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Sweden's razor-thin election could hand far right its first government role
Sweden faces an extremely close election Sunday where the far-right Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time, potentially threatening the cou…
HighTrump Cancels Kansas and Iowa Rallies for Telerallies as South Carolina Senate Race Tightens
Trump canceled weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa for telerallies in nearly 20 states as Republicans face tight midterm races, including a competitive South Ca…
HighHungarian PM vows constitutional battle to remove Orbán-era president
Hungary's new PM Péter Magyar threatens constitutional amendment to oust President Tamás Sulyok, who refuses to resign. The clash pits the reform-minded govern…
HighTrump pursues new birthright citizenship strategy amid legal challenges
Trump pursues new executive orders on birthright citizenship after Supreme Court rejection, while a federal appeals court halts his $400m White House ballroom…
HighLula accuses Trump of seeking to 'colonise' Brazil ahead of October election
Brazil's President Lula launched a campaign ad accusing Trump of trying to influence October's election to favor far-right opponents and access Brazil's natura…
HighIn His Words: Stephen Miller's Hardline Immigration Stance and Bombastic Attacks on Democrats
Trump's new White House chief of staff Stephen Miller drives signature immigration and domestic policies, known for combative rhetoric that will draw Democrati…
MediumGOP Unity Push Faces Trump Test as Party Fractures Over Capitol Riot
Republican leaders seek party unity against Biden's coronavirus bill, but Trump's upcoming CPAC speech and potential primary challenges to impeachment supporte…
HighTrump shares senator's phone number to pressure support for permanent daylight saving
Trump publicly shared what appeared to be Senator Tom Cotton's personal cellphone number on social media, urging Americans to pressure the Republican to suppor…
HighLetlow wins Louisiana GOP Senate runoff, will replace Cassidy
Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana's Republican Senate runoff, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy. Trump-endorsed Letlow, a first…
HighMarshall and Hamilton Clash on Trump, Transgender Athletes and AI in Heated Kansas Senate Debate
Sen. Roger Marshall and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton clashed over Trump, transgender athletes, AI and personal controversies in a contentious Kansas Sen…
MediumMichigan Senate Debate: El-Sayed, Rogers Clash on Israel Aid, Immigration, Iran
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers clashed in Michigan's first televised Senate debate, with less than a month before midterm elections. The te…
HighTrump rallies ahead of midterms as Democrats eye House and Senate wins
Donald Trump launches campaign rallies ahead of November 3 midterm elections as Republicans face potential losses despite high supporter motivation. Guardian's…
HighTrump seeks Supreme Court approval for mail-in voting restrictions ahead of midterms
Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling blocking mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of November midterms, arguing states…
HighKeisha Lance Bottoms Becomes Georgia's First Black Woman Elected Governor, Flipping the Top Job
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor, won Georgia's governor race over billionaire Republican Rick Jackson, becoming the state's first Black wom…
HighTrump 'Very Confident' on Gaza Deal as Netanyahu Visits White House Amid Rising Tensions
Trump expressed confidence in a 21-point Gaza plan during Netanyahu's White House visit, even as Netanyahu dismissed Palestinian statehood and Hamas has not re…
HighScottish Labour leader Sarwar calls for Starmer's resignation
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, called for PM Keir Starmer to resign, citing distractions in Downing Street and the Peter Mandelson scandal. The move mark…
HighAlberta voters decisively reject separation process in referendum
Alberta voters decisively rejected a proposal to begin a separation process from Canada, with 76% supporting unity. The vote reflects tensions over federal-pro…
HighTrump seizes shutdown as 'opportunity' to accelerate federal workforce cuts
Trump frames the government shutdown as an opportunity to permanently eliminate federal agencies and cut workers, meeting with budget chief Russell Vought to i…
HighDOJ Veterans Warn Brennan Probe Staffed With Trump Loyalists
Career DOJ veterans express concerns that criminal investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan are being led by Trump allies and politically motivated…
HighIowa Midterms 2026: Hinson vs. Turek for Senate, Sand vs. Lahn for Governor, All Four House Seats in Play
Iowa voters will decide a US Senate race (Hinson vs Turek), a governor's race (Sand vs Lahn) and all four US House seats on November 3, 2026.
