Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month's election, state media report
Read full article: Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month's election, state media reportA resistance group in Myanmar has reportedly detained a candidate for the election scheduled for later this month.
Despite bribery charges, many Democrats still favor Henry Cuellar to hold his Laredo district
Read full article: Despite bribery charges, many Democrats still favor Henry Cuellar to hold his Laredo districtDays out from the filing deadline, Cuellar has yet to draw a serious primary challenger — a sign that many in his party view the anti-abortion congressman as their best bet to stave off the GOP in November.
Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
Read full article: Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter dataThe U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information.
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina launches run for Congress, seeking to flip South Texas district red
Read full article: Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina launches run for Congress, seeking to flip South Texas district redNational GOP recruiters see Webb County’s top elected official as a promising candidate to unseat longtime U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in 2026.
Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race
Read full article: Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's raceA Democrat who served four years as Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid is running for governor in the battleground state.
James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid
Read full article: James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback bidJames Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, thwarting former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey’s bid for a political comeback.
Early voting begins for December runoff election. Everything you need to know
Read full article: Early voting begins for December runoff election. Everything you need to knowEarly voting in Harris County begins Monday, Oct. 20, and runs through Friday, Oct. 31, giving residents nearly two weeks to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Nov. 4.
Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee
Read full article: Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in TennesseePresident Donald Trump and top Republicans are making a last-ditch push to prevent embarrassment in a hotly contested Tennessee special election for Congress.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's special congressional electionLess than a month after Democrats scored big victories in the Nov. 4 general election, voters in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district will fill a vacant seat Tuesday in the closely divided U.S. House.
Trump's impact is debated in Honduras, where conservatives lead the presidential vote tallies
Read full article: Trump's impact is debated in Honduras, where conservatives lead the presidential vote talliesWith votes from about 57% of polling places counted in Honduras, preliminary and partial results showed conservative candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla leading the presidential contest early Monday and the governing party trailing.
Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention
Read full article: Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s interventionPoll workers have begun tallying Hondurans’ votes as the country moves to elect a new president only days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race with an endorsement of one candidate and announced he would pardon a former president.
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls won’t seek reelection, becoming sixth Texas Republican to announce exit from Congress
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls won’t seek reelection, becoming sixth Texas Republican to announce exit from CongressThe Richmond Republican, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, made the announcement with days left before the deadline for candidates to file for the 2026 primaries.
African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo
Read full article: African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of CongoThe African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes in government.
Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister
Read full article: Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime ministerSoldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister after seizing power following disputed elections.
Hondurans to elect new president and Congress even as candidates fan electoral doubt
Read full article: Hondurans to elect new president and Congress even as candidates fan electoral doubtHonduras’ homicide and unemployment rates have both improved during the past four years under outgoing President Xiomara Castro.
Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Embaló arrives in neighboring Senegal as soldiers name junta leader
Read full article: Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Embaló arrives in neighboring Senegal as soldiers name junta leaderSoldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced a new junta leader, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began after a disputed presidential election and led to deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló departing for neighboring Senegal.
Colorado doesn't plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custody
Read full article: Colorado doesn't plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custodyColorado doesn’t plan to transfer former county clerk Tina Peters to federal custody following a request from the Trump Administration to move her out of a state prison.
Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
Read full article: Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seatFederal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat.
Here's where all the legal cases against Trump stand since his return to the White House
Read full article: Here's where all the legal cases against Trump stand since his return to the White HouseBefore his return to the White House this year, President Donald Trump faced a slew of criminal charges and lawsuits that threatened his finances and freedom.
Georgia case against Trump dropped, ending efforts to punish president over 2020 election aftermath
Read full article: Georgia case against Trump dropped, ending efforts to punish president over 2020 election aftermathA judge has dismissed the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after the prosecutor who took over the case said he would not pursue the charges.
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power
Read full article: Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized powerSoldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appeared on state television to say they have seized power in the country following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace.
A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.
Read full article: A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.Laws include restricting transgender people’s access to public bathrooms, allowing lawsuits against abortion pill providers, and replacement of the STAAR test.
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt
Read full article: Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attemptFormer Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt.
