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Democrats seize on midterm wins to push massive minimum wage hikes, but economists see trouble ahead

Josh Shapiro says he wants to more than double Pennsylvania's minimum wage and codify abortion rights with the new Democratic trifecta.

Socialist LA mayor's bold homelessness promise ahead of 2028 Olympics hit with reality check: 'Not optimistic'

Los Angeles mayor-elect Nithya Raman pledges to halve homeless encampments before the 2028 Olympics, but a local activist warns it won't work.

Inside the House GOP strategy to capitalize on Democrats' warring factions in the new Congress

Tom Emmer says House Republicans will use committee hearings and floor votes to hold Democrats accountable as the GOP shifts to minority status.

Trump keeps signaling an end to Iran war, but expert warns a crucial piece of his strategy is missing

President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social the U.S. no longer needs a deal with Iran, one day after proclaiming victory at Arlington.

GOP newcomer who toppled Cory Mills sets sights on fraud, inflation as he heads to Capitol Hill

Rep.-elect Ryan Elijah, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital he wants to crack down on fraud and congressional insider trading.

One industry surged DC lobbying 337% under Trump — here’s what’s driving the push

Lobbying spending on tariff-related filings surged 337% in 2026, Advancing American Freedom found, as businesses scramble to navigate trade shifts.

GOP midterm bloodbath exposes cracks in Vance's 2028 White House ambitions

Rep. Randy Fine compared JD Vance's post-midterm remarks on the Iran war to 1932 Germany, vowing he will not support a 2028 presidential bid.

Anti-Trump Republican courts other defectors as House weighs another vote against Iran war

Thomas Massie says he's offering Republicans a "life boat from MAGA" as he pushes a new Iran War Powers resolution to the House floor soon..

Florida Republican on Democrats' strategy: 'That's the choice they have to make...persecution or policy'

Controversial Florida congressman charges Democrats will choose to pursue persecution over policy, but also signals willingness to compromise, given the right conditions.

Dems' California redistricting mastermind flips script after helping party win 5 GOP seats: 'Kill'

Paul Mitchell, architect of California's Prop 50, claims Democrats should establish national standards to end partisan gerrymandering for good.

Dems descend on Denver to size up 2028. We asked who wants in the race

Josh Shapiro, Elissa Slotkin, Cory Booker and Ruben Gallego tested 2028 messaging at a Denver conference as Chris Van Hollen bowed out early.

Democrats eye killing Senate filibuster as lawmaker warns move could be a 'double-edged sword'

Ed Markey says the filibuster must be "on the table" as Democrats take the Senate, while Andy Kim warns the move could be a "double-edged sword."

Dems seize on midterm rout to demand ICE reform but polls reveal a twist in who prioritized immigration

Rep.-elect Bobby Pulido and Texas Democrats push 2028 candidates to prioritize immigration reform after flipping Republican-leaning districts.

White House lawyer's hardball warning to Dems has legal experts on both sides questioning one key threat

William Scharf's letter warns Democrats that abusive subpoenas could cross into criminality, but Rep. Robert Garcia says Trump has something to hide.

Justice Alito warns America must preserve 3 core principles regardless of country’s ‘atmosphere’

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito outlined three principles he says Americans must always prioritize amid the 2026 midterms and the Iran War.