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Trump's Beijing charm offensive unsettles China hawks in MAGA movement
Trump's friendly Beijing summit contrasts sharply with his decade of anti-China rhetoric, signaling a potential policy shift that experts say will influence hi…
HighComey indictment marks departure from DOJ independence norms, experts warn
Former FBI Director James Comey's indictment marks a departure from decades of Justice Department norms protecting prosecutorial independence from presidential…
HighBrazil launches probe into alleged US funding of far-right groups ahead of election
Brazil's attorney general has called for an investigation into alleged US efforts to fund far-right causes ahead of the country's presidential election, citing…
HighWhat's next for Donald Trump's adult children after the White House
With Joe Biden sworn in as president, Donald Trump's adult children face career uncertainty and reputational damage tied to his presidency, with Ivanka, Don Jr…
MediumCarney tells Trump administration to 'start being serious' as US-Canada trade war escalates
Canadian PM Mark Carney rebukes Trump administration over escalating tariffs and inflammatory rhetoric, as Canada prepares retaliatory duties on $20bn of US go…
HighTrump seeks long-term federal control of D.C. police, contradicts crime statistics
Trump seeks Congressional approval to extend federal control of Washington D.C. police beyond 30 days, citing crime concerns despite statistics showing violent…
HighTrump envoys in Moscow as Russia, Ukraine agree to capital strike pause
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow to meet Putin as part of renewed peace efforts for the Ukraine war, with Russia and Ukraine agreeing…
HighNATO warns Putin aims to 'wipe Ukraine off the map' as US bolsters aid before Trump transition
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns Putin aims to 'wipe Ukraine off the map' and could target Europe next, urging a wartime mindset as the US provides $500…
HighTrump's Endorsement Power on Display as Louisiana Ousts Cassidy
Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow and Treasurer John Fleming defeated Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's GOP primary, advancing to a runoff. Cassidy's loss marks…
HighBurnham courts Macron on migration and EU reset as first state visit
UK PM Andy Burnham meets French President Macron at Downing Street to address irregular migration, smuggling gangs, and negotiate new EU trade agreements as pa…
HighMidterms Final Stretch: Trump Rallies in Florida as DOJ Battles Alaska and California Election Officials
CBS News live coverage details closing midterm arguments, a DOJ push over Alaska ballots, and a California judge blocking federal demands on noncitizen ballot…
HighUS Embassy Accuses Canadian Officials of Election Meddling Ahead of Midterms; Carney Points to US Tariffs
The US Embassy in Ottawa accused Canadian ministers and premiers of plans to influence American politics ahead of the November midterms. Prime Minister Mark Ca…
HighDemocratic Socialist Angie Nixon Upsets Vindman in Florida Senate Primary
Progressive state representative Angie Nixon won Florida's Democratic US Senate primary despite being vastly outfunded, defeating former Trump impeachment witn…
HighGraham's sudden death narrows GOP Senate majority, complicating Trump agenda
US Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly from aortic dissection, creating a Senate vacancy that narrows Republicans' already slim majority and complicates Trump…
HighZelenskyy Hopes Democratic Congress Will Bring More US Aid as Europe Urges Pressure on Russia
Zelenskyy hopes Democratic gains in the US midterms will bring more aid to Kyiv, while EU and German leaders split on whether Trump will change course on Russi…
HighFrance becomes first EU nation to ban social media for under-15s
France passed legislation banning social media access for children under 15, effective September 2026, making it the first EU country to implement such restric…
HighTrump's Indiana Primary Push Yields Mixed Results in GOP Revenge Campaign
Trump-endorsed challengers face off against eight Indiana GOP state senators who blocked redistricting. Early results show mixed outcomes as Trump's influence…
HighAnnie Andrews Upsets Trump-Backed Graham in South Carolina's Ruby-Red Senate Race
Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician running as an outsider, is projected to win South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat over appointed GOP Sen. Graham despite lat…
MediumCassidy's Support Clears Path for Blanche's Attorney General Confirmation
Sen. Bill Cassidy announced support for Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, providing the decisive Republican vote needed for confirmation despite conc…
HighPoland's Constitutional Court Standoff: Protesters and Police Clash as Tusk Suspends Court President
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal president and deputy were suspended for a month, sparking protests and police clashes in Warsaw as Prime Minister Tusk defends…
HighDelaware Midterms 2026: Coons and Katz Contest Senate Seat as Voters Decide Single At-Large House Race
Times of India's live blog tracks Delaware's November 3, 2026 midterm contests: a US Senate race between Chris Coons (D) and Michael Katz (R), and the at-large…
LowKremlin Denies Trump-Putin Call on Ukraine as Biden Urges President-Elect Not to Abandon Kyiv
The Kremlin denied reports of a Trump-Putin call after the US election, as Biden prepares to urge the president-elect not to abandon Ukraine.
MediumTrump campaigns in Kansas for Hamilton as early voting begins nationwide
President Trump is campaigning in Kansas for Republican Roger Hamilton in a competitive Senate race against Democrat Adam Hamilton as early voting begins.
