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US calls Turkey-Libya maritime deal 'unhelpful and provocative' amid regional backlash
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Tusk defends overhaul of Poland’s constitutional court despite protests
Prime minister says shake-up is vital to restore tribunal crippled by years of political disputes Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has vowed to see through a contested overhaul of the country’s constitutional court, declaring that “in…
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Alaska attorneys say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots is 'disturbing and impossible'
The Department of Justice issued a wave of subpoenas and announced it was conducting a criminal investigation in the case
Did the Peltola Campaign Seal the Fate of Alaska’s Ranked Choice Vote?
Beyond hotly contested Senate and governor’s races, Alaskans will decide Tuesday whether to scrap the state’s unique ballot. The campaign of Mary Peltola may have bolstered critics of the system.
These Senate races may help determine the fate of Social Security
Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out in 2032. Senators elected this November will be in office when that deadline comes.
Sen. Tim Scott dodges on whether he would accept the results of the Alaska Senate race
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., declined to say whether he would accept the results of the Alaska Senate race if Democrat Mary Peltola wins the battleground seat
The size of Democrats’ victory Tuesday could help determine their future
A POLITICO Poll found that Democrats may see a decisive victory as a mandate to run more progressive candidates.
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India Protest Renew Calls for Election Chief Resignation
India’s opposition parties on Sunday renewed calls for the resignation of the country’s election chief, staging fresh protests in the latest display of public dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. (Source: Bloomberg)
The issue that could tip the scales in the Texas Senate race
The contest between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico may determine control of the U.S. Senate. "Sunday Morning" talks with the candidates' supporters and local observers about a race that has drawn interest from around the…
The issue that could tip the scales in the Texas Senate race
All eyes are on the Senate race in Texas, the outcome of which may determine control of the Senate in Washington; and with more than half a billion dollars spent so far, the contest between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and…
Israel election: When will government be formed, who will lead it?
President Herzog must tap candidate to form new government by November 11, with fraught negotiations likely to follow.
Swiss foreign minister makes first North Korea visit since 2003 as diplomatic office reopens
Switzerland is renewing direct talks with North Korea as tensions rise on the peninsula. Seoul hopes the Swiss office will help it engage with Pyongyang.
Trump's DOJ makeover hasn't changed where the political cash is flowing — and the gap is growing
Over 75% of Department of Justice employee donations still go to Democratic committees despite Trump administration efforts to root out partisan bias.
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Northern Territory water plan condemned as ‘blatant and shameless’ attack on nature
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Former President Obama endorses Booker in Kentucky Senate race
Charles Booker is running against Republican Rep. Andy Barr to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.
JONATHAN TURLEY: Pope Leo XIV casts ballot in US election, raising questions about foreign leaders voting
Pope Leo XIV mailed an absentee ballot to Will County, Illinois, raising novel legal questions about a foreign head of state voting in U.S. elections.
Israeli strikes kill eight people in Gaza - medics say
CAIRO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians, including five police officers, in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks on Sunday, according to medics and the Hamas-run interior ministry. Medics said three…
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2026 Midterm Elections: What a Democratic Win Would Mean for Trump
In his second term, President Donald Trump so far has benefited from his Republican Party holding majorities in both houses of Congress, as he did in the top half of his first turn in the White House. When one party controls both the…
Qatar condemns tanker attack in the Gulf as threat to global energy security
Qatar condemns tanker attack in the Gulf as threat to global energy security Qatar has condemned an attack on one of its tankers as a "dangerous escalation" that threatens global energy security and maritime navigation. In a foreign…
Americans forced to change clocks again as Senate stalls Trump-backed daylight saving time bill
Trump shared Sen. Tom Cotton's cellphone number to pressure him on the Daylight Saving Time bill, but the Senate still has no clear path forward.
Everything to know about House and Senate control, ballot measures and 2026 Election Day poll closing
Republicans defend slim congressional majorities as toss-up Senate races in Alaska, Texas and Iowa could decide control of the chamber in 2026.