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The top 10 House and Senate races to watch that will determine whether Republicans or Democrats take control in November
The article identifies ten closely watched US House and Senate contests that could determine which party controls Congress after November’s midterm elections. – The Senate races are presented as pivotal to control of the upper chamber. – Competitive House seats could decide the House majority. – Outcomes may shape the next Congress’s legislative agenda and…
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ICE purchase of electric shock gloves prompts Democratic outrage
Outrage is building among congressional Democrats who are alarmed by new plans from the Trump administration to buy gloves that will allow immigration agents to deliver a painful electric shock as they carry out deportations. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday published a notice of its plans to spend as much as $20…
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Trump targets El-Sayed, WWII Memorial vandalism in string of Truth Social posts
President Trump targeted several Democratic politicians in a series of Truth Social posts while also calling attention to vandalism at the World War II Memorial on Friday evening. Several of the posts focused on Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive labeled as “crazy” in the past by members of the Trump administration. One…
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‘A tragedy’: Politicians react to sudden death of Jason Arday as Prime Minister calls for a ‘moment of reflection’
Politicians and academics have described the sudden death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as a tragedy, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham calling for a “moment for reflection” rather than judgment. Arday, who had been Cambridge University’s youngest ever black professor after his appointment in March 2023, resigned on 5 August following weeks of scrutiny…
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Ben Shapiro says Rubio’s potential 2028 White House bid against Vance could backfire
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro is warning that a widely speculated 2028 presidential contest between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance could backfire on the secretary. In a podcast interview with host Patrick Bet-David released on Wednesday, Shapiro cast doubt that Rubio would launch a presidential bid, citing the secretary’s history as…
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Ted Cruz, conservatives respond after Talarico criticizes Bible-related education in schools as ‘propaganda’
Texas Democrat and Christian seminarian James Talarico described a Bible-related education programme in schools as “propaganda” and “indoctrination”, prompting criticism from Senator Ted Cruz and other conservatives. The dispute reflects a wider argument over whether religious references in state education provide cultural literacy or improperly promote a particular faith. Cruz and conservative commentators challenged Talarico’s…
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Peltola distances herself from Kamala Harris endorsement ahead of Alaska primary
Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) is distancing herself from an endorsement from former Vice President Kamala Harris as she looks to win the Alaska Senate race. Harris threw her support behind Peltola in a fundraising email on Wednesday from her Fight for the People PAC, urging supporters to donate to Peltola’s campaign as Democrats seek…
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Trump accuses nonprofit organization of revealing ‘top military secrets’ in ballroom case
President Trump issued fresh criticism on Friday evening toward the nonprofit organization suing his administration over the White House ballroom project, accusing the National Trust for Historic Preservation of revealing “Top Military Secrets” in their lawsuit. “These are the TREASONISTS that brought the suit against the Military Complex,” the president wrote in a Truth Social…
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Darren Walker Opens His Home to Friends and Anonymous Content Emmy Nominees in Celebration of ‘Joy, Reflection, Delight and Awe’
Darren Walker, the new president and chief executive of Anonymous Content, hosted an intimate party at his Los Angeles home to celebrate the company’s Emmy nominees. The event highlighted Walker’s arrival in the entertainment industry after a prominent philanthropic career, while also showcasing the historic significance of his residence, designed by architect Paul Revere Williams.…
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Deputy national security adviser Andy Baker to leave White House: Report
White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker is leaving the Trump administration in the coming weeks, the latest departure from President Trump’s national security team. Baker, who previously served as Vice President Vance’s national security adviser, has been closely involved in the administration’s foreign policy decisions and was part of the U.S. delegation that…