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With control of Congress hanging in the balance, nominees have attacked their rivals’ records, stock portfolios and families, with varying degrees of accuracy.
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian Electoral Commissioner, Jeff Pope, has said people getting their information about voting in Australia from AI chatbots such as ChatGPT or Claude is an “emerging concern”, and has forced the commission to overhaul its website to attract bots looking for the correct information. Speaking at a hearing of the joint standing committee on artificial intelligence on Wednesday night, Pope said it was “
President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Jason O’Connell’s suspected use of the specs to aid his speech in Senedd reignites debate over AI-enabled devices It was a flowing speech packed full of precise statistics – but Jason O’Connell, a Reform UK Senedd member, was not quite the gifted orator he had first appeared. The periodic flashing in his spectacles seemed to give the game away as he spoke for five minutes in the Senedd chamber without a glance at his notes. “Cardiff reviewed 192 roads, following 933 requests, and only four route
The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.
Party faces fresh crisis as three councillors quit after ITV undercover filming exposed violence, misogyny and racist views Reform UK has been rocked by a fresh crisis after councillors and election candidates for the party were caught on film making graphic threats of extreme violence and expressing racist and misogynistic views. Three councillors have already stood down from the party, which said it was conducting an investigation over the first revelations from an ITV undercover investigation
After thousands of troops deployed by the president have patrolled Washington for more than a year, a three-judge panel interrogated whether the deployment could continue indefinitely.
The emissions might occur elsewhere, but they generate global harm that scientists can now quantify The Coalition has come up with the perfect solution to deal with the climate pollution from when Australian fossil fuels are burned overseas. We should either just pretend they don’t exist, or ignore the reason why people are concerned about them, even if those people include a majority of high court judges or the international court of justice. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam M
Europe's growing reliance on US gas imports is as serious a risk to EU and Ukrainian security as its historic addiction to Russian gas was.
President Zelenskyy’s allies must show the Russian president that American perfidy won’t alter the course of a war the Kremlin is losing When Donald Trump pledged to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of re-entering the White House last year, no one with any depth of insight into the conflict believed him. But Mr Trump took his own words seriously enough to feel the lack of a ceasefire as an affront to his self-image as a master dealmaker. After a period when it seemed that Kyiv’s European a
Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, on trade delegation to India, talks up economic benefits of joint trading arrangements with Europe UK politics live – latest updates Britain will benefit from much closer trading relations with the EU even if that means giving up its ability to negotiate free trade agreements, the Scotland secretary has said. Douglas Alexander helped negotiate deals with India and the US when he was a trade minister under Keir Starmer. Continue reading...
An extended interview with acclaimed screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies.
The campaign is set to be more expensive than the 2024 presidential election cycle, and has already exceeded the ad total booked by the N.F.L. last season.
Most Australians don’t use trusts, but the government’s planned changes to the tax status of them has proven controversial Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government on Wednesday introduced into parliament rules that will place a minimum 30% tax on income received from discretionary trusts. It is the latest legislation from what Jim Chalmers, the treasurer, has humbly titled “the most ambitious tax reform in a generation”. Continue reading...
Global human rights commitments adopted by government extends reach to enablers of unlawful activity The UK is expanding its sanctions powers to freeze assets and target entities enabling illegal Israeli settlements, obstructing humanitarian aid or unlawfully holding prisoners. The statutory instrument introducing the Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law sanctions adds three new grounds to the 2020 regime – serious violations of international humanitarian law, obstruction of hu
International grouping of China-sceptic legislators warns of risks inherent in misjudging bilateral relationship The UK’s approach to China is “beset by incoherence” and plagued by a lack of senior expertise, according to a report warning of the risks inherent in misjudging the bilateral relationship. Wednesday’s audit by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (Ipac), an international grouping of China-sceptic legislators, says past engagement with Beijing has often exposed the UK to the risk
Parliament’s environment and agriculture committees were originally expected to hold a joint vote on a compromise text on 5 October, but shelved that date without proposing another as this article went to publication.
The Pentagon is expanding its fight against drug traffickers, even as the plans recall a long and bloody history of U.S. intervention in the region.
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over funding The government has set an ambition to increase the share of English land farmed organically to 10% by 2036, but concerns remain over how the transition will be funded. Currently, just 3.4% of England’s agricultural land is farmed organically, one of the smallest shares in Europe. France, for example, farms 10.4% of its land organically, and aims to increase this to 18% by 2027. Contin
Dispute related to claims London mayor blocked US tech firm from £50m police deal because of concerns over its values Palantir and the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, have called off their legal fight over claims the Labour mayor was blocking the US tech company from signing a contract with the Metropolitan police because of its values and ethics. Palantir and the mayor’s office of policing and crime (Mopac) announced on Wednesday they had withdrawn allegations against each other, heading off a high c
New drone strikes on two ships in the Black Sea pose questions for the future of Russian and Ukrainian food exports to already struggling world markets.
Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".
“I’m running for re-election to the Senate,” the Democrat said during a debate on Tuesday. Barack Obama said the same thing 20 years ago.
There are many reasons to ignore this affordability ‘solution’, not least it being complex and fiddly. Just keep things simple “My mark of failure or success is whether I can get bills down or not. That’s the only thing I’m in this job to do.” So said Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, recently, bracing for the hike in energy bills that looks inevitable in January. Industry projections suggest £400-ish on an annual basis is on the way, with “stubbornly high” levels for the rest of decade e
Republican Ken Buck endorses Phil Weiser in Colorado governor’s race Denver Gazette
Money was withdrawn from gambling firm before founder warned chancellor against doubling machine games duty The billionaire Done family took a £30m dividend from their Betfred gambling empire, before warning that they would close hundreds of bookies and cut jobs if the government increases tax on high-street slot machines. The chancellor, John Healey, is understood to be considering proposals to double machine games duty in the upcoming budget, a move that the Social Market Foundation thinktank
The EU has six months of diplomacy to reverse US-imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, while shying away from triggering a rule that would protect Europeans.
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #227 Ballotpedia News
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will also rally for Democratic candidates in Georgia and Nevada.
One good poll has convinced the Tory leader she is invincible. She was back in her happy place with a scattergun PMQs Little things please little minds. And minds don’t come much smaller than some of those in Westminster. If a researcher had come up with a study that showed one element two points higher in value than countless other experiments, it would almost certainly be marked down either as an outlier or “within the margin of error”. At the very least, no conclusions would be drawn until ma
Only 1.04% of estimated 230,900 cases reviewed in first five months of £75m three-year scheme Campaigners have urged Andy Burnham to step in after it emerged just a handful of the tens of thousands of unpaid carers who unknowingly racked up huge debts when welfare officials unlawfully changed benefits guidance have been repaid. The first official update on the carers allowance reassessment exercise launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in April confirms that progress in cancelli
Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine's front line operations, Kyiv says BBC What Is Starshield, SpaceX’s Military-Grade Satellite Internet Service? The New York Times Ukraine says SpaceX hampers drones for attack and defence, as US ties fray Reuters EU says ‘no indication’ intelligence sharing with Ukraine has stopped as Russian attacks leave 600,000 without power – Europe live The Guardian Ukraine claims Starlink is suddenly disrupting service for its military The Verge
County budget review off to a tense start Mount Desert Islander
Ukrainian officers warn that Starlink’s sudden speed limits have grounded much of their drone fleet and weakened air defences, as massive Russian strikes leave millions facing blackouts.
Commentary: New Hampshire sure is beautiful this time of year, apolitically speaking New Hampshire Bulletin
Billions in EU research cash are already flowing to Israeli firms linked to drones, AI targeting and surveillance, raising questions over whether Europe is effectively bankrolling technologies used against Palestinian civilians.
Yvette Cooper acknowledges ‘unthinkable pain’ caused by practice between 1930s and 1980s after campaign by Wirral woman and others The health secretary, Yvette Cooper, has issued a “profound apology” for the “unthinkable pain” caused to parents whose stillborn babies were buried in mass graves. Parents spent decades not knowing where their babies were buried, owing to a practice in which stillborn babies taken away from mothers at hospital and buried in communal graves. Continue reading...
Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume news8000.com
As leaders gather in Brussels, they must decide whether to keep pretending each new loan for Ukraine, defence, or other shocks is a one‑time exception, or finally admit that long‑term, risk‑managed joint borrowing has become the EU’s new normal.
Veteran KQED politics reporter to retire after nearly three decades San Francisco Chronicle
The EU may not want Turkey as a member, but both sides can see the appeal of closer economic ties to reduce their dependencies on China.
