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How Democrats Won Across the South
They won Senate races in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, with a Mississippi race still too close to call. Their wins lifted down-ballot candidates too.
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Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court
Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court The appeal against the ban on Palestine Action entered closed proceedings at the UK Supreme Court on Thursday, after the government and lawyers representing the…
Police arrest man near White House after pointing 'finger gun' at National Guard
William Clark, 28, was arrested near the White House after allegedly making a finger gun gesture at a National Guard service member.
BLOOMBERG CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY
Massie to Bring Hegseth Impeachment Articles Back Next Week
US lawmakers are looking to impeach embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as soon as next week, an effort that’s gained momentum after the Iran war he championed partly led to Republicans losing control of Congress in the midterms.
North Korea's fake IT worker scheme takes dangerous turn as new threats emerge every day
CrowdStrike says it uncovers one or two suspected North Korean fake IT worker cases daily, with operatives infiltrating defense contractors and AI firms.
Mexican judge arrested after U.S. charges him of accepting $2M bribe in case linked to former Olympian
Luis Benítez Alcántara allegedly took a $2 million bribe to release Ryan Wedding's second-in-command in a billion-dollar cocaine enterprise.
How the midterms could unleash a new era for clean energy in these 3 states
Democrats achieved long-sought “trifectas” in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. They have big plans for climate action.
Schumer faces mutiny from newly elected Senate Dems as party prepares to seize power
Senate Democrats face a leadership battle as Chuck Schumer seeks to keep his role, but several newly elected senators are pushing for new blood.
Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court
Palestine Action ban appeal enters closed proceedings at UK Supreme Court Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 16:20 Government lawyers claim property damage to arms companies justified designating Palestine Action a terror group…
Schumer, Jeffries sidestep questions on nuking filibuster, launching Elon Musk probe after blue wave
Chuck Schumer ignored questions twice about abolishing the filibuster as Democrats prepare to take the Senate majority after midterm victories.
THE NEW YORK TIMES — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
How Did Flávio Bolsonaro Flee Brazil? ‘I’ll Take That to the Grave,’ He Says
From Miami, Flávio Bolsonaro is doubling down on unfounded claims of a stolen election and plotting to sway his nation’s politics from afar, even though his party is not challenging the results.
Melania Trump: Oleshky ceasefire is a ‘spark’ for 'more enduring' peace between Ukraine, Russia
Melania Trump called the Oleshky ceasefire "a spark in a world of darkness" as Russian and Ukrainian envoys praised the deal at a rare White House event.
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BOE Governor Andrew Bailey Knows He Can’t Bank on Peace
The Bank of England is prepared for an extended bout of inflationary pressures
Man arrested near White House for making ‘finger gun’ gesture to troops
The man was arrested after holding his phone in one hand while performing the ‘shooting gun gesture’ with the other
DAVID ASMAN: Democrats exploit gas-price pain while ignoring their own record
From the Keystone XL pipeline cancellation to carbon tax proposals, Democrats have a long history of policies that have driven gas prices higher.
Alaskans are waiting for more votes in Senate and governor's races. Both could go to ranked tabulations
Alaskans settled in Wednesday to await more results from key races on the general election ballot, including a bitterly fought U.S. Senate campaign and an open seat for governor.
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UK Cabinet in Push to Approve Drilling at Rosebank Oil Field
UK cabinet ministers are lobbying Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh to approve drilling at the Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea, and privately believe the decision is heading in their favor.
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Belgian Government Crisis Risks Delaying Nuclear, Banking Deals
The potential collapse of Belgium’s government risks upending key strategic decisions for Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s coalition, including the partial privatization of Belfius Bank and a deal to buy Engie’s nuclear assets.
CONSORTIUM NEWS INVESTIGATIONS
Burying US Military Aid to Israel in Pentagon Budget
Trump’s Election-Day comment about ending U.S. military aid to Israel by year’s end aligns with Netanyahu’s push for deeper U.S.-Israeli military integration, Dave DeCamp reports. By Dave DeCamp Antiwar.com President Donald Trump claimed…
Mamdani confident there's a path for a progressive candidate to the White House in 2028
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says midterm wins in Georgia, Texas and South Carolina prove a progressive presidential path exists in 2028.
Melania Trump urges 'humanity over war' at meeting with Putin envoy and Ukraine officials at White House
The first lady received two gifts at the event celebrating a temporary ceasefire she helped broker in Oleshky
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Republicans hoping to succeed Trump in 2028 dissect midterm rout
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victory US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Republican hopefuls in the race to succeed Donald Trump swiftly blamed two key…
Ohio's most popular midterm Republican says election results hold a warning for Dems
Frank LaRose says the Republican Party must refocus on human freedom and free market principles after GOP candidates struggled on Election Day.