Medicare for All remains key pressure point for Democrats ahead of midterms
The idea of universal health coverage in the US is embraced by party’s left but is often considered a liability by centrists
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The Populist: The social contract | Episode 4 – Full Story podcast
One Nation was the first Australian political party with a website, and its online game today is recognised as some of the most effective in the business. The party specialises...
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Could Democrats lose a Senate race in New Hampshire? A GOP candidate with a famous name tries to flip the seat
CNN's Manu Raju hit the trail in the blue-ish state of New Hampshire, where Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas is sounding the alarm bells that his election to the Senate could be at...
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The desperate, failed attempt to keep one Florida district Black
Efforts to consolidate the Black vote here were frustrated, handing the Democratic nomination to a white party insider A major plot line of the hyper-partisan, mid-decade...
Republicans say they hate communists. So why do they like Donald Trump?
Trump supporters may be surprised to learn the state takeover of means of production is not driven by the left Americans will never accept the Democratic party’s slide to the...
World
Trump wants control of the entire western hemisphere. Brazil might become his biggest prize | Steve Bloomfield
While the US president’s meddling could win Brazil’s election for the right, curbing gang violence is what voters care about, says journalist Steve Bloomfield
Business
Burnham’s plans for social care and its workers are admirable but changes must come quickly | Heather Stewart
Money is needed now for a system that has left families including mine struggling their way unsupported and forgotten As one of many hundreds of thousands of people in the UK...
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Inside Democrats’ efforts to secure Election Day and respond to fears of Trump interference
Ahead of the November midterm elections, top Democrats are planning for doomsday scenarios for how President Donald Trump and his administration could intervene in the voting...
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The counties to watch on the massive midterm elections battlefield | CNN Politics
The breadth of the public backlash against President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term is rapidly widening the campaign battlefield for 2026.
World
Glasgow council workers face pay cuts in fire-and-rehire plan after union talks break down
Unison refuses to ballot members on offer that would see thousands of council employees worse off Thousands of Glasgow council workers face being sacked and reappointed under...
World
Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-president Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a...
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Trump, crime and corruption loom over Brazil’s presidential vote
Brazilians will vote in a general election on Sunday with two familiar political camps once again dominating the presidential race.
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Rep. Joaquin Castro: ‘Texans are ready for a change’
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) talks about the upcoming midterm elections, voter discontent in Texas, and latino voter support.
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Trump advocates for mail and early voting despite historically opposing both
President Donald Trump said Americans should cast their ballot using “every appropriate tool,” in a pre-recorded video imploring Republicans to vote in the midterm elections...
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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife threw her support behind the Texas GOP Senate nominee without naming him, saying in a new ad that she will be “voting for the Republican ticket.”
Business
Trump to give $90 to senior citizens for Medicare premiums
President Donald Trump said late Friday he will give around 20 million senior citizens $90 each to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums, marking his latest effort to...
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Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.
World
Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Millions of Brazilians will vote Sunday in an election dominated by two rivals: incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro...