Elections
Local, national, and international elections.
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.
Government can use Social Security data to identify noncitizen voters, Supreme Court rules - The Washington Post
President Donald Trump wants to let states use a federal database that includes voters’ personal information to check for noncitizens on voter rolls.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now - AP News
The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections. The emergency ruling lifts a lower court’s restrictions for...
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter purges - NBC News
The Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to expand a federal database containing citizenship information, as it encourages states to purge people from voter rolls.