Whose Jesus? The Left and Right Fight Over Faith in the Midterms Mother Jones
Young voter turnout could be pivotal in this year's midterms 10News.com
Lawyers for Fed’s Lisa Cook call White House hearing set up by Trump ‘biased’ Spectrum News
The changing character of war and Korean politics: Is the ROK/U.S. alliance heading into a 'perfect storm?' upi
Political strategist discusses Tuesday’s Los Angeles mayoral debate CBS News
Newsom heads to New Hampshire to stump for Democrats, raise political profile Los Angeles Times
The Political Geography of Southern California Public Policy Institute of California
Netanyahu doesn’t say whether he’ll quit politics if he loses election: ‘I intend to win’ The Times of Israel
Analysis | Why Democrats will probably win back the House The Washington Post
California Voters Will Choose Whether to Allow Public Campaign Financing — Here’s Why It Matters Brennan Center for Justice
Judge won’t halt Atrium’s cheaper copays for State Health Plan members, for now Raleigh News & Observer
Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour Debacle Calls Artists’ Involvement in Politics Into Question Carolina Political Review
Analysis: Katie Zacharia presented herself as a lawyer. She’s not | CNN Politics CNN
Iowa's water quality and cancer rates forced into forefront of state politics PBS
What is Michigan Proposal 2? Explaining the 'Money out of Politics' proposal WZZM13.com
Federal judge blocks planned US farm agency reorganization Central Oregon Daily
Justice Dept. demands California prove citizenship for lists of voters or withhold ballots Los Angeles Times
Commentary: Karen Bass says L.A.'s political establishment doesn't like Raman. Well, boo hoo Los Angeles Times
Mo. Independent: Amendment 6 would remake balance of power between Missouri voters and lawmakers Spectrum News
Lawyers for Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook says White House hearing set up by Trump is 'biased' WSLS
Republicans retreat from battleground districts as lines shift in House races PBS
Today’s irreverent politics ignore ancient wisdom: The need to know your limits Religion News Service
Inflation up in final report before midterms CNN
For the future of green politics, look beyond the Green party The Guardian
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at rally along Arizona-Nevada border PBS
Democratic pollster sees Governor’s race as a ‘toss up’ Florida Politics
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announces record-breaking campaign contributions Idaho Statesman
MLS’s political speech policy is untenable – just ask Austin FC fans The Guardian
Finding right fit is more important in judicial clerkship hiring than politics, new study says ABA Journal
Horse Girls and Gays Rejoice! Mamdani Says “Neigh” to Carriage Industry Them
Democrats hold narrow leads or trail by small margins in Texas midterm elections The Texas Tribune
How the study of Latinx politics in America has evolved Good Authority
AI in politics: Is Albania the EU’s testing ground? Al Jazeera
Can Democrats win the Senate? Here are some pathways PBS
‘People in my own party don’t understand what the average worker is going through’ The Washington Post
Trump lends a hand in tighter-than-expected Montana House race Central Oregon Daily
US regulator accuses nation's largest banks of debanking customers over political views Fox Business
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls WSLS
Enduring friendship started at Miami for prominent political figures Ryan, Razdan Duggal Miami University
Democrats have reason to be optimistic, but headaches could be waiting if they win the midterms CNN
Trump campaigns in Arizona and Montana on 2nd day of Western swing to help boost GOP candidates WSLS
Federal watchdog says 9 large US banks denied service to customers over political or religious views Yahoo Finance
Nurses in Politics: Why More Nurses Are Running for Office Nurse.com
California Could Allow Public Funding of Elections Santa Monica Daily Press
'Even in politics, there are limits': Amcha Israel candidate resigns amid harassment campaign i24NEWS
Trump dominates Markey-Deaton debate. Here's a fact check of the claims Cape Cod Times
Ricketts Calls Him a Democrat. Osborn Says That's the Problem with Politics Independent Voter News
Online Communities Rarely Focus on Politics, and Many Say It Should Stay That Way Pew Research Center
CNN chief reacts to judge’s ruling on Trump press ban CNN
Florida State University professor explains how short-form video is changing political debates Florida State University News
Can Democrats win a Texas Senate seat? | CNN Politics CNN
Treasury says largest U.S. banks let politics influence who received banking services CNBC
The real problem with Katie Zacharia not actually being a ‘lawyer’ CNN
Going Hungry in Trump’s Economy The Atlantic
In Texas' 34th District, GOP tries again to flip seat held by moderate Democrat Spectrum News
Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House PBS
Water and cancer, once taboo in Iowa politics, are now front and center in campaigns CBS News
Callahan, Flynn Uncontested for Pair of Rockland Council Seats Midcoast Villager
Trump administration escalates voter roll fight with threats against California election officials CNN
Hillary Clinton launches politics podcast Washington Times
Two independent candidates for Kansas House try to capitalize on ‘hunger’ for alternatives Kansas Reflector
