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12 months out from the US midterms, both sides struggle to gain electoral advantage

Donald Trump is clearly concerned about the midterm elections that loom next November, which look to be a referendum on his administration. All seats in the House of Representatives will be up for grabs as will one-third of the Senate. Losing control of the House would severely crimp the US…

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Congress Investigates TeaOnHer App for Letting Men Post About Women Without Their Consent

It sounds like something niche feminist bloggers might have taken up 10 years ago. But this is being led by Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives.

Reason

Voters in Dutch general election have 27 parties and 1,166 candidates to choose from

Dutch voters face a wide array of choices in Wednesday's general election

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Mike Johnson thinks the Trump sharing a video of him defecating on ‘No Kings’ protesters is ‘effective’

It’s a well-known fact that Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, never finds fault with President Trump. His unwavering support for the orange dictator has been clear throughout Trump’s second term, but now, with the government in shutdown, his loyalty has become even more intense.

The Mary Sue

US Supreme Court To Hear Pivotal Minority Voting Rights Case

The US Supreme Court hears a case involving Black voters on Wednesday that could have lasting repercussions on whether Democrats or Republicans control the House of Representatives.

International Business Times

Indonesia nearly doubles allowance for lawmakers weeks after public protests against perks

Government says ‘recess allowance’ hike necessitated by increase in food and transportation costs

The Independent UK

Senate still deadlocked over shutdown as Trump reiterates threat to Democrats

Seventh round of votes fails to yield breakthrough while president threatens to cut funds for ‘Democrat programs’

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Trump’s ratings steady as the US government shutdown drags into a second week

It’s been eight days since a partial US government shutdown began on October 1, owing to a failure by Congress to agree to a new budget by the September 30 deadline.

The Conversation

‘Any day this week in primetime’: Hakeem Jeffries just challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a live debate over shutdown

Johnson dismisses the efforts as ‘theatrics’

The Independent UK

Shutdowns are as American as apple pie − in the UK and elsewhere, they just aren’t baked into the process

When it comes to shutdowns, the U.S. is very much an exception rather than the rule.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: believe it or not, there would be a case for more federal politicians

Should we have more federal politicians? One can anticipate the knee-jerk response from many sceptical voters.

The Conversation

Buckle up, America — Republicans and Democrats appear dug in for a long government shutdown

ANALYSIS: Republicans say Democrats ‘don't have the high ground in this situation,’ Eric Garcia writes. But Democrats are unintimidated by threats from the Trump administration to target their states

The Independent UK

Trump scrambles to sway MTG, Boebert or Mace on Epstein files as House now has enough votes to force release within days

A special election in Arizona provides the 218th signature to force a vote on the release of files related to Epstein

The Independent UK

DOGE continues its work to shape the government, Rep says - but swerves when asked who is leading it

GOP Rep. Pete Sessions said DOGE remains ‘an active component in the government’

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How the House could force a vote on releasing all the Epstein files — even if no more Republicans sign on

A series of special elections might give the discharge petition enough votes in the House. The Senate is another question

The Guardian - US

Will Republicans in Congress finally stand up to Trump?

The president has steamrollered the separation of powers but so far his sway over his party has been firm

The Independent UK

Donald Trump was an FBI ‘informant’ on Jeffrey Epstein, Republican Mike Johnson claims

The leader of the House of Representatives said Trump was ‘horrified’ by the controversy

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‘Willing to name names’: Thomas Massie and MTG teaming up to go after Epstein’s network

This might finally break up Trump and MTG for good.

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Epstein Survivors Just Announced They Will Be Making Their Own Abuser List - When Will It Be Released?

Epstein survivors announce their own abuser list at 2025 Capitol rally, demanding full files as sex trafficking trends surge. No date yet, but bipartisan push intensifies—will Trump respond?

The Conversation

Albanese government to bring forward home care packages in major backdown

The Albanese government has announced 20,000 home care packages will be brought forward to be delivered before the end of October – immediately after opposing doing so in the Senate.

The Independent UK

Four things to watch as Congress takes over Epstein files probe after Trump inaction on sex trafficker’s ‘list’

ANALYSIS: The House will have a forced vote, Chuck Schumer dusts off a little-known rule and Trump’s response will all characterize the next phase of the Epstein investigation, Eric Garcia writes

The Conversation

The governor of California is in a high-stakes battle with Donald Trump. It’s not yet clear who will win

The last governor of California who became president of the United States was Republican Ronald Reagan. Democrat Gavin Newsom wants to be the next one. To get there, Newsom is in a knife fight with Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Trump says he plans to sue California over redistricting - but Texas is apparently OK

The president intends to challenge California’s redistricting plan which state officials created in response to the Texas map-grab that Trump encouraged

The Guardian - AU

Coalition’s climate tussles to get public airing as parliament debates Barnaby Joyce’s bill to dump net zero

Ideological tensions to be on full display amid growing list of Liberal state divisions opposed to emissions reduction policy

The Independent UK

Doomsday scenarios after Texas and California go nuclear on redistricting: See how it all plays out

NEWS ANALYSIS: A mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps would have implications far beyond the 2026 midterm elections, write John Bowden and Eric Garcia. The Independent illustrates, with interactive maps by Alicja Hagopian, what’s at stake for control of the US House of Representatives — and potentially the last two years…

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