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Proposition 40 — the billionaire wealth tax — had the support of about 43% of ballots cast as of 8:33 p.m, according to preliminary returns from the California Secretary of State. The Associated Press estimates about 41% of votes had been counted. There are also two billionaire-backed measures on the ballot — Propositions 41 and 42 — that would void the tax if either wins majority support; those measures would also need to surpass Prop. 40 in votes to have that impact.

Democrats stormed to victory in the Senate on Tuesday, delivering a devastating loss for Republicans that once seemed improbable just a few months ago. In a dramatic blue tsunami, Democrats racked up shocking wins in deep red states, including Iowa, Ohio, Kansas, South Carolina, and Texas — in a massive rebuke of President Trump and GOP control of government.

They don't have a veto proof majority,they dont have enough votes to remove him if impeached, and there are lots of ways President Trump can govern by executive order and bypass them completely. Keep fighting!

Socialists more than doubled their ranks in the House of Representatives Tuesday after a series of expected midterm election wins in Democratic strongholds. Far-left candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) were projected to win at least four House races, expanding the number of socialist lawmakers in the lower chamber from two to six. The House’s current DSA darlings – Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) – cruised to re-election in their respective races as well. Joining them in the next Congress from the radical flank of the Democratic Party will be: • Melat Kiros, a...

Democratic candidates won races in Republican strongholds, flipping Senate seats in Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and even Texas. On a night shaping up as a Democratic romp, President Trump told The New York Times that he would accept the election results. Democrats seized control of the Senate on Tuesday night, as voters delivered a thorough rebuke to President Trump and handed the party victories in places long considered Republican strongholds. Democrats flipped Senate seats in Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and even Texas, according to The Associated Press, and were in a strong position to take...

Daily Readings from the USCCBMemorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, BishopGreat crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and addressed them, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:25–27In today’s Gospel, Jesus lays down the interior dispositions required for true discipleship. He then says three times that those who fail to meet these conditions “cannot be my disciple.” This passage is part of Luke’s...

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump ​said in an ‌interview with the New York Times ​on Tuesday ​that he was willing ⁠to accept ​the results of the ​midterm elections in which his Republican Party ​was projected to ​lose control of the US ‌House. "We'll ⁠work with the Democrats, and we’ll, you know, ​look ​forward ⁠to working with them. We’ll ​probably work ​something ⁠out," Trump was quoted as ⁠saying ​by the ​Times.

U.S. - A number of news outlets, including CNN, Fox News, and NBC, are calling the current election in favor of Jesus Christ, who is still sovereignly reigning from His throne on high, sources confirmed late Tuesday. News organizations were closely tracking votes tallied for Democrats, Republicans and the various third-party candidates into the night, but by 11:00 p.m. EST, the majority of major television channels and news sites agreed that the Lord Jesus was still sovereign over all creation. "We've got to go ahead and call this thing for Jesus," Wolf Blitzer said on CNN's live Election Day coverage....

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has conceded the Texas governor's race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa. Abbott publicly acknowledged his defeat Tuesday night, marking a significant political shift in a state where Republicans have held the governor's office for decades.

Democrats have won control of the House, according to projections. NBC News said that by the end, Democrats would win 248 seats to 187 seats for Republicans. By 10 pm, at least three GOP seats had been flipped from GOP to Democrat. Those flipped seats included one in North Carolina with Jamie Ager, and one in Pennsylvania with Paige Cognetti. Other Democrats that have seen House wins include Stefany Shaheen in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, Brad Langer in New York’s 10th Congressional District, and Claire Valdez in New York’s 7th Congressional District. MS NOW host Rachel Maddow said as...

Keisha Lance Bottoms has been projected as the winner against Republican Rick Jackson in the Georgia gubernatorial election. Jackson, a billionaire health care executive, previously won in a close primary race against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Trump congratulated Jackson for running a "great TRUMP Campaign," calling him "very smart." Trump added, "He won against a great guy, Burt Jones, who has a fantastic future!!!" Rick Jackson ran a great TRUMP Campaign. Very smart! Was with me on Saturday Night making a pitch. Amazing!!! He won against a great guy, Burt Jones, who has a fantastic future!!! President DJT Lance...

Patriots discuss the midterm elections. Keri Lake was on earlier. At time of posting, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is speaking. Hosted by Juan O Savin. Featuring Brigadier General Blaine D. Holt, Loy Brunson and others.

The Democrats are projected to flip the US House of Representatives after four years of Republican leadership. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will likely become Speaker of the House. Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters will become the next Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee. Republicans have had control of the House since 2022. The Hill reported: John Solomon and Steve Bannon weighed in on this developing story. WATCH: Democrats on Tuesday seized control of the U.S. House, flipping the chamber after four years in the minority wilderness to usher in a new era of divided government, Decision Desk HQ projects. The...

Far-left Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has defeated GOP candidate Ken Paxton. President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton earlier this year. Decision Desk HQ projects James Talarico wins the TX US Senate General Election #DecisionMade: 10:14 PM EST Follow live results here: https://t.co/O6f6RF1XKc https://t.co/lxmiHe8EJH — Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 4, 2026

Democrat Annie Andrews will defeat Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, NBC News projected Tuesday night, delivering Democrats a striking pickup in a state Republicans have dominated for decades. Andrews had 918,263 votes, or 51%, compared with 842,905 votes, or 46.8%, for Graham with an estimated 86.3% of the vote counted when NBC projected the race. Independent Kasie Whitener had 1.1%. The result caps an extraordinary Senate contest that began after longtime Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died in July. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, to complete his term. She later decided to...

Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business; End to Sex Slavery; Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14) I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Religion Forum Threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to...

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THE BRIEF - Republican Byron Donalds defeated David Jolly on Tuesday to win the Florida governor's race. - Donalds will succeed outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis, who was ineligible to run for a third term. Byron Donalds was elected to be Florida's next governor on Tuesday night, defeating David Jolly. Donalds, a congressman from southwest Florida, won the Republican nomination with President Donald Trump’s backing. The backstory: Byron Donalds was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016 and served two terms. In 2020, he was elected to the U.S. Congress to represent Florida's 19th congressional district. Once in Congress,...

Gov. Hochul beat Republican Bruce Blakeman Tuesday to win reelection for a second full term as governor as New York Democrats turned out in droves in a blue wave driven by President Trump’s deep unpopularity. Hochul led Blakeman by a landslide with the early reporting, capping off a remarkable political comeback from her uncomfortably narrow first reelection win in 2022. Hochul racked up huge margins in New York City and held her ground in the suburbs and upstate to turn aside the challenge from Blakeman, the Nassau County executive who had needed to run the table outside the five boroughs....

Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that embeds a fundamental right to kill babies in abortions up to birth in the state constitution. With 52.83 percent of precincts reporting, the Associated Press showed “Yes” leading 60.09 percent to 39.91 percent on Question 1. Other early tallies showed a similar margin. Pre-election models had given the measure better than a 98 percent chance of passage. The pro-abortion side reportedly spent as much as $5 million buy the vote and run ads lying to voters about what the amendment would do. The amendment establishes that every individual has the fundamental right...