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SoftBank Corp. might launch its U.S. AI cloud business in other countries first
The mobile carrier's CEO is gauging the effect of the Democratic midterm sweep and rising anti-data center sentiment
‘The cavalry is here’: With Democratic sweep, California plots life after resistance spotlight
Democratic victories across the map expanded the front lines of resistance politics far beyond California.
The Latest: Trump says his deportation policy ‘might have been too tough’ for voters
President Donald Trump said he ‘might have been too tough for voters’ on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats on an immigration deal.
After Silicon Valley spending spree, more moderate Democrats are heading to the Capitol
Big Tech spent big on California Legislature candidates as regulations on data centers and AI loom
Letters to the Editor, Monday, Nov. 9
Press Democrat readers share their praise for progressive politics and more.
Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout
Congress returns to a changed Washington after Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterm elections.
Section V's Boys Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-8 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now
Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Masters Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-8.
Are Democrats’ Stunning Midterm Upsets in Deep-Red States a Blip—or Is Their Map Expanding?
Here's what political experts have to say.
A pink undertow beneath Colorado’s ‘blue tsunami’?
While Colorado's 2026 midterm elections delivered a sweeping victory for Democratic candidates, a very different landscape emerged from statewide ballot measures.
Democratic wins have shifted political landscape for Gavin Newsom
Democrats’ return to power will create new challenges and potential new rivals for California’s governor as he approaches the end of his term.
Protecting health care during the Bundibugyo virus disease response in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: operational guidance - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Manual and Guideline in English on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Health and Epidemic; published on 9 Nov 2026 by WHO
Public health advice on Bundibugyo virus disease for internally displaced people, refugees and migrants living in camps or camp-like settings - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Manual and Guideline in English on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Health and Epidemic; published on 9 Nov 2026 by WHO
What Democratic wins could mean for health policy, according to Penn expert Ezekiel Emanuel
A Democratic-controlled Congress could try to reverse cuts to health coverage, lower prescription drug costs, and pursue other health priorities. But the president's veto power remains a barrier.
Democrats conquered the statehouses, too. Just look at New England
Some of the biggest Democratic wins on Election Day happened far from Washington.
After midterms, health care costs to be top priority for Democrats
While there will be urgency to pass bills, President Trump quickly reminded Democrats eager to reform the health system that he wields the veto.
The Unfinished Business of American Socialism
For generations, Democrats have borrowed socialism’s most workable ideas. Now Silicon Valley has taken up its dream of a world beyond wage labor.
Backlash against Trump fuels changing political tide in Central Valley
Resilient Republican David Valadao in the San Joaquin Valley can't survive Trump backlash, loses seat to Randy Villegas, a Democrat who ran on economic populism.
Potential impacts Democratic health care proposals on employer-sponsored health care
Summary: Democratic state and federal wins in the midterm elections could lead to Medicaid expansion in some states, and focuses attention on the House Democrats’ memo on health care priorities in the new Congress. Few of these proposals are likely to become law before 2029, but they could form the foundation for Democratic health care reform efforts after the 2028 Presidential election. Portion of total newly eligible for Medicaid if non-expansion states expanded Source: Cervantes, S et al How Many Uninsured Are in the Coverage Gap and How Many Could be Eligible if All States Adopted the Medicaid Expansion? KFF, July 27, 2026 It’s been almost a week since the midterm elections, and the Democrats will have large majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, although not large enough to overcome Senate filibusters or Presidential vetoes. I reviewed some of what I thought these midterm results could mean in a post last week. In retrospect, I might have understated the elections’ impact on health care due to changes in governorship and majorities in many state legislatures. A Democratic trifecta (governorship and both houses) could mean expansion of Medicaid in Wisconsin, and a Democratic governor and House in Texas and Georgia could increase pressure in both states to expand Medicaid. That’s especially important, because Texas currently represents almost half of those who would be newly eligible for insurance from Medicaid expansions. Medicaid expansions matter to employers because they have been shown to decrease the risk of closure of rural hospitals and support workers’ ability to stay employed and productive. The House Democrats’ Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group published an 84-page memo in September with recommendations for the first hundred hours, the first hundred days, and the first year. The midterm results make this document more important. Here’s a review of what some of these recommendations could mean for employer-sponsored health insurance. Elements that could lower employer health care spending Restore the expanded advance premium tax credit for ACA plans. This