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What the Democrats' resurgence in US elections spells for the 2026 midterms

The United States' Democratic Party make decisive gains in local elections last week, hinting at new political fault lines in an unsettled electorate. Political scientist Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia, a veteran observer of US elections, analyses the implications for the 2026 midterms.

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Palestinian American hails Virginia win: ‘You can be bold on the Gaza genocide and still be victorious’

Democrat Sam Rasoul, a Muslim, won re-election to the state legislature despite accusations of antisemitism

The Guardian - US

Washington's struggling economy takes another economic hit from the government shutdown

Washington's local economy has taken blows from a series of actions by the Trump administration, from the layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention with the National Guard

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A year after devastating Trump loss, have the Democrats begun to find their way back?

Party was shell-shocked after 2024 defeat but Tuesday night’s coast-to-coast romp signals brighter times ahead

The Guardian - US

Virginia Republican who shared violent texts from prominent Democrat loses re-election

Carrie Coyner conceded defeat after igniting text scandal over Democrat imagining ‘two bullets’ in rival’s head

The Guardian - US

Deep red and swing states making election flip to Democrats indicate Trump’s plunging popularity

Results in smaller districts may offer even greater insight into the US political landscape heading into the midterms

The Guardian - US

Dems' resistance stymies DOJ in Stephen Miller doxxing case

The case exposes the sharp partisan divide between Northern Virginia's Democratic resistance and President Trump's MAGA government.

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Deep in Trump country, coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the 'working man'

Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease

The Independent UK

Trump’s ratings slump as shutdown grinds on; Democrats have big wins in state elections

Donald Trump’s net approval has slumped to its lowest this term as the United States government shutdown breaks the record for the longest shutdown. Democrats had big wins in state elections on Tuesday.

The Conversation

Virginia school teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10m in damages

Abigail Zwerner alleged assistant principal ignored reports that a firearm was on school property

The Guardian - US

Airline passenger seeks $5 million after being jabbed by used hypodermic needle left in seatback pocket

Exclusive: “The airlines have absolutely perfected the art of dehumanizing their customers,” the plaintiff’s attorney Abram Bohrer told The Independent

The Independent UK

‘Trump would have charged for the water’: Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger stops her victory speech midway to offer water to an unwell supporter

On Wednesday, Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger won the gubernatorial elections, making her the first female governor-elect of Virginia. After the results were announced, confirming her victory, Spanberger held a press conference to celebrate with her supporters.

The Mary Sue

A former teacher shot by student, 6, wins $10M jury verdict against ex-assistant principal

A Virginia jury has awarded $10 million to a former teacher in a lawsuit that accused an administrator of ignoring warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun before the teacher was shot

The Independent UK

Socialism Didn't Work In Argentina. It Won't Work For America Either.

To understand this week's election, look to economic and political lessons from Argentina.

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The Guardian - US

Pressure on Republicans after California map vote gives Democrats critical win

Focus shifts to other states where Trump is pushing for redrawn districts as parties race to seize midterm advantage

The Guardian - US

What Tuesday’s elections mean for the future of abortion rights

Democrats’ commanding victories have breathed new life into the reproductive health fight

GOBankingRates

2025 Government Shutdown: How Much It’s Costing Workers in Every State

The 2025 government shutdown is now the longest funding lapse in U.S. history, surpassing the 2018-2019 shutdown that previously held the record at 35 days.

Marie Claire

Women’s Issues Just Won the Election

From childcare to abortion, voters weighed in.

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The Independent UK

Jury deliberates in $40M lawsuit filed against administrator by teacher who was shot by 6-year-old

A jury in Virginia has started deliberations in a lawsuit filed against a former school administrator accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun hours before a teacher was shot

The Independent UK

Newsom taking victory lap after Democratic wins by posting AI images of baby Trump

Last night’s elections saw Democrats win major victories in New York City, California, Virginia, and New Jersey

The Independent UK

‘They’re really bad for the party’: Republican strategists say Democrats now have the momentum into 2026

ELECTION 2025: Republicans now admit: They’re losing the argument over the shutdown, and prices haven’t come down. So, John Bowden asks, ‘Now what?’

Fortune

The under-the-radar factor that helped Democrats win in Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia

As the AI land rush accelerates, local fights over water, power, and land may shape who wins and loses in American politics.

Axios

Election results' message: Americans want things cheaper

ABC exit polling found the economy was the top issue for Virginia voters.

The Independent UK

Bret Baier pours cold water on Fox News downplaying Democrats’ blue wave: ‘It’s a big loss’

‘You can say that these states were traditionally blue, but you can also say that heading in, there was some thought that – especially in New Jersey – [Jack] Ciattarelli would do better,’ Bret Baier noted on Wednesday.

Latin Times

Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Aim At Republicans After Electoral Defeats: 'If You Don't Deliver What You Promise, Then Don't Expect Return Customers'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene again slammed the Republican party, this time because of the party's defeats in New York City, New Jersey, Cincinnati and Virginia

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