MediumPhilippe emerges as centre-right hope to block French populist surge
Former PM Édouard Philippe leads polls as the only centre-right candidate capable of defeating Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon in France's 2025 presidentia…
HighPaxton Routs Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff, Setting Up Marquee Clash With Talarico
Ken Paxton won the Texas GOP Senate runoff by nearly 30 points over incumbent John Cornyn, with Trump's endorsement, setting up a marquee November clash with D…
MediumGOP lawmakers sought Trump pardons after Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Up to six Republican lawmakers sought pardons from Trump following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with testimony revealing Trump considered blanket pardons for famil…
HighHungary's Magyar signals swift EU fund release after landslide victory
Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar met EU leaders in Brussels, signaling that billions in frozen EU funds will soon be released following his landslid…
HighHouse Democrats weigh Ukraine support against Trump tariff powers in Graham sanctions bill
House Democrats face a legislative dilemma over the Lindsey Graham sanctions bill, which would impose severe tariffs on Russia but also expand Trump's tariff a…
HighKeisha Lance Bottoms Elected Georgia Governor, Becoming First Black Woman to Hold the Office
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governorship, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history and flipping the seat in a key swing…
HighHouse passes landmark housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan support
The House approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelming bipartisan support (358-32), aiming to increase housing supply and lower costs throug…
HighIran launches missiles at Israel as US-backed campaign intensifies across region
Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel on Thursday as the six-day conflict intensifies, with Israel conducting heavy bombing in Tehran. The US Senate voted…
HighFrederiksen forms Denmark's centre-left coalition after 69-day impasse
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen will form a centre-left coalition minority government after months of negotiations, securing her third term as prime minister despi…
HighBurnham takes office as papers debate Labour's new direction
Andy Burnham takes office as UK prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer. Media coverage reflects mixed reactions to his cabinet appointments and early policy si…
HighBurnham Forms Cabinet After Ousting Starmer Allies From UK Leadership
Andy Burnham has become UK Prime Minister without a general election, assembling a new Cabinet while removing Starmer supporters. He promises fresh policy dire…
HighGuinea-Bissau's December Elections Postponed Indefinitely, Leaving Return to Civilian Rule in Doubt
Guinea-Bissau's December 6 elections have been postponed with no new date, leaving the return to civilian rule uncertain after the military seized power in Nov…
HighMusk's $366M spending makes him 2026's biggest political donor
Elon Musk has spent $366 million on 2026 midterm elections, making him likely the largest political donor this cycle, with $276 million deployed since July to…
HighHouse votes on Trump's second impeachment as GOP fractures
The U.S. House voted to impeach President Trump for a second time over his role inciting the Capitol riot, with several Republicans breaking ranks despite conv…
HighTrump-backed Paxton defeats Cornyn in costly Texas GOP Senate primary runoff
Texas AG Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump as a "MAGA Warrior," defeats Sen. John Cornyn in a bitter Republican Senate primary runoff, advancing to face Democrat J…
HighTrump Vows Comeback as Democrats and White House Clash Over Threatened Probes After Midterm Losses
After losing Congress in midterms, Trump vowed a comeback as Democrats promised oversight and Attorney General Blanche pledged to defend administration officia…
MediumTrump to meet senators on crypto bill as Clarity Act gains momentum
Senators are meeting with Trump to discuss the Clarity Act, a sweeping crypto legislation bill that has gained White House support and faces mixed reactions fr…
HighSenate Judiciary Panel Advances Blanche's AG Nomination After Concessions on Trump Deals
Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general to the full Senate, after he agreed to resci…
HighTrump's MAGA Inc. gives $10M to Paxton in Texas Senate race
Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC donated $10 million to Ken Paxton's Texas Senate campaign, marking its first major contribution of the midterm cycle despite holdin…
HighKeisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Woman Elected Georgia Governor, Flipping the Seat for Democrats
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, defeated billionaire Republican Rick Jackson to become Georgia's first Black woman governor and the firs…
HighMusk pours $200M into Republican campaigns, with Texas as key focus
Billionaire Elon Musk donated over $200m to Republican causes in Q3 2026, with $158m going to Senate Leadership Fund backing GOP candidates in tight races, par…
HighDOJ Charges Six More in California Voter Fraud Case as Ballot Dispute Escalates Before Midterms
The US Justice Department charged six more green card holders with false statements on naturalization applications, escalating its California voter fraud campa…
HighTrump Won't Sign Housing Bill, But Won't Veto It Either
President Trump announced he won't sign landmark housing legislation but is not expected to veto it, allowing the bill to become law automatically. The decisio…
HighCassidy Goes Silent When Confronted Over Blanche's Partisan AG Activity
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who cast the decisive vote confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney General, was confronted about Blanche's partisan campaign speech endorsing a…
HighBiden and Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Cease-Fire Progress as White House Races Against Trump Inauguration
Biden and Netanyahu spoke by phone about progress in Doha cease-fire and hostage talks as the White House races to finish a deal before January 20.
HighDollar Steadies as Trump Withdraws NATO Tariff Threats
The U.S. dollar held steady after President Trump retracted tariff threats against European NATO nations over Greenland, easing market volatility and boosting…
HighTrump Urges Israelis to Re-elect Netanyahu, Calling Him 'Outstanding Warrior' to 'Finish the Job' Against Iran
Trump publicly urged Israelis to re-elect Benjamin Netanyahu two days before the election, tying the endorsement to the military campaign against Iran and to a…
MediumTrump-backed Letlow ousts impeachment conviction voter Cassidy in Louisiana primary
Trump-backed congresswoman Julia Letlow defeated Republican senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's primary, advancing to a June runoff. Cassidy was one of seven G…
HighUS War on Iran Costs $37.5B; Pentagon Seeks $87.6B More as Strikes Continue
US Defence Secretary Hegseth testified that the Iran conflict has cost $37.5 billion, requesting $87.6 billion in supplemental funding as 17 service members ha…
HighMichigan Senate primary tightens as El-Sayed challenges Stevens in close race
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens are locked in a tight Michigan Democratic Senate primary, with results potentially hinging on Wayne…
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