The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Trump Ally Ted Cruz Survives Another Aggressive Challenge to His Texas Senate Seat

Polls predicted a tight race but the incumbent managed to secure a firm lead, boosted by his support in rural areas

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz defeats Democrat Colin Allred

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer from Dallas, repeatedly broke fundraising records in his campaign, raising more than $80 million by mid-October.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

‘No Trust, No Bond’: Houston School Bond Fails amid State Takeover Backlash

“In my 33 years as an educator, I’ve never known teachers to come out against a bond. I’ve never seen so much community involvement and participation, mainly because we do not trust Mike Miles.”

Texas Observer · Nov 6, 2024

Donald Trump takes early lead against Kamala Harris in predicted US election results

Donald Trump appeared to take an early lead over his presidential rival Kamala Harris as polls closed across US states ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2024

Sarah McBride becomes first out trans person elected to US House

McBride wins Delaware’s at-large House seat against Republican candidate John Whalen III, a former state police officer

The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024

Florida abortion rights amendment fails

Amendment 4 needed 60% of the vote to pass. The state's six-week abortion ban will remain in place

Salon · Nov 6, 2024

Trump takes early lead in predicted election results as polls close across US

Crucial battleground states including Georgia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina are yet to be called and could tip the balance.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

Polls Closing In Key Battleground States With Significant Electoral Votes

Insights on key battleground states closing polls with significant electoral votes. Analysis of past and present dynamics in Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Top News · Nov 6, 2024

Hundreds Of College Students Wait In Line To Vote

College students at Arizona State University show determination and civic engagement by waiting in long lines to vote on contentious issues.

Top News · Nov 6, 2024

Donald Trump wins Texas’ 40 electoral votes

The win continues the state’s streak of going red in every presidential election since it went for Jimmy Carter in 1976.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024