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Trump will be blocked from putting ‘rightwinger’ on supreme court, Schumer says
Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats will block Trump from appointing a “rightwinger” to the Supreme Court, citing their recent electoral gains and control of both chambers.
Lawyers descend on Mississippi as vote counting continues in razor-thin Senate race
Democrat Scott Colom holds a narrow lead of under 2,000 votes over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in a Mississippi Senate race still undergoing ballot counting, with lawyers from both sides monitoring procedures.
Incoming Democratic senators don’t want Chuck Schumer as majority leader
Several incoming Democratic senators have declined to support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, citing a desire for generational change, though Schumer appears positioned to retain the post.
How did Republicans lose a Senate seat in fireball-red South Carolina?
Democrat Annie Andrews won South Carolina’s US Senate seat in an upset victory, defeating Republican Darline Graham in a state long considered safely Republican, with turnout shifts and candidate weakness cited as key factors.
Europe’s far right has a Trump problem after Republican US midterms wipeout
Europe’s far-right leaders are distancing themselves from Trump following Republicans’ midterm election losses, seeking to benefit from his nativist agenda while avoiding association with electoral failure.
Trump wooed Latino voters, but his ICE tactics sent them back to the polls: ‘They’re taking our neighbors’
Hispanic voters shifted dramatically against Republicans in midterm elections, with Latino support for GOP candidates plummeting from 48% in 2024 to 30%, citing Trump administration immigration enforcement actions as a key factor.
Indiana puts man to death as three US executions to be carried out on same day
Indiana executed a man Thursday as Florida and Alabama prepared to carry out two additional executions the same day, marking the second instance this year of three simultaneous US executions.
Harmeet Dhillon, controversial head of DoJ’s civil rights division, steps down
Harmeet Dhillon, who led the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division under Donald Trump, has resigned after 18 months, becoming the first high-ranking official to depart following Democratic gains in midterm elections.
Trump tries to get 2024 conviction in hush-money corruption case thrown out
Donald Trump’s legal team continued efforts Thursday to overturn his 2024 conviction in a New York hush-money case, arguing prosecutors relied on weak evidence and improper legal theories to the appellate court.
What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
US voters will decide on November 4 whether Republicans retain control of Congress and statewide offices, with Democrats seeking gains amid economic discontent and policy disagreements.
Three key takeaways from early voting in midterm elections
Record early voting turnout suggests potential dissatisfaction with Republicans ahead of midterm elections, with Democrats casting a significantly higher proportion of ballots than Republicans across multiple states.
Democratic lawmakers demand ICE data on detainee miscarriages
Democratic lawmakers are demanding ICE disclose data on miscarriages and pregnancy-related hospitalizations among detained immigrants after the agency lost track of cases following a provider change.
Ads accusing Republican candidates of protecting Epstein fill airwaves in final midterm push
Democratic candidates and groups have spent tens of millions on ads accusing Republican opponents of protecting pedophiles by opposing early attempts to release Jeffrey Epstein files during the midterm campaign stretch.
More than 50m Americans cast ballots in early voting with three days to go before midterms
More than 50.5 million Americans have cast early votes ahead of midterm elections, exceeding 2022 levels, with Democrats showing stronger early turnout in competitive races across traditionally Republican states.
Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
Virginia and Washington D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Saturday seeking to block construction of President Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch on the National Mall, calling the project unlawful.
Haley Stevens advised to stay away from Abdul El-Sayed campaign events to limit ‘distractions’
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, asked congresswoman Haley Stevens to avoid his campaign events, citing concerns about distractions in the competitive race.
Supreme Court hears religious freedom case centered on universal pre-K program
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case examining whether religious schools may refuse admission to children of gay and transgender parents while participating in Colorado’s universal pre-K program.
Trump thanks supporters for the memories in final campaign stops for 2026 midterms
President Trump held more than 25 campaign rallies in October to support Republican midterm candidates, combining political messaging with reflective remarks about his rallies and populist policy proposals.
Affordability, AI and Iran: Americans on the key issues guiding their midterm votes
Americans head to polls on 3 November for midterm elections determining control of the House, Senate, and 36 governorships, citing affordability, foreign policy, and technology concerns.
Trump beware: US voters are concerned about government corruption
A Harris poll found government corruption is the second most important issue for voters, with 87% saying it’s a problem. Critics argue the Trump administration is focusing anti-fraud campaigns on social safety net programs while overlooking high-level corruption involving the president and his associates.
Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says
An Environmental Defense Fund analysis found the Trump administration provided nearly $950 million in taxpayer support and pollution exemptions to about half of America’s operating coal plants.
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Why has the U.S. economy fared so much better under Democratic presidents than Republicans?
By David Leonhardt of the New York Times Blue at the top, red at the bottom Has the economy fared better under Democratic presidents or Republican presidents over the past century? The sensible answer might seem to be: It’s probably been similar. Presidents, after...
Dear Joe Biden: Don’t Listen to Silicon Valley
Roger McNamee co-founded one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture-capital firms and was an important early investor in Facebook. But he has soured on Big Tech, arguing that it now promotes hate speech, undermines democracy and profits at society’s expense....
Tariffs May Help These 5 U.S. Industries
International trade is complicated. While it’s fair to say that global flows of goods and services produce clear winners and losers, trade is not a zero-sum game — not even close. These days, tariffs and import quotas are front and center on the minds of business...
2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America
With the field of candidates for the upcoming 2020 presidential election widening, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America as well as accompanying videos. To determine the effectiveness of...