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Even if US democracy can be salvaged from Trump, Europe is moving on | Rafael Behr
It will take decades to rebuild trust in a country that removed a tyrant once – and then reinstated him four years laterWhen Joe Biden entered the Whi...
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US man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials before midterms
Oklahoma man accused of sending letters with white nonhazardous powder before 2024 and 2026 electionsFederal authorities have charged an Oklahoma man ...
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What made Haley Stevens turn on el-Sayed? | Judith Levine
Endorsing his opponent while the US risks plummeting into fascism, she reveals the one issue that triggers her to take destructive action“Did you talk...
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Datacentres are deeply unpopular – so the geniuses at OpenAI are rebranding them | Arwa Mahdawi
These resource-guzzling centres drive up utility bills and are hated across the political spectrum. Cue a clunky, but potentially influential, new nam...
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America has been witnessing the worst speeches in presidential history | Ted Widmer
The US has seen plenty of terrible speeches over the centuries. But Trump’s midterm rallies are a new lowIn a sense, history has already been made. We...
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Christian voters in Washington state divided by common religion: ‘I don’t think the US is God’s kingdom on Earth’
Christians in the south of the state seek to vote their values – but a common faith does not mean a common politicsA few days before the Fourth of Jul...
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Voting begins in US midterm elections – in pictures
Americans are voting in midterm elections with control of the House and the Senate at stake for the remainder of Donald Trump’s second term in office,...
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Justice department funds research into gender dysphoria and violent crime in latest anti-trans effort
Experts say ‘very dangerous’ move diverts attention from violence driven by far-right extremist ideologiesThe US Department of Justice is funding rese...
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The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mapped
These graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of RepresentativesA turning point in Donald Trump’s second ter...
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America has always been drawn to an unelected elite. Meet the courtier class | Nancy Isenberg
From Hamilton to the ‘Epstein class’, we have long been fascinated by a charismatic yet shadowy set of power brokers. American aristocracy is alive an...
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Millions of Americans crippled by medical debt despite relief efforts
Stopgap measure does not solve fundamental problem that millions can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts saySome of the millions of Americans w...
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What effect will the big Democratic 'betrayal' have on the midterms? | Politics Weekly America
It is polling day in the US, so Jonathan Freedland is chatting to the humour writer Alexandra Petri of the Atlantic to run through this election cycle...
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‘In the trenches’: Wisconsin’s struggling small businesses could turn a Trump ally’s district blue
Affordability and small businesses’ economic woes feature heavily in the House race for Wisconsin’s third districtAfter 18 years in business, Erin Kla...
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Did Democrats finally find their fight? Jennifer Welch on rage – Stateside with Kai and Carter
Jennifer Welch is a Democrat who isn’t afraid to call out her own party. Her podcasts I’ve Had It and IHIP News, which she co-hosts with friend Angie ...
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Trump’s midterm campaign has distilled his vile message | Sidney Blumenthal
The president has spewed vulgar and hateful rhetoric even as he reveals his disdain for his followersFar from veering off his track, Trump in his ceas...
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‘We’re all on constantly shifting sands’: the play capturing life during the US midterm elections
Playwright Richard Nelson’s acclaimed Rhinebeck Panorama series returns for another timely look at the fictional Apple family living in a divided Amer...
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Are prediction markets accurate on elections? The US midterms are a big test
Polymarket and Kalshi have risen for collecting the ‘wisdom of crowds’. But after high-profile blunders, some wonder if their predictions were just ‘s...
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The candidates who will decide the US midterm elections
The 2026 US midterm elections feature firebrand progressives trying to stake out new territory, moderate Republicans struggling in the shadow of Donal...
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Midterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?
Here’s an hour-by-hour rundown of when polls close around the US, and some of the key races taking placeIn the 2026 US midterm cycle, there are 35 Sen...
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Midterm elections 2026: how are votes counted and when will we know the results?
Everything you need to know about how winners are called, how states count ballots and Trump’s election denialismThere’s no simple answer as to when U...
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US midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls in referendum on Trump’s agenda
Polls open across the US where key Senate and House races will decide which party controls Congress for remainder of Donald Trump’s second termSign up...
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From the US midterms to the hard right in Britain, empathy has become a dirty word in politics | John Harris
Around the world, virtues such as compassion and kindness are gathering dust, like old hymn books in a long-deserted churchTowards the end of the summ...
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Americans head to polls in midterm elections seen as referendum on Trump
Control of the Senate and House of Representatives, both currently held by the Republicans, is at stakeAmericans are heading to the polls today in US ...
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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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