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    Democrats Plan Probes of Trump Family Business Deals After Midterms▼Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms✉newsBusiness7 h ago

    Democrats say they will open investigations into lucrative business deals involving Donald Trump and his family if they win control of Congress in the November midterm elections. The pledge, reported by Reuters, signals that oversight of the former president's finances would become a priority should the party take committee power, setting up potential confrontations over conflicts of interest and foreign payments.

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    Israel bans Arab parties from upcoming parliamentary election●Rigged Election: Israel bans Arab parties from election - Who they are, why it matters "Israel’s Central Elections CommiMmastodonWorldHuman Rights109 h ago

    Israel's Central Elections Committee has voted to bar the country's two main Arab-majority political lists from next month's parliamentary election. The move could leave Palestinian citizens of Israel without representation in the Knesset. Critics call it rigged and anti-democratic, while discussion is focusing on who the banned parties are and what the decision means for the election's legitimacy.

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    Democrats vow to confront Israel over violence against Palestinians▼Dems vow to confront Israel on violence against Palestinians: ‘Out of control’✉newsWorldHuman Rights1 d ago

    Democrats are pledging to directly challenge Israel over violence against Palestinians, with party members describing the situation as 'out of control'. The vow signals growing willingness among Democratic lawmakers to publicly pressure the Israeli government over its conduct in the occupied territories and the treatment of Palestinians, a break from more cautious party positioning in the past.

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    Democrats court Latino voters in Pennsylvania over immigration▼Dems hope ire over Trump's immigration policies sways Latino voters in Pennsylvania✉newsWorldImmigration1 h ago

    Democrats are hoping anger over President Trump's immigration policies will win over Latino voters in Pennsylvania, a key swing state. Party strategists see immigration enforcement as a possible motivating issue for Hispanic communities, and are working to translate that discontent into support at the polls.

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    Democrats plan Trump family business probes if they win Congress▼Democrats to probe Trump family business deals if they win Congress✉newsWorldUS Politics5 h ago

    Democrats say they will open investigations into Donald Trump's family business dealings if they win control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. The pledge, reported by Reuters, signals that congressional oversight of the former president's finances would become a priority should the party take a majority, sharpening a central political battle line in the United States.

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    Democrats Put Christianity at Center of Midterm Campaigns▼These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns✉newsWorldUS Politics1 d ago

    Several Democratic candidates are making Christian faith a prominent part of their midterm election campaigns, a strategic shift aimed at countering Republican dominance among religious voters. NPR reports the trend, noting candidates are openly discussing their faith on the trail. Observers see it as an attempt by the party to broaden its appeal and blunt attacks portraying Democrats as hostile to religion.

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    House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration▼House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option✉newsWorldPolitics2 d ago

    House Democrats are laying out plans for extensive oversight of the Trump administration, with congressional investigations into its policies and conduct. Party leaders say impeachment remains an option on the table, though they have not committed to it. The announcement signals Democrats intend to keep sustained pressure on the administration through their investigative powers in Congress.

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    Poll finds bipartisan support for clean air and energy▼Poll shows bipartisan support for reducing air pollution and growing clean energy✉newsEnvironment4 h ago

    A new poll shows bipartisan support among American voters for reducing air pollution and expanding clean energy. The findings, highlighted by Environment America, suggest that concern about air quality and interest in renewable power cross party lines, with majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independents reportedly backing action on both fronts despite political divisions on climate policy more broadly.

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    Sweden's centre left wins more seats but still can't govern●Sweden's centre left won 176 seats to 173 and still can't govern. Andersson gave up after the Left Party backed a ModeraMmastodonWorldEU Politics29 h ago

    Sweden remains deadlocked after an election in which the centre-left bloc won 176 seats to 173, yet Magdalena Andersson gave up trying to form a government. The Left Party's decision to back a Moderate for Speaker angered her bloc, the Centre Party refuses any deal giving influence to the Sweden Democrats or the Left, and Jimmie Åkesson won't support a government without SD. Ulf Kristersson, despite leading the smaller bloc, may now attempt to form a government.

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    Trump's taxpayer-funded ads draw bipartisan criticism▼Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads draw bipartisan criticism | CNN Politics✉newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    Ads promoting the Trump administration, funded by US taxpayer money, are facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Lawmakers from both parties are questioning the use of public funds for what they see as political or self-promotional advertising, making the spending an unusual point of cross-party agreement in a divided political climate.

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    Top forecaster says Democrats flipping the House is a 'done deal'▼Who Will Win Midterms? Top Election Forecaster Says Democrats Flipping The House Is A ‘Done Deal’✉newsWorldElections20 h ago

    A leading election forecaster says Democrats winning control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming US midterms is a 'done deal'. The prediction is drawing attention as analysts and voters weigh whether Democrats can overcome historical patterns that typically hurt the party holding the White House in midterms, with control of Congress at stake.

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    Taxpayer-funded Trump ads draw bipartisan scrutiny▼Taxpayer-funded Trump ads draw bipartisan scrutiny ahead of midterms✉newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    Government-funded advertisements featuring Donald Trump are facing criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers as the midterm elections approach. Critics question the use of public money for political messaging, with the controversy cutting across party lines ahead of a competitive election season.

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    Israel bars Arab parties from upcoming election▼Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters✉newsWorldElections2 d ago

    Israel has banned Arab political parties from contesting the upcoming election, a move set to remove Arab representation from the ballot. Reports are examining which parties are affected and the implications for Palestinian citizens of Israel, who make up roughly a fifth of the population. Critics describe the ban as anti-democratic, while its impact on the election's outcome remains a key question.

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    Fetterman joins Democrats warning Mullin and DHS on election interference▼Fetterman joins Democrats in warning Mullin, DHS about election interference✉newsWorldElections18 h ago

    Senator John Fetterman has joined fellow Democrats in issuing a warning to Senator Mark Mullin and the Department of Homeland Security over election interference concerns. The move pairs the often independently minded Pennsylvania Democrat with his party on an election-security matter, pressing federal authorities and Republican counterparts to take the threat more seriously ahead of upcoming votes.

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    Supreme Court Strikes Down Missouri Republican Gerrymander▼Election Dispatches: Democrats Notch a Win as the Supreme Court Tosses a Republican Gerrymander in Missouri✉newsWorldElections2 d ago

    The Supreme Court has rejected a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri, handing Democrats a win in the ongoing battle over redistricting. The ruling could force new district lines ahead of upcoming elections and affects the balance of a state where Republicans currently dominate the congressional delegation. Observers are weighing what the decision means for Democratic prospects in Missouri and for the broader national fight over gerrymandering.

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    Democrats told anti-Trump message not enough for midterms▼What Democrats are getting right – and wrong – in run-up to midterms: ‘We can’t just be anti-Trump’✉newsWorldElections1 d ago

    Democrats are weighing strategy ahead of the US midterm elections, with debate inside the party over whether opposing Donald Trump is a sufficient message for voters. Commentators and party figures argue Democrats have strengths on some issues but risk falling short if they offer no affirmative agenda, warning: 'We can't just be anti-Trump.'

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    Korea's Democratic Party unites behind Lee amid economic test▼Korea’s Democratic Party gets behind Lee as economic challenges test his politics of compromise✉newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    South Korea's Democratic Party is consolidating its support behind Lee as his leadership faces its first major test from a difficult economic environment. Lee has built his political identity on compromise across party lines, but worsening conditions - including trade pressure, slowing growth and domestic cost-of-living strains - are raising questions about how long conciliatory politics can hold, both within his own party and among opponents.

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    Would Democrats Impeach Trump a Third Time After Midterms?▼If Democrats Win Control of Congress in the Midterms, Will They Impeach Trump a Third Time?✉newsWorldUS Politics1 d ago

    Political observers are debating whether Democrats would pursue a third impeachment of President Trump should they win control of Congress in the midterm elections. The question is fueling speculation about the party's strategy if it retakes the House or Senate, with commentators weighing the political risks and appetite within the Democratic base for another impeachment effort.

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    German Union party's rightward drift sparks debate●Die Aufkündigung Die Union hat sich in den vergangenen Jahren Schritt für Schritt so weit nach rechts bewegt, dass selbsMmastodonBusinessLabor16044 min ago

    Commentary is circulating in Germany arguing that the CDU/CSU Union has shifted steadily to the right over recent years, to the point where processes once considered democratic consensus now appear subordinated to the party's own pursuit of power. The piece, framed as an 'Aufkündigung' or notice of termination, reflects frustration among critics who say they can no longer support the party.

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    Tokyo stocks open after Japan's ruling party picks new leader▼Tokyo Stock Exchange started trading after Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party elected a new leader✉newsBusinessMarkets1 d ago

    Trading began at the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the Liberal Democratic Party's election of a new leader. Investors were watching the leadership result closely, since the winner is set to become Japan's next prime minister and their policies could shape fiscal spending, monetary policy and market direction. The vote had prompted attention across Japanese financial circles.

