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Trump Names Stephen Miller Chief of Staff as Democrats Sweep Midterms

8 Nov 2026 8:54 a.m.

Miller replaces Susie Wiles starting Monday, three days after Republicans' midterm rout, as Democrats take the House, Senate and a string of governorships.

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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Democrats' Grassroots Rebuild Drove Midterm Sweep

6 Nov 2026 7:33 a.m. · Source: Newsweek

Newsweek reports Democrats credit grassroots organizing for their midterm sweep, while facing open questions on China policy, Hakeem Jeffries' speaker bid and looming impeachment fights.

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Harmeet Dhillon Resigns From DOJ Civil Rights Division After Democrats' Midterm Sweep

6 Nov 2026 9:38 a.m.

Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the departure, first reported by Fox News, making it the first major resignation from the Trump administration since Tuesday's Republican losses.

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Democrats Win House and Senate in Midterm Wave, Notching Historic Firsts

7 Nov 2026 9:08 a.m.

Democrats took both chambers for the last two years of Trump's presidency, flipped Senate seats in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Maine, and elected the first Muslim senator and the first Black woman governor.

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Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in Historic Midterm Sweep

7 Nov 2026 8:44 a.m.

Trump vows to be "Mr. Veto" and blames Fox News and the Iran war as Republicans lose seats in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Maine, and voters reject data center measures across the country.

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Polls Close in Midterm Elections as Control of Congress Hangs on Handful of Races

3 Nov 2026 7:45 p.m.

Democrats need a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats, with early attention on Indiana's 5th and Kentucky's 6th districts and a delayed North Carolina count.

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Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington-Area Home

12 Oct 2026 4:25 p.m.

Homeland Security Investigations executed the search, according to Omar's office, drawing a "deeply disturbing" response from House Democratic leadership.

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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Returns, Midterms Enter Final Stretch and Paramount-Warner Merger Nears Close

5 Oct 2026 6:40 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY Daily Briefing

USA TODAY's Daily Briefing says the Supreme Court opens its term with a landmark climate case, midterm races tighten with 29 days to go, and a $110 billion Hollywood merger is set to close.

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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Trump's $5,000 Check Pledge Draws GOP Pushback as House Democrats Weigh New AI Panel

10 Sep 2026 1:51 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

USA TODAY reports President Trump's promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress is meeting resistance from fiscal conservatives, while House Democrats consider a new select committee on artificial intelligence.

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Media Monitor: House Speaker Cancels Votes, Trump Plans Midterm Blitz, Jeffries Faces Democratic Dissent

3 Sep 2026 3:07 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

USA TODAY reports House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled September votes, while President Trump plans a midterm travel blitz. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces an early test of leadership after Democratic dissent.

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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on House Democratic tensions, AI policy debate, and congressional censure

2 Sep 2026 3:54 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

USA TODAY reports on House Democratic leaders vowing consequences for defiant members, the left's AI policy debate, and the bipartisan censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards for inappropriate behavior.

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Media Monitor: House Leaders Form Task Force on Workplace Safety

13 May 2026 6:01 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post reports that House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are creating a task force to improve workplace safety in Congress, following recent high-profile incidents.

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Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans Faces Backlash for Agreeing with Racist Remark

12 May 2026 3:41 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans is under fire for agreeing with a radio host's racist comment directed at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Democrats are calling for her resignation, and her spokeswoman warns of electoral consequences.

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Media Monitor: Crooks and Liars reports on ICE policies, Trump's maternal health website complaint, and lawmaker's racially charged comment

12 May 2026 12:04 p.m. · Source: Crooks and Liars

Crooks and Liars is reporting on the death of Kevin Gonzales, President Donald Trump's complaint about a maternal health website, and a Virginia lawmaker's agreement with a racially charged remark.

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