could bring healthier enrollees back to the marketplace plans, which would improve the risk status of these plans and decrease the rate of uninsurance. Fewer people with insurance puts higher pressures on provider rates of employer plans. More stable ACA plans could encourage employers to consider transitioning from employer-sponsored plans to ICHRA/Choice, providing a fund for employers to purchase their own insurance on an exchange. Repeal Medicaid work requirements and other administrative rules of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which as written will lead to a large increase in the uninsured rate. Fewer people with insurance leads to more pressures from hospitals for commercial rate increases. Extend Inflation Reduction Act negotiated drug prices to commercial health plans. These are now only applicable to Medicare Parts D (outpatient drugs) and B (drugs administered by providers. The Medicare negotiated prices are lower than net prices negotiated by PBMs. Hospital price limits. Some of the Democratic House proposals would institute site neutral payment and limit outlier hospital prices to 200% of Medicare. The average commercial health plan pays about 247% Medicare rates for inpatient hospital care, and many commercial health plans currently pay over 300% of Medicare for hospital services. PBM regulations. The proposals would mandate more transparency and prevent PBMs from paying subsidiaries more than market rates. Antitrust enforcement. The plan would break up vertically integrated health care monopolies which could lower prices through competition. Ban on non-compete contractual clauses could increase competition by increasing flexibility and supply of clinicians, although it could also increase physician leverage and lead to higher wages which could raise prices. Lower the Medicare eligibility age, which could take older, more expensive, workers off employer sponsored plans. Create a Medi-Kids plan to insure all children and potentially young adults up to age 26. These plan members have low non-preventive utilization and cost less per person than older plan members, but removing children from employer plans would decrease volatility because a few children have very high medical costs. Elements that could increase employer spending (in many instances for high value services) Mandate three primary care and three mental health visits without cost sharing Eliminate cost sharing for mental health care and substance use care during pregnancy and in the year after delivery Require coverage of infertility services Cap cost sharing for insulin, epipen and respiratory inhalers Count copay coupons and assistance toward member deductibles and cost sharing Cap total health care costs (premium and out-of-pocket costs) at 8% of household income Leave a comment Elements that could improve the market Increased price transparency Tightening enforcement of short-term plans, fixed indemnity plans, and cost-sharing ministries. These skimpy health plans skim off healthier people, leaving sicker people on marketplace exchanges and employer-sponsored health plans. Here’s a past post on the perils of cheap insurance. Most of these proposals are likely not to become law in the next two years, but could form the foundation of a Democratic proposal for health care reform in 2029 and beyond. The document does not provide cost estimates for these proposals. Share Thanks for reading! If you found this useful, please share, subscribe, like, and restack. You can find previous posts at this link. Views expressed in Employer Coverage are purely my own. Thanks for reading Employer Coverage ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
Centrist Democrats warn party leaders not to ‘go too far’ after midterm wins
Democrats just won what could be their largest House majority in decades. But some battle-tested centrists are already warning their party not to lose it in 2028.
Black Women’s Political Power and the Future of Democracy in Brazil
Luiz Inácio (“Lula”) da Silva’s historic reelection for a fourth term as president of Brazil on October 25 highlighted the power of mass mobilization to turn the tide in a hotly contested election. While much of the international media coverage of Brazil’s recent elections focused on Brazil’s rightw
Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
Democratic lawmakers in Washington state say healthcare funding should be priority for Congress
OLYMPIA – As Democrats prepare to regain control of Congress in January, state and federal lawmakers in Washington have identified reversing billions of dollars in Medicaid funding cuts, which could leave hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians without healthcare coverage, as a top legislative priority.
Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
Democrats begin asking: How far can we go on health care?
Many in the party are pushing for Democratic lawmakers to go big on health care, but their dreams may crash into reality.
When is the NFL trade deadline? Date, time and rules for 2026
When is the 2026 NFL trade deadline? Here's the date, 4 p.m. cutoff, what happens afterward and how to follow NFL trades.
PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE: Gen Z, Millennials and a political changing of the guard
By Judith Ruiz-Branch Public News Service Nov. 9, 2026 Nearly a week after the midterm elections, political analysts are still weighing what the results could mean for the future of American politics. National polling showed younger voters and other key groups swung back toward Democrats, while historic election victories and a surge of younger candidates
‘Failure Is Not an Option’: A Cautious Jeffries Vows an Ambitious Agenda
Progressives fed up with the Democratic Party establishment see the leader, a reserved moderate and prodigious fundraiser, as an avatar of the status quo who is beholden to corporate interests.