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    California donors fund both sides of Democrats' primary battles▼California donors have funded both sides of Democrats’ primary battles✉newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    The Los Angeles Times reports that major California donors have bankrolled competing candidates in Democratic primary contests, effectively funding both sides of intra-party fights. The pattern highlights the state's role as a financial engine of national Democratic politics, with the same wealthy contributors backing rival factions as the party determines its future direction. The report is drawing attention to how concentrated donor money shapes primary outcomes.

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    Forecasters dismiss Democratic fears of polling 'sugar-high'▼Election forecasters don’t see polling ‘sugar-high’ Democrats fear — for now✉newsWorldElections2 d ago

    Election forecasters are pushing back on concerns among Democrats that recent polling giving their party an advantage amounts to a temporary 'sugar-high' that will fade before election day. According to The Hill, the models and analysts tracking the races do not currently reflect the pullback Democrats worry about, though they caution the picture could still shift as the vote approaches.

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    Democrats Face Difficulty Making Data Centers a Defining Issue●It Won't Be So Easy for Democrats to Make Data Centers Their Issue https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/opinion/data-centeMmastodonTechnologyAI38 h ago

    A New York Times opinion piece argues that Democrats will not find it easy to turn data centers into a political wedge issue against Republicans. The article suggests the party's effort to campaign on data center construction, energy use, and community impacts is more complicated than it might seem.

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    Jackson Says Trump 'Owns' Collins Over Iran and ICE▼Jackson says Trump ‘owns’ Collins, slams her for not fighting against Iran war and ICE✉newsWorldPolitics13 h ago

    Representative Jonathan Jackson publicly attacked fellow Illinois Congresswoman Kat Collins, claiming former President Donald Trump "owns" her and criticizing her failure to oppose US military action against Iran and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The remarks highlight rising tensions within the Democratic Party over how forcefully members should resist Trump-era policies on foreign intervention and immigration enforcement.

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    Congress demands arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar●Deshdrohi Gyanesh Kumar Should Be Arrested!!! A person who attacks the vote and fundamentally destroys India's democrati𝕏xINWorldPolitics4.4K1 d ago

    India's Congress Party is holding protests across the country demanding the arrest and resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whom it accuses of attacking the vote and destroying democratic institutions, calling him a 'deshdrohi' (traitor). The demand marks an escalation in the opposition's confrontation with the Election Commission over electoral integrity.

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    French Socialists' primary debate panned as weak and disorganised●[Vidéo] Primaire PS : s'opposer mollement, se planter 100% Le débat entre socialistes a eu lieu mercredi 23 septembre 20MmastodonWorldElections43 h ago

    The Socialist Party held a primary debate on Wednesday 23 September ahead of its leadership contest. Commentators on the French left criticised the exchange, saying the candidates showed programme uniformity and occasionally harsh attacks while the social-democratic camp appeared disorganised and weak, with little substantive opposition between them.

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    Magdalena Andersson, leader of Sweden's Social Democrats, has handed back the government mandate to the Speaker after the Left Party shifted position, ending her attempt to form a government. The move deepens Sweden's political deadlock following an election that left no bloc with a clear majority, and attention now turns to whether the Speaker will give Ulf Kristersson of the Moderates the next chance to form a government.

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    Fetterman calls himself a 'lifelong Republican' in slip-up▼Sen. Fetterman says he is a ‘lifelong Republican’ in gaffe | CNN Politics✉newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, referred to himself as a 'lifelong Republican' in a verbal gaffe flagged by CNN. The slip is drawing attention and mockery, with critics treating it as a revealing mistake and others dismissing it as a simple misstatement by the senator, who has recently drawn scrutiny for breaking with his party on several issues.

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    House Democrats plan sweeping oversight of Trump administration if elected●If they win election, House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump admin✉newsWorldElections2 d ago

    House Democrats are preparing an extensive oversight agenda targeting the Trump administration should they win control of the chamber in the upcoming elections. Party members say they would use subpoena power and committee investigations to scrutinise administration policies and conduct. The plan signals that a Democratic House majority would put the White House under sustained congressional examination.

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    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is drawing attention for criticizing fellow Democrats over the party's stance on transgender athletes in women's sports. The comments put a prominent potential 2028 presidential contender at odds with parts of his own party's base and have sparked debate about how Democrats should handle the issue heading into future elections.