Brandon Herrera raises $1 million, swipes at Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affair
Read full article: Brandon Herrera raises $1 million, swipes at Rep. Tony Gonzales over alleged affairGonzales recently made his first public remarks about the death of his 35-year-old aide who died after lighting herself on fire. He vigorously denied reports that the two were engaged in an extramarital affair.
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
Read full article: Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremonyPresident Donald Trump brought insults and grievances to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House.
Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages
Read full article: Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war ragesRights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens.
Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth
Read full article: Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growthBritain’s Labour Party government is set to deliver a high-stakes budget aimed at fixing public finances and boosting economic growth.
New survey finds rising pessimism among U.S. Hispanics
Read full article: New survey finds rising pessimism among U.S. HispanicsAs the first year of President Donald Trump's second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the economy and immigration, issues that were key for voters during last year’s election.
Webb County judge disputes allegation that he violated federal law to dodge Texas’ resign-to-run rule
Read full article: Webb County judge disputes allegation that he violated federal law to dodge Texas’ resign-to-run ruleTano Tijerina, the top elected official in a county that includes Laredo, is expected to seek the GOP nomination in Texas’ 28th Congressional District, long held by Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar.
Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacy
Read full article: Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a crucial week of diplomacy, testing his ability to stand his ground while demonstrating to the United States that he is willing to compromise.
A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor's race packs drama, uncertainty
Read full article: A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor's race packs drama, uncertaintyThe race for California governor features former presidential wannabes, a county sheriff, two women who could become the first female to hold the office, current and former House members and at least one billionaire.
Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries
Read full article: Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worriesThe federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states.
Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine
Read full article: Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on UkrainePresident Donald Trump is resurfacing his argument that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to continue on the battlefield.
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biasedThe U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map
Read full article: Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional mapThe administrative ruling is a first step before the court decides whether to pause the use of the 2025 map, drawn to increase GOP seats in the U.S. House, for the rest of the legal battle.
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biasedThe U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
Read full article: Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governorFormer Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year.
Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander
Read full article: Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymanderJudge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.
Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law
Read full article: Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health lawPresident Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections.
Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded
Read full article: Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excludedWashington National Cathedral hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of fellow Republican President Donald Trump.
Joe Biden to attend Dick Cheney’s funeral, as Donald Trump continues to remain silent on his death
Read full article: Joe Biden to attend Dick Cheney’s funeral, as Donald Trump continues to remain silent on his deathFormer president Joe Biden plans to attend Thursday’s memorial service for former vice president Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral.
Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next elections
Read full article: Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next electionsBangladesh’s Supreme Court has restored a nonpartisan caretaker government system for elections but says it won’t apply to the polls being held early next year.
House votes to repeal provision that allows senators to sue over phone record seizures
Read full article: House votes to repeal provision that allows senators to sue over phone record seizuresThe House has voted to repeal part of a new law that lets senators sue the federal government for millions of dollars if their personal or office data is accessed without their knowledge.
Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.
Read full article: Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.With Texas’ new map blocked by a federal court, California Democrats are emerging victorious — though the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
Democratic state election officials demand answers on Justice Department's requests for voter data
Read full article: Democratic state election officials demand answers on Justice Department's requests for voter dataTen Democratic secretaries of state are asking the Trump administration to provide more information about its efforts to seek voter registration data.
Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state
Read full article: Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the stateRepublicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
Read full article: Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midtermsA panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms
Read full article: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midtermsThe decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.
Chile's most polarized presidential race in decades boosts the right and divides immigrants
Read full article: Chile's most polarized presidential race in decades boosts the right and divides immigrantsChileans face perhaps the starkest choice in the history of their country’s young democracy when they vote next month in a presidential runoff between hard-right José Antonio Kast and communist Jeannette Jara.
Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks
Read full article: Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talksPresident Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
Abbott sets Jan. 31 special election runoff for North Texas Senate seat
Read full article: Abbott sets Jan. 31 special election runoff for North Texas Senate seatDemocrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss will face off to succeed Kelly Hancock after winning the most votes in the Nov. 4 election.
NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability
Read full article: NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordabilityNew York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he hopes to meet with President Donald Trump to find ways the political polar opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability.
Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump's 2nd presidency off course
Read full article: Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump's 2nd presidency off coursePresident Donald Trump's political dominance is showing cracks as he faces challenges on affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Hard-right former lawmaker José Antonio Kast leads in Chile's polarizing presidential runoff
Read full article: Hard-right former lawmaker José Antonio Kast leads in Chile's polarizing presidential runoffIn Chile, a hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump is leading in the presidential runoff.
Election campaign in Hungary heats up as Orbán challenger Péter Magyar gains rural support
Read full article: Election campaign in Hungary heats up as Orbán challenger Péter Magyar gains rural supportHungary is gearing up for a heated political battle as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces an unprecedented challenge from his opponent, Péter Magyar.
Trump's Republican Party insists there's no affordability crisis and dismisses election losses
Read full article: Trump's Republican Party insists there's no affordability crisis and dismisses election lossesMany Republican leaders insist there's no problem with the GOP's policies, the party's message or President Donald Trump’s leadership, despite big losses in this month's elections.
Chile's presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and a pro-Trump conservative
Read full article: Chile's presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and a pro-Trump conservativeChile is bracing for a tense presidential runoff after a first-round vote on Sunday set up a showdown between a member of the Communist Party and an ultraconservative veteran politician, sharply polarizing the country between the political left and right.
Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
Read full article: Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defendersPresident Donald Trump has publicly ended his support for Rep_ Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her “Wacky Marjorie” and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in the next midterms “if the right person runs.”.
Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices
Read full article: Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store pricesPresident Donald Trump has announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities.
Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton era
Read full article: Meet the candidates vying to be Texas attorney general in the post-Paxton eraAt the Texas Tribune Festival, Republican and Democratic candidates made their case for why they should be the state’s top lawyer.
Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's push
Read full article: Indiana Senate won't vote on redistricting, defying Trump's pushThe leader of the Indiana state Senate, a Republican, has said that his chamber will no longer meet in December as planned to vote on redistricting, citing lack of support from his members.
Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by Russia
Read full article: Central African Republic leader cleared for third term in key vote followed closely by RussiaThe Central African Republic’s top court has cleared President Faustin Archange Touadera to run in December’s election.
New prosecutor takes on the Georgia election case against Trump and others
Read full article: New prosecutor takes on the Georgia election case against Trump and othersA longtime Georgia prosecutor has announced that he will take over the state's election interference case against President Donald Trump and others.
Voters in Texas’ 18th District waited months for an election. They’ll soon have two more.
Read full article: Voters in Texas’ 18th District waited months for an election. They’ll soon have two more.The race to fill Texas’ long-vacant 18th Congressional District seat is headed to a runoff, just before the start of a new election cycle.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson
Read full article: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie WilsonFirst-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability, homelessness, public safety and the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
Read full article: Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of CongressThe Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026.
Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial
Read full article: Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trialClasses in schools and colleges have been disrupted and transportation has been halted across Bangladesh as the former ruling Awami League party headed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a nationwide protest.
James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor's appointment
Read full article: James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor's appointmentLawyers for two of President Donald Trump’s foes who've been charged by the Justice Department have asked a federal judge to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who secured the indictments was illegally installed.
Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary
Read full article: Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretaryA former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French announces run for Texas Railroad Commission
Read full article: Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French announces run for Texas Railroad CommissionFrench will face commission Chair Jim Wright in the Republican primary. The three-person panel is in charge of the agency that oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry.
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Read full article: Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files voteAfter weeks of delay, Democrat Adelita Grijalva of Arizona is a member of the U.S. House.
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell joins Texas Democrats seeking to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott
Read full article: Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell joins Texas Democrats seeking to unseat Gov. Greg AbbottThe one-time congressman faces an uphill battle against Abbott, who has amassed a nearly $90 million war chest for his reelection campaign.
President Donald Trump endorses Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
Read full article: President Donald Trump endorses Gov. Greg Abbott for reelectionThe president praised Abbott for leading this year’s effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps to favor Republicans during the 2026 midterm elections.