Rep. Hakeem Jeffries makes historic bid to lead House Democrats after Pelosi

If elected, the 52-year-old politician would be the first Black leader of a congressional party. House Democrats will elect leaders in a meeting after Thanksgiving.

Karen Bass speaks after winning LA Mayor's race
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Thursday marked a historic day in Los Angeles as Karen Bass will become the city's first female mayor.

Mayor-elect Karen Bass to LA: 'We will get big things done'

Karen Bass on Thursday addressed Angelenos for the first time since defeating Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles mayor's race.

Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.

Karen Bass wins race for LA Mayor
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It took a little more than a week, but on Wednesday the Associated Press declared Karen Bass the winner, shortly followed by her opponent Rick Caruso calling the Mayor-elect to concede.

Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House

More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.

Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.

McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.

Ivanka Trump says she won't be involved in her father's presidential campaign

Ivanka Trump, who was not on stage during her father's campaign announcement this week, said she does not plan to be involved in his latest bid for the White House: "I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family."

Donald Trump is running for president again in 2024

On the heels of disappointing midterm results for the GOP, Trump is continuing to move forward with the launch of his third presidential bid.

Karen Bass pulling away in race for LA Mayor vs. Caruso

Karen Bass now holds a comfortable lead over Rick Caruso in the race for LA Mayor, according to the latest batch of election results from the county.

Alex Villanueva fights back tears after conceding in LA Co. Sheriff race
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Incumbent Alex Villanueva fights back tears after he conceded to Robert Luna in the race for LA County Sheriff. Villanueva was joined by his wife Vivian at the podium as she tried to comfort him.

2022 Election: Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Dems

Democrat Katie Hobbs was elected Arizona governor on Monday, defeating an ally of Donald Trump who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged and refused to say she would accept the results of her race this year.

A record 12 women were elected as governors this election, making US history

Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.