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Josh Turek, Peggy Flanagan, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are among several Democratic Senators-elect who made history on Election Day 2026.
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The incoming class of U.S. senators is full of historic firsts
Saige Miller
From the first Native American elected to the U.S. Senate and the first Muslim who will join the upper chamber to the Senate's first Paralympian, voters elected historic candidates in the midterms.
At an October meeting, signed copies of the health cooperation memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Zambia are displayed by U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Mich Coker (left) and Zambia's Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane (center). Minister of Health Roma Chilengi (right) applauds.
U.S Embassy in Zambia
Trump's global health strategy is emerging. What will the Democratic Congress say?
Gabrielle Emanuel
Two Madison County election commissioners inspect an affidavit ballot envelope on Thursday in Canton, Miss. The state's razor-thin U.S. Senate race is shining a spotlight on Mississippi's election processes.
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No one knows how many ballots are outstanding in Mississippi's Senate race
Miles Parks
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (R) waves while walking to board Air Force One with White House communications aide Danielle Alvarez (L) and White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller on October 23, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
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Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as Trump's chief of staff
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At the dawn of a new Texas frontier, advocates consider possibilities for abortion rights
A blue-leaning Texas House of Representatives could pass legislation that takes aim at the state’s bans on abortion, but would likely meet strong resistance from a Republican-controlled Senate.
East Texas fishermen dealt another legal blow in fight over access to a beloved water body
Texas’ new attorney general wants to focus on consumer protection instead of culture wars
Hinojosa taps anti-school-voucher Republican, education and labor allies for Texas transition team
Today on Texas Standard: Nathan Johnson lays out his plans as Texas attorney general
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