Brazil’s President Faces Down the Online Right
In the internet age, national elections are increasingly international. What does Lula’s victory mean for the world?
Virginia and DC sue to stop Trump’s arch as government looks to start construction
Legal challenges to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting even as its construction is imminentThe legal challenges to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court on…
Packers’ Josh Jacobs faces fresh abuse allegations from three women in police records
Three women contacted police after Jacobs’ May arrestOne alleged the Packers star threatened to kill herLawyers call allegations ‘uncorroborated’ and ‘old’As police investigated the battery case involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs…
Breeders’ Cup 2026, day two: horse racing – live
Updates from Keeneland, first race 5.10pm GMT/1.10pm ET Full race card | Thoughts? Get in touch with Greg via email17.10 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, Grade One, 7fThe Saturday card kicks off with a sprint that isn’t, by European standards at…
More than 50m Americans cast ballots in early voting with three days to go before midterms
Record number of early votes cast, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans in states which collect that informationThere has been a surge of early voting for the US midterm elections, with millions more Americans going to the polls compared with the last…
It’s closer to Beijing than Washington – and residents of this Alaskan outpost are reeling from Trump’s policies
On the Bering Sea, Unalaska is the US’s most productive seafood port, employing thousands of workers. But Trump’s cuts, and his disastrous war with Iran, have caused chaos – and put Republican control of Congress at riskIt was less than 17 hours until…
Ads accusing Republican candidates of protecting Epstein fill airwaves in final midterm push
But select Democrats, too, are being accused of having ties to the late sex offender as country prepares to voteIn races across the country, Democratic candidates or groups that support them have released ads accusing Republicans of protecting pedophiles…
Maurene Comey ruling offers hope of check on Trump’s assault on rule of law
Legal experts welcome judge’s rejection of firing of James Comey’s daughter prosecutor but warn an appeal is likelyA recent legal ruling against an effort to fire the star-prosecutor daughter of a former FBI chief targeted by Donald Trump could send a…
How Trump and his allies seek to interfere the US midterm elections
The administration’s efforts have raised concerns among experts about potential disruptions after election dayDonald Trump is waging a brazen effort to interfere with voting in this year’s midterm elections, escalating concerns that the federal…
Judge bars DoJ from threats to election workers as Trump to hold tele-rallies three days before elections – live
With control of Congress on the line, next week’s midterms amount to a referendum on Trump, who has urged voters to pretend he is on the ballotSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump is…