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Kansas Senate rivals distance themselves from party leaders in fiery debate
Kansas Senator Roger Marshall and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton used a contentious debate to present themselves as distinct from unpopular parts of their parties, while clashing over national politics and personal controversies. The race could help determine control of the Senate, making their positions on President Donald Trump, immigration and party leadership especially significant. Marshall…
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US embassy says Canadian officials are seeking to sway November’s midterms
The US Embassy in Ottawa has accused Canadian officials of trying to influence November’s US midterm elections, citing their meetings with Democrats and comments about retaliatory tariffs. Canadian leaders reject the charge, saying their actions respond to US trade measures and aim to protect Canadian workers and businesses. The embassy’s fact sheet points to Industry…
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Philippine government suspends top tech official for alleged misconduct
The Philippines’ Ombudsman has suspended Department of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary David L. Almirol for six months without pay while it investigates alleged misconduct. The case concerns claims that the department awarded contracts to businesses linked to Multisys Technologies, a software firm Almirol founded and held a stake in, raising questions about conflicts of…
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Trump dominates El-Sayed’s attacks against Rogers, but GOP rival offers unexpected policy split
At their second debate ahead of Michigan’s midterm election, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly portrayed Republican Mike Rogers as a proxy for Donald Trump, while Rogers attacked El-Sayed’s progressive record and past comments. The contest matters nationally because Michigan’s open Senate seat could affect control of the Senate and has become a test of the Democratic…
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Albanese’s response leaves questions over briefing against Helen Haines
The article argues that Anthony Albanese is more effective at winning elections than delivering policy or providing national leadership. It criticises his handling of the Voice referendum, government policy reversals and responses to major events, and says his recent remarks have not resolved questions about a document circulated by his office targeting independent MP Helen…
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NSW Parliament removes the words ‘mother’ and ‘woman’ from breastfeeding policy in favour of gender-neutral language
NSW Parliament has removed “mother” and “woman” from its updated breastfeeding policy, using terms such as “parents”, “carers” and “lactating parents” instead. The policy aims to make the workplace family-friendly and support staff who breastfeed, while recognising the importance of breastfeeding for parent and child. NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane criticised the wording in a…
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White House Correspondents’ Association Decries Trump Team’s “Retaliation” After POTUS Lashes Out At Reporter
The White House Correspondents’ Association accused the Trump administration of retaliating against a journalist by removing him from a press pool rotation after President Donald Trump objected to his questions. The association said restricting access for challenging the president threatens the public’s ability to rely on an independent press. The journalist, Andrew Feinberg of The…
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Michigan leaders react after Rogers links El-Sayed to Muslim Brotherhood
During a Michigan US Senate debate, Republican Mike Rogers linked Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood while discussing police funding. El-Sayed denied any connection to the organisation and called Rogers’s suggestion shameful; the article says there is no evidence that El-Sayed is affiliated with it. Rogers referred to a 2012 letter, reported by the…
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Tesla plans customer Cybercab sales by the end of 2026
Tesla says it plans to begin selling its autonomous Cybercab to customers by the end of 2026, starting with small deliveries. The move could allow third-party operators to acquire the two-seat robotaxi before Tesla owners receive the company’s promised unsupervised driving software. Cybercabs currently being built are intended for Tesla’s own fleet, and the company…
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Chaos erupts at Trump’s South Carolina rally as protesters posing as MAGA fans try to derail event before loyalists step in to the delight of president
Donald Trump’s South Carolina rally was interrupted by at least six protesters during its first 20 minutes as he campaigned for Darline Graham, his chosen candidate for the US Senate. The disruptions drew chants from supporters and highlighted tensions at the event, where a supporter appeared to punch one protester. Trump called the protesters “paid”…