In Shadow of Immigration Firestorm, Trump Made Gains in Springfield—and Won the Ohio City for the First Time

Though WaPo acknowledged Trump narrowly won Springfield, it did not disclose that he had lost it twice before (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) When President-elect Donald Trump leaned into rumors that Haitian migrants in the Ohio city of Springfield were eating pets, some mainstream media outlets predicted the move could alienate loyal Republican voters. A September Politico

The Lame Duck Session of Congress Begins—Here’s What to Expect

Jockeying for leadership roles is already underway. Congress will likely act only to prevent a government shutdown, while the Senate will confirm more judges WASHINGTON—After a long recess that began in September, both houses of the 118th Congress will return on Nov. 12 for its final session. It’s the first time the legislature will convene