US cuts Obamacare subsidies for 189,000 with duplicate coverage Central Oregon Daily
Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections PBS
Watch: WGAL's 36th Senate District debate with candidates Malone, Jones LancasterOnline
What the passage of Proposition 5 would mean for recall elections Spectrum News
Ossoff again said he won’t run for president. Such denials don’t always stick. The Washington Post
A warning from Pew: The 2026 midterms will be uniquely difficult for polls The Washington Post
Technical solutions to political problems: Can development finally admit politics matters? LSE Blogs
Bynum, Adair go head-to-head in televised 5th District debate: The latest on Oregon’s 2026 election OregonLive.com
Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role PBS
In this deep-red city, rising costs test Trump’s affordability message The Washington Post
As data centers remain potent political issue, David Crowley offers plan to regulate artificial intelligence in Wisconsin Civic Media
East Cobb Politics: ‘No Kings’ rally; Jackson reception East Cobb News
East Cobb Politics: 'No Kings' rally; Jackson fundraiser Archives East Cobb News
US government cuts subsidies for 189,000 Obamacare enrollees Central Oregon Daily
Judge extends order barring Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters Spectrum News
Trump, Vance attack Democratic candidates as midterms near CNN
OCC report finds big banks denied services over politics, religion Quartz
The Odds: A New York State of Mind CNN
Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month Spectrum News
Horror has always been political scalawagmagazine.org
Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% bump in benefits in 2027 CNN
Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light Houston Public Media
Major banks accused of political targeting Fox Business
House District 15 candidates answer questions from residents The Ellsworth American
Are Tarrant Latino voters a swing group for 2026 midterm elections? www.kera.org
Why supporting GOP is now a moral failure, not just a political one Park Record
War in Iran has cost the average American household $2,000 so far, Moody's analysis says Spectrum News
Ex-UK Green Party deputy warns of increased antisemitism under new leadership The Jerusalem Post
Closing Pay-to-Play Loopholes: Strengthening the Ban on Federal Contractor Political Spending Just Security
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom of Climate Politics Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
Politics, second chances and what really happened at the Canfield Fair Akron Beacon Journal
Political Uncertainty Puts Some U.S. Companies' Hiring Plans on Hold PR Newswire
Over A Third Of Students Are Ruling Out Colleges Because Of State Politics Forbes
More Students Are Ruling Out Colleges Over Politics RealClearEducation
Andy Burnham’s Speech to the Labour Party Conference Could Be the Start of a Positive Social-Democratic Politics The Nation
Democrats, eyeing control, lay grounds for postelection probes WBKB11.com
Philly voters care about local issues, but election integrity fears make them wonder if their vote matters The Conversation
Troy Jackson Presses Susan Collins on Heating Prices Midcoast Villager
Huang Qifan, China’s political tumbler, falls after a decade of close corruption calls South China Morning Post
Public comment and the birth of a political activist chronicleonline.com
Democrat Brian Miller makes data centers focus of eastern congressional district campaign KTVH
40% of voters say they’ve been fooled by AI ads this campaign Scripps News
Endorsement: Reject Prop. 44. Politics don’t belong in California’s community health clinics. The Mercury News
Top regulator says big banks rejected customers over politics Axios
Meet Democracia 21, Spain’s new political force ALDE Party
Crisis informatics, disinformation and emergency politics Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
New poll finds Democrats leading in nearly every statewide contest Houston Chronicle
Republicans are playing defense — and it’s costing them KOAM News Now
Macron says French student protesters 'exploited' by political forces France 24
Democrats in several statewide Texas races narrowly lead Republicans Axios
Letter: Regional school superintendent should keep politics separate from public service Shaw Local
Letter: Politics, preachers and flapdoodle The Napa Valley Register
These wildly different Central Valley candidates could hold a lesson for Democrats San Francisco Chronicle
Donald Menzel: Lying, stealing and cheating in American politics (guest opinion) Loveland Reporter-Herald
Can Democrats flip the biggest county in the Rio Grande Valley back to blue? Houston Chronicle
Rep. Moore says he puts policy over ‘toxic’ politics; Crosby calls himself a chance for change Utah News Dispatch
Port: Dumb diesel politics The Dickinson Press
In run for schools chief, Shaw touts ‘basics’ San Francisco Examiner
Clean Up City Hall reforms draw $12.6 million San Francisco Examiner
Wyoming voters face floods of political advertising, but who is paying for it? WyomingNews.com
Dade Phelan Says Republicans Are "Freaking Out" Texas Monthly
‘Playing politics?’ Sikorski takes aim at 'big man' Musk over Starlink in Ukraine TVP World
UNI Democrats work to increase political involvement on campus Northern Iowan
Poll finds PBS popular with Arkansans Talk Business & Politics