Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest.
Supreme Court orders Louisiana to use congressional map with additional Black district in 2024 vote
The Supreme Court has ordered Louisiana to hold congressional elections using a House map with a second mostly Black district, despite a lower-court ruling that called the map an illegal racial gerrymander.
South Africa braces for what may be a milestone election. Here is a guide to the main players
After 30 years of dominating South African politics, the ruling African National Congress will face its toughest election this month as most opinion polls predict it will lose its parliamentary majority for the first time.
Singapore's new prime minister vows to 'lead in our own way' as Lee dynasty ends after half-century
Singaporeโs new prime minister has vowed to make โtomorrow better than todayโ as he took his oath of office in a carefully planned political succession designed to ensure stability in the Asian financial hub.
Why AP declared Hogan the winner in Maryland's GOP Senate primary: Race call explained
Topping the list of contests in this week's primaries in four states is a U.S. Senate race in Maryland that has further complicated Democratic efforts to keep control of the narrowly divided chamber this fall.
Lies, loyalty and a gag order upheld: Tuesday's Trump hush money trial takeaways
Donald Trumpโs defense attorneys have grilled prosecutorsโ star witness in his hush money trial, portraying former attorney Michael Cohen as a media-obsessed liar whoโs determined to see the former president behind bars.
Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum โ and snipes at Trump
President Joe Biden says in defending his new tariffs on Chinese products that China's government subsidies ensure its companies donโt have to turn a profit, giving them an unfair advantage in global trade.
Donald Trump's GOP allies show up in force as Michael Cohen takes the stand in hush money trial
As Donald Trumpโs hush money trial reaches a pivotal moment the former presidentโs allies are out in force and serving as his voice to criticize the process and people while Trump himself is under a gag order.
Socialists deal blow to separatists in Catalan elections but face uphill task to form government
Spainโs ruling Socialist party scored a crucial victory in regional elections in the powerful northeastern region of Catalonia, garnering the most seats and dealing a blow to the regionโs two main separatist parties that have governed for decades.
Election deniers: West Virginia voters must pick from GOP candidates who still dispute 2020 outcome
West Virginia Republican primary voters will have a hard time finding a major candidate on the ballot in any statewide race who openly acknowledges President Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election.
For a second time, Sen. Bob Menendez faces a corruption trial. This time, it involves gold bars
For the second time in a decade, Sen. Bob Menendez is finding his political career and freedom on the line in a federal criminal case that already has forced him out of one of the Senate's most powerful posts.
Report: Trump may face a $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
A report by The New York Times and ProPublica says former President Donald Trump may face an IRS bill in excess of $100 million after a government audit indicates he double-dipped on tax losses tied to a Chicago skyscraper.
Trump tells Jersey Shore crowd he's being forced to endure 'Biden show trial' in hush money case
Donald Trump is blaming President Joe Biden for the criminal charges heโs facing as the presumptive nominees prepare to face off in the November election and called his New York hush money case โa Biden show trial.โ.
Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach
A research group that's trying to lay the groundwork for a second Trump administration if the former president wins in November is out with a new policy book that aims to articulate an โAmerica Firstโ national security agenda.
Winner of North Macedonia's parliamentary election to seek governing coalition partner
The head of a center-right 22-party coalition that emerged victorious in North Macedoniaโs parliamentary election has fallen just short of gaining a parliamentary majority, leaving it reliant on entering a partnership with another party to form a government.
UK Prime Minister Sunak suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of leading a โchaoticโ government as another one of his Conservative lawmakers defected to the main opposition Labour Party ahead of a looming general election.
Noting campus protests, Democrats are preparing for intense action at their summer convention
As pro-Palestinian demonstrations escalate on college campuses, critics of President Joe Bidenโs handling of the Israel-Hamas war suggest this summerโs Democratic National Convention could be hit by protests and scenes of chaos.
Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is running for Senate reelection, squelching retirement rumors
Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is running for re-election, squelching speculation that he might retire at a difficult moment for Democrats The 82-year-old liberal icon from Vermont announced Monday that he's seeking his fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
A group of Republicans has united to defend the legitimacy of US elections and those who run them
Republican officials who believe in the legitimacy of elections have formed a group that's pushing back on the election lies and conspiracy theories that have persuaded a large share of their party that elections can't be trusted.
Labour's Sadiq Khan reelected as London mayor as UK's ruling Conservatives face more electoral pain
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Partyโs mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.โs governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general election.