Maine’s CD2 race goes to ranked choice rankings; Dunlap concedes
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) – Democrat Matt Dunlap has conceded to Republican Paul LePage in the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, which will be ranked as a ranked choice. The secretary of state’s office said Thursday that no…
Harmeet Dhillon, controversial head of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, resigns
Washington β Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, resigned Thursday, Attorney General Todd Blanche said. “Today, I accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Harmeet…
Washington state passes ballot measure banning trans girls from participating in school sports | Washington State
Voters in Washington state passed a ballot measure banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams, a major loss for LGBTQ+ rights in a solidly Democratic state. The measure states that elementary, middle and high school students who…
Sergey Brin’s big victory in California
California’s likely wealth tax defeat was a victory for Gavin Newsom and the establishment Democrats who lined up against it. It was also a victory for the billionaires β none other than Sergey Brin. Embarking on his first real political campaign,…
Democratic Midterm Victories Increase AI Oversight, Data Center Scrutiny
Constellation Research founder R. Ray Wang joins “Making Money” to analyze the post-election market rally, potential policy implications for AI data centers, and investment opportunities in tech stocks and hyperscalers. The midterm elections…
Republicans begin their post-election accounts after Democrats take power
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has been blunt about how his party fared in this year’s midterms. In a lengthy article on X, which was a transcription of what he said on his podcast, Cruz described the result as a “blue tsunami.” βIt was…
Matt Dunlap conceded to Paul LePage, but they’re still headed to a ranked runoff.
Former Maine Governor Paul LePage, left, Republican candidate for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, is seen at a September roundtable discussion in Lewiston. State Auditor Matt Dunlap, right, Democratic candidate for Maine’s 2nd…
Treasury and IRS Designate 6,576 Opportunity Zones Across the U.S. to Boost Investment
FOX Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence is following the latest news on the Trump administration’s Opportunity Zones designed to defer capital gains taxes. EXCLUSIVE: The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced…
Head of Justice Department’s civil rights office resigns: NPR
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon, accompanied by staff, speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Dhillon resigned Thursday. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America…
Boebert, billionaires tax and other midterm elections remain to watch – BBC News Africa
Boebert, the billionaires tax and other midterm elections remain to watch BBC Live 2026 election results updates: Alaska, Mississippi and Kansas vote counting continues after Democratic sweep NBC News Which races the AP hasn’t yet called for Senate…