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31 Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of interfering in Brazil's October elections
31 Democratic US lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the Trump administration of interfering in Brazil's October elections to fa…
HighRussia votes in first parliamentary election since Ukraine invasion
Russians vote in their first parliamentary election since invading Ukraine, with Putin's United Russia party expected to dominate despite economic hardship and…
HighTrump Declassifies Election Intelligence, Cites 'Shocking Vulnerabilities'
Trump declassified intelligence on election vulnerabilities including foreign interference and hacking, calling for voter ID and citizenship verification as th…
Medium2026 midterms heat up with fraud scandal, campaign spending controversy
With 17 days until the 2026 midterms, candidates across Texas, Minnesota, Michigan, and other states intensify campaigns with personal attacks, fraud allegatio…
HighBiden, Starmer dodge Storm Shadow decision as Putin warns of NATO escalation
Western leaders discuss but stop short of formally authorizing Ukraine to fire long-range missiles into Russia, while Putin threatens this would constitute NAT…
HighSanders proposes AI superintelligence ban, 50% US stake in AI firms
Senator Bernie Sanders announced plans to introduce legislation banning AI superintelligence and establishing a sovereign wealth fund giving the US a 50% stake…
HighHow to Watch the 2022 U.S. Midterm Election Results Live, Free and From Abroad
A Tom's Guide consumer guide explains how to stream 2022 US midterm election returns, covering CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, free options, and VPN access for viewers a…
MediumSupreme Court Upholds Congressional Power Over Foreign Aid Against Trump
The Supreme Court rejected Trump's attempt to unilaterally freeze foreign aid, affirming that Congress controls spending power. The decision reinforces constit…
HighUS Supreme Court Rejects Trump Allies' Bid to Block Pennsylvania Vote Certification
The US Supreme Court denied Trump allies' attempt to block Pennsylvania's vote certification, without explanation or dissent, dealing another blow to his post-…
HighOssoff rejects 2028 presidential speculation in heated Georgia Senate debate
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins traded attacks over the 2020 election, white nationalist allegations, and Israel policy in th…
HighPutin proposes UN-backed external governance for Ukraine as peace talks stall
Putin proposed placing Ukraine under temporary UN-sponsored external governance as a peace settlement condition, while Russian forces continue battlefield adva…
HighDK Shivakumar claims Trump copying Congress guarantee schemes
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar claimed Donald Trump's $5,000 adult payment proposal was inspired by Congress's guarantee schemes, calling them a 'blockbuster' amon…
HighTrump-backed Barry Moore wins Alabama GOP Senate runoff
Rep. Barry Moore won Alabama's Republican Senate runoff, defeating Navy SEAL Jared Hudson. Moore's Trump endorsement proved decisive in the race to replace ret…
HighFrance approves assisted dying law after years of debate, faces constitutional review
France's National Assembly voted 291-241 to approve assisted dying for terminally ill adults meeting strict criteria, joining other European nations with simil…
HighMidterm Live: House and Senate Races Could Reshape the Balance of Power in 2022
Live coverage of the 2022 US midterms previews House and Senate races that could shift congressional control, with Republicans seeking gains against a slim Dem…
MediumTrump claims Iran negotiating despite Tehran's denials; White House threatens escalation
Trump claims Iran wants a deal but fears admitting it, while the White House threatens escalation if Tehran rejects negotiations. Iran's foreign minister denie…
HighBottoms Makes Final Savannah Push as Poll Shows Narrow Lead Over Jackson Before Election Day
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms made a final pre-Election Day push in Savannah, urging supporters to mobilize voters as polls show her narrowly ahead of Republic…
MediumTrump's endorsement proves decisive in Louisiana GOP primary upset
Trump's endorsement of Rep. Julia Letlow helped unseat incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's GOP primary, with Letlow securing 45% of the vote to Cassidy'…
HighTrump launches final midterm sprint with Dallas convention blitz
Trump is launching an intensive campaign blitz targeting 35 races in the final stretch before November midterms, with major spending backing key Senate races i…
HighAI regulation stalls as Trump opposition, congressional divisions block safety legislation
US Congress faces political deadlock on AI safety legislation as President Trump dismisses regulation needs and Republicans control both chambers. Democrats pu…
HighIowa Republicans weigh Trump's future as midterms loom
BBC correspondent reports from Iowa on whether disenchanted Republicans will support Trump ahead of midterm elections, as voters grapple with rising costs and…
HighFrance bans social media for under-15s, joining Europe's child protection push
French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, effective September 2026, as Europe moves toward stricter age restrictions on digi…
HighFrance becomes first EU nation to ban under-15s from social media
France's parliament approved a law banning social media for under-15s starting January 2027, requiring age verification for all users. The move makes France th…
HighGlobal stocks rise as Brexit deal hopes lift pound; Trump stimulus threat shrugged off
Global stocks rose Wednesday as investors dismissed Trump's stimulus concerns while the British pound surged on expectations of a Brexit trade agreement, with…
HighTalarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination as Cornyn and Paxton Head to May Runoff
State Rep. James Talarico beat Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Texas Democratic Senate nomination, while Sen. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a May 26 Republi…
HighTalarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination; Cornyn and Paxton Head to May GOP Runoff