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    Fetterman says Democrats could retake Senate in midterms●Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate, says "let's revisit after the midterm" on his plans✉newsWorldPolitics2 d ago

    Senator John Fetterman said it is "entirely possible" that Democrats win back the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. Asked about his own future plans, the Pennsylvania senator declined to elaborate, telling reporters to "revisit after the midterm." His remarks come as both parties weigh their chances in a Senate map that could shift control in Washington.

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    Leaked Tapes Complicate Democrats' Nebraska Independent Bet▼Democrats Backed an Independent in Nebraska. Leaked Tapes Make Him a Risky Bet.✉newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    Democrats have thrown their support behind an independent candidate in Nebraska, but newly leaked recordings have made the endorsement look risky, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The tapes raise questions about the candidate's suitability just as the party tries to position him as a viable alternative in the race, drawing scrutiny from both parties.

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    Can Clergy Candidates Help Democrats Win in Red States?▼Can clergy candidates help Democrats win in red states? : The Sunday Story✉newsWorldUS Politics1 d ago

    NPR's Sunday Story examines whether Democrats running for office as ordained or former clergy can strengthen the party's appeal in conservative states. The discussion focuses on whether a ministerial background of moral messaging, community trust and service can resonate with voters who have drifted from the party, and what it would take for faith-rooted candidates to compete statewide.

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    Fetterman discusses midterms and political future with CBS▼Sen. John Fetterman speaks with Major Garrett about midterms, political future✉newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman sat down with CBS News correspondent Major Garrett for an interview covering the upcoming midterm elections and his own political future. The conversation touches on where Fetterman sees the Democratic Party heading and his role in it. As a high-profile swing-state senator, his comments on the midterms are drawing attention from both parties.

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    Are the pillars of German democracy crumbling in Germany?▼Are the pillars of German democracy crumbling?✉newsWorldEU Politics1 d ago

    Commentary in international media is asking whether the foundations of German democracy are weakening. The question reflects growing concern over political instability, the rise of extremist parties and pressure on Germany's established political institutions. Observers are debating whether the country's postwar democratic order can withstand its current political and social strains.

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    Whitmer says she's 'never wavered' on trans rights▼Gretchen Whitmer to Democrats questioning their support for trans rights: ‘I’ve never wavered’✉newsWorldHuman Rights1 d ago

    Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is pushing back against Democrats who have started questioning their party's support for transgender rights, saying in an interview with Advocate.com that she has 'never wavered' on the issue. Her remarks put her among prominent Democrats defending trans rights as parts of the party reconsider their messaging after recent electoral setbacks.

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    Jill Stein Resurfaces Ahead of US Midterms▼Jill Stein resurfaces before midterms🦋blueskyWorldElections1701 d ago

    Green Party politician Jill Stein is back in public discussion as the US midterms approach. Stein, who ran for president in 2012, 2016 and 2024, has long been a polarizing figure, with critics arguing her candidacies siphoned votes from Democrats in close races. Her renewed visibility is drawing familiar debate over third-party spoiler effects and what role she may play in the upcoming election cycle.

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    Fetterman defends political identity amid '51st senator' question▼Fetterman defends political identity, weighs potential role as 51st senator✉newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is publicly defending his political identity while addressing talk about him potentially acting as a '51st senator,' a reference to criticism and speculation about his independence within the Democratic Party. Fetterman has increasingly broken with his party on issues such as Israel and immigration, prompting debate over where he stands politically and what his path forward looks like.

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    Election official Monae Johnson endorses a Democrat▼How Monae Johnson went from MAGA darling to endorsing a Democrat✉newsWorldElections1 d ago

    South Carolina Secretary of State Monae Johnson, who rose to prominence with backing from Donald Trump's MAGA movement, has publicly endorsed a Democratic candidate, according to Votebeat. The endorsement marks a striking break from the conservative base that helped elect her, and it is drawing attention from election watchers and political observers assessing its impact on upcoming races.

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    VoteVets Pours Millions Into Democratic Midterm Efforts●VoteVets Spends Millions to Elect Democrats, Shaping Midterms✉newsWorldPolitics2 d ago

    VoteVets, the veterans-led political organization, is spending millions of dollars to help elect Democratic candidates, a push that could shape the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections. The group, which backs veterans running for office, is directing resources toward key races as both parties fight for control of Congress.