UFC CEO Dana White declines Trump's offer to become press secretary, source says  —  President Donald Trump said Saturday that he offered the White House press secretary job to Dana White, but a source familiar with the matter says the Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO declined the unorthodox idea.

Election Drubbing Complicates Vance's Calculation on Whether to Run in 2028  —  Some people close to vice president worry any Republican would struggle to win presidential election in two years  —  WASHINGTON—At the beginning of October, alumni of JD Vance's Senate and vice-presidential offices gathered …

The Big Win Was Fun for Hakeem Jeffries.  Managing Divided Democrats Might Not Be.  —  Presumptive House speaker will have to bridge sharp disagreements to deliver on agenda of affordability, ending Iran war and curbing Trump's final years in White House  —  The morning after Election Day …

Democrats Now Have a Path to Sidestep the Electoral College.  Would It Work?  —  Midterm victories have created an opportunity, but obstacles like legal challenges would have to be surmounted.  —  Twice since 2000 — with George W. Bush and then Donald J. Trump — Republicans have lost …

Democrats' sweep puts Brendan Carr in the hot seat  —  Democrats, newly empowered after this week's midterm results, are preparing to go after Brendan Carr over claims he's used the Federal Communications Commission to threaten broadcasters and launch investigations into those who've crossed President Donald Trump.

Poland mourns victims of Krakow mass shooting as security fears grow  —  Poland began two days of national mourning on Sunday and police bolstered security after six people were killed in a mass shooting in Krakow that authorities said was likely inspired by far-right ideology.

Haitian boy, 8, detained during scheduled immigration appointment  —  An 8-year-old Haitian boy is in federal custody after showing up for a scheduled immigration appointment earlier this week.  —  The incident was documented on video Wednesday by Karen Pohl, a volunteer immigration court observer with the group Detention Resistance.

Sotomayor sees U.S. in ‘rough patch’ for rule of law  —  Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Saturday that the U.S. is experiencing a “rough patch” for rule of law and civic discourse, but one that can be overcome through a greater commitment to civility, equality and educating young people about America's enduring values.

‘EXTORTIONISTS’ — Trump orders probe of Democrats for promising accountability  —  President Donald Trump responded to Democratic promises of accountability Saturday, calling it “extortion at the highest level,” and ordering Attorney General Todd Blanche to “look into this criminal act, immediately!”

Democrat Scott Colom's lead widens in Mississippi Senate race  —  As of Saturday afternoon, Colom led Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, by 2,574 votes up against a critical Tuesday deadline.  —  Four days after the last vote was cast for the Mississippi Senate election …

Midterm results deliver ‘youth quake’ to American politics  —  The 2026 midterm elections delivered a solid blue wave for Democrats along with a new class of noticeably younger candidates across the board, beating out both new and incumbent senior opponents.