The Democratic Turnout Myth Unravels  —  It was long thought that surges in voting would help Democrats.  So how does the party explain Glenn Youngkin's victory?  —  Ever since Barack Obama swept into the White House on the strength of record turnout, it has been an article of faith among Democrats …

Pollster: ‘I blew it.’ Maybe it's time to get rid of election polls.  —  I blew it.  The final Monmouth University Poll margin did not provide an accurate picture of the state of the governor's race.  So, if you are a Republican who believes the polls cost Ciattarelli an upset victory …

Inside the World's Most Blatant Covid-19 Coverup: Secret Burials, a Dead President  —  Tanzania denied the existence of the pandemic for months, even as thousands likely died.  The country is a clue to its hidden global toll.  —  DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania—Tucked away in a northern suburb …

Democrats ramp up filibuster talks after voting rights setback  —  Democrats are ramping up their discussions about changing the Senate's rules amid growing frustration about the inability to move voting rights legislation.  —  After months of trying to give space for bipartisan discussions …

Committee interviews Jan. 6 rioter who witnessed state GOP contacts with Trump allies  —  Congressional investigators probing the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are examining the contacts between one of the rioters who breached the Capitol and state-level GOP officials who worked …

No one wants a war over Taiwan.  But that won't last forever.  —  In dealing with Taiwan, ambiguity has always been the diplomat's friend.  It has allowed Washington and Beijing to say they both favor “one China” in principle — and for Taipei to pursue its own democratic path …

Deposition video shows Trump allies under oath discussing debunked election fraud claims  —  Washington (CNN)Allies of former President Donald Trump testified under oath that they had done little to verify debunked claims of fraud in the 2020 election before spreading them on the national stage …

Durham and the Clinton Dossier  —  A new indictment continues the slow unraveling of a 2016 political scandal.  —  The nation argued for five years over the infamous “Steele dossier,” the document on which the Federal Bureau of Investigation relied to investigate Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.

Biden Aide Tests Positive for Virus After Summit in Scotland  — Aide and other traveling staff remained behind as a precaution  — Aide believed not to have had close contact with Biden on trip  —  A White House aide who accompanied Joe Biden to international summits in Europe …

Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over Voting Restrictions  —  The department argued that a major voting law passed by Republicans would disenfranchise several groups of vulnerable Texans.  —  WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Thursday sued Texas over the state's new voting law …

Federal Government Cuts Ties With Troubled Vaccine Maker  —  Emergent BioSolutions ruined millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccines.  Now its $600 million deal is canceled.  —  WASHINGTON — The federal government has canceled its contract with a troubled Covid-19 vaccine manufacturer …

Manhattan DA convenes new grand jury in Trump Org. case to weigh potential charges  —  NEW YORK — The Manhattan District Attorney has convened a second long-term grand jury to hear evidence about the Trump Organization's financial practices, and potentially to vote on criminal charges, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Man cursed, lunged for Rittenhouse's gun before teen shot him -witness  —  A critical witness in the murder trial of U.S. teenager Kyle Rittenhouse said on Thursday that one of the three men shot during protests in Wisconsin last year cursed and lunged for the defendant's military-style rifle before he fired.

No million-dollar checks: Democratic governors may sit out Florida  —  TALLAHASSEE — The Democratic Governors Association has no plans to give significant financial help to Florida Democrats as they seek to unseat Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022, a major setback that will make it harder for challengers to take on the popular Republican.

‘A Black Mouth Moving’ That ‘Justifies and Legitimates’ White Supremacy: MSNBC Guest Says Winsome Sears Win Doesn't Make GOP Racially Progressive  —  When she was elected lieutenant governor on Tuesday, Republican Winsome Sears became the first woman and first Black candidate elected to statewide office in Virginia.

‘I was literally screaming in pain’: Young women say they met Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy for sex and it turned violent and humiliating … In the summer of 2020, Madison sent Barstool Sports' founder, Dave Portnoy, a direct message on Instagram complimenting his famous “one bite” pizza reviews.

California Tries to Close the Gap in Math, but Sets Off a Backlash  —  Proposed guidelines in the state would de-emphasize calculus, reject the idea that some children are naturally gifted and build a connection to social justice.  Critics say math shouldn't be political.

Scoop: Senate senses Powell pick  —  The White House is asking Democratic senators to meet with Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell before Thanksgiving — leading some to believe President Biden will renominate him this month, people familiar with the matter tell Axios.

China says it will hold supporters of Taiwan's independence criminally responsible for life  —  China will make people who support Taiwan independence criminally liable for life, a spokeswoman for China's Taiwan Affairs Office said on Friday.  —  This is the first time that China has spelt …

Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate appears with Nazi sympathizer and QAnon-linked activists at campaign events  —  These GOP candidates have a strategist afraid for the party's future  —  (CNN)Kari Lake, the Arizona gubernatorial candidate recently endorsed by former President Donald Trump …

Don't look now, but is the story becoming ... Dems in array?  —  For many months, the story of President Biden's Build Back Better package has been one of intense ideological conflict within a deeply split Democratic Party.  Progressives wanted to do more, centrists wanted to do less …