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From trans rights to Israel's war on Gaza, the party's candidates have responded to voter shifts on a slew of issues.

"This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," Obama said.

Aos 89 anos, uma idosa faz questão de votar em Urupês Aos 89 anos, uma idosa que viveu o período da ditadura militar no Brasil faz questão de votar em Urupês, no interior de São Paulo. Else Pazin foi às urnas no 1º turno em 4 de outubro e revelou ao g1 que está ansiosa para exercer novamente o papel de cidadã neste domingo (25), durante o 2º turno do pleito.

Lawsuits filed by candidate Mary Peltola and a voters' rights group challenge Trump's preemptive efforts to block a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska.

Many young American men swung behind Donald Trump in 2024, but polls show they are largely abandoning Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

If the MHA does not return to the May 22 agenda, we will be forced to hit the streets, agitate and prepare to go to jail for our legitimate demands within the Constitution, says co-chairperson Asgar Karbalai

Democrats are increasingly optimistic about the midterms. But they are being outspent by Republicans. And they are trying to compete in states that favored President Trump by large margins.

A new study found Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the two AI models disagreeing in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races.

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The Union government resorted to more repressive tactics against the second round of protests because the BJP leaders feel that if they buckle once more, it would be a disaster with far reaching consequences, Mr. Brittas said

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, on her appeal to MAGA voters and her refusal to engage in the “culture wars.”

Voters in Carroll County, New Hampshire like to ‘keep their political options open’, prioritising a government that puts schools, healthcare, and housing first

The Democratic presidential primary race appears to be wide open, while JD Vance and Marco Rubio led among Republican voters, a New York Times/Siena survey found.

Three 2026 election scenarios that show which party could end up in control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Neha Bora says the peace bond violates the right to democratic dissent. The statement comes amid a wider protest calling for the removal of India's election chief. DW has more.

Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon says she thinks donors aligned with her party have underinvested in the Sunshine State because they believe it is racist. Political strategists Mike Hahn and John McCarthy join with analysis.

One of the congressional seats Democrats are eyeing as a potential flip is Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Candidate Denise Powell joins "The Takeout" to discuss her priorities if elected to the House.

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says lawmakers have prepared for a range of situations ahead of the midterms, including that President Trump "is not going to accept the results."

Democrat Anna Gomez warns broadcasters against yielding to the Trump-era FCC's claims of fake polls and news distortions.

Het Amerikaanse ministerie van Justitie is in opdracht van president Donald Trump een rechtszaak begonnen tegen Alaska. De president wil niet dat de staat in november een eventuele verkiezingswinst van de Democraten goedkeurt voordat is onderzocht of het stembiljet voor verwarring heeft gezorgd.

Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the FCC, is calling on the broadcast lobby to push back on chairman Brendan Carr’s warning that stations could be subject to regulatory review for airing what he deemed as “fake polls.” In Gomez’s letter to the National Association of Broadcasters’ president and CEO Curtis LeGeyt, she wrote that […]

O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, disse nesta sexta-feira (23) que orientou o Departamento de Justiça a agir preventivamente para impedir o Alasca de certificar o resultado de sua eleição para o Senado, caso o atual senador republicano perca por uma margem estreita. Esta reportagem está em atualização.

President Donald Trump took credit for the action amid growing concerns the US government could meddle in midterm races.

Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority.

UPDATED: President Donald Trump again lashed out at a reporter, this time an NBC News correspondent who pressed him about his support for a Vivek Ramaswamy ad that has been condemned by Democrats and Republicans. Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor of Ohio, is behind a new spot that debuted this week featuring the estranged […]

O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, fez um ataque direto a um candidato democrata ao Senado pelo estado de Michigan nesta sexta-feira (23). Faltando duas semanas para as eleições de meio de mandato nos EUA, Trump chamou Abdul El-Sayed de "jihadista doentio e violento" em declaração à imprensa na Casa Branca. O presidente americano também acusou o

<p>Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers and allies including President Donald Trump are escalating their efforts to tie Democratic rival <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2020937/progressive-dr-abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigan-primary-in-jolt-to-democrats">Abdul El-Sayed</a> to the Muslim Brotherhood less than two weeks before the <a href="https://www.daw

A letter demanding an investigation indicates Democrats will make investigating Starlink's interruption a top priority if they win control of the U.S. House.

