Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
Two years ago a move towards Republicans among some Hispanic and black voters helped Trump secure a decisive win. That seems to have reversed in these midterms. Democrats claimed all…
America is heading for two years of constitutional brinkmanship
America is heading for two years of constitutional brinkmanship A Democratic Congress will not bring conventional gridlock. It will set the stage for a volatile struggle over presidential power. By…
Musk makes light of defeats after record spend on Republican candidates
Musk makes light of defeats after record spend on Republican candidates Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is the world’s richest man and the largest individual donor in the US…
Can Russia compete with the US, China and the EU in Africa?
Counting the Cost Can Russia compete with the US, China and the EU in Africa? Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and…
‘I will not delete my posts’: Inside Uganda’s crackdown on online critics
News ‘I will not delete my posts’: Inside Uganda’s crackdown on online critics Uganda’s online critics allege abductions and intimidation as families search for missing relatives. Andrew Tabandama Natumanya scrolls…
Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a ‘good job’
US President Donald Trump has taken aim at Republicans and conceded that the Democrats have done “a good job” in the US midterm elections, as they take control of both…
GOP’s redistricting gamble backfires in Florida as Democrats hold ground
GOP’s redistricting gamble backfires in Florida as Democrats hold ground Trump’s party dealt a setback as the Republican bid to tilt Florida’s House map falters on a strong night for…
‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks
‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks The progressive Democrat defeats Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan seat to become first Muslim senator-elect in US history. Democratic…
Key takeaways from the 2026 midterm elections in California
Key takeaways from the 2026 midterm elections in California Democrats easily hold on to governor’s office and are on track to notch up wins in key congressional races. Election workers…
Republicans fuming after Democrat Talarico flips Texas Senate blue
Republicans in Texas are trying to make sense of how they lost to the Democrats for the first time in almost 40 years.