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Obama Launches Campaign Trail Push for Harris Ahead of November Election
Former President Barack Obama is launching a campaign tour for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, beginning in Pittsburgh ahead of the November 5 election aga…
HighTrump-backed Braun advances to challenge vulnerable Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez
Republican John Braun advanced through Washington's 3rd District jungle primary to face incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in a highly competitive Hous…
HighTrump Suspends Russia Sanctions He Recently Signed, Citing National Interest
President Trump signed an executive order suspending Russia sanctions legislation he signed last month, citing national interest. The move follows his announce…
HighUS Midterms 2026: Live Results, Polls and Key Races as Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance
News18's live hub covers the November 3, 2026 US midterms, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats at stake. Coverage tracks polling, early voting and res…
MediumMissouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed redistricting map ahead of midterms
Missouri's Supreme Court unanimously blocked a Trump-backed congressional map ahead of November midterms, restoring previous districts after nearly 300,000 res…
HighNew Jersey 2026 Midterms Live: Booker and Murphy Contest the Senate Seat as All 12 House Races Go to Voters
Live coverage of New Jersey's November 3, 2026 midterms covers the US Senate race between Democrat Cory Booker and Republican Justin Murphy, plus all 12 US Hou…
LowTrump, in Rare Reflective Mood, Blames Messaging and the Iran War for GOP Midterm Losses
In a 60 Minutes interview, President Trump reflected on Republican midterm losses, blamed messaging and the Iran war, and signaled openness to an immigration d…
MediumOrbán to Visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago as Trump Turns Focus to Rematch With Biden
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is reportedly set to visit Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago next week, as Trump turns toward a rematch with President Joe Biden.
MediumMillions Vote in 2026 Midterms as Congressional Control and Trump's Second Term Hang in the Balance
Millions of Americans voted on November 3, 2026, in midterms deciding control of Congress, with 435 House and 35 Senate seats contested. The results will be re…
MediumFederal court blocks EPA's attempt to cancel $20bn clean energy grant program
A US federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration likely violated the law by attempting to cancel $20bn in Biden-era clean energy grants, temporarily b…
HighAfter Ashoka Hotel Permission Is Denied, INDIA Bloc Moves Its 'Public Impeachment' of CEC to Kharge's Residence
After Ashoka Hotel denied permission, the INDIA bloc moved its symbolic 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Mallikarjun Kharge's residence on October…
MediumCornyn dismisses Trump's 'convenient excuse' as Blanche confirmation hangs in balance
Outgoing GOP Sen. Cornyn dismisses Trump's suggestion that his primary loss influenced his stance on Attorney General nominee Blanche, calling it a "convenient…
HighTrump Vows Comeback as Democrats Threaten Probes and Impeachment Push After Midterm Losses
After Republicans lost Congress in midterms, Trump vowed a comeback as Democrats pledged oversight and impeachment pushes against Defense Secretary Hegseth and…
MediumSenate Approves War Powers Resolution Against Iran Military Action
The Senate approved a war powers resolution 50-48 to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first passage after nine failed attempts and reflecti…
HighTrump voter regrets ballot after fiancée's ICE detention at airport
A Texas Republican businessman regrets voting for Trump after his Venezuelan fiancée was arrested by ICE at Houston airport despite entering legally and having…
HighFrance's Constitutional Court Blocks Under-15 Social Media Ban
France's Constitutional Council struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, citing freedom of expression concerns. President Macron pledged to draft revis…
HighIsolated Trump faces second impeachment as Twitter ban limits his reach
Following the Capitol riot, Democrats pursue Trump's second impeachment while Twitter permanently bans him. Republicans remain divided on removal efforts with…
HighMidterms 2026: Live Results Track Control of Congress, Governors' Races, and Trump's Political Standing
The New Yorker launches live coverage of 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats favored to take the House and contesting a narrow Senate path amid record campa…
MediumMajor student loan overhaul takes effect July 1, limiting borrowing and reshaping repayment
Sweeping changes to federal student loans begin July 1, including stricter borrowing caps, reduced repayment options, and Pell Grant eligibility shifts under t…
HighDemocrats Take Senate Majority as Midterm Data Reveals Deepening Divides Over Economy and Trump
Democrats flipped six Republican Senate seats and reached a majority, while House counting continued. Voter data shows deep divides by race, age, economy and T…
HighLabour MPs urge end to leadership speculation ahead of election results
Labour MPs are calling for an end to leadership speculation surrounding PM Keir Starmer, warning that internal plotting ahead of elections is damaging party un…
HighUK Parliament approves Hillsborough Law to prevent official cover-ups after tragedies
British lawmakers have approved the Hillsborough Law, legislation designed to prevent official cover-ups following tragedies. The law represents a significant…
HighTalarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination; 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…
HighCombat vet senator opposes Iran war powers resolution in emotional Senate floor speech
Sen. Tim Sheehy, a combat veteran, emotionally opposed a Democratic-led Iran War Powers Resolution on the Senate floor, arguing the U.S. must confront Iran aft…
HighAustralia Moves to Ban AI Chatbots That Simulate 'Emotional Intimacy' With Children
