PoliticsTrump’s White House has spent months preparing for the possibility that Democrats take control of Congress.
PoliticsTrump’s White House has spent months preparing for the possibility that Democrats take control of Congress.
TechVoters in Ohio and Illinois will decide dozens of local measures on Tuesday, as opposition to the huge buildings powering AI crosses party lines.
PoliticsSocialism was once broadly viewed as a political liability in the United States, but democratic socialist candidates and ideas are gaining visibility, especially among younger voters. Former House Speaker Paul Ryan and investor Steven Rattner say discontent over affordability, inequality and economic insecurity is making voters more open to alternatives to traditional free-market policies.
World6:14Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky have reached Ukrainian-held territory after a rare local truce. They recounted years of isolation, food shortages and regular shelling; some said they had been forced to eat grass and dogs to survive.
World0:43Donald Trump said Washington is not rushing to reach an agreement with Iran. He declined to say whether he expected the United States to return to war with Tehran after the midterm elections.
PoliticsIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. Tim Scott accused Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola of committing a “federal offense.” The accusation follows reports that her aides allegedly told a staffer to recruit multiple candidates named “Dan Sullivan.”
PoliticsIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he would not rule out running for president in 2028 as he seeks another term as governor.
PoliticsIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he believes President Trump is working to ensure Democrats “really don’t have a chance” in elections across the country, just days before the midterms.
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PoliticsConnecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro expects Democrats to make gains in the midterms, saying voter concerns about affordability and living costs are drawing support to her party. If Democrats win the House and she regains the Appropriations Committee gavel, she says she would focus on affordability, oversight and accountability, not impeachment.
PoliticsIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin said the Trump administration was trying to interfere in state-run elections, with two days remaining before polls close.
SocietyIn Bukit Batok’s concrete housing-estate landscape, community gardener Jon Tay has helped cultivate a green oasis. He sees gardening as a way to connect with people as well as plants, using workshops and time in the garden to help residents gain skills, relax and make friends.
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PoliticsIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Rep. Jamie Raskin responded to reports that aides to Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola allegedly directed a staffer to recruit several candidates named Dan Sullivan. Raskin called the tactic “ridiculous politics.”
OtherNathan Hager, David Gura and Lisa Mateo round up stories on AI in White House press releases, a “brutal” Harvard class that is surprisingly popular, Life Magazine’s return and the fading case for daylight saving time.
PoliticsIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. Tim Scott says he is confident Republican Senate candidates will win in Alaska and South Carolina as Trump makes his final campaign pitch to voters.
PoliticsIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina said he was confident his party would retain control of the Senate and predicted Darline Graham would win in South Carolina.
PoliticsFox News contributor Jonathan Turley used a Fox & Friends Weekend appearance to assess whether claims about Ilhan Omar’s immigration status could spark a legal battle raising constitutional questions. Donald Trump is urging her to step down.
WorldProtesters have again taken to streets across Europe to defend democracy and condemn economic hardship. Over the past month, protests have spread across the continent, beginning with housing demonstrations in Spain and a student movement in France that brought half a million people onto the streets.
EconomySome businesses in the National Heritage Board’s Heritage Business Scheme have recorded roughly 20% more visitors a year after its launch. The board is considering more tailored support as firms work to attract new customers and preserve traditional skills.
EconomyQuantitative trading firms are competing with AI labs for leading scientists and researchers, with first-year pay for some PhDs reaching as much as $800,000. Firms are using fellowships, university sponsorships and recruiting events to vie with AI companies offering high pay, equity and work on cutting-edge technology.
PoliticsKornacki appears on Meet the Press to assess NBC News' closing survey ahead of the midterms and consider which party is gaining ground as voters approach Election Day.
World1:11Violence and looting followed largely peaceful ‘Gen Z’ protests in Germany earlier on Saturday, amid similar demonstrations across Europe. The unrest recalled scenes in France last month.
Society1:57More than 1,300 flats in Sembawang with waiting times under three years will be offered in Singapore’s November Build-to-Order exercise. This year’s launches of shorter-wait flats have exceeded 4,600, above the Housing and Development Board’s commitment of 4,000.