republican states. The results, discussed on November 4, have prompted debate over how the party should use its new strength.

First: Deseret News · 1 more source
Politics Dallas

Dallas Voters Reject $443 Million Public Safety Bond

Dallas voters rejected Proposition A on November 3, turning down a $443 million bond for public safety facilities and projects. City leaders said they would reassess the needs, while an opponent called for a more specific proposal.

First: CBS Texas · 1 more source