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Auto shop owner Gluesenkamp Perez flips GOP House seat in Washington
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, an auto repair shop owner, won Washington's 3rd Congressional district with 51% of the vote, defeating Trump-endorsed Republi…
HighGreece Passes Law Banning Social Media for Children Under 15 From January 2027
Greece's parliament passed a law banning social media use by minors under 15, taking effect January 1, 2027, with the government citing children's mental healt…
HighIowa Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register and Pollster J. Ann Selzer
An Iowa judge dismissed Trump's lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, Gannett, and pollster J. Ann Selzer, ruling that a pre-election poll was protected spe…
MediumLula wins Brazil's presidential run-off as Bolsonaro refuses to concede and Congress turns hostile
Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential run-off with 51.79% of the vote. Flávio Bolsonaro has refused to concede and says he will seek annulment, while Lula fa…
HighPutin gains daily as Congress stalls Ukraine aid, Biden official warns
Biden's national security adviser warns Putin benefits daily from delayed US Ukraine aid, as Republican House speaker faces pressure from far-right faction blo…
HighTrump Pledges $5,000 'Trump Dividend' to Rally GOP Voters for Midterm Elections
At the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, Trump promised a $5,000 cash dividend to every adult citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress, calling it unp…
HighICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Dismissed Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Karim Khan, the ICC's high-profile prosecutor known for pursuing Netanyahu, was dismissed by member states following sexual misconduct allegations. His removal…
HighRosenberg: US Diplomatic Push Offers Little Hope for Imminent Ukraine Peace
Two days of diplomacy in Oslo and St Petersburg produced little progress toward ending the Ukraine war, with Moscow showing little urgency to negotiate.
HighLuria, Kiggans Set for Rematch in Swing Virginia Congressional District
Democrat Elaine Luria won her primary to face Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in a rematch for Virginia's competitive 2nd Congressional District, a military-h…
HighMidterm Day: Trump's Second Term Faces Voter Test as Democrats and Republicans Fight for Congress
Americans vote on November 3 for all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats, with the results seen as a verdict on Trump's second term amid affordability and Iran…
HighModi's Historic US State Visit: Yoga Day, Congress Address, State Dinner
PM Modi embarks on a historic state visit to the US on June 21, featuring yoga celebrations at the UN, congressional address, and state dinner—only the second…
HighHouse passes war powers measure against Trump's Iran campaign in rare GOP split
The US House passed a measure to limit Trump's military authority in Iran with rare bipartisan support, though Senate approval remains uncertain and enforcemen…
High‘We can tackle multiple priorities’ - Sam George defends Family Values Bill push
Sam George insists the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill remains a national priority despite President Mahama’s remarks, intensifying debate over Ghan…
MediumTrump ends record 76-day DHS shutdown with bill signing
President Trump signed legislation ending the longest federal department shutdown in U.S. history after 76 days, with the House unanimously approving a Senate…
HighTrump-backed Buck wins Nevada GOP primary to challenge Titus
Nevada state Sen. Carrie Buck, endorsed by Trump and Gov. Lombardo, won the Republican primary for Nevada's 1st Congressional District, setting up a general el…
HighEarly Midterm Returns Show Young Voters Turning Away from Trump and the GOP
Early midterm returns suggest sharp swings away from Republicans, including among young voters, as Democrats pursue House and Senate majorities amid Trump's lo…
MediumPutin's cryptic threat to UK signals Russia's psychological warfare campaign
Putin cryptically refused to rule out strikes on UK military targets, using ambiguity as psychological pressure. The statement reflects Russia's broader hybrid…
HighTalarico Wins Texas Senate Democratic Nomination; Cornyn and Paxton Head to GOP Runoff
James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary over Jasmine Crockett, while Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a May 26 runoff. Voting prob…
HighBurnham Vows Power Shift North as UK's Likely Next PM
UK's likely next PM Andy Burnham promises to decentralize power from London, establishing a northern operation and pursuing a 10-year mission to raise living s…
HighDemocrat Flips Texas State Senate Seat in Double-Digit Upset, Republicans Sound Alarm for Midterms
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state senate special election near Dallas by over 14 points, flipping a Republican seat and prompting warnings from Republic…
HighModi to meet Xi, Putin at SCO summit amid India-China border tensions
PM Modi will attend the SCO summit in Uzbekistan on September 15-16, likely meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin amid India-China b…
HighBrown wins Ohio Dem nod, sets up competitive Senate battle with Husted
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown secured Ohio's 2026 Democratic Senate nomination and will face appointed GOP Sen. John Husted in a general election critical to deter…
HighModi urges Putin to end Ukraine war as Russia intensifies drone strikes on Kyiv
Indian PM Modi told Putin the Ukraine war must end for humanity's sake at a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, while Russia continues a sixth consecutiv…
HighSupreme Court blocks Trump's mail-in voting restrictions before midterms
The US Supreme Court denied Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting before November midterms, citing insufficient time for implementation. The decision pres…
HighTrump Signs New Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship After Supreme Court Rejection
President Trump signed executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship targeting 'birth tourism,' after the Supreme Court rejected his previous constitutio…
HighEl-Sayed and Rogers Clash Over Trump, Iran and Smear Charges in Bitter Michigan Senate Debate
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed in a testy second and final Michigan Senate debate over Trump ties, Iran, Medicare for All, and nati…
HighPhilippe emerges as centre-right hope to block French populist surge
With France's 2025 presidential election a year away, polls show ex-PM Edouard Philippe as the only centrist capable of defeating far-right or hard-left candid…
HighTrump pledges $5,000 to every American if GOP wins Congress
Trump promised every adult American $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers in November, a proposal costing over $1 trillion with no implementation details and…
HighDemocrats push second impeachment as Trump faces removal calls
Democrats introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump following Capitol riot, with 57% of Americans supporting immediate removal. House Speaker P…
HighTrump Praises Modi as 'Smart Man,' Expresses Confidence in US-India Trade Talks
Trump praised Modi as a smart leader and expressed confidence in resolving trade disputes, despite criticizing India's high tariffs on American goods.
