Democrats start plotting as civil war breaks out among Republicans | Politics Weekly America
Jonathan Freedland hosts a live panel to look at what happens next – for Donald Trump, the Republicans who might want to succeed him, and for Democrats looking ahead to 2028. He is joined by the Guardian’s Washington bureau chief, David Smith; Tara…
Democrats finally decided to take rural America seriously – and won big | Anthony Flaccavento and Erica Etelson
Democrats won over rural voters from Maga in the midterms by focusing more on working people and less on culture warsLong before Jamie Ager entered politics, he was making a name for himself in a very different place: the meat counter of a grocery store…
After the midterms, the global right is reeling. But the danger of Trumpism will never be gone | Jonathan Freedland
Yes, the Republicans suffered humiliating defeat. But the fact that a Trump presidency was even possible means something like it could happen againHe’s down, but not quite out. Barring divine or other intervention, Donald Trump will remain in the Oval…
There is a showdown looming in the Democratic party over support for Israel | Moustafa Bayoumi
Even Donald Trump has acknowledged that support for Israel is increasingly a political liability in US politics. Will the Democratic leadership listen?Abdul El-Sayed’s victorious path to the US Senate must become a wake-up call to the Democratic party.…
Trump signs order to make gold-decorated Oval Office a national monument – video
Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday that he says will prevent future administrations from changing his design of the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, spaces he declared to be national monuments that should be preserved. Since returning to office,…
US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats exceed 250 House seats as blue wave sweeping Congress grows
Democrats widen gap in House chamber by flipping more seats, including in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina; Ted Cruz calls election a ‘Watergate-level repudiation’Live results | Q&A: Ask your questions about Democrats’ winSign up for Breaking News US…
Judge temporarily halts building work on Trump’s triumphal arch
Federal judge issues 14-day restraining order on any construction work on Washington monument, hours after it was approved by planning commissionA federal judge has halted construction work on Donald Trump’s towering triumphal arch for 14 days, a major…
Electoral politics can be fun! What turned voters against Trump? | First Dog on the Moon
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Australia faces same issues that flipped control of US Congress in midterms, experts say
Anthony Albanese’s government has taken a blow due to Iran war but voter anxiety around cost of living and datacentres may hit harderGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Democrats’ stunning midterm victory should broaden…
Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
President seeks to make Oval Office a national monument to ensure designs are not ‘ripped down by stupid people’Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday that he says will prevent future administrations from changing his design of the Oval Office…