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Australia faces same issues that flipped control of US Congress in midterms, experts say
Anthony Albanese’s government has taken a blow due to Iran war but voter anxiety around cost of living and datacentres may hit harderGet our daily pol...
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Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass to win Los Angeles mayoral race – video
Nithya Raman declared victory in the Los Angeles mayoral race after the incumbent, Karen Bass, conceded. Raman vowed to 'build housing that people can...
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Bruce Wolpe on what Trump will do after the ‘profound result’ of the US midterms - podcast
Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Bruce Wolpe – a senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre and a former congressional staffer during the...
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Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
President seeks to make Oval Office a national monument to ensure designs are not ‘ripped down by stupid people’Donald Trump signed a proclamation on ...
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How Abdul El-Sayed actually did with Jewish voters
Yes, he ran behind. In an interview, the senator-elect acknowledged Israel was a source of disagreement, but said he’s not changing his position.
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What happens after the ‘blue wave’? Our reporters answer your midterm election results questions
Democrats have taken control of Congress in a sweeping blue wave. Sign up or sign in to ask our team your questions about the results of the midterm e...
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Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El-Sayed to victory – but the numbers show he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democrat...
About 86% of Black Michiganders voted for Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate, according to preliminary data.
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Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El-Sayed to victory – but the numbers show he was less popular with this key voting block than some other Democra...
About 86% of Black Michiganders voted for Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate, according to preliminary data.
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Deep-red Kansas votes for change as patience wears thin with Trump: ‘The economy is really taking a beating’
Bills have soared in rural state buffeted by tariffs and war in Iran – and Democrat Adam Hamilton’s stunning upset shows how deep economic frustration...
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‘Dark horse diplomat’: Melania Trump plays both sides in joint Russia-Ukraine White House visit
As war rages on in Kyiv and other cities, the first lady celebrates her single-city ceasefire with Russian and Ukrainian envoysBeaming from a podium i...
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Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass
Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsedNithya Raman was elected to serve as the ma...
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Gavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California
Democrat’s move prevents these people from executions under future governors, after Christa Pike’s failed executionGavin Newsom, California’s governor...
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Trump is soothing the midterms loss with what he loves best: interior design | Arwa Mahdawi
The president seems to accept this is his last White House stint and is focused on renovating whatever he can get his little hands onAs you’d expect, ...
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US midterm voters responded in a thunderous voice. This is just the beginning | Betsy Reed
A note from our US editor: A reckoning is coming, but make no mistake: Trump is still president – we’ll need a free press in 2027 as much as we did in...
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The Guardian view on the midterms and foreign policy: American voters spoke, and now the world waits anxiously | Editorial
The Democrats have gained new powers to constrain Donald Trump. But the drubbing that Republicans received could yet prompt him to new excessesDonald ...
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Harmeet Dhillon, controversial head of DoJ’s civil rights division, steps down
Dhillon is first high-level justice department official to leave after historic Republican defeat in 2026 midtermsUS midterms 2026 live – latest updat...
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‘A huge waste of money’: trans Americans on weathering Republican midterms attacks
Republicans spent an estimated $183m on ads about transgender issues – and some Democratic candidates parroted anti-trans messaging, tooMetal Hennessy...
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Washington state passes ballot measure banning trans girls from school sports
Measure in blue state requires female athletes prove their sex, which critics warn could lead to ‘invasive’ genital examsVoters in Washington state ha...
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How Democrats used the midterms to turn affordability concerns into ‘green populism’
From energy prices to datacenters, climate became a cost-of-living issue – and a winning oneClimate-forward Democrats swept into power Tuesday night a...
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Leon Black sues US congressman Robert Garcia for $7.5m over Epstein comments
Black in defamation lawsuit alleges California lawmaker made false statements about his ties to Jeffrey EpsteinBillionaire Leon Black has filed a defa...
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