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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

Comey argued that the claim is false and must be corrected, but so far the Justice Department hasn't released any statement on the claim, the New York Times reported. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

FBI asked Justice Department to rebut Trump wiretap claims: Report

Robert King March 5, 2017 10:02 pm

The president escalated the partisan war of words this weekend when he alleged that his predecessor, former President Obama, may have wiretapped Trump Tower during the campaign. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

GOP unity on Trump and Russia looks fragile

W. James Antle III March 5, 2017 9:26 pm

Congressional Democrats will keep demanding Attorney General Jeff Sessions' scalp, but President Trump is unlikely to give it to them anytime soon. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Why Trump won’t fire Sessions

W. James Antle III March 3, 2017 5:01 am

Women political operatives may have some advantages over men

David M. Drucker March 2, 2017 7:44 pm

President Trump once again defied predictions that he was going to soften his position on immigration, this time during his first address to Congress on Tuesday night. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Bloomberg)

Trump once again defies predicted immigration flip-flop

W. James Antle III March 1, 2017 4:33 am

Gov. Rick Scott of Florida Tuesday assessed that his longtime friend President Trump is on track but still finding his way, describing him as optimistic, determined and methodically figuring out what he needs to do to be successful. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

Rick Scott: Trump on track but still finding his way

David M. Drucker, Gabby Morrongiello February 28, 2017 8:44 pm

"We have now for six months heard story after story come out about unnnamed sources saying the same thing over and over again. We've heard the same people, the same anecdotes. So at one point, you have to ask yourself what are you investigating?" Spicer said. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

White House: Russian cyber activity has been investigated ‘up and down’

Gabby Morrongiello February 27, 2017 7:21 pm

American Action Network, a political nonprofit aligned with House Speaker Paul Ryan, shared a new public opinion poll that showed strong support among Republicans for changes to the tax code. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

GOP Poll: Republicans want tax reform and approve of Trump

David M. Drucker February 27, 2017 7:12 pm

National Governors Association Chair Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe speaks at a dinner reception for the governors during the annual National Governors Association winter meeting Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Virginia Gov. McAuliffe: ‘I might’ run for president

Paul Bedard February 27, 2017 3:10 pm

Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., speaks during the general session of the DNC winter meeting in Atlanta, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Trump: DNC race was ‘totally rigged’ against Ellison

Keith Koffler February 26, 2017 1:05 pm

A military judge tossed out a motion made by the attorneys for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl that argued President Trump's statements about him during the election violated his due process rights. (AP Photo/Ted Richardson, File)

Army declines to drop case against Bergdahl over Trump comments

Kyle Feldscher February 26, 2017 1:09 am

Tom Perez on Saturday was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee chairman, cementing the establishment's hold on the party. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Tom Perez elected DNC chairman, moves to quell rebellion

David M. Drucker February 25, 2017 8:23 pm