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Maine lawmaker accused of choking wife wins re-election by one vote
CAMDEN, Maine — A Republican lawmaker in Maine accused of choking his wife last month won re-election by a single vote after a Thursday recount.Top stories - NBC News - 23 hours ago -
These House seats are still undecided
CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
What if Texas goes blue?
Texas has been trending blue for a decade — that means Democrats could win the White House and maintain the narrowest of majorities in the Senate.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Texas State of Mind
From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video shows apparent assault
A member of the British Parliament was suspended Sunday by the Labour Party after a video appeared to show him punching and knocking a man to the ground.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Israeli lawmakers pass second law to restrict the main UN agency providing aid to Gaza, and designate it a terror group
Israeli lawmakers pass second law to restrict the main UN agency providing aid to Gaza, and designate it a terror groupWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
NFL player-turned-lawmaker Colin Allred has a new playbook to take on Ted Cruz
Democratic Congressman Colin Allred is making his last push to secure votes ahead of his Election Day showdown in Texas with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ballot box fires in the state of Washington and calls for around-the-clock law enforcement presence at ballot drop locations.Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade
The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.Politics - Politico - October 30 -
Lawmakers are vetting the EU chief's new team. It might be tough but she has the right on her side
The influence of nationalist and populist parties on the European Union will be on public display next week when lawmakers vet new members of the bloc's increasingly powerful executive branchWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans
Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders has blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week and recommended the deportation of people convicted of involvement ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general
“I think he has a zero percent shot of getting through the Senate," said Donald Trump ally Rep. Max Miller.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans
Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders has blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week and recommended the deportation of people convicted of involvement ...Sports - ABC News - November 14 -
South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims
South Korea’s Supreme Court has handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a group supporting Korean survivors of Japan’s wartime ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate
A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
45 pro-democracy activists get 4 to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong
Forty-five ex-lawmakers and activists have been sentenced to four to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
EU lawmakers seal a deal to rubber-stamp one of the bloc's most right-leaning executives
European Union lawmakers have rubber-stamped a new team of policy commissioners for the next five years to head one of the bloc's most rightward-leaning executive branches everWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Is the US jobs market still booming?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Cowboys: Confidence is still there with QB Rush
The Cowboys said they have confidence in backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who went 4-1 as a starter in place of an injured Dak Prescott in 2022.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.
In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Why California Is Still Counting Ballots
Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Trump Flipped Hispanic South Texas
Donald J. Trump’s biggest gains were along the Texas border, a Democratic stronghold where most voters are Hispanic. He won 12 of the region’s 14 counties, up from five in 2016.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Abbott to Texas universities: Freeze tuition
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced Wednesday he has sent letters to all public universities in the state saying he would not support tuition raises over the next two years. His office spoke to ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – live
Leavitt was Trump campaign’s national press secretary and assistant press secretary in first administration. Trump’s staffing picks and likely contenders – so far Republicans are set to take ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Test is 'still level', says England spinner Ahmed
England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed says the third and deciding Test in Pakistan is "still level" despite the tourists losing three wickets late on the second day.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Empire: Winnowed, but Still Weighty
The music mogul’s business portfolio has shrunk, in part because of multiple sex abuse allegations, but his wealth remains a critical factor as his criminal case unfolds.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Tesla’s blowout earnings still leaves investors with these questions
A closer look at Tesla’s automotive gross margins and other aspects of its business are still big question marks for investors.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
When the clocks go back, this landmark will still be wrong
As people across the UK roll their clocks back to GMT on Sunday morning, there's one clock that will always show the wrong time.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Colts 'evaluating everything'; Richardson still QB1
Colts coach Shane Steichen said he's "evaluating everything" amid Anthony Richardson's struggles, but said the QB's decision to rest for a play won't be a factor.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
Why gold still shines in modern portfolios
Gold is a strategic tool utilized for multiple purposes. Here's why it's still valuable in modern portfolios.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
A bipartisan settlement on US immigration is still possible
The stand-off on this issue has gone on for too long — a new framework is requiredWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Hello Kitty at 50: Still Cute, and Lucrative as Ever
The celebration of the Japanese pop culture icon cuts across commerce, fashion and entertainment, guided by the elusive concept of ‘kawaii.’Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Second missing raccoon found but two still at large
Four 18-month-old female raccoons escaped from their enclosure at Amazon World, near Sandown.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Some Surprises in Last Battleground Polls, but Still a Deadlock
A rise for Kamala Harris in the Sun Belt, and a dip in the Northern swing states.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
Why Are People Still Buying Ripped Jeans?
A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 4