Virginia voters approved Question 1 after amendment supporters spent as much as $5 million, replacing stricter requirements for later abortions with a single physician standard and broad exceptions involving physical health, mental health, and fetal viability.
Democratic victories and projected control of Congress rattled markets, sending major U.S. stock futures lower as investors considered possible changes to spending, taxes and regulation across artificial intelligence, Big Tech, banking, health care and cryptocurrency.
John Rich turned his dispute with Kathy Hochul’s renewable energy policies into “Dear Kathy,” a country protest song inspired by farmers who say state permitting authorities have stripped away local control over major solar and wind projects.
A filmmakers’ letter filed in court reveals private concerns that may have influenced Oprah Winfrey’s sudden withdrawal from “On The Record,” including disputed claims about accuser Drew Dixon’s motives and alleged relationship with Russell Simmons.
Decision Desk HQ projected Amy Acton the winner over Trump endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy after she held a four to five point lead, delivering Democrats a rare victory for Ohio’s top office.
Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott after his campaign relied on Republican turnout instead of a debate, while Democrat James Talarico also captured Texas’ U.S. Senate seat in a punishing night for the state GOP.
Democrats are preparing an aggressive oversight campaign against the Trump administration, with planned investigations into family business dealings, immigration enforcement, alleged corporate corruption and the Jeffrey Epstein files as they reclaim congressional committee power.
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins after entering the race as a replacement nominee, ending her nearly 30 years in the Senate and delivering Democrats a critical victory in the battle for the chamber.