A night of firsts: Historic victories by Black, Native, and LGBTQ+ candidates reshape US politics
Tuesday was a night of firsts in American politics
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Dem AG pulls off upset of sitting Republican governor after blistering campaign in key swing state
Attorney General Aaron Ford ousts Gov. Joe Lombardo to become Nevada's first Black governor, handing Democrats unified control of state government.
Voters deliver fresh abortion wins and deal sharp blow to Trump agenda across 145 state ballot measures
Abortion-rights advocates notched victories in Missouri and Virginia on Tuesday, and voters delivered a double dose of disapproval to President Donald Trump’s redistricting efforts
Idaho voters reject ballot measure on abortion, preserving the state’s ban, NBC News projects
The abortion ban went into effect in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Thailand: Halt imminent forcible return of two Uyghur men to China
Responding to reports that two Uyghur men recently moved to an Immigration Detention Centre in Thailand face imminent forcible deportation to China, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard said: “Thai authorities must…
Speaker Mike Johnson projected to cruise to re-election for fifth House term
Speaker Mike Johnson is seeking a fifth term representing Louisiana's 4th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.
Embattled Rep. Max Miller Concedes in Ohio
Embattled Congressman Max Miller, the Ohio Republican accused of assaulting three women, conceded his tenuous bid for a third term. “I am disappointed at this evening’s election results. I have fought earnestly to continue to represent the…
THE NEW YORK TIMES — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
U.K. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Ban on Palestine Action: What to Know
The government designated the protest group as a terrorist organization last year, prompting criticism. The country’s Supreme Court is set to begin hearing a challenge to the ban on Wednesday.
Missouri Defeats an Abortion Ban at the Ballot Box—Again
When the final poll on Missouri’s Amendment 3 was released two weeks before Tuesday’s election, it showed a dead heat—an understandable result given that the anti-abortion, anti-trans ballot measure was profoundly, and intentionally…
Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion ban
Missouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years after voters legalized abortion in another vote. Voters in Missouri legalized abortion two years ago but this time the abortion ban was coupled with a ban on…
Democrat Gina Hinojosa stuns Abbott, makes history as first Latina Texas governor
Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott by campaigning against school vouchers and corporate influence, but her strategy tying Abbott to Trump proved pivotal.
Abortion rights amendment passes in Virginia
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Voters have approved a ballot measure that creates a "fundamental right to reproductive freedom" in the Virginia Constitution. The…
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Alleged attack on One Nation supporter not believed to be politically motivated, Victoria police say
Police also allege Torquay man was attacked with a ‘blunt weapon’ rather than a baseball bat as originally reported An alleged attack on a One Nation supporter is not believed to have been politically motivated, Victoria police say…
UK court weighs ban on pro-Palestinian group amid protests
Britain's highest court on Wednesday heard an appeal against a government ban on activist group Palestine Action, proscribed as a terrorist organisation, as police moved to arrest protestors outside. The two-day hearing at the Supreme…
Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.
Teen previously convicted in shooting accused of killing pregnant mom of 4 inside Spirit Halloween
Monte Smith, 17, allegedly opened fire inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center, killing pregnant mother Constance Hages and wounding six.
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Indonesia Arrests Ex-Police Chief for Allegedly Wiretapping Prabowo, Others
Indonesia’s former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two other top police officials were arrested Tuesday for allegedly illegally wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and other government officials.
Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping President Prabowo
Indonesian police have detained three senior police generals for allegedly wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto and other prominent figures
Activist charged with setting fire to embattled Mississippi police department
An Alabama man has been charged with setting fire to a Mississippi police department that has faced protests in the months since an officer fatally shot a 1-year-old boy
Georgia Senator Warnock says only a 'spiritually sick' country would elect Trump twice
Sen. Raphael Warnock called President Donald Trump a symptom of a "spiritually sick" nation and urged Democrats to hold a robust primary and debate ahead of 2028.
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Drone Boat Maker Saildrone Wins Protest Over Navy Contract
A federal judge’s ruling on the side of the small defense contractor was a rarity, as most company protests against government bidding decisions do not prevail.
SCOTUS Looks Ready to Let Public Money Fund Religious Discrimination
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears poised to further weaken the separation between church and state by requiring that taxpayer dollars subsidize religious schools that deny admission to LGBTQ families. Such a decision would…
Mike Florio ends 'conscious voting protest,' decides to vote in 2026 midterms
Mike Florio announced he wouldn't vote in the 2026 midterm elections as a protest, then reversed course just hours later, drawing widespread mockery.