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US Midterms 2026: Cost of living and government corruption are top issues, AP Voter Poll says
Voters are participating in Election Day to influence control of the U.S. House and Senate. Many electorate members express dissatisfaction with the current economic situation attributed to Trump's policies. Polls indicate a significant desire for checks and balances on the presidency from Congress. Various gubernatorial candidates, along with major ballot measures, also shape the election landscape. Early voting statistics show heightened engagement compared to previous elections and reflect voter concerns.
US midterm elections 2026: What's at stake for Trump, his opponents and 2028 White House race
On November 3, the midterm elections will play a crucial role in determining the future of Trump's presidency. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are up for grabs, with control of Congress in the balance. Democrats hope to gain the upper hand, countering Trump’s agenda, while Republicans strive to hold onto their majorities.
Missouri voted to protect abortion. Why could Amendment 3 take those rights away just two years later?
Missouri voters protected abortion rights in 2024, but those protections face another vote on November 3, 2026.A new Amendment 3 would replace them with an abortion ban carrying limited exceptions.
Could America elect its first Muslim senator? Michigan's high-stakes race may make history
Michigan's Senate race 2026 is drawing national attention as Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed seeks to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The physician and former Detroit health official is running on healthcare, workers’ rights, higher taxes on billionaires and changes to immigration policy against Republican Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest.
One embraced the word feminist, one refused it: Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem fought the same battle in opposite ways
Two prominent women, Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton, recently passed away, leaving significant legacies. Steinem championed overt feminism and activism, while Parton inspired through music and business acumen. Both women empowered females to make their own life choices and pursue dreams. Their differing public personas sparked discussions about feminism's evolving definition and reach. The world mourns their loss and considers who will fill their influential roles.
Infant mortality higher than usual in US after abortion ban, claims study
Infant mortality rates in the U.S. rose by 7% following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a JAMA Pediatrics study. The study attributes 80% of the increase to congenital anomalies and indicates deeper underlying health issues post-Dobbs decision.
Donald Trump reveals what he said to Melania on her stand on abortion rights
Donald Trump recently addressed Melania Trump’s position on abortion, as outlined in her upcoming memoir, revealing a notable difference in their perspectives on the matter.
Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states
Donald Trump declined to lay out a timeline for when he believes abortion should be banned. He went on to describe the current legal landscape, in which different states have different restrictions following the US Supreme Court decision ending Roe v. Wade.
US: Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump "threat" to democracy and fundamental freedoms
Kamala Harris vows to counter Donald Trump's threats to democracy, restore Roe v Wade, protect voting rights, and tackle gun violence. Biden and Singer criticize Trump's 'bloodbath' remarks, while Trump focuses on tariffs, 'bloodbath' predictions, and targeting China and the NRA.
Kim Kardashian breaks silence about breakup with Pete Davidson
Kim Kardashian is on the verge of launching a podcast on True Crime and spoke about her breakup with Pete Davidson. It was the first time she discussed her breakup with Pete Davidson after they broke up
US House passes bill to codify right to interracial, same-sex marriages. Here's what you should know
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that codifies the right to interracial and same-sex marriages amidst the reversal of the Roe v. Wade case by the Supreme Court. One justice stated that there should be a reversal to the right to same-sex marriage as well.
US House votes to restore right to abortion, but Senate odds dim
The bill has little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate. Yet voting marks the beginning of a new era in the debate as lawmakers, governors and legislatures grapple with the impact of the court's decision.
Green Day vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong says he is 'renouncing' American citizenship
The American singer-songwriter criticised the US during a Friday night concert in London.
Roe v. Wade verdict outlash: Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong decides to “renounce” US citizenship
The current verdict of Roe v. Wade in the United States of America is receiving a lot of backlash worldwide. Celebrities are especially vocally announcing how their faith in democracy is shaken after this attack on all womens’ rights in the US.
US abortion verdict: Roe ruling shows complex relationship between court, public
Only 8% in the May poll said abortion should be illegal in all cases, but many Americans support some restrictions. An AP-NORC poll last year showed majorities of adults say abortion in the second and third trimesters should be illegal in all or most cases, and opinions were closely divided over whether a pregnant woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion for any reason.
US abortion ruling sparks global debate, polarizes activists
The US Supreme Court's overturning of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision "shows that these types of rights are always at risk of being steamrolled," said Ruth Zurbriggen, an Argentinian activist and member of the Companion Network of Latin America and the Caribbean, a group favoring abortion rights.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade abortion landmark
The court, in a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative majority, upheld a Republican-backed Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks. The vote was 5-4 to overturn Roe, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing separately to say he would have upheld the Mississippi law but not taken the additional step of erasing the precedent altogether.
US Senate fails to pass Roe V. Wade Bill protecting abortion rights ahead of Supreme Court decision
The Senate failed to pass Roe v. Wade bill on Wednesday, which would have enshrined a right to abortion. The Democrats could not overcome the issues on the Women's Health Protection Act, 2002.
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