Newsom speaks after voters pass Prop 50

California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle. The approval of Proposition 50 gives Democrats a shot at winning as many as five additional seats, just enough to blunt Texas Republicans’ move to redraw their own maps to pick up five GOP seats at President Donald Trump’s urging.

Mamdani gives victory speech after NYC mayor race win

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has won the race for New York City mayor according to the Associated Press. At 34, Mamdani will make history as New York City’s first Muslim and first Indian-American mayor, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the nation’s largest city. "You have dared to reach for something greater," Mamdani said Tuesday night.

CA voters approve Prop 50 redistricting measure

California voters have approved Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. Now approved, the ballot measure would allow the state to temporarily redraw California's congressional map, in an effort to help Democrats gain five more U.S. House seats next year.

Andrew Cuomo concedes NYC election to Mamdani

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has won his race tonight, defeating both former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa to become the next mayor of New York City. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made a statement shortly after the results were announced.

Sen. Padilla will not run for California governor

California Democratic Senator Alex Padilla says he will not run for governor of California. Padilla made the remarks in the halls of Capitol Hill on Day 35 of the government shutdown. Padilla did not answer questions about what his announcement means for Kamala Harris' odds of running.

Senate GOP leaders speak on government shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the ongoing federal government shutdown. Thune's comments come as the funding stalemate lingers into day 35, tying the record for the longest shutdown in history.

Government shutdown day 35

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders spoke on Day 35 of the government shutdown, which now ties the record for the longest in U.S. history, originally set in 2018 under the Trump administration.