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US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after contentious nomination

The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the country's new attorney general, formally elevating Donald Trump's former personal lawyer to lead the Department of Justice. The confirmation passed by 50 votes to 49 on Saturday, bringing an end to a difficult nomination process that exposed divisions......

Democrats prepare Trump investigations if they regain House majority

Democrats in the US House of Representatives are preparing a wide-ranging investigative campaign that could begin if the party wins control of the chamber in the November 2026 midterm elections, according to people familiar with internal discussions. Rather than immediately pursuing another impeachment......

Hawaii Democratic primary puts longtime congressman Ed Case against younger progressive challenger

Hawaii voters are set to weigh a familiar question confronting Democrats across the United States: whether to retain an experienced incumbent or hand the nomination to a younger candidate demanding a sharper shift to the left. The contest in Hawaii's Honolulu-based congressional district pits Democratic......

Trump says administration’s record will help Republicans in U.S. midterm elections

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that the Republican Party will perform strongly in the upcoming congressional midterm elections, arguing that his administration’s record on the economy and domestic policy will strengthen the party’s electoral prospects despite historical......

Trump cites Ceuta migration crisis in warning over future U.S. border policy

U.S. President Donald Trump has referenced the recent migration surge in the Spanish-administered city of Ceuta as part of his criticism of Democratic immigration policies, arguing that the United States could face similar border challenges if political leadership changes after future elections. Speaking......

Trump calls for end to Senate filibuster to secure Republican future

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his call for Republican senators to abolish the Senate filibuster, arguing that ending the procedural rule is essential to preserving the Republican Party's political strength and advancing its legislative agenda. In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged Republican......

Jimmie Akesson transforms Sweden Democrats into a major force in Swedish politics

For two decades, Jimmie Akesson has overseen one of the most significant political transformations in Sweden, turning the Sweden Democrats from a fringe nationalist movement into one of the country's most influential political parties. Now 47, Akesson has become the defining figure of Sweden's......

Lithuania's Social Democrats move to reshape coalition after removing junior partner

Lithuania's ruling Social Democratic Party has decided to remove its junior coalition partner, Nemunas Dawn, from the governing alliance, marking a significant development in the country's political landscape. The decision was announced after party leaders concluded that continued cooperation......

Denmark’s Frederiksen gets new chance to form government after centre-right talks fail

Danish caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been given a new opportunity to form a government after negotiations led by the centre-right bloc failed to produce a coalition agreement. The decision came after King Frederik X asked Frederiksen to resume discussions aimed at building a stable......