James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary, while Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a May 26 runoff. Voting p…
HighModi heads to SCO summit; Putin meeting confirmed, Xi and Sharif encounters uncertain
PM Modi attends SCO summit in Samarkand where he'll meet Putin and potentially Xi Jinping and Pakistan's PM Sharif, with discussions on G20, defence, and regio…
HighKhan among 26 new peers as Starmer makes final appointments
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is among 26 new peers appointed to the House of Lords in one of Sir Keir Starmer's final acts as prime minister, alongside broadcaster…
HighTrump Uses Primetime Address to Revive Election Doubts Without Evidence
President Trump used a primetime national address to revive unsubstantiated claims about past elections, releasing classified documents while providing no evid…
HighGOP splits over $1.7B compensation fund, derails ICE funding bill
Senate Republicans shelved an ICE and Border Patrol funding bill after backlash over a $1.776 billion compensation fund created by the Justice Department witho…
HighStarmer faces potential terminal blow as Labour braces for local election rout
British PM Sir Keir Starmer faces potential catastrophic losses in Thursday's local elections, with analysts suggesting his leadership may be terminal. Labour…
HighTalarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination; Cornyn and Paxton Face May Runoff
State Rep. James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary over Jasmine Crockett, while Cornyn and Paxton head to a May 26 Republican runoff that could…
HighFederal Judge Dismisses Trump Campaign Suit Seeking to Throw Out Millions of Pennsylvania Mail-In Votes
A federal judge dismissed a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to throw out millions of Pennsylvania mail-in votes, calling the arguments without merit and specula…
MediumBurnham's Makerfield victory could seal Starmer's fate in Labour power struggle
UK voters cast ballots in a pivotal by-election where Labour veteran Andy Burnham's victory could trigger a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir St…
HighOrbán to Visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago Next Week, Sources Say
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán will visit former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago next week, per a source briefed on the plans, as Trump turns toward his rematc…
MediumHarris Pledges Consultations with South Korea Over EV Subsidy Concerns Under U.S. Climate Law
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told South Korea's prime minister Washington will work to address Seoul's concerns over EV tax credits in the Inflation Reduc…
MediumConnecticut Votes in 2026 Midterms: Lamont vs. Fazio for Governor, Plus All Five US House Seats
Connecticut voters on November 3, 2026 are choosing a governor (Democrat Ned Lamont vs. Republican Ryan Fazio) and all five US House seats. No Senate race is o…
MediumDemocrats Poised for House Control as Senate Races Tighten Toward a Possible Blue Tsunami
Live coverage reports Democrats projected to win House control and leading in multiple Senate races, including flips in North Carolina and strong showings in G…
MediumSusan Collins Built Her Re-Election on Breaking With Trump. Will Maine Voters Buy It?
Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins is emphasizing her frequent breaks with Donald Trump as she seeks re-election, a strategy that could matter for GOP cont…
HighLocal SWAT officer's shot disabled gunman's rifle before Secret Service sniper killed him
A Congressional report reveals a local SWAT officer fired the first defensive shot at the July 13 Trump rally shooter, hitting his weapon and wounding him befo…
HighSenate Panel Advances Schwartz as CDC Director Despite Science Independence Concerns
Senate committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination as CDC director despite concerns about her willingness to resist political pressure on vaccine policy…
HighMidterms Live: Republicans Poised to Curb Biden's Power as Key Senate Races Hang in the Balance
Live coverage of the 2022 US midterms, where Republicans were expected to win early Senate races and possibly divide government, with Trump teasing a 2024 pres…
MediumTrump's $5,000 dividend pledge faces steep legal and fiscal hurdles
President Trump pledged $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain Congress, but the plan faces constitutional, financial, and political hurdles with…
HighHistoric housing bill becomes law as Trump withholds signature over voter ID dispute
Landmark housing legislation became US law without President Trump's signature after he refused to sign in protest over Congress failing to pass voter ID requi…
HighTrump blocks Russia sanctions as Congress-backed law takes effect
President Trump used executive authority to waive sanctions on Russia mandated by Congress, citing national interests. The move triggers bipartisan backlash an…
HighTrump pauses Ukraine aid as UK backs continued support; Russia loses oil infrastructure
The Trump administration paused US military aid to Ukraine, citing need for Ukrainian commitment to peace, while Russia intensifies attacks on energy infrastru…
HighTrump administration escalates ICC clash with sanctions on court president, prosecutor
The US imposed sanctions on ICC president Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, escalating tensions over the court's Netanyahu investigation and chall…
HighAustralia's election battle intensifies over cost of living and climate policy
Australian political leaders clash over inflation, cost of living pressures, and climate policy during federal election campaign. Morrison blames global forces…
HighTiffany Says Harris Visit Exposes Crowley Campaign Weakness; Crowley Camp Blames Tiffany, Trump
Rep. Tom Tiffany says Kamala Harris's Milwaukee rally for Democrat David Crowley shows his Wisconsin governor campaign is struggling to energize its base. Crow…
MediumTwo Ironies Define Israel's Deadlocked Election as Netanyahu Stays in Power Despite Voter Rejection
Israel's election produced no clear winner, leaving President Herzog to determine whether any coalition is workable while Netanyahu remains caretaker despite v…
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