Capitol agenda: Dems’ big wins could prolong the shutdown

Trump’s golden opportunity to win over Central Asia

On Nov. 6, the U.S. will host a meeting of the Central Asian governments: Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Democrats win big in first election of new Trump era

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Dems sweep in key VA, NJ elections ▪ Trump tariff policy at Supreme Court ▪ Preparations begin to honor Dick Cheney ▪ Rubio to brief on boat strikes Democrats pulled off a romp of their Republican

Ken Paxton's attack on Texas immigration nonprofits

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) unleashed a fierce attack against Annunciation House — a nonprofit aiding migrants — escalating a local fight into a defining clash over humanitarian work. The state would brand many forms of aid to illegal immigrants as a crime. Paxton

Transcript: Trump Press Sec Awkwardly Undercuts Him after SNAP Tirade

As Trump’s eruption over the shutdown leaves Karoline Leavitt no choice but to contradict him, the author of a new piece on the standoff explains how Leavitt undermined him and why his position is rapidly weakening.

Live updates: Democrats sweep big races; Supreme Court to weigh Trump tariffs

Voters on Tuesday sent a message to Republicans and the White House that change is needed in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and beyond. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be New York's next mayor, winning over voters with consistent messages of affordability, while voters

With Chicago caught in ICE storm, school attendance takes a hit

Chicago schools are seeing a drop in attendance among English language learners amid the highly publicized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city. One high school in Chicago has reported a 4 point drop in attendance since ICE operations began,

Trump’s tariffs to be put to the test at Supreme Court

President Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda will be dissected by the Supreme Court on Wednesday as his administration seeks to justify its global trade overhaul by pointing to emergency powers. It marks the first time the high court will take the bench to weigh an essential

How a perfect storm of partisan politics fueled a historic shutdown

Washington’s stubborn budget impasse found an ignominious place in history on Wednesday when it entered its 36th day, marking the longest government shutdown since the nation’s founding. It didn’t happen by accident. Instead, a variety of factors conspired to cause both sides

Group of Senate Democrats eye abandoning shutdown fight — but get pushback

A group of centrist Senate Democrats are sounding out Democratic colleagues on a potential deal to reopen the federal government this week or next week, but they’re getting strong pushback that could scuttle a potential agreement, according to people familiar with the

GOP divisions emerge over end-date for funding bill to end shutdown

A scrap is emerging among Republicans on Capitol Hill over how long a stopgap spending bill should last as part of a deal to end a record-setting government shutdown. Republicans have been clamoring for Democrats to strike a deal to reopen the government for weeks, but an

Trump Tirade Forces Press Sec to Awkwardly Undercut Him in SNAP Fiasco

As Trump’s latest eruption over the shutdown leaves Karoline Leavitt no choice but to contradict him, the author of a new piece on Trump’s weakness explains why his position is rapidly getting worse by the day.

Mamdani invokes immigrants in victory speech: ‘This democracy is yours too’

New York Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani (D) on Tuesday spoke to a packed crowd at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater after a sizable win over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (I) and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani said his audience was composed of progressive working-class voters,

The Memo: Mamdani's triumph ratchets up battle within Democratic Party

Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s mayoral race is a political earthquake. It caps a stunning rise from obscurity, gives the left one of its biggest triumphs to date and inflames an already-fierce fight within the Democratic Party. The internal fight was made even sharper

Zohran Mamdani Is Bringing More Than Hope Back Into Politics

I wish you were with me at Zohran Mamdani’s watch party on election night. New York City’s next mayor is promising a new vision of politics—and for once, everyone believes it’s possible.

Dems Dominated In Virginia and New Jersey Because of Trump Hatred

TNR’s Monica Potts and Alex Shephard said that the easy wins by Zohran Mamdani, Mikie Sherrill, and Abigail Spanberger mean that Dems will remain divided on their strategy for the future.

Sherrill wins in New Jersey: What it could mean for the midterms

Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s (D-N.J.) win in the New Jersey governor’s race offered a much-needed shot in the arm for Democrats on Tuesday, raising questions around what the election results could mean for both parties heading into next year’s midterms. Sherrill defeated Republican

Trump Melts Down as Republicans Suffer Massive Losses Everywhere

Donald Trump posted his way through his party’s humiliating losses.

Sanders: Mamdani's win among the 'great political upsets in modern American history'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) lauded New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) for upsetting the Democratic establishment with a win in the Big Apple. “Starting at 1% in the polls, @ZohranKMamdani pulled off one of the great political upsets in modern American history,”

Democrats sweep in Virginia: 5 takeaways

Virginia Democrats saw wins across the board in the state’s off-year elections on Tuesday evening, sweeping races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. The environment on the ground proved to be beneficial for Democrats, who tapped into discontent over the

California passes Prop. 50 redistricting measure in victory for Newsom

A California ballot measure allowing Democrats to enact a friendlier set of congressional lines in the Golden State has passed, delivering Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and his party a major win amid the country's redistricting battle, according to Decision Desk HQ. Californians voted

I Chased Trump’s Election Monitor Across Southern California

The president sent one of his top men at the DOJ to watch over the Prop 50 vote. TNR spent the day trying to watch over him.

MAGA Collectively Loses Its Mind Over Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayor Win

Donald Trump’s supporters cannot handle the historic victory.

