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Calmatters: California Voters Approve Prop. 50, Redrawing Congressional Maps To Favor Democrats
The maps voters approved with Proposition 50 make it likely that five of California's GOP-held congressional seats could be won by Democrats in next year's midterm elections. They also bolster the re-election chances of three Democrats currently holding office in now-competitive districts.

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AP Race Call: California Voters Approve New US House Map With up to 5 More Democratic Seats
California voters take up Democrats' push for new congressional maps that could shape House control
Democrats' hopes for 2026 boosted by critical California vote
Democrats head into next year's elections with a fighting chance to win back the U.S. House of Representatives, after victories that showcase sharply different visions of the party as it seeks to cla...

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California voters OK new congressional lines, boosting Democrats ahead of midterms
Republicans file lawsuit to block Prop. 50 districts; 4 takeaways from Democrats’ big night
What's Next in the National Redistricting Fight After California Approved a New US House Map
Republicans could still be ahead by four seats in the redistricting battle.

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Raw | California Republicans sue after Prop 50 passes | Here's why
AP Race Call: California voters approve new US House map with up to 5 more Democratic seats

Government shutdown live updates as Senate talks continue after Democrats' election victories

Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections. Follow live updates here.

Senate Democrats eye exit from record-breaking shutdown as pressure intensifies

N.Y., and his caucus mulling ways out of the government shutdown from a host of offers Republicans have made throughout the 36-day ordeal.

Democrats Raise Concerns After Trump Administration Briefing on Boat Strikes

The classified meeting did not relieve mounting unease among lawmakers over President Trump’s expanding campaign of lethal strikes against drug cartels.

Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party's path forward

For a day, at least, beleaguered Democrats are hopeful again. But just beneath the party's relief at securing its first big electoral wins since last November’s drubbing lay unresolved questions about its direction heading into next year’s midterm elections.

Vivek Ramaswamy reveals main lesson learned for GOP after Democrats big wins on Election Day

Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says the party needs to address high electric bills, healthcare costs and housing affordability to win voters.

Takeaways from the 2025 elections: Trump looms over every race, while Democrats win on the economy

Democratic victories in Tuesday’s highest-profile, and under-the-radar, elections give the party a shot in the arm as they look to regroup and storm into next year’s key midterm elections.

Democrats dominate first big votes of Trump's second term, but uncertainties remain

Democrats took a victory lap on Wednesday after sweeping the first major elections since Donald Trump returned to the White House, a much-needed balm for a wounded party that had spent much of the last year desperately trying to find its footing.

Trump: If You Want To See What Congressional Democrats Want For America, Look At New York City

The president will speak at the "America Business Forum" in Miami on Wednesday, delivering a speech and speaking with FNC's Bret Baier.

Democrats expand majority in Virginia House of Delegates, building on statewide wins

The projected state House wins smooth over Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's chances for advancing her agenda upon being sworn into office. Democrats Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones also won races for the state's lieutenant governor and attorney general, respectively.
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