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Trump Rallies to Shore Up Iowa Senate Race for Ashley Hinson

22 octobre 2026 à 23:08
The president visited Sioux City, part of deep-red Western Iowa, in an effort to boost GOP turnout in a state that was once solidly Republican.

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President Trump.

Ocasio-Cortez Says Democrats Should Stand Up for Trans Americans

Par : Tim Balk
22 octobre 2026 à 22:19
At an event in Maine, an audience member told the New York progressive that “a lot of trans people in America feel that we have been abandoned by the Democratic Party.”

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at a town hall-style event in Portland, Maine, with Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in the state, on Thursday.

Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Intervene in California Mail Ballot Suit

23 octobre 2026 à 00:32
The Justice Department sought to jump-start a lawsuit aimed at compelling the state to not count as many as 20,000 mail ballots it claims were sent to noncitizens.

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Voters casting ballots in the 2024 election.

Video by Left-Wing Group Claims Lindsey Graham Paid Men for Sex

22 octobre 2026 à 23:08
Progressive activists released a video of three men making the allegations about the South Carolina Republican, who died in July. The New York Times has not confirmed their claims.

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Senator Lindsey Graham on Capitol Hill in 2022.

Pete Ricketts’s Wealth Puts Class at the Center of Nebraska’s Senate Race

22 octobre 2026 à 21:04
In a year when the wealth of the rich soared while workers lost ground to inflation, class has become political, especially in the Nebraska Senate race.

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A campaign sign for the Senate candidate Dan Osborn adorns a stretch of farmland in Nebraska.

The Ad Dividing the Republican Party

22 octobre 2026 à 19:15
Trump got behind a much-criticized spot in the Ohio governor’s race.

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President Trump with Vivek Ramaswamy at a rally in Ohio this month.

What to Know About the Investigation Into Ilhan Omar’s Citizenship

22 octobre 2026 à 21:04
The Justice Department is reviewing whether Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, broke the law when she became a U.S. citizen decades ago. Here’s what we know.

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Representative Ilhan Omar at the U.S. Capitol this year.

Bernie Sanders Gives $1 Million to Bolster El-Sayed and Counter AIPAC in Michigan

23 octobre 2026 à 05:31
The transfer came a day after the news that the pro-Israel lobby was planning to contribute as much as $9 million to defeat the Democratic nominee for Senate.

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Senator Bernie Sanders during a rally for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit in July.

Supreme Court Allows Blanket Ban on Student IDs at Polls in New Hampshire

23 octobre 2026 à 16:13
The justices had been asked to weigh in on a New Hampshire directive that prevented election officials from considering student IDs to prove a voter’s identity.

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The ruling was the latest in a string of election-related emergency actions by the justices in the lead-up to November.

What Dueling Visits by Ocasio-Cortez and Manchin Say About Maine’s Senate Race

Par : Tim Balk
22 octobre 2026 à 18:27
Senator Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race, is keying her closing pitch to the middle, while her progressive challenger, Troy Jackson, is seeking to excite the left.

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, left, campaigned for Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, this week, while former Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, right, stumped for Senator Susan Collins of Maine.

Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Corey Lewandowski

22 octobre 2026 à 19:57
The details of the inquiry remain unclear, but it is one of the rare instances in which a Trump ally or appointee has been investigated for potential wrongdoing during the president’s second term.

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Corey Lewandowski, who served as President Trump’s first campaign manager a decade ago, worked closely with Kristi Noem, the former homeland security secretary.

Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor

22 octobre 2026 à 07:41
The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing marijuana in their only debate before the election.

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David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate, debated at Marquette University Law School on Wednesday.

Hakeem Jeffries Launches Final Midterm Sprint for House Majority

22 octobre 2026 à 14:49
The minority leader plans to kick off campaigning in a Hudson Valley, New York, district that is one of the most competitive in the country.

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Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, the minority leader who has led Democrats in the House since 2022, is planning to campaign in competitive districts around the country.

Key Trump Health Adviser Resigns Ahead of Midterm Elections

22 octobre 2026 à 14:34
Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with stalled progress on the MAHA agenda.

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Calley Means resigned from the Trump administration on Thursday.

In the Wake of Riots, the French Authorities Ban Some Protests

22 octobre 2026 à 15:02
President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”

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Police officers in Paris on Tuesday during a partial curfew put in place after last weekend’s demonstrations.

What Is PHP? Why Are Government and Business Websites Going Offline?

22 octobre 2026 à 17:31
A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.

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A programmer in Guernica, Spain, on Thursday, working on PHP code, software used throughout the internet.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Calls on Ramaswamy to Remove Acton Attack Ad

22 octobre 2026 à 16:05
The ad featuring the estranged mother of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, has been widely criticized, though President Trump strongly defended it.

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Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio during a National Governors Association meeting in Washington this year.

Louise Lucas, Powerful Virginia Lawmaker, Indicted Over Marijuana Business

22 octobre 2026 à 12:59
L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat from Portsmouth, was the focus of F.B.I. searches earlier this year.

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L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat who is the president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate, at the Virginia Capitol in Richmond this year.

In Wake of Riots, French Authorities Ban Some Protests

22 octobre 2026 à 08:54
President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”

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Police officers in Paris on Tuesday during a partial curfew put in place after last weekend’s demonstrations.

Covert Russian Group Targets James Talarico With Baseless Claims in Texas Senate Race

22 octobre 2026 à 09:02
Russian influence operations appear to be stepping up efforts to meddle in the midterms, according to intelligence officials. Most are targeting Democrats.

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James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas, has been a target of Russian disinformation operations.

