Politics
Post-Election Political Tensions Rise
Following the midterm elections, political tensions are escalating across multiple fronts. President Trump and Democrats are clashing over key issues including Secretary Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon, Iran policy, and Ukraine. Additionally, Silicon Valley is preparing for potential Democratic oversight in 2027.
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The Hill
President Trump is headed for a showdown with Democrats and members of his party after Election Day over Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s future leadership of the Pentagon, the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine war. Democrats are stepping up their demands that Trump fire Hegseth after the midterm e
2026-10-28 10:00 UTC
The Hill
A bruising midterm election for Republicans could complicate Congress’s next government funding fight, as lawmakers return to Washington facing uncertainty over how President Trump will respond to potential GOP losses. Congress has passed a stopgap measure, also known as a continuing resolution (CR)
2026-10-28 10:00 UTC
The Hill
The floodgates are about to open in the 2028 presidential race. For the last year, a parade of would-be candidates has quietly — and sometimes unabashedly — tested the waters for a White House bid, traveling to a string of early voting states while meeting with donors and trying out a message with
2026-10-28 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Silicon Valley is bracing for a firestorm of scrutiny should Democrats take control of Congress next year, underscoring how the industry’s efforts to get on President Trump’s good side last year became a political liability. After two years of a GOP-controlled House and Senate, Democratic lawmakers
2026-10-28 10:00 UTC
The Hill
FBI agents raided a California home as part of an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) on Tuesday, adding to a rapidly lengthening list of law enforcement actions that have a political component, just one week before the midterm elections. The day before, it emerged that the Depar
2026-10-28 10:00 UTC