Democrats won House midterms by largest margin since Watergate scandal, report says – USA TODAY

USA TODAY Democrats won House midterms by largest margin since Watergate scandal, report saysUSA TODAYFemale candidates spearheaded Democratic gains. At least 80 women had been elected to the House. Sixty-nine of the House women are Democrats, including 27 of 28 newcomers, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Jared Polis was the first gay man to …US presidential elections: why a Democrat is now favourite to win in 2020The Conversation UK Midterm Election Results Saw Republicans Suffer Worst House Defeat in US History Based on Popular VoteNewsweekIn historic election for female candidates,…

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Puerto Rico seeks more funds, help from Congress post-Maria – The Seattle Times

Puerto Rico seeks more funds, help from Congress post-MariaThe Seattle TimesSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor is imploring U.S. Congress to increase federal funding and approve several measures to help the island recover from Hurricane Maria, saying that the U.S. territory is still struggling more than a …and more » us congress – Google News

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Panel says however you slice it, faith matters in US politics – Crux: Covering all things Catholic

Crux: Covering all things Catholic Panel says however you slice it, faith matters in US politicsCrux: Covering all things CatholicWASHINGTON, D.C. – Two weeks after a Democratic “blue wave” swept Congress, Catholics gathered at Georgetown University to parse the role of the 73 percent of self-identified Christian voters who participated in the midterm elections. During a … us politics – Google News

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The collapse of California Republicans in the US House, in two charts – Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Bee The collapse of California Republicans in the US House, in two chartsSacramento BeeDemocrats flipped six seats, leaving Republicans with only eight California U.S. House members. Put another way, Republicans will make up about 15 percent of the California delegation to the U.S. House. (And that's only if Republican David Valadao can … us republicans – Google News

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New global role for US president: From leader to outlier – The Hill

The Hill New global role for US president: From leader to outlierThe HillWoodrow Wilson's leadership helped end WWI, and Franklin Roosevelt's leadership helped save the U.S. economy in the 1930s and subsequently defeat Germany and Japan in WWII. Since that time, American presidents have been called at home and … us president – Google News

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Trump Gives Himself an A+ as President – Voice of America

Voice of America Trump Gives Himself an A+ as PresidentVoice of AmericaNearly halfway through his four-year term in the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump says he thinks of himself in the top rung of American presidents. "I would give myself an A+," Trump said in an interview with Fox News Sunday. "Can I go higher …Despite losses, US President Donald Trump insists his party won 'historic' victoryTimes Now Pennsylvania's new congressional map could boost Democrats – AP NewsAP NewsJudges: Congress map still unlawful with partisan bias – AP NewsAP…

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