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Democrats get wins in blue states but the midterm battlefield is more difficult.

President Trump said he'll "take care" of New York City after self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mandani won the city's mayoral election on Tuesday night.

Schumer and Jeffries are calling for a meeting with Trump and GOP to negotiate.

Trump said the U.S. "is not going communist in any way, shape or form."

CPB says it's been six months of zero releases into the U.S. to await hearings.

The Supreme Court will decide whether President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are legal in a case with major consequences for the global economy and presidential power.

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the latest developments in negotiations to end the government shutdown.

A judge on Wednesday sharply questioned the DOJ's handling of evidence in its case against ex-FBI Director James Comey, saying prosecutors' conduct was "highly unusual."

The justices will decide whether a president has unfettered power to tariff.

Democrat Marsha Espinoza and former RNC spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko discuss election results from Tuesday's key races.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appeared Wednesday on "Good Morning America."

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the legality of President Donald Trump's global tariffs program in a blockbuster case with extraordinary significance for future presidential power.

Mamdani will be the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of NYC.

The Liberty Justice Center supports enforcing limits on government overreach.

The economy and direction of the country were at the top of voters' minds.

California's Proposition 50, redrawing the congressional map to make five districts more Democratic-leaning, will pass, ABC News projects.

California's Proposition 50, redrawing the congressional map to make five districts more Democratic-leaning, will pass, ABC News projects.

The economy, dissatisfaction with the country, helped Democrats win key seats.

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a victory speech after voters were projected to approve Proposition 50 — a redistricting measure that could net Democrats five House seats.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani delivers his winning remarks after a projected win of the New York City mayoral election. He is set to be the first the city's Muslim mayor of South Asian descent.

Republican Jack Ciattarelli delivered a concession speech after projections that he will lose the New Jersey’s governor race against Democrat Mikie Sherrill.

Now in its 36th day, pain points for Americans continue to mount.

The 2025 stalemate surpassed 35 days, becoming the longest in U.S. history. ABC News' Perry Russom breaks down the five longest shutdowns from Carter to Trump.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo addressed supporters and conceded in the New York City mayoral election to history-making win by Zohran Mamdani.

See Prop. 50 vote counts and learn what the ballot measure will change.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill delivered remarks amid projections that she will win New Jersey’s governor race against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger was the projected winner of the governor's race.

Curtis Sliwa speaks to supporters after a projected loss in New York City's mayoral election.

The democratic socialist is set to become the city's first Muslim mayor.

The off-year race is often viewed as a bellwether for the midterms.

Mamdani is set to be the city's first Muslim mayor of south Asian descent.

The Democrat is projected to win Virginia's governor race, making her the state's first female governor.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and former prosecutor, will win the New Jersey governor’s race, ABC News projects.

Follow live election results and candidate updates for NYC’s mayoral race.

Track live New Jersey governor race results and see how candidates are doing.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger delivered remarks amid projections that she will win Virginia's governor race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.

Matt Gorman, former director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, talks to Linsey Davis about key races on Election Day.

Spanberger, who has maintained a consistent lead in the polls throughout the race, will be Virginia’s first female governor.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger will win the Virginia governor's race, ABC News projects.

Presidential historian Mark Updegrove analyzes the historical significance of Election Day 2025.

Victor Schwartz, a wine and liquor importer, spoke to ABC News.

New York City’s mayoral race is seeing record numbers in voting. Roughly 1.4 million New Yorkers have cast ballots, surpassing 2021 voter turnout.

Republicans hope to keep the governorship in their hands, while Democrats hope to capitalize on backlash to federal government layoffs, which have been deeply felt in Virginia.

While campaigning at a bar in North Jersey on Monday, New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli was surprised by the return of his son, who is currently stationed in Kuwait.

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, discusses his party's chances at the polls in Tuesday's races, and what wins for his party will mean for President Donald Trump.

Cheney called Trump a "coward" and "threat to our republic" after Jan. 6.

ABC News' Rick Klein and contributor Mark Updegrove discuss storylines from key races, and how they might impact 2026 midterm elections.

WABC-TV's Bill Ritter has interviewed all three candidates who are hoping to be the next mayor of New York City.

ABC News contributor Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez and former RNC spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko discuss one of the most-watched races on Election Day.

Nearly 50% of all major air traffic control facilities face staffing shortages, according to the FAA. Air traffic controllers are required to work without pay for the duration of the shutdown.