Australia's digital duty of care bill passed the House and would bar AI chatbots that simulate emotional intimacy with children, while pressure grows for an ex…
HighModi signals India's pivot toward China amid US trade tensions
PM Modi and President Xi met in Tianjin, declaring India and China 'partners, not rivals' while sidestepping their Himalayan border dispute. The encounter sign…
HighJudge Rejects Trump-Backed Bid to Block Alaska Senate Certification Over Duplicate 'Dan Sullivan' Ballot
A federal judge dismissed a Trump-backed Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The…
HighPutin arrives in Beijing to strengthen Russia-China ties amid Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for state talks with Xi Jinping days after Trump's visit, as China balances deepening economic ties with Russia against Weste…
HighBurnham's Chancellor Choice: Five Contenders, One Treasury Seat
Andy Burnham becomes UK PM Monday, with chancellor selection pending. Top contenders include Shabana Mahmood, Ed Miliband, and Yvette Cooper, each carrying dif…
HighHoman Challenges GOP Critics to Prove ICE 'Went Too Far' in Immigration Crackdown
White House border czar Tom Homan defended the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement against criticism from Republican lawmakers, arguing I…
HighTrump Calls His Immigration Policy 'Too Tough' After Midterm Defeat, Vows to Work With Democrats
Trump said his immigration policy may have been 'too tough' after Democrats flipped both chambers of Congress in the November 3 midterms, and pledged to work w…
MediumCarney's labour law overhaul sparks union backlash over strike rights
Canadian PM Carney's economic overhaul bill proposes strengthening government powers to intervene in strikes, drawing fierce opposition from unions who argue i…
HighKazakhstan's ruling party dominates controlled election as Tokayev consolidates power
Kazakhstan's ruling Adilet party won overwhelming victory in parliamentary elections with 70-72% support, cementing President Tokayev's power through constitut…
HighColorado Democrat Rutinel wins primary, faces GOP attacks over progressive platform
Manny Rutinel won Colorado's 8th District Democratic primary, setting up a competitive general election against incumbent Republican Gabe Evans in a race that…
HighTalarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination; 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 Runoff
State Rep. James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary over Jasmine Crockett, while Sen. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a May 26 Republican runo…
HighSherrod Brown Projected to Reclaim Ohio Senate Seat, Two Years After Losing It to Bernie Moreno
Fox News Decision Desk projects former Sen. Sherrod Brown will defeat Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio, reclaiming the seat he lost to Bernie Moreno two years ago and b…
MediumSupreme Court Refuses Trump Bid to Set Aside California Ballots on Midterms Eve
The US Supreme Court declined, without explanation, the Trump administration's emergency request to set aside about 20,000 California mail ballots flagged as l…
HighU.S. Midterms Open as Democrats Seek House or Senate Majority in First National Test of Trump's Return
Polls opened in the U.S. 2026 midterms, a referendum on Trump's power as Democrats seek to win a chamber of Congress and curb his agenda.
MediumTrump administration sues to block Alaska Senate result if Sullivan loses to a namesake's ballot confusion
The Justice Department sued to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses by less than a second candidate with the same name, citin…
HighOvechkin appears in Putin party campaign video ahead of Russian elections
Russian hockey star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video for Putin's United Russia party before September parliamentary elections, continuing a patt…
HighTrump's UK Expectations: What the US President Wants From Britain's Next Leader
Trump's once-close relationship with UK PM Keir Starmer deteriorated over Iran policy disagreements, raising questions about what the US president will demand…
HighHouse passes stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown before midterms
The US House approved a temporary spending measure extending government funding through December 11, avoiding a shutdown ahead of November midterm elections. T…
HighSenate confirms RFK Jr. as HHS secretary in party-line vote despite vaccine concerns
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary in a 52-48 vote, granting him oversight of major federal health agencies desp…
HighHouse defies Trump on Iran war powers with bipartisan vote
The House passed a war powers resolution forcing Trump to end the Iran conflict without congressional authorization, with four Republicans joining Democrats. T…
HighUS Trade Court Strikes Down Trump's 10% Global Tariffs as 'Invalid'
A federal trade court ruled Trump's temporary 10% global tariffs violated federal law and lacked presidential authority. The decision applies only to three pla…
HighTrump Loses Allies as Left-Leaning Votes in Serbia and Brazil Dent His Global Political Network
Left-leaning results in Serbia and Brazil weaken Donald Trump's international allies, as Vucic is voted out and Flavio Bolsonaro fails to win Brazil's presiden…
MediumFauci Diaries Released by Sen. Paul Reveal Early COVID Uncertainty, Trump Tensions
Sen. Rand Paul released over 1,000 pages of Dr. Fauci's journal entries ahead of a Wednesday hearing on COVID-19 origins, revealing early uncertainty about the…
HighUK PM Burnham duped by Trump aide impersonator in latest security breach
Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating US President Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles. Downing Street declined to comment o…
HighZelenskyy meets Trump as Ukraine-Iran tensions escalate amid Russia sanctions vote
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Trump at the White House Tuesday as the US Senate votes on Russian sanctions and Ukraine's attacks on Iranian vessels escal…
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