Politics

In a crucial victory for the United States Democratic Party, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto secured re-election in Nevada, ensuring the Democrats retain control of the federal Senate. With Democrats currently holding 50 Senate seats to Republicans’ 49, Vice President Kamala Harris breaks tie votes. Cortez Masto triumphed over Republican opponent Adam Laxalt, the former Nevada attorney general, in a closely watched race. President Joe Biden, attending an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders’ summit in Cambodia, expressed satisfaction with the election outcome, attributing it to the quality of Democratic candidates. The Senate landscape still awaits the results of a special election in Georgia on December 6, where Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock faces Republican challenger...

Following the recent by-elections in the United States, President Joe Biden expressed his commitment to working with Republican opponents, emphasizing his long history of collaboration across party lines. Though the final results were still pending, Republicans held a significant lead in the House of Representatives and a deadlock in the Senate, with Democrats narrowly maintaining control due to Vice President Kamala Harris’s tie-breaking vote. Additionally, Republicans outnumbered Democrats in governorships. In a televised address, Biden hailed the American people’s participation in the democratic process, noting the resilience of the nation’s democracy despite recent challenges. As the control of Congress remained undecided, Biden highlighted the importance of unity and bipartisanship....

In a historic victory, Democrat Kathy Hochul secured the governorship of New York, marking a significant milestone as the first woman elected to the position in the state. Hochul’s campaign, which emphasized abortion rights protection, resonated with voters, leading her to a 5.4 percent margin win over her opponent, Lee Zeldin, who focused on crime reduction measures. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer celebrated a landmark fifth term win, making him the first New Yorker to achieve such a reelection milestone. Meanwhile, Attorney General Leticia James reaffirmed her commitment to investigating former President Donald Trump’s businesses. In notable state House races, several seats shifted to Republican control, including the 17th District won by Mike Lawler over Democrat Sean Patrick ...

Key US legislators have reiterated their commitment to providing weapons and financial aid to Ukraine, despite the unclear political landscape following the recent midterm elections. Senator Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, expressed confidence in bipartisan support for Ukraine from both Democrats and Republicans in the upcoming Congress, emphasizing ongoing assistance to the Ukrainian government in the face of Russia’s prolonged invasion. During an event in Richmond, Virginia, Senator Warner highlighted the bipartisan efforts, with Senators Chris Coons and Rob Portman also affirming bipartisan backing for Ukraine during recent visits to the country. While Democratic President Joe Biden has allocated substantial aid to Ukraine, concerns arise about potential shift...

In California, a handful of closely contested races with pending results may determine whether Republicans seize control of the House of Representatives. As millions of votes continued to be tallied on Wednesday in the nation’s most populous state, uncertainty loomed over about a dozen of California’s 52 House seats, particularly in the Los Angeles area and the Central Valley. Notable battles included the neck-and-neck race between Democrats Katie Porter and Mike Levin in Southern California, despite a late campaign boost from President Joe Biden. Meanwhile, in East Los Angeles, Republican Ken Calvert trailed Democrat Will Rollins by a margin of 12 points, with a significant portion of early votes remaining uncounted. In the Central Valley, Republican David Valadao, known for his...

On Thursday, Republicans made strides towards securing control of the United States House of Representatives. However, the fate of the upper chamber remains uncertain due to the outcomes of two Senate races in Arizona and Nevada, lingering in limbo two days post the midterm elections. In their pursuit of a 218-vote majority in the 435-member House, Republicans clinched 209 seats, while Democrats secured 192, leaving 34 races deadlocked as vote tabulation continues. Although Republicans express confidence in their odds of House majority victory, concerns linger over their narrower political edge compared to pre-election projections, which anticipated a Republican-dominated House ushering in the new Congress in January. Congressman Kevin McCarthy, the incumbent Republican House Minority Lea...

A recent national survey conducted by various organizations in the United States highlighted key issues that motivated Latino voters during the midterm elections, including the economy, abortion laws, migration, and climate change. The survey, which gathered opinions from 5,400 Latinos at polling stations, revealed that the top concern for Latino voters is addressing inflation and the increasing cost of living. While generally supportive of the Biden administration’s policies, Latino voters emphasize the need for action on inflation, as stated by Kim Kilps-Asensio, an analyst at BSP Research, a firm specializing in Hispanic voter analysis. In addition to economic worries, the survey underscored concerns about reproductive rights, migration, climate change, and political polarizat...

As of this Saturday, four days post the Nov. 8 midterm elections, the fate of the U.S. Senate remains in limbo. Prior to the elections, Republicans only needed to secure one seat to gain a majority capable of obstructing a significant portion of President Joe Biden’s agenda. The Senate is presently deadlocked at 50-50 between Republicans and Democrats, with Democrats holding the edge due to Vice President Kamala Harris’s tie-breaking vote. Democrats are eager to expand their lead. With Vice President Kamala Harris potentially tipping the scales, Democrats stand a chance to maintain Senate control by clinching the undecided Nevada race or the upcoming Georgia runoff next month. Following Kelly’s triumph in Arizona over Republican Blake Masters, endorsed by former President Donald ...