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Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more GOP Strategists Say Democrats Now Have the Momentum into 2026; 4 in 10 Say Votes in New Jersey, Virginia Were Cast to Oppose Trump; Mamdani Elected New York Mayor, Capping Astonishing Rise + Supreme court justices express skepticism over legality of Trump tariffs. Jakub Lepš Nov 5   READ IN APP   This is a quick roundup of some of the more notable recent news stories covering U.S. politics: ‘They’re really bad for the party’: Republican strategists say Democrats now have the momentum into 2026 (The Independent) Republican strategists widely conceded that Tuesday’s election results were a serious setback for the GOP, with Democrats gaining clear momentum heading toward 2026. Many within the party blamed the prolonged government shutdown and voters’ frustration over inflation and affordability for the widespread losses. President Trump acknowledged the defeats hurt Republicans, as analysts framed the results as a referendum on his second-term leadership. Prominent conservatives, including JD Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy, urged a renewed focus on economic issues and everyday costs rather than divisive culture wars. With Democrats energized and unified around affordability and healthcare, Republicans now face mounting pressure to reset their strategy or risk deeper losses in the next election cycle. Zohran Mamdani elected New York mayor, capping astonishing rise (Le Monde) Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old socialist Democrat, achieved a historic upset by winning New York City’s mayoral race with just over 50% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. His anti-establishment campaign, focused on affordability and everyday economic issues, energized a grassroots movement and made him the city’s first Muslim and youngest mayor in over a century. Mamdani’s victory, part of a broader Democratic wave, also reflected growing frustration with political elites and the high cost of living. His pro-Palestinian stance and rejection of billionaire influence drew both criticism and admiration, marking a bold shift in New York’s political landscape. Now, Mamdani faces the challenge of turning his populist promises into policy while navigating tensions with more moderate Democrats like Governor Kathy Hochul. Roughly 4 in 10 say votes in New Jersey, Virginia were cast to oppose Trump, Poll finds (The Hill) Exit polls from Tuesday’s elections showed that opposition to President Trump strongly influenced voter behavior in key Democratic victories. In New Jersey and Virginia, roughly 40 percent of voters said they cast their ballots to oppose Trump, helping Democrats Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger win their gubernatorial races by wide margins. While anti-Trump sentiment was weaker in New York City, it remained a factor in Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win, and in California, a majority backed a redistricting measure seen as a direct rebuke to Trump’s influence over GOP-led states. Donald Trump tries to brush off election losses as Democrats hail shift in mood (Financial Times) Democrats won major victories across the U.S. in off-year elections, delivering a strong rebuke to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Trump downplayed the losses, blaming the government shutdown and tough Democratic strongholds, while analysts said the results reflected widespread voter frustration with his leadership. The wins - including Zohran Mamdani’s historic mayoral victory in New York City and Democratic gubernatorial triumphs in New Jersey and Virginia - energized Democrats ahead of next year’s midterm elections. After confirming possible White House run, California’s Newsom scores a win in fight for US House (AP News) California Gov. Gavin Newsom scored a major political win with Proposition 50, overturning independent redistricting maps to give Democrats an edge in upcoming congressional races. The victory, framed as a stand against Donald Trump’s influence, boosted Newsom’s national profile and fueled speculation about his potential 2028 presidential run. Trump seeks end of Senate filibuster as shutdown drags on, but Republicans are unmoved (Reuters) As the government shutdown stretched into its 36th day, Donald Trump pressed Republican senators to scrap the Senate filibuster, claiming it was the only way to reopen the government and push through his agenda. He argued that ending the 60-vote rule would let Republicans pass popular legislation and maintain power, despite warnings it could backfire if Democrats regain control. GOP senators, however, remained resistant to breaking long-standing Senate norms, leaving Trump’s call for drastic action largely ignored as the shutdown’s economic fallout deepened. Democrat Jay Jones overcomes texting scandal to win Virginia AG (Politico) Democrat Jay Jones won Virginia’s attorney general race despite a damaging scandal over violent text messages that Republicans had hoped would derail his campaign. His victory, fueled by anti-Trump sentiment and strong Democratic turnout, made him Virginia’s first Black attorney general. While Republicans attacked Jones over his texts and past legal issues, Democrats largely stood by him, and the outcome underscored both the party’s electoral strength and the need for better candidate vetting moving forward. Supreme court justices express skepticism over legality of Trump tariffs (The Guardian) The U.S. Supreme Court appeared doubtful of the Trump administration’s legal justification for its sweeping global tariffs, questioning whether the president has the authority to impose such levies under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Justices from across the ideological spectrum suggested that the power to tax - including tariffs - belongs to Congress, not the executive branch. A ruling against Trump could significantly limit presidential authority over trade, while a ruling in his favor would cement broad executive control over U.S. tariff policy and global commerce. ‘Highly unusual’: New warning signs for DOJ’s Trump-ordered case against Comey (Politico) A federal magistrate judge sharply criticized Justice Department prosecutors for rushing to indict former FBI Director James Comey before completing their investigation, calling the case “highly unusual.” The indictment - allegedly pushed by President Trump and handled by his former lawyer Lindsey Halligan - has drawn scrutiny for appearing politically motivated. The judge ordered prosecutors to turn over evidence and grand jury records to Comey’s defense, warning that mishandling potentially privileged material could jeopardize the entire case.   Like Comment Restack   © 2025 Newsmatics dba US Politics Today 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe