• US anti-trans ballot wins pose challenge for Democrats ahead of 2028
    By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Voters in four US states approved ballot measures to restrict transgender rights in Tuesday’s midterm elections, sending a warning to Democrats on an issue that has divided the party and is likely to remain a political challenge heading into the 2028 presidential race. The measures succeeded even […]
  • After midterm rout, Vance tries to build his own 2028 brand
    By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Late in his blitz to salvage Republicans’ midterm fortunes, Vice President JD Vance shifted strategy. He talked less about President Donald Trump and more about the issues that define his own political identity.  Vance argued the case for Republicans, who lost control of Congress in Tuesday’s vote, […]
  • Peltola campaign sues Alaska to get records on rejected absentee ballots
    By Daniel Trotta Nov 6 (Reuters) – The campaign of Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola of Alaska sued state election officials on Friday seeking the immediate release of records identifying absentee ballots that were rejected in Tuesday’s voting. Peltola and the Republican candidate, incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan remain locked in a close contest […]
  • Trump administration ends California balloting lawsuit
    Nov 6 (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Friday withdrew its lawsuit that attempted to block California from counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters whom federal officials alleged were likely non-US citizens. • The Justice Department filed a notice of voluntary dismissal in the case after the midterm elections that saw Democrats win by […]
  • Houston mayor curtails police cooperation with ICE, saying ‘elections matter’
    By Steve Gorman Nov 6 (Reuters) – Days after elections that swept Democrats to statewide leadership in Texas, Houston’s mayor ordered his city’s police department on Friday to curtail its cooperation with federal immigration officers, contrary to Republican-backed state law. Mayor John Whitmire said he was taking the action, after consulting with the state’s newly […]