All INdiana Politics: Indiana Democrats make gains in statewide, congressional and legislative races
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Democrats made major gains in the election, winning two statewide offices, flipping a congressional seat and coming close to control of the Indiana House. Republican leaders and political analysts said the results reflected voter concerns about affordability, the economy and the direction of national politics. Democrats Beau Bayh and Jessica Bailey won […]
4 key ways the Blue Wave will upend science policy
Democrats are poised to take control of Congress, and some are vowing to do more than play defense against the Trump administration's overhaul of federal
Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies this week.
Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies this week.
Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies this week.
Will Democrats Allow Republican Farm Bill that Threatens Health and Environment after Midterm Landslide? - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
(Beyond Pesticides, November 8, 2026) As retiring Democratic leaders in the House and Senate Agriculture Committees huddle with the authors of the Republican Farm Bill to negotiate and fast-track the legislation, over 180 national, state, and local organizations from across the country are asking the negotiators to reject amendments that undermine longstanding public health and environment protections. In a letter to outgoing ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Angie Craig, and outgoing ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Amy Klobuchar, the groups call the pesticide provisions in the bill “a sweeping set of exemptions, waivers, and revocations undermining 50 years of environmental laws adopted by Congress to protect farmers, families, and the environment.” The letter identifies numerous provisions of the Farm Bill that “(i) Undermine pesticide safety reviews and standards, (ii) Undercut endangered species protections, (iii) Exempt synthetically derived chemicals from safety reviews, (iv) Waive reviews for chemical categories, and (v) Delay pesticide safety reviews by five years for chemicals in wide use today.” The letter calls on negotiators to remove Title X, “Subtitle B—Regulatory Reform” from the Senate Bill, S.5526, Agricultural Act of 2026, also contained in Title X Subtitle C, “Part 1, Federal Insecticide, […]
Rubio Will Discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and More With G7 Allies in France
PARIS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies on Monday, with unresolved world crises on the agenda and questions about how President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s massive losses in ...
DataWatch: How Wisconsin’s political landscape changed this election
A county-by-county analysis shows where Democrats gained ground across Wisconsin — and where Republicans held or strengthened their support.
Trump says deportations were ‘too tough’ and hurt him during the midterms
The president said in an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” that he would like to work out a deal with Democrats on immigration.
Trump’s regrets on immigration enforcement, and other takeaways from his ‘60 Minutes’ interview
President Donald Trump offered his most extensive assessment yet of historic Republican losses in an interview with “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday evening, appearing to extend an invitation to Democrats to work together on the contentious issue of immigration.
Trump vows comeback as parties clash over Democrat prosecution threats
President Donald Trump vowed a political comeback on Sunday after Republicans lost control of Congress in last Tuesday’s midterms, as incoming Democratic leaders pledged to hold his administration to…
Pope Leo urges Argentine political leaders to 'safeguard democracy'
Pope Leo XIV urged Argentine President Javier Milei and the country's political leadership to "safeguard democracy" and make "careful use of words."
Inside Georgia’s historic midterm political earthquake and what comes next
Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history, Jon Ossoff holds his Senate seat, Democrats flip the state House. Here’s how Georgia’s balance of power shifted overnight.
Pope Leo urges Argentina’s leaders to put common good before political interests
In his address to authorities upon his arrival in Argentina, the Pope calls for authority exercised as service, stronger democratic institutions, ...
Democrats will take aim at Medicaid cuts, Iran war and tariffs, Jeffries says
Facing the prospect of President Donald Trump’s veto pen, the party’s House leader seeks GOP cooperation in the new term.
Democrats weigh probes of Trump family, DOGE and Elon Musk, key lawmaker says
“This is the most corrupt family to ever be in the Oval Office, in the White House,” said Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
Trump set the tone, declaring on social media that investigative requests already made by Democrats are "extortion at the highest level, and they should be held accountable."
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their victories in the midterm elections
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their victories in the midterm elections.
House Democrats will start their majority focused on boosting healthcare and ending the Iran war
House Democratic leaders are placing an early emphasis on healthcare as they discuss their immediate priorities upon the swearing in of a new Congress on Jan. 3
Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries 'a hard yes' on impeaching Pete Hegseth
Democrats swept to power after historic midterm election success and are now eyeing the Trump administration for revenge.
Jeffries says Democrats will not work with Trump's new chief of staff
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a Nov. 8 television appearance that the elevation of Stephen Miller to White House Chief of Staff was \
Jeffries backs impeaching Hegseth as Democrats push for accountability
“The so-called secretary of defense has abused his power, undermined our national security, and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran,” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said.
