A tight margin and many affidavit ballots delayed the announcement, but Democrat Scott Colom has earned a victory in Mississippi's US Senate race.

On Veteran's Day, when many government offices were closed, Scott Colom widened his lead in the Mississippi Senate race to more than 4,100 votes.

The Associated Press has declared Democrat Scott Colom the winner in the race for U.S. Senate in Mississippi after several counties reported updated results Wednesday

Democratic US Senate candidate Scott Colom speaks to the news media about the tight race against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith at his headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi, US November 4, 2026.

A ⁠judge ⁠ruled on Wednesday that ⁠a request by the campaign of Democratic US ​Senate candidate Mary Peltola of Alaska seeking the immediate release of records ‌identifying absentee ballots was ‌not reasonable.

An Alaska judge has ruled that a request by Democratic U_S_ Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign for a list of absentee voters whose ballots have been rejected is “not reasonable.”

An Alaska judge ruled Wednesday that a request by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign for a list of absentee voters whose ballots have been rejected is “not reasonable,” particularly given the time crunch election officials face as they continue counting ballots from last week’s election.

Peltola’s lead has grown large enough that she would still be ahead even if Sullivan Jr.’s votes were added to Sullivan’s total.

Joe Biden would’ve dropped out of the 2024 presidential election sooner if he knew more about what was going on with his health. In an interview with People published Wednesday, November 11, the

Joe Biden says he did not know he had cancer while he was president and would not have sought a second term if he already had been diagnosed. (AP photo)

The former president reflects on his time in office, his health, and the decisions that shaped his career in a new interview.

Joe Biden says he didn’t know he had cancer while president and would not have sought reelection in 2024 if he had known.

Pete Hegseth’s political future remains uncertain despite the impeachment win, as he contends with GOP criticism and looming Democratic investigations

Rep. Thomas Massie, a fellow Republican and frequent critic of President Trump, argued that the Iran war and the defense secretary's controversial stewardship of the Pentagon were grounds for his removal.

US House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) walks to a procedural vote held by the US House of Representatives on whether to send the potential impeachment of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee,

"This is not patriotism. This is sabotage," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over calls to impeach him.

Jordan was an assistant wrestling coach at the university from 1986 to 1994 and has been accused in lawsuits of turning a blind eye to a university doctor’s sexual abuse of players.

Senate Republicans opted to stick with John Thune (South Dakota), who will become minority leader rather than majority leader in January.

House Republicans have elected Ohio Representative Jim Jordan as their next leader, defeating Steve Scalise. Tina Locurto. More Videos. Fetterman to face Democratic socialist in 2

Sen. John Thune will remain the party's leader in the Senate after Tuesday vote.

Democrats are ready to fight Trump on immigration. But how much can they achieve? Democratic lawmakers are gearing up to fight President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown when in control of Congress next year,

A number of newly-elected Latino lawmakers are already getting to work and pushing for reforms to President Trump's immigration agenda. Rep.-elect Bobby Pulido (D-TX) was one of those lawmakers and joins Alicia Menendez to share more on his priorities.

Democratic Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego says he sees a potential for cutting a deal with Trump

President Trump says he's willing to work with Democrats on immigration reform. Hear reaction from a local attorney and young voters.