NYT > U.S. News · Scott, NY
‘I Had to Have Faith’: How a Democrat Defied Long Odds in Mississippi’s Senate Race
Few were paying much attention to Scott Colom for most of his campaign. Then he toppled the Republican incumbent.
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NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
The Christian Right Lost Big in the Elections. Where Does It Go Next?
The midterm election results were a stinging setback for the movement, setting off a scramble among activists to regroup ahead of the 2028 presidential contest.
NYT > U.S. News · Medina, OH
Burgers, Boycotts and the Ad That Divided an Ohio Community
When a popular restaurant agreed to serve as a campaign stop for G.O.P. candidates ahead of Election Day, longtime customers turned against it and Medina, Ohio, was left reeling.
NPR Topics: National · U.S.
Rivers in the sky are raining down on the Pacific Northwest. What are they?
Atmospheric rivers are large bands of water vapor in the sky. They are dumping trillions of gallons of water on Washington and Oregon, just as high tides and winds batter shorelines. (Image credit: David Ryder)
NPR Topics: National · U.S.
These two voter turnout trends explain what happened across the South in the election
In six states across the Deep South, a drastic swing to the left this election was driven by high Black voter turnout and compounded by a sharp decline in voting rates across Republican-heavy areas. (Image credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
NPR Topics: National · U.S.
Why even a fraction of a degree can escalate climate change impacts
Countries are not meeting their goal of limiting climate change to 1.5 degrees Celsius. How much hotter the planet gets makes a profound difference for the impacts the world could see. (Image credit: Sirachai Arunrugstichai)
NPR Topics: National · Moriarty, NM
'It was an adventure': Brothers remember growing up in an original Route 66 motel
The Sunset Motel in Moriarty, New Mexico, is the last original Route 66 motel owned and operated by the family that built it.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
After Influence Peddling Claims, White House Restricts Lobbyist Meetings
The office of Stephen Miller, President Trump’s new chief of staff, outlined a new policy that seeks to show independence from special interests.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
Chris Van Hollen Set to Challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has emerged as a favorite of Democrats seeking an alternative to Senator Chuck Schumer, who says he has the votes to win.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
Trump Had Urged Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to Fight for His Job
The president called the Nvidia chief on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of supporting him even as the spy scandal was intensifying.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
Republican Setbacks Swell in the South With Stinging Loss in Mississippi
The Democrat Scott Colom’s stunning Senate upset punctuated a dismal midterm showing for the G.O.P. in a region they had dominated for years.
NYT > Business · Business
Howard Lutnick Took Softer Line on Nvidia as Calls for Tougher Controls Grew
Critics say Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, and his department have shielded Nvidia as concerns have grown over A.I. chip sales to firms like Megaspeed.
NYT > New York · Brooklyn, NY
Rescue Ends in Brooklyn After 8 Die in Building Collapse
The Fire Department said the search for victims on Flatbush Avenue was over, while city investigators began looking into an excavation occurring next door.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
One Dead and Four Wounded in Shooting Around Washington D.C. Condo Building
The gunman, disgruntled about repair work in his condo, fatally shot the building manager and opened fire on others before killing himself, officials said. One resident had a narrow escape.
NPR Topics: National · U.S.
Cindy Holscher wins in Kansas, holding governor's office for Democrats
Holscher, a state senator, overcame a more well-known Republican who had Trump's endorsement in the state that has gone to the GOP in most other statewide races. (Image credit: Jim Vondruska)
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
Holscher Wins Kansas Governor Race, Retaining Seat for Democrats
State Senator Cindy Holscher won the race. Though Kansas is reliably Republican in presidential elections, its voters often break for Democrats in midterms.
NPR Topics: National · U.S.
What's a Honey Trap? The spy tactic that helped topple Jensen Huang
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, the leading AI chipmaker, resigned after admitting an extramarital affair with a woman the U.S. says is a Chinese spy. This espionage tactic is known as a honey trap. (Image credit: CTI via Reuters)
NPR Topics: National · Brooklyn, NY
Search and rescue at site of collapsed New York City apartment building
First responders are still searching through the rubble of a three story apartment building that collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday, looking for any possible survivors.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
Kalshi Severs Its Relationship With Donald Trump Jr.
The country’s largest prediction market says it ended its contract with the president’s eldest son after his investment firm took a larger stake in its prime competitor.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
The Concession Call to an Election Winner Is No Longer a Given
In a hyperpartisan era when norms and traditions cannot be counted on, some politicians are left waiting by the phone.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
Pete Hegseth, a Soldier’s Scolding and a Lesson at the Tomb of Unknowns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s highly cultivated brand took a hit during an encounter with an Army sentinel at Arlington Cemetery.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
Cities Have a New Tactic to Block ICE Jails: Run Out the Clock
A lawsuit by San Antonio is part of a wave of legal challenges slowing the Trump administration’s effort to build immigration detention centers across the country.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
Black Turnout Rose in Georgia, Powered by Younger Voters
Black voters under 30 outpaced young white voters for the first time since 2012, contributing to a statewide sweep by Democrats.
NYT > U.S. News · U.S.
Why 2026 Midterm Polls Underestimated Democratic Support
Democratic gains were expected, but surveys almost uniformly underestimated how well the left would do. Many pollsters seem to have made similar mistakes.