Johnson: GOP will take back House in 2028, ‘finish the job’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday he thinks Republicans will take back the House in two years despite a Democratic blowout in this year’s midterms. “This Democrat House majority will be led by the most radical and extreme leftists
Marine dies during training incident in Okinawa
A U.S. Marine died during a training incident in Okinawa, Japan, on Tuesday, the U.S. military announced Wednesday morning. The unnamed Marine, who was with the 3rd Marine Division, was training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, a Marine Corps base
Ukrainian’s ‘not expecting drastic change in US policy’ after midterms
Ukrainians do not expect the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections is change much in regards to US policy on the war with Russia, or at least not quickly, says France 24's correspondent in Kyiv Emmanuelle Chaze. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky
Who Solved the Riddle of the Intricate Gordian Knot by Cutting It With a Sword?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Nov. 4, 2026.
The blue tsunami sparks joy, hope and mockery in Europe
Europe is feeling more than a little bit of schadenfreude. In a stunning U.S. midterm election, Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as several governorships, winning big in Republican strongholds like South Carolina, Texas
The Great Democratic Catharsis Is Upon Us
For a decade, Democrats have seen their dreams dashed repeatedly. On Tuesday, they finally came true.