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Democrats' chair says Trump's win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters

The outgoing Democratic National Committee chairman is downplaying his party’s November loss to President-elect Donald Trump and arguing Democrats avoided even greater losses that parties in power have faced around the world

WATCH: California mountain lion returns to the wild after recovering from injury

A young mountain lion has returned to the wild after being found severely emaciated, anemic and suffering from soft tissue trauma nearly six months ago in Southern California's Yucca Valley.

What a 'deep state' investigation could look like if Kash Patel becomes FBI director

Here's how Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's choice to lead the FBI, might try to make good on his pledge to rid the government of the so-called "deep state."

As Hunter Biden pardon sparks backlash, experts say it can't be overturned

Joe Biden is the first president to pardon his child.

Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations

Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.

What to know about the Smoot-Hawley tariffs and their role in the Great Depression

The measure helped worsen the Great Depression, experts said.

Biden's pardon of son, Hunter, roils Democrats' post-election reckoning: ANALYSIS

President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, is throwing a bomb in his party's post-election soul searching.

Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges

A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.

Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections

Democrats need to flip four Senate seats in 2026 to reclaim a majority, but have few clear targets.

Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of case

A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.

Supreme Court divided over FDA block on kid-friendly flavored vapes

With e-cigarette sales booming, the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the FDA unlawfully blocked approval of more than a million new flavored nicotine products.

Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "emergent treatment due to an alarming blood test result that requires immediate medical attention," his attorney said.