Key takeaways from the 2025 elections
DNC Chair Ken Martin warns Republicans 'we're coming after your jobs' following Democratic election victories that included Mamdani becoming NYC's first Muslim mayor.
Takeaways from US election night 2025
It provided an early barometer of how some US voters view President Donald Trump’s second term. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Democrats Dig In on Shutdown After Election Wins
President Trump’s declaration that the closure had hurt his party on Tuesday appeared to have stiffened Democrats’ resolve and put at least a temporary damper on talks to end the crisis.
Democrats win first major elections of second Trump term
Democrats have swept a trio of races in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, with 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani capping a meteoric political rise by winning the New York mayoral race.
Democrats sweep first major elections of second Trump term
Democrats swept a trio of races on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, elevating a new generation of leaders and giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum ahead of next year's congressional elections. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist,…
Trump suggests government shutdown led to election losses
Trump blames government shutdown and absence from the ballot for Republican election losses, according to unnamed pollsters.
Election setback for Trump poses dilemmas for him, Democrats
Three marquee elections and a referendum, a setback for US President Donald Trump, threw up dilemmas for both him and the Democrats as they look ahead to the crucial midterm elections next year, where the control of Congress hangs in the balance.
Democrats sweep key races in early test of Trump-era politics
Democrats scored sweeping victories on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, winning high-profile contests in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey. The results…
Senate Dems emboldened in shutdown strategy after election sweep
President Donald Trump acknowledges the shutdown hurt Republicans on Election Day, while Senate Democrats demand he come to the table and negotiate.
Trump admits government shutdown hurt Republicans in key polls
Daijiworld Media Network - Washington Washington, Nov 5: A day after the Republican Party suffered setbacks in key elections across three states, US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the prolonged government shutdown negatively impacted the party’s performance in Tuesday’s polls. Meeting Republican Senate .....
Trump blasts Democrats as government shutdown becomes longest ever
About 1.4 million federal workers, from air traffic controllers to park wardens, remain on enforced leave or are working without pay. 
Trump blasts Democrats as US government shutdown becomes longest ever
Federal agencies have been grinding to a halt since Congress failed to approve funding past Sept 30. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
6 Takeaways From Elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Beyond
In Virginia, New Jersey and beyond, Democratic voters powered their candidates to victory and sent a warning sign to President Trump and his Republican Party.
Trump distances himself from election results as GOP blame game starts
President Donald Trump immediately turned to spin the strong electoral victories by Democrats on Tuesday night far away from himself.
Trump wigs out with 5 panic-posts after last night's big election losses
Donald Trump wigs out with five panic-posts on Truth Social after last night's big nationwide election losses
Trump grapples with political setback after Democrats ride voter fury over prices
However, he somewhat uncharacteristically suggested they had lessons to learn from their loss. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Democrats dominate first big votes of Trump's second term, but uncertainties remain
WASHINGTON - Democrats took a victory lap on Wednesday after sweeping the first major elections since Donald Trump returned to the White House, a much-needed balm for a wounded party that had spent much of the last year desperately trying to find its footing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Democrats dominate first big votes of Trump’s second term, but uncertainties remain
Plenty of pitfalls still exist for the party to confront before the midterm elections in November 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
'Kamikaze pilots': Trump says Democrats will 'take down the country' after big wins
Appearing unmoved by voters’ message and showing no sign of changing course, President Donald Trump brushed off Democrats’ sweeping wins in Tuesday’s elections during a Wednesday White House breakfast for Republican senators, where he compared Democrats to World War II Japanese suicide bombers.“I he...
Election Day takeaways: Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump's GOP
Democrats are dominating the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Trump compares Dems to kamikaze pilots: 'They'll take down the country if they have to'
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history reaches 36 days as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over healthcare provisions in funding bills.
Donald Trump Blames Government Shutdown After Democrats Sweep Key Races Across US, Denies Personal Responsibility
A day after the election debacle for the Republican party in key races across three States, US President Donald Trump, in his first public remarks since the elections, conceded that the prolonged government shutdown hurt his party in Tuesday’s polls. 🌎 Donald Trump Blames Government Shutdown After Democrats Sweep Key Races Across US, Denies Personal Responsibility.
Longest Shutdown in U.S. History: Political Deadlock Over Healthcare Paralyzes Government
The United States government entered its 36th day of shutdown on Wednesday, setting a new record for the longest federal closure in the country’s history. The previous record was held by a shutdown during Donald Trump’s first presidential term.
The backlash has arrived: 6 takeaways from a good night for Democrats nationwide | Analysis
Democrats, furious about President Donald Trump’s remaking of American government and society, turned out in extraordinary numbers for an off-year election to sweep virtually every competitive election on the map.
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