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'SNL' cold open skewers Trump over midterms, James Talarico cameos

'SNL' cold open skewers Trump over midterms, James Talarico cameos

In the latest "SNL" cold open, President Donald Trump said "you're welcome" for Democrats' big midterm wins as James Talarico made a surprise cameo.
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Did voters reject Christian nationalism? What the midterm results show

Did voters reject Christian nationalism? What the midterm results show

Some in the movement to boost Christianity's presence in public life were voted out of office, but advocates say there's much more work to be done.
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How Trump Opened the Door for the Christian Left

How Trump Opened the Door for the Christian Left

James Talarico and Adam Hamilton ran on faith and won big. Democrats can thank the president
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Houston reduces police cooperation with ICE after Democrats flip Texas

Houston reduces police cooperation with ICE after Democrats flip Texas

Houston's mayor has ordered to limit police contact with ICE in a turnaround from the federal government's aggressive immigration policy.
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James Talarico Crashes ‘SNL’ Cold Open: ‘I’m the Guy Who’s Been Texting You Every Day Asking for $5’

James Talarico Crashes ‘SNL’ Cold Open: ‘I’m the Guy Who’s Been Texting You Every Day Asking for $5’

Newly elected Texas Sen. James Talarico crashed this week’s “Saturday Night Live” cold open — in order to ask the question on everyone’s mind: How many more of these “Donald-Trump-freezes-the-action-to-ramble” cold opens is “SNL” going to do? Responded “Donald Trump” (James Austin Johnson): “Infinity!” Talarico popped up near the end of the cold open to […]
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Ted Cruz confronts 'Watergate-level repudiation' with eye on 2028

Ted Cruz confronts 'Watergate-level repudiation' with eye on 2028

Ted Cruz said the midterm rout was a "Watergate-level repudiation" of Republicans as he grappled with being Texas' only GOP statewide officeholder.
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Americans gave Republicans what they deserved: A lesson | Opinion

Americans gave Republicans what they deserved: A lesson | Opinion

Democrats can't afford to waste time on the job ahead. Because voters who gave Republicans Congress in 2024 and took it away in 2026 could swing again
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Caleb Williams used his TikTok account to celebrate the blue wave in midterm elections

Caleb Williams used his TikTok account to celebrate the blue wave in midterm elections

Caleb Williams loved what he saw on Tuesday night.
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Latino, Black, Muslim, Native: Voters chose diversity in midterm election

Latino, Black, Muslim, Native: Voters chose diversity in midterm election

Voters reshaped the Senate and House with candidates from a diverse tapestry of racial, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds
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President Trump's approval ratings after November's midterms elections

President Trump's approval ratings after November's midterms elections

President Trump faces declining approval ratings following recent midterm election losses.
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Democrats Stopped Lecturing America — and Won Big

Democrats Stopped Lecturing America — and Won Big

Turns out identity politics wasn't the best way to torch MAGA and move the country forward
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Blue wave just sunk JD Vance's 2028 presidential dreams | Opinion

Blue wave just sunk JD Vance's 2028 presidential dreams | Opinion

Vice President JD Vance is tied to every failure of President Trump's second term. Nominating him in 2028 would be political suicide for Republicans.