MLB withdraws donation to Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith before Miss. runoff vote
Hyde-Smith faces Democrat challenger Mike Espy in a runoff election vote on Tuesday
Tax Cuts 2.0: Prospects post midterms
The former Republican-controlled House of Representatives pushed through three tax packages before the chamber changed hands.
Permanent tax cuts for middle class becoming more doubtful
The Senate should consider a vote ahead of the new Congress, said Texas Rep. Michael Burgess.
Recounts ordered in Florida Senate, governor races
The results are due at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
Trump's USMCA deal is in limbo after midterms
House Democrats could rock the future of Trump’s NAFTA deal.
Paul Krugman's unwitting case for the electoral college
From “Real America versus Senate America” by Paul Krugman, New York Times, Nov. 8, 2018:
Medicaid expansion increases voter turnout: What that means for 2020
Several studies have linked the expansion of Medicaid to higher voter turnout.
House Democrats eye early vote to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions
Health care was one of Democrats’ signature issues during the midterm elections.
Americans don't want higher taxes, midterm elections show
From income tax hikes to cigarette tax increases, voters say no.
These are the faces of the new House committee chairs
Democrats won control of the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Midterm ballot measures: California gas tax, marijuana laws and other top initiatives
In the midterm elections many states carried initiatives on the ballot. From marijuana laws to California’s gas tax increase, here are some of the states that passed new measures and what they mean.
Gun control advocates score major victory in Washington
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who died last month, donated more than $1 million to support the new laws.
The best investment pick post midterms?
Congress is divided, but both sides might be able to agree upon a bill that would benefit these companies.
Marijuana stocks rise as Michigan legalizes recreational use
Michigan will impose a 10 percent tax on marijuana-related transactions in addition to a 6 percent sales tax.
Medicaid scores big in Utah, Idaho, Nebraska voting
Typically red states voted on Tuesday to expand Medicaid coverage.
Taxes to rise on items in these states after midterm elections
From cigarettes to marijuana, some residents will have to pay up.
Washington must find common ground on budget: Joe Lieberman
Watch out for government shutdowns.
Trump will get China trade deal 'very quickly': Scaramucci
Trump signaled in a tweet he’s close to a deal
2018 midterm election: US enters 'longest business cycle' ever, analyst says
Washington gridlock is good for stocks.
San Francisco homeless tax passes after push from Salesforce founder Benioff
Big business will now be taxed to help solve the homeless crisis.