Social Security benefits will be cut in 2032 if Congress doesn't act

Social Security’s trust fund is on track to run out of reserves by 2032, in part because “politicians have made its financial condition even worse," experts say. 

Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff?

President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, one of his longest-serving advisers and a leading architect of his immigration policies, will become White House chief of staff.

Susie Wiles, first female White House chief of staff, to leave role

Susie Wiles, 69, the GOP insider who made history when President Donald Trump appointed her in 2024 as the first female White House chief of staff, is being reassigned to a different role, President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social. 

Trump seeking to block future changes to Oval Office, Cabinet Room

President Donald Trump is working to lock in historical preservation protections for the Oval Office and Cabinet Room to prevent future presidents from altering the spaces.

Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race

Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.

DOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon resigns, says White House asked her to wait until after midterms

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is resigning as head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, telling Fox News Digital exclusively that she made the decision weeks before Republicans' midterm losses and was asked by White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to delay her departure until after the election.

What does it actually mean to flip Congress?

From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.

GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts

The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday. 

Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections

Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.

How Democrats pulled off massive election night victory, what's next for Republicans
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Political Analyst Bruce Gordon breaks down the massive election night win for Democrats, capturing both the House and Senate majority, and how the Trump administration will navigate the next two years without a super majority. 

Democrats take Congress: What it means for Philly, NYC and DC region

Democrats are projected to take control of both chambers of Congress after Tuesday's midterm elections, according to Fox News, putting two New Yorkers in line to lead Capitol Hill and reshaping the region's congressional map.

Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.

Prediction markets vs. polls: Who got the election right?

Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.

Collingswood ends more than 100 years as a dry town with 2026 election vote

After well over a century as a dry town, Collingswood voters have decided it’s time for a drink. The ballot question to lift the borough’s ban on alcohol sales passed by about 20 points, according to unofficial results from the Camden County Clerk’s Office.

Georgia's new era: Women take charge of top state offices

At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.

ELECTION RESULTS | Democrats win Congress with historic flips in Texas, Michigan
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Democrats swept the 2026 midterm elections, capturing control of both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Major Senate victories included Abdul El-Sayed winning in Michigan, James Talarico becoming the first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat in nearly four decades, and Annie Andrews defeating Republican appointee Darline Graham in South Carolina. Longtime Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins was also unseated, while Alaska's Senate contest between Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola remains too close to call as ballots continue to be counted.