Elections

Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs - AP News

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. This time, the checks are going to more than 20 million seniors, giving them $90 each to help pa...

Trump touts ‘golden age’ at Ohio rally, urges voters to deliver GOP midterm wins - Fox News

President Donald Trump urged Ohio rally-goers to "pretend I'm on the ballot" as he stumped for Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy in the midterms.

What to know about Brazil’s 2026 presidential election - Al Jazeera

Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.

Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know - AP News

Stop the Steel? Iowa approves $1.36 billion for foreign-owned steel plant in swing district less than 2 weeks before early voting - CBS News

President Trump said Monday that the largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa. It touched off a week of debate.

Latvian PM faces bittersweet victory in election backdropped by Russia - politico.eu

An EU sanctions showdown could strengthen the position of Andris Kulbergs, but a coalition puzzle awaits.

Live updates: California’s gubernatorial candidates debate ahead of midterms - CNN

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton will take the CNN debate stage as they argue to voters they are the best pick to lead the country’s most populous state. Follow for live news updates.

Iran loses grip on Strait of Hormuz as US as Tehran calls on Americans to vote out Trump - Fox News

Iran's economy remains crippled by sanctions and a U.S. blockade, leaving Tehran with few options now that its control over the Strait of Hormuz has slipped.

Andy Burnham raises prospect of UK rejoining European Union after next election - The Irish Times

Andy Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system - BBC

The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.

Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision - AP News

As Maine Republican Susan Collins seeks a sixth Senate term, some voters are bringing up her 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice. He was part of the court's conservative ma...

Iran War Updates: Tehran proposes 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz as it seeks deal before U.S. midterms - CBS News

Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.