As Typhoon Champi Nears, Taiwan’s Mayors Bet on a Popular Day Off

22 octobre 2026 à 13:39
One expert said the likelihood that a mayor announces closure of work and school because of a typhoon increases 31 percent during an election year.

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A high wave hitting the shore in Keelung, northern Taiwan, on Thursday, as Typhoon Champi approached the area.

Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave

22 octobre 2026 à 14:07
The airport is in Dammam, which is near the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco. For weeks, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia has been attacking the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.

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King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, in 2025.

Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing

22 octobre 2026 à 05:32
Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.

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President Trump with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Anchorage, Alaska, last year.

Serbian Election Underscores the Region’s Long Political Limbo

22 octobre 2026 à 05:01
Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s dominant political figure since 2012, may extend his grip, using the Balkans’ unresolved nationalist resentments.

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Aleksandar Vucic addressing supporters at a rally in Novi Sad, Serbia, last Friday.

Protests in Indonesia Demand Action to Stop Rainforest Fires

22 octobre 2026 à 00:22
Smoke from the blazes, blamed on destructive agricultural practices, has sickened hundreds of thousands and blanketed neighboring countries.

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Protesters criticized President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia during a rally in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor

22 octobre 2026 à 07:41
The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing marijuana in their only debate before the election.

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David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate, debated at Marquette University Law School on Wednesday.

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

22 octobre 2026 à 04:03
Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and former Representative Mike Rogers are facing off in Michigan in one of this year’s most competitive Senate races.

Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud

22 octobre 2026 à 08:06
The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.

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California voters casting ballots last November in a statewide special election.

5 Things to Know About Adam Hamilton, the Pastor Running for Senate in Kansas

21 octobre 2026 à 19:49
The candidate, a political newcomer, is hoping to be the first Democrat to represent the state in the Senate in nearly a century.

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Adam Hamilton, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is looking to unseat Senator Roger Marshall, Republican of Kansas.

A megachurch pastor is running for Senate. Will Democrats vote for him?

21 octobre 2026 à 19:32

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Adam Hamilton, center, at a church service. Mr. Hamilton, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Kansas, has a relatively high profile thanks to his long career as pastor of the state’s largest church.

A Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning Signs

21 octobre 2026 à 18:27
The party will be happy with the House outlook, but dismayed by some other findings.

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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction in Big Bend

21 octobre 2026 à 20:32
A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.

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People protest the plans by President Donald Trump’s administration to build a section of the border wall at the Big Bend National Park, in Study Butte, Texas, in August.

AIPAC Makes Last-Minute Donation to Boost Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Against El-Sayed

21 octobre 2026 à 16:43
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee generally supports Democrats, but it has spent heavily against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a vocal critic of Israel. Its general election spending comes after initial concerns from the campaign of Mike Rogers, the Republican.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Mike Rogers, the candidates running for Senate in Michigan.

Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future

21 octobre 2026 à 17:05
Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.

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Protesters against the high cost of living in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday.

Discovery of New Fake Pollster, Wedgewood, Puts a Spotlight on Trust in Surveys

21 octobre 2026 à 15:45
A supposed pollster had released a series of midterm surveys that were picked up by well-known polling aggregators. But on Tuesday, the group acknowledged that almost all of its work was fake.

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Repeated instances of fake polls have shaken the political world this year.
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  • How Title IX Became a Political Tool
    After a Cornell student’s lawsuit alleging the school failed her when she reported sexual assault, there’s a new focus on Title IX, the federal law barring sex discrimination in federally funded education. Our Washington correspondent Michael C. Bender traces how interpretations of the law shifted between the Obama and Trump administrations.
     

How Title IX Became a Political Tool

After a Cornell student’s lawsuit alleging the school failed her when she reported sexual assault, there’s a new focus on Title IX, the federal law barring sex discrimination in federally funded education. Our Washington correspondent Michael C. Bender traces how interpretations of the law shifted between the Obama and Trump administrations.

Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement

21 octobre 2026 à 15:04
From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses.

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An allegation of a gang rape at Cornell in 2024 has put renewed attention on the 54-year-old law known as Title IX.

Vance Defends Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Acton’s Mother Despite Backlash

21 octobre 2026 à 18:20
The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Dr. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape.

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for governor of Ohio was engulfed in controversy over an ad featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent.

Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties

21 octobre 2026 à 14:23
In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully.

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, if he wins Michigan’s Senate race, would become the nation’s first Muslim senator.

Democratic-Aligned Groups Sue Over Federal Crackdown on Voting

21 octobre 2026 à 13:19
A sweeping lawsuit asked a judge to prevent the federal government from ordering voters disqualified, among other moves it said were engineered for voter suppression.

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Democrats have challenged President Trump’s efforts in various states, but the new suit appears to be an effort to secure a court order blocking federal intervention nationally.

When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies

21 octobre 2026 à 09:16
Ukraine says it still doesn’t know why the military satellite internet service, a sister to Starlink, was abruptly throttled, leaving troops vulnerable to Russian attacks.

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A Ukrainian soldier flying a drone in the Donetsk region last week. Members of the military have reported issues with drone connectivity since Starshield was disrupted.

Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports

21 octobre 2026 à 07:48
The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war crimes — little.

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A photo provided by the Moscow City Court showing Stephen James Hubbard in court in 2024.

Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds

21 octobre 2026 à 05:03
Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

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How a Democrat Positioned Himself to Be Alaska’s Next Governor

21 octobre 2026 à 10:14
As a mountaineer and extreme runner, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is thoroughly Alaskan, and thanks to Republican infighting and the state’s deep troubles, he just might win next month.

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“I want to get back to the Alaska that I grew up with and loved,” said Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Democrat who may well become the state’s next governor.
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