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Independent Senate candidate Osborn criticizes ‘two party doom loop’
Over the past few weeks, independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn has shaken up what many thought was a predictable race in Nebraska.6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Election forecaster moves Nebraska Senate race slightly toward independent challenger
An election forecaster moved Nebraska’s contentious Senate race slightly toward Sen. Deb Fischer’s (R) challenger, Independent candidate Dan Osborn. Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the Senate contest ...3 days ago -
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Harris courts moderate and independent voters at town hall
During a town hall Wednesday, Vice President Harris took questions directly from undecided voters. She vowed to bring change to the country, but at times failed to provide specifics when asked ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Where the Senate races stand
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Where the Senate races stand While the presidential race between Vice President Harris and ...4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Senator reups KOSA push
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story GOP senator renews push for Kids Online Safety Act amid uncertainty Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) ...6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
EVs become flashpoint in pivotal Michigan Senate race
Click in for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EVs become flashpoint in pivotal Michigan Senate race Electric vehicles (EVs) are emerging as a ...6 days ago -
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11 Senate races to watch for the 2024 election
Here are the races to watch as the two parties fight to win the Senate majority. Democrats have little room for losses in the 2024 elections.6 days ago -
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Harris tries to win over undecided and independent voters in key battleground states
As the 2024 campaign enters its final stretch, Vice President Kamala Harris is focusing on former President Donald Trump's policies and in Michigan, she made an attempt to win over the state's Arab ...October 20 -
Politics - The Hill
Five takeaways from a fiery Wisconsin Senate debate
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Republican challenger Eric Hovde squared off on a debate stage Friday evening in Madison in a fiery exchange of attacks that showed how intense this race has become ...October 19 -
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WATCH: Communication expert weighs in on Wisconsin Senate debate
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien speaks with Columbia University professor Michael Chad Hoeppner to unpack the Wisconsin Senate debate between Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) and challenger Eric Hovde (R).October 18 -
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Kenyan political drama as deputy president impeached while in hospital
Senators upheld five of 11 charges in unprecedented vote while Rigathi Gachagua was treated for chest pains. Kenya’s senate impeached the deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, while he was in ...October 18 -
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Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond flown home from North Macedonia
The body of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has been brought back to Scotland on a private jet, six days after the politician died suddenly in North MacedoniaOctober 18 -
Politics - The Hill
Five takeaways from the Nevada Senate debate
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Republican Sam Brown duked it out during their first and only debate on Thursday night, making their pitches to voters in one of the key battleground states on the ...October 18 -
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Independent report outlines several failures by Secret Service in Trump rally shooting
An independent bipartisan panel released a report Thursday that examined the Secret Service failures that led up to the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a ...October 17 -
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Independent report on Trump shooting says Secret Service needs fundamental reform
An independent panel tasked by President Biden to review the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is calling for the Secret Service to undergo fundamental reform. CBS News ...October 17 -
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An independent journalist arrested on treason charges in Belarus
An independent journalist in Belarus has been arrested on treason charges, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on news media by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s governmentOctober 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Independent review finds systemic Secret Service failures enabled first Trump assassination attempt
The bipartisan panel of former law enforcement officials warned that “another Butler can and will happen again” and urged the agency to enact “fundamental reform.“October 17 -
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Gallego and Lake trade barbs in Arizona Senate race
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Republican Kari Lake are battling for a significant Senate seat in the Grand Canyon State with early voting underway. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell and ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
GOP senators push for more FEMA funding
A group of GOP senators announced legislation Wednesday to replenish a critical disaster relief fund as members on both sides have sounded alarm over its finances amid back-to-back hurricanes. The ...October 16 -
Politics - NBC News
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate between Democrat Rep. Colin Allred and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. The two discussed their stances on abortion laws, the border and response to the Jan. ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Republicans pump brakes on year-end omnibus
Senate Republicans are pumping the brakes on a year-end omnibus spending package as Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) are locked in a battle to become the ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
5 takeaways from the Texas Senate debate
Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and former Rep. Collin Allred (D) squared off on Tuesday in their only debate before Election Day, sparring over the border and abortion amid signs of a surprisingly competitive ...October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
McDonald defends handling of ex-senator inappropriate texts
Niall Ó Donnghaile says police were notified of inappropriate texts but no formal complaint was received.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) will face challenger ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Senate majority at risk of falling out of reach for Democrats
Former President Trump's strength in the upper Midwest is putting Senate Democrats on defense, giving the GOP hopes it can not only win the Senate majority but grow it beyond a seat or two. ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Salmond’s death leaves Scottish independence cause further adrift
SNP battling multiple fronts despite John Swinney’s optimism he can win the 2026 Holyrood electionsOctober 15 -
Politics - NBC News
Michigan Senate candidates vie for split-ticket voters
NBC News Congressional Correspondent Julie Tsirkin talks to Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers ahead of their second debate in the closely contested Michigan ...October 14 -
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Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond soon to be flown home from North Macedonia
The body of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former first minister who died during a conference in North Macedonia, will soon be returned by special flight to ScotlandOctober 14 -
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China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation.October 14 -
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China holds military drills around Taiwan to warn against independence
China conducted large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan on Monday, in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's national day speech that China has no right to represent Taiwan.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip
The battle for the Senate majority has hit its final month as Republicans race to end their four-year stint in the minority. The GOP needs to win only one of two competitive races in red states — ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and independence champion, 1954-2024
Political heavyweight whose turbulent career culminated in 2014 referendum defeatOctober 13 -
World - The Guardian
Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power
Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded. Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK ...October 13 -
Top stories - BBC News
Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy
Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.October 13