In de Verenigde Staten is er grote commotie over een campagnevideo van Vivek Ramaswamy, de Republikeinse kandidaat-gouverneur in de staat Ohio. Daarin laat hij de moeder van zijn Democratische uitdager Amy Acton aan het woord. Zij noemt haar dochter een leugenaar. Maar Acton werd in haar jeugd verwaarloosd en misbruikt en heeft al tientallen jaren geen conta

Following Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor, another democratic socialist is set to become mayor of Washington, D.C.

Pete Buttigieg is endorsing independent Montana U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar.

'Abdul is cool', prijkt op T-shirts. Abdul El-Sayed (41) dingt naar een zetel in de Senaat en trekt volle zalen. Bij de Amerikaanse Congresverkiezingen van 3 november zijn veel ogen gericht op zijn race in Michigan. In deze swing state moet blijken of de nieuwe, progressieve wind in de Democratische Partij ook nieuwe kiezers bereikt. Rebecca stond uren van t

In Virginia, a state senator is facing federal criminal charges tied to racketeering, drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses. Louise Lucas is also accused of using her political power to protect a marijuana ring run by her own family. Nicole Sganga has more details.

Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson held a town hall in Portland, Maine, on Thursday with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.

Florida State Sen. Angie Nixon pulled off an upset in her August primary, and now she sits just four points behind her Republican rival in polls.

Top Virginia Democrat L. Louise Lucas has been charged in connection to an alleged drug and racketeering scheme, the Justice Department announced Thursday. CBS News' Sarah Lynch has more.

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most powerful Democrats, was charged on Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a role leading a wide-ranging criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds.

"Eric Baker appears to be using his positions at Andro Capital and StubHub to profit, potentially at the expense of customers, fans, and artists," said Robert Garcia, ranking member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Donald Trump e Vladimir Putin. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Os principais parlamentares democratas dos comitês de inteligência do Congresso dos Estados Unidos afirmaram nesta quarta-feira (21) que receberam informações de que a Rússia está conduzindo uma campanha de desinformação contra candidatos democratas nas eleições legislativas de meio de mandato – as midter

L. Louise Lucas, a longtime state senator from Virginia, has been arrested in connection with an alleged bribery and racketeering scheme.

State Sen. L. Louise Lucas surrendered to authorities to face charges, the Justice Department said. She was charged along with a half dozen others.

In the new Times/Siena poll, 70 percent of young voters identified as Democrats or leaned that way — a jump from just two years ago.

Democrat Josh Turek is mounting an unexpected challenge in Iowa, a traditional Republican bastion

States say the administration's steps reflect federal overreach and are meant to sow distrust in the outcome of the election.

Democrats in the US have said that they received an intelligence briefing that Russia has been waging a misinformation campaign against their candidates running in next month's midterm elections.

Neil Bush says that he voted for Democrat James Talarico due to reservations about Republican candidate Ken Paxton.

The campaign is in its final stretch and the attacks are getting increasingly personal. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign is behind an ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, disputing Acton's account of her childhood. For analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Faiz Shaki

A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.

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The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to justify election interference by alleging fraud.

Doi membri ai familiei Bush, una dintre cele mai cunoscute dinastii politice republicane din SUA, îl susțin pe democratul James Talarico în cursa pentru un loc în Senatul american din partea statului Texas. Barbara Bush, fiica fostului președinte George W. Bush, a contribuit financiar la campania democratului, în timp ce unchiul său, Neil Bush, a anunțat că

Whether it's for James Talarico or Jon Ossoff, celebrities are stepping up to donate to Dems this midterm season. The GOP is crying foul.

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Party seeks fresh nomination opportunity at places where irregularities have been reported, releases manifesto demanding greater financial autonomy for local bodies

The map favors Republicans, but cracks in their base are leaving them vulnerable in defending House and Senate control.

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Potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders are set to gather in Denver for a post-midterm summit. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports.

Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia changed its ratings in 28 House races on Tuesday, with Democrats now favored in more than 220 seats. Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto join to discuss.