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Democratic rising star Ossoff projected to hold Georgia seat
Democrat Jon Ossoff won re-election to his Georgia Senate seat, defeating Republican Mike Collins. Polls had shown Ossoff with a solid lead, and Repub…
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Democrat Annie Andrews won South Carolina's Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Republican Darline Graham. The victory marked the state's first Democrat…
Michigan US Senate race: Rogers, El-Sayed urge turnout for critical race
Michigan voters chose between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday in a race to fill retiring Senator Gary Peters' seat. El-S…
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California counting disputed votes
The US Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to halt California's counting of disputed ballots ahead of the midterm elections.…
Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday book
A US judge has dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its parent company Dow Jones, ruling the sui…
Former US officials call on 2028 candidates to denounce Biden’s Gaza policy
Twelve former US officials who resigned from the Biden administration over its Gaza policy released a joint statement on Wednesday calling on 2028 Dem…
Trump showcases Venezuelan oil as he seeks to rally voters in Texas
President Donald Trump showcased what he described as a ship carrying 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil during a campaign visit to Corpus Christi, T…
Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against ex-FBI Director James Comey for allegedly leaking classified information, marking the third criminal at…
Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
Chancellor John Healey will introduce a new tax allowance for low-income pensioners in his first Budget on Wednesday, shielding them from income tax d…
One Nation proposes $2,000 baby subsidy in Victoria but says it won’t touch state abortion laws
One Nation proposed a $2,000 baby subsidy for new parents in Victoria, announced by the party's Victorian deputy leader Colleen Harkin on Friday. The…
Labor’s bill to cut private health insurance rebate blocked by Greens over pensioner carve-out
Australia's Labor government failed to pass legislation cutting private health insurance rebates for older Australians after the Greens blocked the me…
Anne Aly reveals she has received 19 death threats in the last week alone
Anne Aly, Australia's small business minister, revealed she received 19 death threats in a single week after an opposition MP called for her to be "sh…
Vikki Campion, News Corp columnist and wife of Barnaby Joyce, begins role with NSW One Nation
Vikki Campion, a News Corp columnist and wife of federal One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, has begun working as a part-time media adviser for the NSW One N…
Angus Taylor vows biggest cut to migration in Australia’s history, slashing 650,000 temporary visas
Opposition leader Angus Taylor announced the Coalition would slash net overseas migration to 100,000 annually for two years if elected, describing it …