Dow posts biggest gain of the year after Democrats sweep Congress
The Dow soared nearly 1,600 points, as Wall Street analysts predicted that political gridlock would limit Congress's ability to pass major tax and spending packages.
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The Dow soared nearly 1,600 points, as Wall Street analysts predicted that political gridlock would limit Congress's ability to pass major tax and spending packages.
The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan, CBS News projects, after one of the most contentious contests of the midterm elections.
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories, but in a phone call with CBS News he also threatened to use his "total veto power."
Sherrod Brown faced off against Husted, who was appointed to the seat last year to replace Vice President JD Vance.
The change in the balance of power sets up a clash with the Trump administration on oversight and other legislative priorities.
President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."
Airlines have raised baggage fees and ticket prices to help offset the surging cost of jet fuel this year.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other critics are accusing Google of trying to pressure U.S. schools to use AI.
Jacob Morley was serving a life sentence at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee when he escaped by slipping through a fence on the property.
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Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 33 points, Duncan Robinson added 24 behind six 3-pointers and the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 124-91 on Monday night for their third straight victory.
Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected.
"It's galvanizing many communities," the Michigan Democrat told CBS News on Monday.