Political expert breaks down how Oregon’s Democratic party will influence Congress
The dramatic swing in the balance of power in Congress means big changes in the political landscape — and not only in Washington D.C.
Democrats blast pick of Stephen Miller as chief of staff: ‘Really odd’ after midterms
The party's House leader, Hakeem Jeffries, and Sens.-elect Abdul El-Sayed and Adam Hamilton weighed in Sunday against President Donald Trump's decision.
MAHA makes its case to Democrats as blue wave crashes GOP alliance and threatens RFK Jr.
One day after the blue wave that swept away dozens of Republican seats, the mood among Make America Healthy Again activists was palpably glum.
Midterm elections were a rejection of President Trump, not an embrace of Democrats, political analyst says
‘We can’t let the party off the hook’: Black voters demand results after Democrats’ midterm wins
Political strategists say the Black-lash is shifting from electoral victories to demands for action on affordability, economic opportunity and voting
The Democrats’ Fight Over Israel Is Just Beginning
Divisions over Israel broke open in Michigan, and they will continue when the party controls Congress.
Top House Democrat says he’s a ‘hard yes’ on Pete Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, expected to be the next House speaker, said he would confer with other Democratic lawmakers about the issue on Tuesday.
Sanders open to impeaching RFK Jr.
Sen. Bernie Sanders tells CNN’s Dana Bash that he is open to impeaching Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once Democrats take control of Congress.
Top Dem says panel will probe Trump’s family
Incoming House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. Robert Garcia tells CNN’s Dana Bash the Trump family “should be expected to answer questions” when Democrats take control of the powerful panel.
Gov. Josh Shapiro urges Democrats to prioritize healthcare, food assistance
The Pennsylvania governor said in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he hopes Medicare and SNAP programs are revitalized by Congress next term.
Portland’s Socialists Have Built a Political Machine
While New York City gets much of the media attention, the Democratic Socialists of America chapter in Portland, Oregon, has quietly built a local political powerhouse over the last few years.
Portland’s Socialists Have Built a Political Machine
While New York City gets much of the media attention, the Democratic Socialists of America chapter in Portland, Oregon, has quietly built a local political powerhouse over the last few years.
Historically red state legislatures have flipped. Here's what's on their agenda
Democrats made sweeping gains in state legislatures across the country. We look at North Carolina and Arizona to see what that could mean.
Week in politics: Democrats plan for the next Congress, Trump's new Chief of Staff
Democrats plans for the next Congress, where they'll hold significant majorities in both chambers. Meanwhile, President Trump signals his plans by promoting Stephen Miller as his new Chief of Staff.
How Democrats will try to end Trump's tariffs
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., who is likely the next House speaker, has made clear that ending President Trump's tariffs is one of Democrats' top priorities.
Blue wave brings Democrats to Cache County Council
For the first time since 2010, both parties will have representation on the County Council.
Democrats divided on Senate leadership as Trump signals intention to fight back
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has signaled that he intends to fight back against investigations by the new Democratic majority in Congress. Follow for live updates.
Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver
Voters have sent a strong election-year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority to repair the U.S. economy damaged by inflation.
Healthcare, tariffs – but not Trump impeachment: Democrats chart next two years of power
Midterms success gives party potent leverage over Trump – expect tough campaigns of investigating and lawmaking
Healthcare, tariffs – but not Trump impeachment: Democrats chart next two years of power
Midterms success gives party potent leverage over Trump – expect tough campaigns of investigating and lawmaking
Republicans Went All In on Redistricting Ahead of the Midterms. Why Did It Fail?
Democrats pulled out wins in a number of districts that were reshaped in the effort to bolster Republican candidates, helping to fuel the biggest blue wave in 50 years.
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. …
Analysis | Why both parties may benefit from wide-open, hard-fought 2028 primaries
Members of the Democratic and Republican parties say the country and political system are better off when candidates and their ideas are tested.
Stockstill’s family, friends celebrate FSU win, see ‘Vintage Bowden’
Rick Stockstill led Florida State to a comeback win in his debut as interim coach, restoring hope for the team.
How Democrats reshaped the Senate, in charts and maps
Two years after President Donald Trump carried much of the country’s political map, voters in some of his strongest states delivered a dramatic reversal. Democrats flipped seven Republican-held Senate seats, including in states Trump won by double digits in 2024. These charts and maps show the geographic shifts.
In the Mississippi Delta, a fight to make every vote count
How a group of young Black women helped Democrat Scott Colom do the unthinkable, potentially flipping a deep-red Senate seat.
