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Nach den Ausschreitungen bei Protesten in Frankreich diskutiert der Senat über Haftung. Die französische Handelskammer beklagt Einbußen und fordert ein Ende der Demos.

Flavio Bolsonaro’s former campaign manager says the senator did not inform him that he planned to flee Brazil.

It was a showdown of sorts in western Texas as James Talarico and Ken Paxton appeared at dueling rallies on either side of a prairie-dog-filled city park.

<p>ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functio­nal Committee on Human Rights on Tuesday expressed concern over delays in compensation to families of Pakistani seafarers affected by a<a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2035503"> hostage-taking incident </a>off Somalia.</p> <p>The committee, chaired by Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, also discussed cybercrime, crypto-currency r

El-Sayed, El-Sayeed, El-Sayad – for months, Abdul El-Sayed , an Egyptian American running for the US Senate for Michigan, has had his name mispronounced, sometimes deliberately. US President Donald Trump has frequently mocked his name and said he would call him "Mohammed". He has also faced relentless attacks over his Muslim faith and accusations of having t

With just a week to go ahead of midterms, Democrats have the lead in both the House and Senate, surveys show. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more, and Kyle Kondik, managing editor of nonpartisan election forecasting newsletter Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins "The Takeout."

Third-party Libertarian candidates threaten to siphon votes from Republicans in competitive states and could imperil the party's chances of holding its narrow majority over Democrats.

To jest bardzo poważne oskarżenie i na to będzie musiał prezydent odpowiedzieć - powiedział senator KO Grzegorz Schetyna w "Faktach po Faktach" w TVN24, komentując zeznania pracownicy sopockiego hotelu w procesie Karola Nawrockiego przeciwko Onetowi.

Voter concerns about the proliferation of US data centres remain high ahead of next week's crucial midterm elections that could alter the trajectory of President Donald Trump's final two years in office. For Democrat Nabeela Syed, 27, a Muslim American who is in the Illinois House of Representatives, voter worries about data centres have long been a focal po

Voter concerns about the proliferation of US data centres remain high ahead of next week's crucial midterm elections that could alter the trajectory of President Donald Trump's final two years in office. For Democrat Nabeela Syed, 27, a Muslim American who is in the Illinois House of Representatives, voter worries about data centres have long been a focal po

The Florida race between state Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon and GOP Sen. Ashley Moody is heating up with one week left until the midterm elections. Cristian Benavides has more.

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to empower the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria to award PhDs in clinical medicine. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-considers-allowing-medical-college-to-award-phds/

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/e5624b.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Eine Fachrunde hat von 16:00 bis 17:30 Uhr Ihre Fragen beantwortet.

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/e5624b.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Eine Fachrunde hat von 16:00 bis 17:30 Uhr Ihre Fragen beantwortet.

More than elsewhere in the country, U.S. policy toward Israel is at the forefront of the race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is fighting to maintain Republican control of the U.S. Senate. CBS News' Kaia Hubbard spoke with Thune about his leadership and behind-the-scenes work.

President Trump continues supporting Republican candidates with campaign stops across the U.S. Meanwhile, musician John Legend campaigned for Democrats in Ohio, and a new Maine poll shows Democrat Troy Jackson leading Republican Susan Collins in a tight Senate race. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Portland Press Herald politics reporter Billy Kobin have more.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan, involving $20.52bn and €1.05bn, to finance infrastructure and development projects across the country. The request, which was transmitted to the National Assembly, was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, d

President Bola Tinubu has sent a bill to the Senate to amend Nigeria’s law on the transfer of convicted offenders with countries outside the Commonwealth. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-transmits-convicted-offenders-transfer-bill-to-senate/

Scandal-prone Trump pick goes head-to-head with seminarian Democrat in race that could determine control of the upper house of Congress

The PDP candidate for Ekiti North Senatorial District in the 2027 elections, Dr Olusegun Osinkolu, has pledged inclusive and people-oriented representation Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ekiti-pdp-senatorial-candidate-promises-inclusive-representation/

The woman accused by the Greens senator of harassment says she never consented to having intimate details made public after an inquiry was launched into his conduct.

The Nigerian Senate has assured that legislation to establish state police will be enacted before the end of the year after 24 states approved the amendmen Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-vows-state-police-law-by-year-end/

Republican candidates in marquee Senate races have welcomed Thune's help as he's traveled around the country in the weeks before the midterm elections, scrambling to save his majority.

Ex-senator Dayo Adeyeye says Nigerians will choose President Bola Tinubu over Atiku Abubakar in 2027, describing Tinubu as a builder and nation-builder. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-nigerians-will-choose-tinubu-over-atiku-says-ex-senator-adeyeye/

The Justice Department's lawsuit over potential confusion in the Alaska Senate race continues to stir controversy days ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News' Kaia Hubbard reports.

The Democrat himself has hit back, as has Senator Bernie Sanders and a key Trump supporter from 2024.

