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Democrats generally fared well in statehouse elections Tuesday. JACKSON, Mississippi — Mississippi Democrats appear to have broken a Republican supermajority in the state Senate, claiming victories in two Republican-held districts that were redrawn after a court ruled they should have greater representation for Black voters. Unofficial county election results show Democrats leading, but vote totals … Read more

Former Israeli security service chief thinks the only path to lasting peace involves a two-state solution. Ami Ayalon was one of Israel’s legendary gatekeepers — intelligence chiefs who’ve shouldered the daunting responsibility for the country’s security since the state’s founding, defending it against the odds from hostile Arab neighbors and militant Palestinian groups. And he’s … Read more

There are still many hurdles to overcome, but Republicans are readying a package that moderate Dems may well accept. The Senate is grinding toward an end to the shutdown — and there are new signs for optimism this week. A swing group of Democrats is signaling they could accept a GOP offer including a continuing … Read more

The campaign handed the governor the chance to counter Trump with California’s Democratic might, building on years of practice. SACRAMENTO, California — Gavin Newsom called his redistricting win and the rest of Tuesday’s Democratic sweep evidence the beleaguered party is “in its ascendancy.” He could have been talking about himself. The California governor’s constituents handed … Read more

Federal judge concerned that justice department sought to ‘indict first and investigate later’ in case of ex-FBI director A federal judge on Wednesday ordered prosecutors in the criminal case of the former FBI director James Comey to produce a trove of materials from the investigation, saying he was concerned that the justice department’s position had … Read more