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Vice President JD Vance was confronted over the Pentagon plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter and how it meshed with his Christian faith as Catholic leaders condemned the move.
‘A LOT DEEPER’

Republican Senator Lobs Jaw-Dropping Insult at Vance

John Kennedy ripped the vice president’s explanation for the GOP’s midterm losses.

William Vaillancourt

Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom.
PICKED ANOTHER SENATOR

Democrats Finally Score Most Stunning Election Upset of All

A ruby red state has elected its first Democrat to the Senate since 1982.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Hawley
SOME SACRIFICE

MAGA Senator Roasted After Wild Post-Election Fasting Plea

It didn’t take long for Sen. Josh Hawley to receive feedback on his bizarre demand.

William Vaillancourt

A photo illustration of Josh Hawley.
A FAST FAST

MAGA Senator Makes Bonkers ‘Fast’ Demand After Election Loss

Sen. Josh Hawley announced an odd response after Democrats’ comprehensive election victory.

William Vaillancourt

Some Republicans are calling for a delay in the leadership election set for Tuesday in a blow for Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
FOR THUNE THE BELL TOLLS

Top Senator Faces Mutiny as Republicans Erupt Into Civil War

GOP lawmakers are sharpening their knives for the Senate Republican leadership.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 6, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee
MAGA MATH

Trump Makes Wild Election Claim as Miller Takes the Reins

Apparently, voting for someone else still counts as voting Republican.

Sarah-Jane Collins

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Sen. Chris Murphy speaks at a news conference with Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol on May 22, 2025.
SETBACK

Dem Senator Sidelined From Congress After Stroke

Sen. Chris Murphy was diagnosed with a “small” brain bleed as his party prepares to take control of the Senate.

Reagin von Lehe

BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 04: U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, speaks to the press after casting her ballot at Baldwin Public Library on August 04, 2026 in Birmingham, Michigan. Michigan has a nationally watched U.S. Senate primary where Stevens is competing against epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed to decide who will run against former Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.
SOCIAL OUTCAST

Dem Loser Humiliated After Bailing on Post-Election Event

Haley Stevens torpedoed her political career with a disastrous 11th-hour MAGA endorsement.

Ewan Palmer

Cindy Hyde-Smith
HYDE THE BALL

Republicans Float Vote Rigging in Ploy to Save Red Seat

The GOP senator is trailing in Mississippi as votes are being counted in tight race.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Donald Trump has turned into a frog
LAME DUCK LOADING

Why Trump’s Spell Broke With Ultimate Humiliation: Expert

Terry Moran says one of the president’s strongest powers may well be dead.

William Vaillancourt

A photo illustration of a person holding an UNO flip card and the midterms 2026 election map.
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS

Dem Declares Shock Red State Victory and Dares MAGA to Sue

The Democratic Senate candidate in Mississippi believes he will prevail in the tight race.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

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