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Mary Peltola, a Democrat running for the Senate seat in Alaska, addresses supporters at an election watch party

Peltola again claims victory in Alaska Senate race as vote count drags on

Claire Carter · November 14, 2026 10:43 am

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra, right, stands on stage with Gov. Gavin Newsom during a campaign event on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jill Connelly)

How do Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra differ on certain issues?

Gov.-elect David Crowley (D-WI) and Lieutenant Gov.-elect Sarah Godlewski (D-WI) celebrate their win on Nov. 3 at an Election Night event in Milwaukee; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras holds the MVP trophy after the team won the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 28. (Nam Y. Huh/AP; Ashley Landis/AP)

From Democrats’ midterm romp to the MLB, many victors come out of the blue

California Gov. Gavin Newsom points a finger in the air as he speaks with an American flag behind him.

Newsom’s 2028 announcement puts Democrats on notice, but rivals aren’t rushing to follow

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Richard Fowler wins Washington Examiner election contest

"No, there's no conversation about that whatsoever in the White House," Short said. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Marc Short: ‘No conversation’ in White House about firing Robert Mueller

Eddie Scarry December 17, 2017 4:58 pm

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas., said Mueller needs to vet his team for political bias. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

John Cornyn: It would be a ‘mistake’ for Trump to fire Robert Mueller

Caitlin Yilek December 17, 2017 3:05 pm

Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pa., made news again Wednesday, saying that he might even leave earlier to pursue a career on television. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Don’t be a deadbeat, Rep. Charlie Dent: Why quitting early would be a dishonorable disaster for the GOP

Philip Wegmann December 14, 2017 3:52 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating is above 80 percent. His decision to run on his own could be an attempt to separate himself from the more unpopular United Russia party. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Vladimir Putin will run as an independent for fourth term as Russia’s president

Pete Kasperowicz December 14, 2017 12:49 pm

"I just told Doug [Jones to] be an Alabama Democrat. You don't have to be a Washington Democrat. Whatever you do, make sure Alabama's first and foremost on your mind," Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., told CNN's Wolf Blitzer. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Joe Manchin: I told Doug Jones to be an ‘Alabama Democrat,’ not a ‘Washington Democrat’

Diana Stancy Correll December 14, 2017 12:09 am

A White House aide said President Trump's desire to protect the Republican Senate majority comprised almost all of the logic behind backing a candidate with flaws as obvious and explosive as Roy Moore's. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

White House not changing candidate endorsement process after Roy Moore loss

Sarah Bedford December 13, 2017 8:57 pm

"I would follow regulation. If there were good cause, I would act. If there were no good cause, I would not," Rosenstein said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein: No ‘good cause’ to fire special counsel Robert Mueller

Kelly Cohen December 13, 2017 3:55 pm

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Doug Jones managed to convince Alabama voters to elect a Democrat for the first time in more than 20 years. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Doug Jones beats Roy Moore in Alabama special election after brutal campaign

Laura Barrón-López December 13, 2017 3:26 am

Trump Jr.'s attorney submitted a letter addressing comments made by three California Democratic members of the panel: Rep. Adam Schiff, the panel's ranking member, and Reps. Jackie Speier and Eric Swalwell. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Donald Trump Jr. cites three Democrats in request for probe into leaks of his House Intelligence Committee testimony

Diana Stancy Correll December 13, 2017 2:57 am

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon speaks at a rally for U.S. Senate hopeful Roy Moore, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Fairhope, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Steve Bannon to speak at Roy Moore’s election night rally

Caitlin Yilek December 13, 2017 1:37 am

Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres poked fun at Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore and his wife Tuesday. The pair have come under fire in recent days for what some have seen as anti-Semitic remarks. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ellen DeGeneres wishes Roy Moore’s Jewish attorney a happy Hanukkah

Diana Stancy Correll December 12, 2017 11:29 pm

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon speaks in support of U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore during a campaign rally, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Midland City, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Did Steve Bannon learn anything at Harvard? His Alabama attack against Joe Scarborough was stupid

Philip Wegmann December 12, 2017 5:34 pm