Talarico challenges 'Low T' Paxton to debateTexas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico challenged his opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), to a debate hosted by TMZ, renewing his calls for the Republican to face him ahead of the November election. In an interview with TMZ, Talarico said Paxton has repeatedly ignored his invitations to debate him and suggested the entertainment...The Hill3d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Judge blocks most DHS field operations focused on voter fraudA federal judge in California blocked most Department of Homeland Security (DHS) field operations focused on voter fraud in a Wednesday court ruling. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, appointed under former President Biden, barred the DHS from conducting “elections-related field operations and field interviews” in nine states — California,…The Hill3d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Fake polls send shock waves through the political world ahead of midtermsA fake polling controversy is causing a bipartisan uproar as the midterms reach the homestretch. Plus, a look at the tightening Minnesota Senate race, the latest developments in Texas and South Carolina and President Trump’s broader red-state tour. Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and Decision Desk HQ's chief…The Hill3d agoWhole story →Government
Rubio's State Dept flirting with criminal investigation as staffers investigated: reportMarco Rubio’s State Department is facing an investigation for allegedly breaking federal law by digging into staffers’ political loyalties.The State Department has asked some foreign service officials up for promotion "who they voted for in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential elections," the Washin...Raw Story3d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
South Africa Plans Legislative Reforms to Fix Municipal FinancesSouth Africa warned that rising municipal debt poses a growing threat to public finances, as the amount owed by financially distressed town councils continues to climb and local government elections loom, and said a legislative overhaul is under way to address the problem.Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →Government
Israel Election Tests Netanyahu’s Hold on PowerOn Bloomberg This Weekend, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discusses how security, democracy and the war in Iran are shaping Israel’s election and argues that the country needs a change in its approach to settler violence in the West Bank. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Olmert also examines how the US midterms could…Bloomberg4h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full WarWith new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.The New York Times3h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at homeVW investment, creating 4,500 jobs in Georgia, comes amid Trump’s damaging tariffs, intense Chinese competition and costly shift towards EVs Audi has said it will spend $4bn (£3bn) to build its first factory in the US, as its parent company, Volkswagen, struggles with the impact of steep tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. The German brand’s chief…The Guardian3h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
VIDEO -- Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Republicans Will Soon 'Pass the Democrats' in Early VotingTexas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) believes Republicans who vote early will make a huge difference in his state, predicting his party will soon "pass the Democrats" as the midterm elections heat up. The post VIDEO — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Republicans Will Soon ‘Pass the Democrats’ in Early Voting appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network3h agoWhole story →Government
Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaignObama remains the Democratic Party's best motivator nearly a decade after leaving the White House. And he's taking his star power on the road in the final days of the midterm elections, which will help determine the balance of power in American politics on Nov. 3.PBS NewsHour2h agoWhole story →Government
Lula Celebrates End of Brazil's 6-Day Work Week, Fulfilling Key Pledge Ahead of ElectionBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated on Wednesday night after Brazil's legislature overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to end the country's six-day work week. Under the amendment, which Lula has made a central plank of his reelection campaign, the work week will be shortened to 40 hours without a salary cut. The…Common Dreams10d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentbrazil work week reform
Trump says 'massive' oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in GreenlandUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland.New York Post7d agoSources (3)Whole story →PlanetSecurityDonald Trumpgreenland oil exploration announcement
Trump exempts NPRA oil exploration from NEPA{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump fast-tracks NPR-A oil exploration The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would exempt some Arctic oil and gas exploration activities from environmental reviews. © David W. Houseknecht, U.S. Geological Survey via Associated Press The Interior Department issued a notice…The Hill17d agoWhole story →Planetnepa exemption announcement
Foreign Interference: Zohran Mamdani Gives Last-Minute Boost to Brazil's LulaSocialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Brazil on a new labor law, applauding Lula just days before the presidential election. The post Foreign Interference: Zohran Mamdani Gives Last-Minute Boost to Brazil’s Lula appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network3d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentbrazil presidential election
Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro Tied Heading Into RunoffNew polling shows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are tied heading into Sunday's runoff presidential election in Brazil. Bloomberg’s Rodrigo Orinhuela says Lula has been mobilizing voters after Bolsonaro had a good showing in the first round. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Government
Brazil's Lula ramps up federal push against organized crime in Rio ahead of crucial electionBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled a pilot plan to expand the federal government's role in fighting organized crime in RioBreitbart News Network1mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentbrazil election security push
Brazil Election Sees Lula, Bolsonaro Divide Over the Amazon RainforestLula dramatically reduced deforestation that accelerated under Flávio Bolsonaro’s father while also supporting development.Bloomberg9d agoWhole story →Planetbrazil election
VP Harris campaigns for leftist ElFormer US vice president Kamala Harris returns to the campaign trail Tuesday alongside a leftist Michigan Senate candidate, seeking to help Democrats holdBreitbart News Network1mo agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentmichigan senate campaign