How Gen Z voters helped fuel a blue wave for Democrats
Republicans made gains with young voters in 2024, but in this year's midterms Americans under 30 issued a strong rebuke of President Trump and his party, voting decisively for Democrats instead.
NC Gov. Josh Stein to navigate a new era in state politics, as Democrats control House
The second half of NC Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s term will be much different after his party flipped control of the state House.
Pols & Politics: Is Rachael Rollins distancing herself from Democrats?
Rachael Rollins appears to distance herself from the Democratic Party, MassDems fail to provide reliable internet access on election night.
How Mamdani's affordability message influenced the 2026 midterms
Americans think life is too expensive. Democrats finally figured out how to talk about it — and they sound a lot like NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Democrats at Crooked Con reflect on a historic week
CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan talks to Democrats and progressive activists who have gathered in Washington, DC, this weekend for Crooked Con, a convention organized by the former Obama administration officials who host the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, which is produced by Crooked Media.
Trump threatens Democrats over their plans to investigate his team
Trump criticized Democrats for “threatening a lot of people” with impeachment, calling it “extortion” and saying people should be held accountable.
The New York Times
The Brooklyn Democrats are New York City’s biggest, most entrenched political machine. Ever since this summer, when elections ushered in a host of self-described reformers, the party has been in the...
What makes the Space Shuttle Endeavour display the first of its kind
Tickets aren’t required for the Friday opening of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, but reservations are strongly encouraged.
Stephen Miller’s promotion sets the stage for a new era of confrontation
With Democrats poised to regain control of Congress, President Donald Trump’s elevation of Miller to replace Susie Wiles signals an emphasis on ideological combat over compromise.
Democratic congresswoman calls Trump’s chief of staff move ‘desperate’
Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean joined CNN’s Jessica Dean and shared her reaction to President Donald Trump picking Stephen Miller to replace White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Schumer faces skepticism among some Democrats over majority leader role
Chuck Schumer is confident he’ll continue leading Senate Democrats after they captured the chamber’s majority in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Not all Democrats are so sure.
Trump taps UFC boss as press secretary, urges criminal probes into Democrats
Facing an incoming Democratic congress, US President Donald Trump struck a combative tone Saturday, offering friend and "violent fighter" Dana White the White House press secretary role and ordering t...
Pa. Sen. Vincent Hughes talks funding for SEPTA, schools
Voters reelected Governor Josh Shapiro and enough Democrats in the Pennsylvania House and Senate to give Democrats a trifecta in the capitol. Pennsylvania State Sen. Vincent Hughes, who currently serves as minority chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, sat down with political reporter Lauren Mayk to talk about Democrats’ priorities including raising the minimum wage and increasing funding for transit.
Arkansas football plays just well enough to lose
Close but not quite against a mediocre Auburn team means nothing
Mississippi voter ‘refused to give up’ at voting precinct
With the Mississippi Senate race still too close to call between Democratic candidate Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, thousands of voters had to fill out an affidavit ballot that is still yet to be processed. CNN’s Annie Grayer speaks to one Mississippi voter about her “discouraging” experience on Election Day and the challenges that she encountered trying to cast her vote at the polls.
UVA Center for Politics breaks down 2026 midterm results calling it a ‘political tsunami’
VIRGINIA (CBS19 NEWS) -- Democrats exceeded expectations in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering what political analyst Larry Sabato describes as an “absolute tsunami” that sent a clear message to President
Young voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats this year. The question is whether they'll stay
Young voters voted overwhelmingly for Democrats in the midterm elections, driven by economic concerns and disillusionment with President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.
Trump orders DOJ to look into Democrats for 'threatening' people
Trump's post referred to Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, who said Democratic probes of Trump should make grads reluctant to work for him.
How did Democrats flip four Pennsylvania congressional seats?
Democrats defeated Republican incumbents in four Congressional seats in Pennsylvania – the first district in Bucks County, the seventh district in the Lehigh Valley, the 8th district in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area and the 10th district in the Harrisburg area. Political reporter Lauren Mayk talked to Eli Cousin with the DCCC about their strategy. She also talked with Republican Guy Ciarrocchi about what’s ahead for Republicans.
Rep. Brendan Boyle talks Democrat priorities, negotiating with Trump
With Democrats taking control of the U.S. House, Congressman Brendan Boyle is poised to be the chair of the House Budget Committee. Just days after the midterm election, he talked to political reporter Lauren Mayk about his new role, Democrats’ priorities, negotiating with the Trump White House and his decision not to run for U.S. Senate in 2028.