Healthcare, tariffs – but not Trump impeachment: Democrats chart next two years of power

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Democrats swept the Tuesday midterm elections, taking control of Congress and giving the party new leverage over President Trump. The win leaves them able to block much of his legislative agenda, though they do not have enough votes to overturn a presidential veto. Analysts note that the GOP suffered a heavy defeat, and that Trump said the conflict in Iran helped push voters toward the Democrats. Some commentators argue that blaming tariffs on manufactured goods for high gasoline prices is the wrong approach. What the Democrats will focus on remains uncertain, including which of Trump’s policies they will target and whether they can gather enough bipartisan support to override a veto or reshape his foreign‑policy agenda.

Polish prosecutors have launched a terrorism probe after a 24‑year‑old gunman opened fire in a crowded market area of Kraków, killing six people and wounding 17. Officials say the attack appears to have been motivated by far‑right ideas. Police later found three family members dead at the shooter’s home: his father, his mother and his sister. The shooting took place in the city’s historic market square, though some reports differ on the exact location. Poland has declared two national days of mourning for the victims. A video of the incident has been verified by independent sources. Investigators are still working to determine how the shooter’s ideology led to the specific assault and whether any wider network was involved.

Reporting in this segment

• Healthcare, tariffs – but not Trump impeachment: Democrats chart next two years of power · The Guardian
• Polish prosecutors open terrorism investigation into Kraków shooting · The Guardian

World

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Turning now to world news.

Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday he won't rule out charging Democratic lawmakers who say they'll investigate Trump officials. He made the comment a day after President Trump ordered the Justice Department to probe Congress. Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday that Democrats are threatening administration officials and Republican donors.

Theo is up next with business and a music industry story.

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• Trump's AG won't rule out prosecuting Democrats who threaten to investigate · Axios

Business & Tech

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Thanks, Elena. I'm Theo, with business and technology.

Rights holders of Elvis Presley’s music and a publisher of Eminem’s biggest records have filed lawsuits against AI music company Suno.

Ivy, how is today shaping up across the country?

Reporting in this segment

• Elvis and Eminem rights holders are suing Suno · The Verge

Weather

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flash flood warnings for parts of Texas, and a flood warning for parts of Texas. The warmest spot on our map today is Los Angeles at 85; the coolest, Minneapolis at 54.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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