Clinton congratulates Spanberger on Democratic flip in Virginia

Former President Clinton congratulated Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on her win, flipping the state from red to blue. “Congratulations to Abigail @SpanbergerForVA on your election as Governor of Virginia! Your victory is a testament to your long record of service and

Musk cheers Trump’s pick to lead NASA Jared Isaacman

Elon Musk on Tuesday lauded President Trump’s decision to renominate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA after pulling his nomination in May. The tech giant posted a heart, rocket ship, and American flag emoji on the social platform X, along with a screenshot of the president’s

Mamdani defeats Cuomo: Here are 5 reasons why

NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani defied the odds, defeating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday night and becoming mayor in an election that saw 2 million voters cast ballots. Just months ago, when Mamdani entered the race, he was polling in the single digits and few

Colbert on being seen as 'lefty figure': 'I think I'm more conservative than people think'

Comedian Stephen Colbert said that he believes he is “more conservative than people think” in a recent interview for GQ. “People perceive me as this sort of lefty figure,” Colbert said in the interview posted Monday, which was highlighted by Mediaite. “I think I'm more

The Democratic Tea Party Is Here

The party’s base is energized and mad as hell. And their rage isn’t just aimed at Donald Trump.

Watch live: Mikie Sherrill victory speech after winning New Jersey governor’s race

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) defeated former New Jersey General Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli (R) in the New Jersey governor’s race, securing a major win for Democrats in their first election cycle since the start of President Trump’s second term, according to Decision Desk

Watch live: Zohran Mamdani victory speech after winning New York City mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor, according to Decision Desk HQ, ushering in a new era of progressive politics in the city and reigniting the debate over the Democratic Party’s future. Watch his victory speech live here.

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Mayor Race in Historic Victory

The once-underdog candidate has managed an incredible upset to mainstream politics.

Democrat Mike Sherrill Elected New Jersey Governor, Keeping State Blue

This was the most expensive race in New Jersey’s history—but not nearly as tight as projected.

3 Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices retained, handing Democrats key victory

Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices were projected to be retained in Tuesday’s election, handing Democrats critical statewide wins in the Keystone State. The wins ensure that Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht — all Democrats — will serve for

Vance's half-brother loses bid for Cincinnati mayor

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval (D) has won reelection, beating back a challenge from Cory Bowman (R), a pastor and coffee shop co-owner who is the half-brother of Vice President Vance, according to Decision Desk HQ. Pureval first won office in 2021 after defeating former

Mamdani wins New York City mayor's race

Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor, according to Decision Desk HQ, ushering in a new era of progressive politics in the city and reigniting the debate over the Democratic Party's future. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, is poised to become the

Virginia Elects Historic Democratic Lieutenant Governor

Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim woman elected to a statewide office in U.S. history.

Democrats Pull Off Historic Victories in Georgia Special Election

This is the first time Democrats have won a statewide seat in Georgia since 2006.

Watch live: Spanberger's victory speech after winning Virginia governor’s race

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in Virginia’s gubernatorial election on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, becoming the first woman to serve as governor of the commonwealth.  Watch her victory speech live.

JD Vance’s Half-Brother Suffers Humiliating Loss in Mayoral Race

The voters of Cincinnati roundly rejected Cory Bowman in favor of his Democratic opponent.

Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general's race amid texting scandal

Former Virginia Del. Jay Jones (D) was projected to oust incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) in the race for the state’s top law enforcement spot on Tuesday, staving off a texting controversy that dogged his candidacy in the campaign’s final month. While the race was

Democrats win key Georgia special elections seen as midterm bellwethers

Democrats have flipped two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission in what were seen as a key bellwether ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democratic candidates Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, who ran for Georgia Public Service commissioner in

Sherrill wins New Jersey governor's race

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) defeated former New Jersey General Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli (R) in the New Jersey governor's race, securing a major win for Democrats in their first election cycle since the start of President Trump’s second term, according to Decision Desk

Democrat Wins Virginia Governor Race in Huge Blow to Trump

Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger overcame Donald Trump’s best fearmongering efforts.

Hegseth announces another alleged drug boat strike, killing 2 'narco-terrorists'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced another U.S. military strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing two “narco-terrorists.” Hegseth said U.S. forces struck a vessel operated by a designated terrorist organization, and the

Ocasio-Cortez says Trump shut down Greene's Senate ambitions, spurring 'revenge tour'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Monday that President Trump shut down the Senate ambitions of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), causing some backlash from the Georgia Republican against the White House. “Here’s some tea for you,” Ocasio-Cortez said during an

De Blasio on Cuomo: 'Trump’s endorsement in New York City is a kiss of death'

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) on Tuesday slammed President Trump’s endorsement of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the “kiss of death” for his campaign. “Trump's endorsement in New York City is a kiss of death. So I think what happened here was the Cuomo team was

Hashmi wins Virginia lieutenant governor's race, will be first Muslim woman in statewide office

State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (D) defeated conservative talk show host John Reid in the Virginia lieutenant governor's race on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian person to hold statewide office in the commonwealth and the first Muslim woman to win a statewide race in the U.S.

Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in Virginia’s gubernatorial election on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, becoming the first woman to serve as governor of the commonwealth. Her victory in the closely watched bellwether

Companies hit the brakes on EVs, lay off thousands

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Companies hit the brakes on EVs, lay off thousands In recent weeks, automakers and other companies in the vehicle space are pulling back their investments in electric vehicles, including laying off workers in multiple states. © AP

‘It is never acceptable to berate police officers’: Tim Scott hits back at Nancy Mace over airport security incident