Iranians clashed at the World Cup, as government supporters harassed those protesting against the government.

Iranians clash at World Cup, potential rail strike looming

Two counties in Arizona, Mohave and Cochise, are refusing to certify their election results in a protest of Election Day voting issues in Maricopa County.

Mohave, Cochise counties wait to certify Arizona election results in protest

Nonpartisan primaries would include independents, but studies show the change does not reduce polarization in U.S. politics.

Nevadans advance nonpartisan primary measure, face another vote in 2024

As Pelosi, Hoyer, and Clyburn step aside, their chosen replacements include Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar.

Hakeem Jeffries, Pete Aguilar headline new Democratic leadership

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she is stepping down from Democratic party leadership to open the door for the next generation.

Nancy Pelosi stepping down from House Democratic leadership

Republicans secured a majority in the House; Thanksgiving dinner prices rose 20%; and Starbucks workers were set to go on strike.

Republican House majority; Thanksgiving prices; Starbucks strike

Arizona voters rejected a ballot measure that would have required a photo ID to vote in person and other personal information to vote by mail. 

Arizona voters reject new voter photo ID ballot measure

Republicans will take a majority in the House of Representatives. It’s still unclear exactly what the final balance of power will be.

Republicans win House majority

Media coverage of Trump's 2024 announcement ranged from glowing to sarcastic to blunt. As he campaigns, how much coverage will he get?

Analysis: Media coverage of Trump 2024 announcement runs gamut

Donald Trump announced he's running for President while congressional Republicans voted for Sen. McConnell to lead the GOP in the Senate.

McConnell reelected GOP Senate leader as Trump makes 2024 announcement

Flying under the radar during the midterms, ballot measures securing rent stabilization and affordable housing also had success last week.

Rent stabilization, affordable housing measures win at midterms

A missile blast killed two in Poland; Donald Trump announced he is running for president in 2024; and a judge ordered the end of Title 42.

Poland missile blast; Trump announces 2024 run; Title 42 ruling

Katie Hobbs is projected to win the state's gubernatorial election; Donald Trump will announce his presidential run; the world is expected to pass 8 billion people.

Hobbs wins; Trump ’24 announcement; world population to top 8B

Arizona’s Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, D, is projected to be the state’s next governor, replacing Gov. Doug Ducey, R, who is term limited.

Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race

Democrats will hold at least the 50 seats they need to control the Senate with Vice President Kamala Harris acting as the tie-breaking vote.

Democrats maintain Senate majority

A meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping took place; a shooting at the University of Virginia left three dead; Democrats won the Senate.

Biden, Xi meet; U of Virginia campus shooting; Dems take Senate

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D, has secured a second term in office. The incumbent defeated the state Attorney General Adam Laxalt, R, who was trying to flip the seat for the GOP. 

Cortez Masto wins Nevada Senate race

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, D, won his reelection in a close race against businessman Blake Masters, R, setting up Kelly's first full term.

Kelly wins Arizona Senate race, bringing Dems closer to majority

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, R, will be the next governor of Nevada. Lombardo defeated incumbent Gov. Steve Sisolak, D, in a tight race. 

Lombardo wins Nevada governor’s race, ousting incumbent Sisolak

The midterm elections were Tuesday but key races, including the Senate and governors races in Nevada and Arizona have yet to be decided. Here's why.

Why Arizona and Nevada election counts are taking so long

Colorado became the second state to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms after voters passed a ballot initiative at the midterm elections.

Colorado now 2nd state to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms

Next month's runoff election between Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker could set a spending record.

Warnock vs. Walker runoff election could break spending record

Democratic former state Rep. Tina Kotek is the winner of a close, three-way race for governor in Oregon. Gov. Kate Brown, D, was term limited. 

Kotek wins Oregon governor’s race

Former President Donald Trump is being advised to delay announcing his presidential campaign so Republicans can focus efforts on the Dec. 6 runoff.

Trump urged not to announce presidential run until after Georgia runoff