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Backstabbing endorsements, dodgy ads and Nicki Minaj: our midterm awards – podcast
It’s election day in the US, so Jonathan Freedland is chatting to humour writer Alexandra Petri of the Atlantic to run through this campaign cycle’s m...
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US reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal
Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions on the island in the strait of Hormuz, coming on the eve of crucial US midtermsThe US launched l...
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Tennessee national guard trained guns on dying man after guard member shot him, video shows
Footage from prosecutors shows aftermath of shooting of Tyrin Johnson, 20, shot and killed by national guard in JulyTennessee national guard troops in...
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Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California
Latest arrests come after DoJ unsuccessfully fought to force state election officials to set aside about 20,000 ballotsThe US Department of Justice (D...
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Ex-FBI chief in Chicago sues DoJ, claiming he was pressured to investigate Trump’s foes
Douglas DePodesta says he was made ‘scapegoat’ after collapse of case against Broadview Six anti-ICE protestersThe former head of the FBI in Chicago h...
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Trump unveils results of $14m reflecting pool makeover in final appeal before midterms
US president shares delayed results of chaotic renovation on DC site as Americans prepare to head to the pollsDonald Trump unveiled the delayed result...
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How Israel is at the heart of Haley Stevens’s extraordinary reversal
The issue runs through almost every twist and turn and has come to define the congresswoman’s political personaFor Haley Stevens, the road from Democr...
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Why did a Democrat endorse a rival Republican in Michigan? - The Latest
Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens has endorsed the Republican candidate for the Senate after a spat with her party’s own candidate in Michigan, A...
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Why did a Democrat endorse a Republican in Michigan senate race? - The Latest
Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens has endorsed the Republican candidate for the Senate after a spat with her party’s own candidate in Michigan, A...
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What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
US voters will decide whether Republicans will retain control of Congress or whether Democrats will rise up to stymie Trump’s agendaDonald Trump will ...
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Judge tosses case against two officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden
The two FBI agents were charged with making false statements to Congress while testifying about the bureau’s role in investigating Biden’s laptopA fed...
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Trump promised a steel mill in this rural Iowa region. But is it all a midterm election ploy?
Residents would welcome the development, but the president’s past false promises cast doubt on the proposalOn a Monday afternoon in late September, Do...
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E Jean Carroll fights Trump’s last-ditch push to dismiss $83m damages verdict
Lawyers file opposition to Trump’s request, telling supreme court justices they do not need ‘to bail out this president’E Jean Carroll’s lawyers are f...
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John Oliver on Maga’s James Talarico smears: ‘middle school level homophobia’
The HBO host called out Trump’s ‘ridiculous’ stunts and Republican Islamophobia in the lead up to the US midtermsOn his HBO show on Sunday night, John...
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Xavier Becerra’s ‘California dream’ faces reality check as governor’s mansion beckons
Former US representative, health secretary and state attorney general is a shoo-in after a stunning comeback victory in primaryIt was Tuesday, and the...
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How you (yes you) can fight dark money in elections | Judd Legum
Corporations and tech moguls have spent billions to push provocative – and often inaccurate – political ads for far too longWelcome back to How We Win...
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Republicans were hoping to flip this New Hampshire Senate seat – will Trump get in the way?
Republican John Sununu tries to distance himself from unpopular president in race against Chris Pappas that has gone from ‘toss-up to ‘lean Democrat’C...
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ICE, inflation and Trump: gen Z readers share their concerns heading into the voting both
Young voters have many of the same concerns as the larger voting cohort, even if many are not registered to voteThe 2026 US midterms are approaching a...
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‘It’s clear they are under-vaccinated’: Amish under spotlight amid Pennsylvania measles outbreak
As Josh Shapiro, the governor, mounts outreach program, members say ‘you don’t get to change anybody’s mind’Making hay was more than a figure of speec...
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‘Smart, articulate and guided by his heart’: James Talarico’s journey from teacher to potential Texas senator
The Texan could pull off a historic victory in the Lone Star state, which hasn’t elected a Democratic senator since 1988When a young, untested former ...
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A lackluster response to North Carolina flooding disasters is eroding Republican support in one county
At more than $52m, the race has become the most expensive in US history, but residents are fed up with floodingAida Havel mulled her fate over coffee ...
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You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness
As governments urge public to prepare for cyber-attacks and natural disasters, US focuses on military preparationGovernments around the world are spea...
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We answered your US midterm questions on the economy, the Iran war, immigration and more
Millions of Americans are expected to vote in the midterm elections, which could reshape the country. What do you need to know before you head to the ...
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ICE rapidly re-arresting immigrants released after winning court petitions
Many are challenging their detention using habeas corpus filings only to be arrested again, in violation of court ordersImmigrants who have been grant...
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Spoiler candidates are nothing new in US politics. It’s clear why Trump is targeting Peltola | Petala Ironcloud
Republicans are focused on a race that could flip the Senate – and where an Alaska Native is favoredDays before Alaskans get to vote, the federal gove...
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‘A despicable betrayal’: Democrats incensed by Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Mike Rogers
Stevens’ decision sparked fierce backlash from members of the party, while Donald Trump praised the sudden switchMichigan Democrat Haley Stevens’ shoc...