MediumPutin heads to Beijing days after Trump's China summit, deepening Russia-China ties
Putin will meet Xi in Beijing next week, days after Trump's own China summit. The visits underscore competing diplomatic efforts to shape U.S.-China-Russia rel…
HighSTF demands Senate and Presidency respond to dosimetry law veto override
Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) is questioning the Senate and Presidency over Congress overriding President Lula's veto of a dosimetry law that could reduce sente…
HighPapers track Burnham's PM debut, Badenoch's Tory reshuffle, and defence spending plans
UK newspapers lead with Andy Burnham's first parliamentary appearance as prime minister and Kemi Badenoch's Conservative shadow cabinet reshuffle, with coverag…
HighUK backs UN shipping emissions tax despite Trump opposition and consumer price warnings
The UK supports a UN levy on container ship emissions despite warnings it could raise consumer prices and face US sanctions. The policy divides major economies…
HighTrump declares Iran hostilities 'terminated,' testing War Powers limits
President Trump notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have terminated, sidestepping the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline. The claim hinges on a dis…
HighTiffany Vows to Mandate Sheriff-ICE Cooperation as Crowley Pushes Limits on Federal Agents in Wisconsin
Wisconsin GOP nominee Tom Tiffany vowed to mandate sheriff cooperation with ICE detainers, while Democrat David Crowley called for limits on ICE operations dur…
MediumMcMaster calls special session to redraw congressional map targeting Clyburn
South Carolina Gov. McMaster convenes special legislative session to redraw congressional districts, a Trump-backed effort targeting Democratic Rep. James Clyb…
HighTrump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund scrapped after GOP revolt
Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund to compensate political allies lasted two weeks before the DOJ abandoned it following intense backlash from Republican…
HighTrump faces removal calls, staff exodus after Capitol assault
President Trump faced mounting calls for removal via the 25th Amendment after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol on January 6, with Cabinet members and staff…
HighRubio dismisses India-Iran trade deal amid Modi-Pezeshkian meeting
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed reports of an India-Iran trade deal following PM Modi's meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian at the SCO Summit…
HighTrump signs sweeping defence bill restricting US investment in Chinese tech and military firms
President Trump signed the National Defence Authorisation Act restricting US investment in Chinese military technology and federal contracts with Chinese biote…
HighTrump Works to Contain Damage From Democratic Sweep in 2025 Off-Year Elections
Democrats swept statewide contests in Virginia, New Jersey, California and Pennsylvania, framing the results as a referendum on Trump, while Republicans sought…
MediumAustralia downplays US tensions over social media algorithm reforms
Australia dismissed concerns over US criticism of its social media algorithm regulations, with officials insisting the reforms serve national interests and pos…
HighBihar-born Kanishka Narayan elevated to UK Cabinet as AI minister
Investment banker Kanishka Narayan, born in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, has been appointed UK Cabinet minister for AI, reflecting growing government focus on shaping…
HighRNC Day 3 focuses on security as Vance set to accept VP nomination
The Republican National Convention's third day features JD Vance accepting the GOP vice presidential nomination with a focus on national security and foreign p…
HighLoeffler Sidesteps Election Claims in Georgia Senate Debate
GOP Sen. Loeffler and Democrat Rev. Warnock debated Sunday in Georgia's Senate runoff, with Loeffler refusing to explicitly acknowledge Biden's win while empha…
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 Cornyn and Paxton head to a May 26 Republican runoff amid voting…
HighSenate approves war powers resolution blocking Iran military action
Senate approves war powers resolution to block Iran military action, marking first successful effort after ten attempts. Pentagon simultaneously requests $80B…
HighTrump accuses China of stealing 220M American voter records
President Trump alleges China conducted a massive theft of 220 million American voter registration records to influence the 2020 election, citing newly declass…
MediumWhy 36 governor races in the 2026 US midterms could reshape state policy and the 2028 presidential field
Thirty-six US states will elect governors in 2026, with 19 open seats creating potential leadership changes that affect abortion rules, election administration…
MediumHunter Biden wins $1.7M defamation judgment against Overstock CEO over Iran bribery claims
A federal judge awarded Hunter Biden $1.7m in punitive damages against former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne for defamation over false claims that Biden sough…
HighTrump Urges Voters to 'Pretend I'm on the Ballot' as Midterm Polling Gets Underway
Millions of Americans voted in the US midterms as Trump urged supporters to act as if he were on the ballot, with both chambers of Congress in tight contention.
MediumNancy Kassebaum Baker, pioneering GOP senator and first woman elected to Senate independently, dies at 94
Former Republican Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas, the first woman elected to the Senate without a husband's prior service, died Friday at 94. She served…
HighFrance's Constitutional Council blocks Macron's social media ban for under-15s
France's Constitutional Council struck down President Macron's proposed ban on social media for under-15s, ruling it infringed freedom of expression due to ins…
HighObama Attacks Trump Administration on Iran War and Prices as Midterm Campaigning Heats Up
Former President Obama attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high prices while campaigning in Ohio for Democrats ahead of the November midter…
HighMidterms Reshape the 2028 Field: Democrats Gain Momentum as Republicans Face Questions Over Trump's Legacy
Democratic midterm gains have launched early 2028 jockeying, with potential candidates from both parties positioned by their performance while voter anger at t…
HighObama and Trump Stage Dueling Rallies as Midterm Campaigns Make Their Final Pitch
Trump campaigned in Ohio and Obama in Georgia as midterm races enter final days, with House and Senate control at stake and early voting underway nationwide.
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