Trump signals he will stand his ground as Democrats take control of Congress
Democrats won both the House and the Senate in Tuesday's midterms. President Trump says he accepts the result but has made clear he will not abandon his agenda.
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Democrats won both the House and the Senate in Tuesday's midterms. President Trump says he accepts the result but has made clear he will not abandon his agenda.
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The president accused Democrats of "extortion at the highest level" after incoming committee leaders vowed to target his officials and supporters.
About 40,000 attended Mass in Paysandú and a vast crowd filled Montevideo's Centenary Stadium on the first leg of the Pope's South American journey.
The president has turned to one of his longest-serving advisers, the architect of his immigration agenda, and says more personnel changes are coming.
Conservatives are pressing for new leadership after the midterm defeat. In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson will not run for minority leader.
Republican Thomas Massie plans to force a vote next week. Democrats have already named Mr Hegseth among the officials they intend to investigate.
Technology shares recovered on Friday, but the S&P 500 still fell sharply over a week of election results, rate worries and war in the Gulf.
Jacksonville improved to 6-2 as Baltimore's undrafted rookie quarterback battled before the Jaguars pulled away.