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Who funded the midterms? Inside US elections’ historic bipartisan spending
Major changes in US law and industry have shifted the sources of large contributions to political campaigns – and how much they spendThe upcoming midt...
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Prediction market bettors are the new political pundits. Why are we listening to them? | Judith Levine
Sites like Kalshi and Polymarket offer faux populism as elites reap the benefits – and voters risk being misledOnline betting is a bit like Donald Tru...
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What can Democrats actually do if they win Congress?
Democrats are fighting to win control of the House and Senate in the midterms. Here’s what winning would mean for them – and Donald TrumpIf Democrats ...
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Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail – and insists she hasn’t decided on 2028
Former vice-president has not yet ruled out another run for the Democratic nomination as she campaigns for others in the midterm electionsTwo years on...
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These midterms could effectively end the Trump era – but neither side is yet ready for what comes next | Nesrine Malik
Despite the US president’s ratings being at rock bottom, undoing his legacy will be difficult, not least because the Democrats are in disarrayThe stat...
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The ‘blockers’ who stood up to Elon Musk’s Doge – podcast
What happens when Elon Musk and a bunch of tech bros try to rip up the US government?Journalist Michael Lewis – the author of Moneyball and of The Big...
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Trump praises Haley Stevens' defection while lobbing Islamophobic insults at El-Sayed – video
On stage in Iowa, Trump praised congresswoman Haley Stevens’ defection from the Democrats to support Mike Rogers' Senate campaign – going so far as to...
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Trump launches racist diatribe against Abdul El-Sayed at Iowa rally
President again took aim at progressive Senate candidate and lauded Haley Stevens for endorsing Mike RogersDonald Trump railed against Democratic US s...
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Connecticut senator Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke
Democratic senator was at his son’s hockey game when he felt a numbness in his arm and was in Johns Hopkins Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy has bee...
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Three key takeaways from early voting in midterm elections
Voting is particularly high in states with tight Senate races that could determine which party controls the chamberUS citizens are casting ballots in ...
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Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Abdul El-Sayed’s Republican rival Mike Rogers
Stevens lost the party’s Michigan primary by a close margin and had refused to endorse El-Sayed, with tensions between the two highCongresswoman Haley...
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The Guardian view on the US midterms and election interference: Trump’s attempted heist is already under way | Editorial
Voters are turning against the Republicans. But the clearest possible message is needed to safeguard democracyThe psychologist Jennifer Freyd identifi...
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How a small Wisconsin city scuttled a secretive $1.6bn datacenter project
Residents of Menomonie mounted a successful protest against a huge campus proposed by Meta – and community resistance to the AI boom is growingIn the ...
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Republican senator Dan Sullivan says he will accept Alaska election results
Senator was allegedly targeted in ballot-stacking ploy by his Democratic opponent to peel away votes from himSenator Dan Sullivan, the Alaska Republic...
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Mike Lawler flipped a New York district red in 2022. But his ties to Trump might bite him in the midterms
Republican congressman’s support of many of the president’s policies has infuriated some of his constituentsThe Republican congressman Mike Lawler is ...
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‘There’s a lot of hate’: rightwing racism stirs south Asian mobilization in Texas
In state that become ‘ground zero’ for discrimination against south Asians, experts say they are seeing voters motivated to fight backLast winter, whi...
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The US founders made a grave error in granting presidents pardon power | James Rosen
Trump’s utter abuse of the power proves it. As the midterms approach, voters have not forgotten January 6From betraying Ukraine and dispatching masked...
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‘Dark money made darker’: funding labyrinth conceals donors to Republican campaigns
One man’s campaign finance operation in Wisconsin exemplifies the opacity of the US political funding systemIn the summer of 2024, a non-profit called...
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‘We spend our days in silence’: fear and repression in Ohio as ICE terrorizes Haitian immigrants
Haitian community in Springfield demands dignity and better rights for immigrants as ICE crackdown ramps upMichaelle Louis’s feet and legs are aching....
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Affordability top of mind for voters in final sprint to midterms: ‘I have to pick between medicine or groceries’
Cost of living has loomed over this election cycle as workers and unions champion candidates fighting for higher wages and tackling rising pricesFor m...
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A curmudgeon’s guide to the 2026 US elections | Dave Schilling
From the cheesecake factory discourse to the double Dan Sullivans, campaign season has been ridiculousChances are, as you’re reading this, your bunker...
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‘He’s a force’: Obama answers call to boost Democrats – and rattle Trump
Former president has given series of blistering speeches to help candidates in key races – and deployment has proved a hit with party’s progressive wi...
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An embattled Karen Bass is fighting tooth and nail to keep her mayorship in LA. It might be too late
With affordability a major election issue, the incumbent is trying to ward off her democratic socialist challengerAt the end of 2022, the four largest...
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Are the US midterms going to see a blue wave of Democrats winning seats – or a blue flood?
Donald Trump uttered five words this summer that could seal the Republican party’s fate: ‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’He spoke admiringly of a senator’s...
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Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign disinvites Haley Stevens from events to limit ‘distractions’
A public spat has cast Democratic tensions in the spotlight as the close US Senate race draws to a headAbdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Mich...
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