U.S. Senate

20:20

Elections

Election season: The key votes shaping politics in late 2026

From Russia’s parliamentary election and Germany’s regional votes to the U.S. midterms, several major elections are taking place in September and November of 2026. Meanwhile, Sweden has already voted, with parties now negotiating to form a new government.

El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in blow to Democratic moderates

05:33

U.S. politics

El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in blow to Democratic moderates

The Democratic Party's progressive wing has claimed a significant political victory after Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, setting up a closely watched contest against Republican Mike Rogers in November.

U.S. Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

10:58

U.S. SHUTDOWN

U.S. Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown

The U.S. Senate on Sunday (9 November) moved forward on a measure aimed at reopening the federal government and ending a now 40-day shutdown that has side lined federal workers, delayed food aid and snarled air travel.

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