<p>ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday blocked a private member’s bill seeking to withdraw the free-for-all issuance of diplomatic passports to ministers of state, advisers, special assistants and senior bureaucrats and rejected the motion for introduction of the Passports (Amendment) Bill, 2026.</p> <p>The bill was moved by PTI Senator Faisal Saleem Rahman, cha

<p>ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday blocked a private member’s bill seeking to withdraw the free-for-all issuance of diplomatic passports to ministers of state, advisers, special assistants and senior bureaucrats and rejected the motion for introduction of the Passports (Amendment) Bill, 2026.</p> <p>The bill was moved by PTI Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, cha

<p>ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday blocked a private member’s bill seeking to withdraw the free-for-all issuance of diplomatic passports to ministers of state, advisers, special assistants and senior bureaucrats and rejected the motion for introduction of the Passports (Amendment) Bill, 2026.</p> <p>The bill was moved by PTI Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, cha

Two U.S. senators called on the NBA to reevaluate a partnership with Rwanda and its dictator Paul Kagame, citing the American government's changing policy toward the small African nation.

Attorney General Todd Blanche sparred with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan over the Justice Department's preemptive lawsuit in the Alaska Senate race. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

A former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has pledged to bring development to Jigawa South-West if elected senator on the PDP platform in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-ig-abba-pledges-development-for-jigawa-if-elected-senator/

The Northern Senators Forum has called for a probe into the killing of 26 worshippers in Taraba State, urging security agencies to arrest the perpetrators. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-senators-seek-probe-into-killing-of-26-taraba-worshippers/

The winner of the Alaska Senate election could determine whether Republicans or Democrats have a majority in the Senate in the next Congress.

Brak corocznej waloryzacji progów podatkowych i powrót wyższej stawki CIT dla największych firm - oto propozycja senackiej komisji. Chodzi o zmiany w przyjętej przez Sejm ustawie podnoszącej próg podatkowy w PIT ze 120 do 130 tysięcy złotych.

"Po pierwsze polityka, po pierwsze politycy" - to jest prawdziwe hasło Pałacu Prezydenckiego - powiedział minister obrony Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, pytany o pomysł zawiązania paktu senackiego prawicy z uwzględnieniem partii Grzegorza Brauna. Zdaniem marszałka Sejmu Włodzimierza Czarzastego to "pakt z faszyzmem".

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's preventative lawsuit alleging potential confusion in the Alaska Senate race. CBS News contributor David Becker weighs in.

As both parties prepare for the final leg of the campaign, here are some of the most closely watched Senate races.

Democrats are targeting G.O.P. strongholds that could set them up for new majorities. But if they don’t win those races now, it could be a long time before they have another chance.

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Al Jazeera looks at the key takeaways from the US president's campaign event in Michigan ahead of the midterm vote.

Lula (PT) foi o candidato a presidente mais votado em Belém (PA), com 468.891 votos. Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) foi o segundo mais votado, com 383.457 votos. Os dados foram divulgados pelo Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE). Os números se referem apenas à votação na cidade e não apontam quem foi eleito. Clique aqui para acessar os resultados completos da apuração

Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) foi o candidato a presidente mais votado em São Gonçalo (RJ), com 255.685 votos. Lula (PT) foi o segundo mais votado, com 236.201 votos. Os dados foram divulgados pelo Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE). Os números se referem apenas à votação na cidade e não apontam quem foi eleito. Clique aqui para acessar os resultados completos da apu

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Trump, who imposed a travel ban targeting several predominantly Muslim countries during his first term, has increasingly leaned into anti-Muslim rhetoric as Election Day approaches.

The Department of Justice has faced criticism that its lawsuit is aimed at blocking a Democratic victory in a key race.

Democrats have maintained they have no connection to Daniel J. Sullivan.

Peltola required medical attention after the accident, which happened when another vehicle crashed into the one transporting Peltola and her family, the campaign said.

Anchorage police confirmed a crash involving three vehicles occurred Saturday and said those involved sustained “non-life threatening” injuries.

Blanche told CNN's "State of the Union" that President Donald Trump, who said Friday that he was "the one that said do it," is not trying to overturn state election results "in any way, shape or form" on the cusp of the Nov. 3 election.

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN.

The once-reliably red state has become competitive turf for Democrats – and the GOP has taken notice.

Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola sustained "minor injuries" in a car accident, her campaign said.

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On the trail, James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, has increasingly gone after Mr. Musk, a critic of his who has given big to a group aligned with the Republican candidate, Ken Paxton.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2072,w_3108/743476' alt='US Senator Jon Ossoff speaks during a joint midterm campaign rally with Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms (not pictured) at the Cobb Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 17, 2026. (photo credi

In a climate where polls show Trump's approval cratering, Dems are optimistic about Scott Colom's chances of flipping Republican senator's seat in deep-red Mississippi.

The Justice Department sued Alaska election officials Thursday seeking to block the election results from being certified if GOP Sen. Dan S. Sullivan loses.

There are lessons to be learned in every game and the Ottawa Senators, so far, are proving to be good students.