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U.S. posts huge jobs report in October, adding 165,000 positions

The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, blowing away expectations, the government said in its first major economic release after the midterms.

November 6, 2026

Inflation fury: American voters, European rioters send same message

Fury over high prices is bubbling over from Marseille to Michigan, with Europeans hurling Molotov cocktails at the problem and Americans voting for change with a complete reshuffling of Capitol Hill.

November 5, 2026

Stocks plummet as investors move away from tech, fearing data center slowdown

Wall Street stocks plummeted Thursday, erasing Wednesday's massive rally after clear-cut midterm election results.

November 5, 2026

GOP sees bright spots in transgender sports crackdown, Florida wins

Voters in Arizona and Nebraska passed measures bolstering their transgender athlete bans, and Florida solidified its position as a GOP stronghold, offering a few bright spots for conservatives on a night featuring a flood of Democratic victories.

November 4, 2026

Eye on 2028: Internal memo promotes AOC as a national force

A new memo from the camp of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is promoting her as an effective surrogate with a national reach, sparking buzz around New York Democrat as the political world digests the seismic midterms and eyes the 2028 presidential contest.

November 4, 2026

Wall Street rallies after clear-cut result in midterms

Wall Street stocks surged Wednesday as investors saw signs of political stability following the Democrats' clear-cut victories.

November 4, 2026

Nebraska rejects measure to permit online sports gambling

Nebraskans rejected a ballot measure that would have opened the door to online sports wagering in the state.

November 4, 2026

O say, can you sing? Alabama approves measure requiring national anthem in schools

Alabama voters have approved a ballot measure requiring public schools to broadcast or perform the first stanza of the national anthem once per week.

November 4, 2026

Missouri rejects ballot measure to restrict abortion

Missouri voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have cleared the way to tighter controls on abortion.

November 4, 2026

Virginians cement abortion rights, same-sex marriage, restore felon voting rights

Virginia solidified abortion rights and the right to same-sex marriage on Tuesday as voters in dozens of states decided ballot questions alongside their picks for Congress.

November 3, 2026

Kentucky voters approve limits on lame-duck governor’s pardoning authority

Kentucky residents voted Tuesday overwhelmingly to limit the governor's pardon power.

November 3, 2026

Virginia voters cement abortion rights, same-sex marriage

Virginia was poised to solidify abortion rights and same-sex marriage on Tuesday as voters in dozens of states decided ballot questions alongside their picks for Congress.

November 3, 2026

Gas prices still above $4 per gallon on average, but heading in right direction on Election Day

The U.S. enters Election Day with gas prices falling steadily but averaging more than a dollar higher than one year ago, a tangible reminder of the fallout from the Iran war.

November 3, 2026

Trump, Carney signal a U.S.-Canada trade deal is imminent, float Keystone Pipeline as key plank

President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney say they are making progress on an agreement to settle their nasty trade dispute.

November 2, 2026

Obamacare to see double-digit premium hike in 2027, likely eroding enrollment

Many Americans who use Obamacare for health coverage will see double-digit premium increases in 2027.

October 30, 2026

Back on! Trump to visit Kansas, Iowa for in-person rallies

President Trump plans to hold back-to-back rallies in Kansas and Iowa on Sunday, reversing plans to revert to telerallies.

October 30, 2026

Trump urges Kansas farmers to lift Sen. Roger Marshall in tight race with Adam Hamilton

President Trump says Kansans "can't do better" than Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, hoping to lift the incumbent in a race that's much closer than the GOP wanted.

October 30, 2026

White House celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating, ‘Be Best’ postcards and coloring books

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump marked Halloween two days early, opening the White House to trick-or-treaters on Thursday.

October 29, 2026

U.S. economy grew faster over the summer, as consumers keep spending despite high prices

U.S. economic growth accelerated over the summer, the government said Thursday in a report showing consumer spending remains strong despite inflation grumbles that challenge President Trump and his Republican Party ahead of Tuesday's midterms.

October 29, 2026

Fed holds interest rates steady before Election Day, though December hike possible

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, deciding against a hike days before midterm elections that pivot on inflation and affordability concerns.

October 28, 2026