HighTrump reverses on taxpayer-funded ads after bipartisan backlash
Trump reversed course on using taxpayer funds for political ads after bipartisan backlash, agreeing to fund them through his MAGA Inc super PAC instead. The de…
HighFederal appeals court rejects Trump campaign's bid to block Biden's Pennsylvania win
A federal appeals court rejected Trump's campaign bid to block Biden's Pennsylvania victory, citing lack of specific allegations and proof. The ruling marks an…
HighGOP Senator Tillis Defies Trump Threat Over AG Nominee Blanche
Sen. Thom Tillis rejected Trump's threat to withdraw Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, insisting the White House honor prior commitments on audit imm…
HighItaly passes landmark law offering mafia-born children new identities and fresh starts
Italy passes unprecedented legislation offering mafia-born children and relatives new identities and relocation to break generational crime cycles. The 'free t…
HighTrump halts Russia sanctions he signed, citing national interest
President Trump signed an executive order suspending sweeping Russia sanctions he enacted last month, citing national interest just two days before implementat…
HighBurnham's first day: Cabinet surprises and policy ambitions unveiled
Andy Burnham officially became UK prime minister, pledging his government would be a 'circuit breaker for Britain' with plans to end rough sleeping and address…
HighTrump Says GOP 'Gave This a Very Strong Shot' as Midterm Eve Brings Court Fights, Iran Strikes and Tight Senate Races
On the eve of the 2026 midterms, CBS live coverage spans Trump's closing remarks, a Michigan Senate Democratic rift, a 9th Circuit stay on a ballot-intimidatio…
MediumEU Commission Says Polish Parliament Has Right to Appoint New Judges Amid Constitutional Court Crisis
The European Commission says Poland's parliament has the right to appoint new judges, as a clash between the prime minister and president over the constitution…
MediumTrump-backed British ex-adviser Hilton advances to California governor runoff
Steve Hilton, a former UK Conservative adviser and Fox News host, advanced to California's November gubernatorial runoff against Democrat Xavier Becerra, poten…
HighMusk's $366M spending makes him 2026's biggest political donor
Elon Musk has spent $366 million on 2026 midterm elections to help Republicans retain Congress control, making him likely the single-biggest political donor th…
HighPowell wins Nebraska Democratic primary amid electoral system concerns
Denise Powell won Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary, with the state's unique electoral vote allocation system becoming a central campaig…
HighUK downplays Chagos deal win, wary of Trump's unpredictability
The UK government is quietly celebrating Trump's approval of the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius, deliberately avoiding public fanfare due to concerns the…
HighAyotte wins GOP primary, sets up NH governor's race against Democrat Warmington
Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte won her primary in New Hampshire, setting up a general election against Democrat Cinde Warmington. Ayotte's campaign has maint…
HighSupreme Court temporarily blocks Texas immigration enforcement law
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Texas's Senate Bill 4, which would allow state police to arrest migrants entering illegally, citing federal authorit…
HighFederal judge halts Trump mail voting order again as midterms loom
A federal judge halted Trump's executive order limiting mail voting for a second time, placing a 14-day hold just before midterm ballots are due. The ruling ci…
HighTrump Announces 2024 Presidential Bid Amid Legal Scrutiny
Former President Donald Trump announced his 2024 reelection bid at Mar-a-Lago, despite losing in 2020 and facing multiple investigations related to the Capitol…
HighPeltola denies knowledge of alleged plot to put second Dan Sullivan on Alaska Senate ballot
Democrat Mary Peltola denies knowing of an alleged scheme to recruit a second Dan Sullivan onto the Alaska Senate ballot, as federal prosecutors escalate a cri…
MediumKeisha Lance Bottoms Becomes Georgia's First Black Woman Governor, Flipping the Seat Despite a Spending Gap
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governorship over billionaire Republican Rick Jackson, becoming the state's first Black woman governor and first De…
HighUS Midterms 2026: Trump's Second Term Faces a Defining Test as Voters Decide Congress
Americans vote November 3 for all 435 House seats and 33 Senate seats, a contest that will shape control of Congress and the remaining two years of Trump's sec…
MediumTrump's Iran conflict to complicate UK budget, minister warns
UK minister warns Trump's Iran military campaign will complicate next month's budget through oil price disruption and inflation. PM Burnham prepares to meet Tr…
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