Democrats sweep high-stakes races in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Democrats sweep high-stakes races across the US

2. Erika Kirk reflects on life, loss and faith in first TV interview since Charlie Kirk’s death

3. Senate Democrats weigh exit strategy from record-breaking government shutdown

MAJOR HEADLINES

SOCIALIST SHOCKWAVE – Zohran Mamdani stuns NYC as voters hand power to Democrats’ far-left flank. Continue reading …

LINES DRAWN – California voters hand redistricting power back to Dems in move targeting Trump. Continue reading …

UNWELCOME WAGON – Abbott threatens financial penalty for New York residents fleeing to Lone Star state. Continue reading …

FIERY DISASTER – Dramatic video shows 'catastrophic' UPS plane disaster that left at least 7 dead, 11 injured. Continue reading …

CLEARING THE AIR – Smoking banned for entire generation under sweeping new national law. Continue reading …

POLITICS

LEFT TURN – Spanberger vows pragmatic leadership after historic Virginia gubernatorial win. Continue reading …

DEMOCRAT STRONGHOLD – Mikie Sherrill keeps New Jersey blue despite Trump's inroads. Continue reading …

RED ALERT – House Republicans link Mayor-elect Mamdani to vulnerable congressional Democrats. Continue reading …

FLASHBACK – Wildest moments Mamdani overcame on the campaign trail to become NYC's next mayor. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

ELECTION FALLOUT – NYC election fears drive $100M+ Florida real estate surge as 'nervous' New Yorkers flee south. Continue reading …

UNDER SIEGE – Liberal outlets criticize Trump officials relocating to military housing after threats, harassment. Continue reading …

COLLEGE CHAOS – Conservative students press charges, slam university’s ‘unacceptable’ response to repeated confrontations. Continue reading …

CAMPUS CENSORSHIP – Student vows to fight back after board blocks TPUSA chapter. Continue reading …

OPINION

LEE HARTLEY CARTER – New York’s new socialist mayor won by tapping into widespread frustration over fairness. Continue reading …

ROGER ZAKHEIM – How Trump projected US power across Indo-Pacific before Xi meeting. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

SUNSHINE SURGE – Election fears drive $100M+ Florida real estate surge as 'nervous' New Yorkers flee south. Continue reading …

NO CROWN SHIELD – Ex-Prince Andrew ‘vulnerable’ to criminal charges after losing royal protection status. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on retro remakes and holiday heritage. Take the quiz here …

DEBUT RANKINGS – Buckeyes claim top spot of playoff bracket as Hoosiers shock football world. Continue reading …

THAT'S SNEAKY – Las Vegas star calls out big problem for tourists. See video …

WATCH

RON DESANTIS – Mamdani will make Bill de Blasio's reign look like the golden age. See video …

BRIT HUME – Shutdown is not related to current elections, just resistance to Trump. See video …

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