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Politics and Policy

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A street-level view of a bustling high street in a Scottish city, with election posters for the Scottish election campaign visible on lampposts and in shop windows, featuring diverse candidates and party logos. Pedestrians walk by, some pausing to look at the posters, under a slightly overcast sky.
Politics and Policy

Scottish Election Campaign Intensifies with Seven Days Remaining

The Scottish election campaign intensifies with seven days remaining until the May 4, 2026 vote, sha…

Elena Marchetti·May 4, 2026, 3:04 AM
A wide, well-lit shot of the Texas State Capitol building in Austin, with 'Republican Brett Ligon wins Texas Senate seat' text overlay.
Politics and Policy

Republican Brett Ligon Wins Texas Senate Seat

Republican Brett Ligon wins special election for an open Texas Senate seat, solidifying the Republican majority and ensu…

David Hale·May 3, 2026, 7:04 PM
An aerial view of the Karnataka Vidhana Soudha, symbolizing the seat of power, under a clear sky, representing the current Karnataka Congress leadership ambitions.
Politics and Policy

Karnataka Congress leadership ambitions heighten

Karnataka Congress leadership ambitions are intensifying, signaling potential internal realignments ahead of future elec…

Elena Marchetti·May 3, 2026, 3:07 AM
A diverse crowd gathered for May Day protests promoting workers over billionaires, holding signs advocating for labor rights and economic justice.
Politics and Policy

May Day protests promote workers over billionaires across US

May Day protests across the US on May 2, 2026, highlighted growing national sentiment for workers over billionaires, pus…

David Hale·May 2, 2026, 11:05 AM
A wide-angle shot of the US Capitol building with a 'Farm Bill advances' banner digitally superimposed on the facade.
Politics and Policy

Farm Bill Advances After E15 Battle

The Farm Bill advances to the Senate after contentious E15 ethanol mandate and pesticide liability votes, signaling comp…

Sarah Chen·May 1, 2026, 11:05 AM
A bustling hallway in the US Capitol Building with congressional staff and members moving purposefully, signifying the upcoming DHS funding bill vote.
Politics and Policy

House Sets Thursday Vote on DHS Funding Bill

US House to vote Thursday on Senate-passed DHS funding bill, a critical step to avert shutdown and ensure operations for…

Elena Marchetti·April 30, 2026, 7:05 PM
A close-up shot of two identical, meticulously balanced scales, one pan holding a small elephant figurine and the other a small donkey figurine, symbolizing the tied support for Democratic, Republican candidates.
Politics and Policy

Midterm support for candidates tied in new poll

Support for Democratic, Republican candidates tied among likely voters ahead of the midterms, according to a poll releas…

Sarah Chen·April 29, 2026, 11:06 AM
A complex web of abstract lines and nodes representing the intricate challenges and interconnectedness of a migrant deal criticism, with certain nodes highlighted in red to symbolize points of contention and backlash.
Politics and Policy

Labour Faces Migrant Deal Criticism Over Costs and Policy Backlash

Labour faces migrant deal criticism over significant costs and a growing policy backlash, challenging the party’s strate…

James Whitfield·April 26, 2026, 7:05 PM
Close-up of a gavel resting on a stack of legislative documents with a blurred background of a state capitol building, symbolizing the legislative process to ban prediction markets.
Politics and Policy

Minnesota lawmakers consider prediction market ban after ethics fine

Minnesota lawmakers are set to vote on a bill to ban prediction markets after a legislator was fined for betting on his…

David Hale·April 25, 2026, 7:07 PM
Wide shot of the U.S. Capitol building under a clear sky, symbolizing the legislative action on the $70 billion ICE Border Plan.
Politics and Policy

Senate Advances $70 Billion ICE Border Plan

U.S. Senate advances a $70 billion ICE Border Plan on April 25, 2026, marking a landmark investment in immigration enfor…

Marcus Rivera·April 25, 2026, 11:06 AM
Close-up of a stack of legal documents with the words 'Missouri Crime Bill' visible on the top page, signifying the recent legislative fix.
Politics and Policy

Missouri crime bill fix avoids sentencing gap

Missouri Senate passes crucial crime bill fix on April 24, 2026, averting a potential sentencing gap and ensuring judici…

James Whitfield·April 24, 2026, 7:04 PM
A dimly lit Queen's Park building at dusk, symbolizing the conclusion of debate on the controversial budget bill.
Politics and Policy

Ford Government’s Controversial Budget Bill Passes Final Vote

The Ford government’s controversial budget bill passed its final vote at Queen’s Park on April 24, 2026, solidifying its…

James Whitfield·April 24, 2026, 11:05 AM
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