Democrats see new momentum for plans to tax the wealthy
The rich are back on the menu in Washington. After Democrats’ resounding victory in Tuesday’s midterm elections, proposals for a federal wealth tax and other big tax increases on the wealthy are coming back to life on Capitol Hill after years…
Air bomb alerts in Europe: several planes hijacked and airports disrupted
LONDON — A wave of bomb threats against airliners caused chaos in Europe’s skies and airports on Thursday, the latest such incident this week that prompted emergency landings and runway safety checks. No explosives have been found so far, and it is…
Allies of Representative Ro Khanna launch campaign project for 2028 presidential election
Allies of Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, are launching an effort to lay the groundwork for his presidential bid, the leaders of a new editorial board told NBC News. Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., and progressive strategist Nomiki Konst are…
While NY-21 is still not summoned, the result is striking
The race for New York’s 21st Congressional District stretched into Wednesday as an already tense and unusual campaign spent at least one more day in the spotlight, while the close race has yet to be officially called by the Associated Press. While…
How Texas K-12 education policy could change under Democratic leadership
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited history. Review our AI policy and give us your feedback. From state takeovers to religion in the classroom to oversight of public schools, Texas is poised to see a profound shift in…
Trump mulls next move on Iran after midterm election defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he takes stock of his Republican Party’s midterm defeat, President Donald Trump is now faced with the difficult question of what to do about her unpopular 8 months war against Iran. For weeks, Trump has threatened to return to…
Trump reverses course on former MAGA ally Greg Abbott at breakneck speed after his election defeat becomes clear
Want to bookmark your favorite articles and stories to read or view later? Start your independent membership today. Join us today Already a member? Log in President Donald Trump made a dizzying reversal in his support for MAGA ally Greg Abbott after…
Three executions scheduled in one day amid increased scrutiny of the death penalty
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Indiana executed a man convicted of killing his girlfriend’s two young children early Thursday, the first of three executions scheduled for the same day in the United States. Jeffrey Weisheit, 50, was…
All abortion rights win in 2026 midterms
Photo: Robyn Stevens Brody/Sipa USA via AP We’re still reviewing the results of Tuesday’s blue tsunami, but something is already clear: Voters have largely rejected anti-abortion extremism, even in some of the most conservative parts of the…
Does the blue wave mean a drop in gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don’t hold your breath: NPR
A customer replaces the nozzle of a gas pump after making a purchase at the Fuel City gas station Friday, April 17, 2026, in Dallas. Tony Gutiérrez/AP hide caption toggle caption I Tony Gutiérrez/AP Subscribe to the Planet Money newsletter. The world is…