Thomas
Thomas is the editor of Daily Beltway, covering Congress, the White House and national politics. Daily Beltway's coverage is compiled from official releases, documents, on-record statements and other news reports, and every story is reviewed before publishing. Corrections: see our Editorial Standards page.
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Trump ‘Not Even a Little Bit’ Worried About Impeachment by Democrats
Trump says he isn't worried the new Democratic Congress will impeach him, calling it 'impeachment for no reason.'
Iran Cheers GOP Midterm Losses as Khamenei Warns of ‘Broader’ Response
Tehran used the embassy seizure anniversary to cheer GOP losses as Khamenei said a change of party in Washington won't change Iran's stance.
Sheriff: Suspect, Victim Dead in ‘Targeted’ Attack at Tampa Citibank
Hillsborough deputies say the suspect and one victim are dead after an active threat at Citibank's Brandon campus.
Texas GOP’s Huffines Blames Abbott, Patrick After Democratic Sweep
Losing Texas comptroller Don Huffines blames Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick for failing on property taxes as Democrats sweep the state.
Texas Democrat Talarico Credits Trump on Border in Fox Interview
Sen.-elect James Talarico told Fox News Trump has done a better job securing the border than the previous administration.
Schumer Vows to End Iran War, Wrap Trump in ‘Legislative Razor Wire’
Schumer says Democrats will use the power of the purse to end the Iran war and promises investigations of Trump.
Third Honduran Caravan of 2026 Heads North as US Says ‘Zero Chance’
A new caravan left San Pedro Sula for the U.S. on Nov. 3, the third this year, as the State Department says caravans have 'zero chance' of entry.
Judge Pauses Afghan Deportation Flights Through Saturday
A Manhattan federal judge bound the Trump administration to its own statement that no Afghan deportation flights were planned this week.
DeSantis: Midterm Losses ‘Close to an Extinction-Level Event’ for GOP
Florida's governor warned the GOP faces years in the wilderness after Tuesday's losses, pointing to Florida as the exception.
Speaker Johnson Won’t Run for GOP Leader After Midterm Losses
Johnson told staff he won't seek the minority leader job; Scalise and Jordan are expected to run, with a vote set for Nov. 10.
NH Man Arrested for Slapping Turning Point Volunteer at Polls
Laconia police arrested a 70-year-old man Wednesday on assault charges in the Election Day slap of a young Turning Point volunteer.
Two Spokane SWAT Deputies Critical After Gunfire at Domestic Call
Two Spokane County SWAT deputies were shot breaching a home near Spangle; three people are dead, including the suspect, officials say.