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Times Opinion writers break down the results from across the country and what they will mean for American politics in the years ahead.
Justice Department sent target letters in Alaska Senate criminal probe. Here's what that means
The Justice Department has escalated its investigation over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent, issuing a letter to a prominent Democratic attorney in Washington and others that they may be targets of the…
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Democrats aim to retake Senate from Republicans as Americans go to polls
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Democrats hold firm in Georgia as Republicans fail to flip prized Senate seat
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's 2026 midterms Senate race after clashes over immigration and Trump's tariffs.
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Houses of Parliament at risk of ‘Notre Dame-style fire’ as renovation costs rise
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In recent months, the Trump administration and the Department of Justice have led an extraordinary effort to exert federal control over state-run elections. Nearly all of those efforts, so far, have been blocked or rejected by the courts…
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Election Day: What to Know from Ohio
All eyes in Ohio are on two pivotal contests: the Senate race between Jon Husted and Sherrod Brown, and the governor’s race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton. Mark Niquette reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Key Part of Jet in Deadly Florida Crash Found Far From Impact Site
The mechanism that controls the vertical angle of the plane was found in three pieces, including one nearly four miles away. All nine people aboard were killed.
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.
Trump admin puts alleged 'Decoy Dan' conspirators on notice in Alaska election spoiler probe
The Justice Department has issued more than 120 subpoenas and 20 target letters in its probe of Daniel J. Sullivan's Alaska Senate candidacy.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to deport detained Afghans to Afghanistan
A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. to Afghanistan or Pakistan
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…
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AP Voter Poll: Voters want Congress to impose more checks on an unpopular president
The AP Voter Poll, an expansive survey of the electorate, suggests most are deeply unhappy with Trump, with roughly 6 in 10 saying they disapprove of how he's handling the presidency.
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US Polls Start Closing With House, Senate Control Up for Grabs
Polls closed in parts of Indiana and Kentucky on Tuesday, as Americans rendered their verdict on the first two years of President Donald Trump’s turbulent second term.
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Republicans are defending a 53-47 majority in the Senate, as Democrats aim to flip enough seats to gain control.
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Japan: Raise Rights With Vietnam’s Leader
Click to expand Image Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (left) and Vietnamese President To Lam before a meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 2, 2026. © 2026 Kyodo News via AP Photo (Tokyo) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi should…
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Trump to Watch Election Returns at White House
President Donald Trump is in the White House tonight watching the election returns. One official says Trump is feeling "cautiously optimistic." Bloomberg's Kate Sullivan reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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