WASHINGTON — Resigned to the loss of one-party control over Washington, President Donald Trump stared down the prospect of endless House investigations, stymied policy efforts and fresh questions about the resilience of his unorthodox political coalition. But as midterm election results rolled in Tuesday night, he celebrated GOP success in...
Nunes Easily Defeats Janz in CA 22 Race
Voters gave Devin Nunes another term in Washington. In the race that saw candidates raise the most money out of any congressional race in the country, Nunes won an eighth term to congress, defeating Democrat Andrew Janz in District 22. Nunes garnered 56% of the district wide votes for the areas...
Newsom Elected Governor. Expect Continued Battles with Trump.
LOS ANGELES — Democrat Gavin Newsom was elected California governor Tuesday and used his victory speech to punch at President Donald Trump and extoll California as a beacon for all Americans who oppose "agents of anger." Newsom's victory ensures one opponent of Trump, outgoing Gov. Jerry Brown, will be replaced...
The Latest: Trump Says Election Results ‘Tremendous Success’
President Donald Trump is deeming the election results a "tremendous success," as Republicans maintain control of the Senate but Democrats make gains in the House. Trump tweeted Tuesday night: "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!" Trump spent the evening watching returns in the White House with family and friends....
Latest: Manchin Wins Re-Election in West Virginia
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has turned back a challenge by Republican Patrick Morrisey to win his second full-term in a state carried by President Donald Trump. Manchin survived the most difficult re-election campaign of his career against the comparative newcomer Morrisey. Manchin is a former governor who...
Trump Awaits Results of Midterm Voting With Friends, Family
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump knows he's on the line. The president spent election night watching returns with family and friends at the White House, after concluding a six-day rally blitz in Missouri late Monday. Trump packed his closing argument with hard-line immigration rhetoric and harsh attacks on Democrats as...
AP Survey: Trump a Dominant Force on Voters’ Minds
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was a dominant force in the 2018 midterm elections as attitudes toward the polarizing leader influenced the decisions of more than 6 in 10 voters. Nearly 40 percent of voters cast their ballots to express opposition to the president, according to AP VoteCast, a national...
AP Survey: Health Care, Immigration High on Voters’ Minds
WASHINGTON — Health care and immigration were high on voters' minds as they cast ballots in the midterm elections, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate conducted by The Associated Press. AP VoteCast also shows a majority of voters considered President Donald Trump a factor in their votes....
GOP Aims to Keep Senate Control, Aided by Trump-Friendly Map
WASHINGTON — Republicans aimed to retain Senate control in Tuesday's voting and renew their role as guardians of President Donald Trump's conservative agenda, banking on a lopsided electoral map that imperiled far more Democratic seats to offset Trump's deeply divisive effect on voters. Democrats' longshot prospects for capturing a Senate...
Election Pits Trump’s Incendiary Politics vs Dem Resistance
WASHINGTON — A turbulent election season that tested President Donald Trump's slash-and-burn political style against the strength of the Democratic resistance comes to a close as Americans cast ballots in the first national election of the Trump era. With voters going to the polls Tuesday, nothing is certain. Weather could...