Politics

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, directly across the Potomac from the site of President Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch.

November 7, 2026
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Politics

Judge Blocks Trump’s 250-Foot Triumphal Arch for 14 Days Hours After Panel Approval

A federal judge blocked construction of President Donald Trump‘s 250-foot triumphal arch on Thursday, stopping work the administration had hoped to begin immediately — less than two hours after...

The US Capitol in Washington, DC, as Speaker Mike Johnson steps down as Republican leader after the Democrats' midterm sweep.

November 5, 2026
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Politics

Republicans in Disarray as Speaker Mike Johnson Steps Down After Midterm Rout

The Republican Party is in open disarray after its crushing midterm defeat, with House Speaker Mike Johnson stepping down as Republican leader and senior figures describing the rout as...

The US Capitol in Washington, DC, after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.

November 4, 2026
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Politics

Democrats Sweep Midterms to Win House and Senate in Historic Blue Wave

Voters have delivered a sweeping rebuke to Donald Trump’s second presidency, handing Democrats control of both chambers of Congress in a midterm rout that redrew the political map overnight....

The US Capitol in Washington, DC, as Americans vote in the 2026 midterm elections that will decide control of Congress.

November 3, 2026
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Politics

America Votes: Midterms Decide Control of Congress in Trump’s Second Term

Tens of millions of Americans are casting ballots on Tuesday in the first nationwide verdict on Donald Trump’s second presidency — with control of Congress, and with it the...

The US Capitol at dusk, where Congress counts the electoral votes each January — 538 electors choose the president, and 270 votes win

November 3, 2026
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Politics

How Does the Electoral College Work? 538 Electors, 270 to Win, and What Happens If Nobody Gets There

Americans voting today in the midterms are also, indirectly, rehearsing for the stranger election still to come. When the United States chooses a president in November 2028, the winner...

The US Capitol in Washington, where Congress must pass spending bills or a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown

November 3, 2026
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Politics

What Happens During a Government Shutdown? What Closes, What Stays Open, and What It Costs

When the money runs out in Washington, the federal government does not stop all at once — it splits in two. Benefit payments keep landing and planes keep flying,...

The Union Jack and the European Union flag side by side as the UK negotiates a food standards and student fees deal with Brussels.

November 2, 2026
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Politics

UK Nears EU Food Standards Deal as Student Fee Swap Emerges in Reset Talks

British food could soon follow Brussels rules again — no “not for EU” labels, no separate production lines — under a reset deal that also puts European students’ tuition...

November 2, 2026
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Politics, World News

China Increases Diplomatic Efforts In The Middle East

China is increasing its diplomatic activity in the Middle East to address the US-Iran war and strengthen ties with regional partners.

November 2, 2026
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Business, Politics

Maine Lobster Industry Faces Political Pressure Before Midterm Elections

Maine lobster fisherman David Horner and his peers face political uncertainty as the midterm elections approach.

November 2, 2026
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Politics, World News

Arab Parties Support Gadi Eisenkot In Israeli Coalition Talks

Arab parties in Israel are backing opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot. This move complicates Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to form a new government.

November 2, 2026
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Politics, US News

Texas Muslim Voters Focus On Local Stakes Amid Rising Islamophobia

Texas Muslims are focusing on local elections as Islamophobia impacts national politics. They aim to counter harmful rhetoric through active participation.