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Democrats took the House and Senate on 3 November, giving them new power to advance already-filed bills ending qualified immunity for ICE and Border Patrol agents.

Paraguay's central bank has taken control of Ueno Bank after identifying a severe capital shortfall, disrupting access for customers and placing public and pension funds under scrutiny.

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's US Senate race and used his victory speech to joke with JD Vance and Donald Trump after months of criticism of his name and faith.

Bruce Springsteen's rare Senate endorsement drew a White House brush-off and conservative backlash, then Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan to become the first Muslim US senator.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham shared a message arguing that lasting change in America depends on personal responsibility and cultural improvement, not elections alone.

Pete Hegseth faces Republican criticism over the Iran war as Trump defends the defence secretary amid replacement discussions and impeachment pressure

Piers Morgan calls Abdul El-Sayed 'pathetic' after a heated Sky News interview, demanding respect for the UK following his Michigan Senate victory.

A US Marine's death at Camp Schwab lands weeks into the curfew and discipline crackdown ordered after a colleague's murder arrest, deepening strain on the US-Japan basing alliance.

A YouGov poll found limited support for Stephen A. Smith and Charles Barkley as potential political candidates, suggesting sports and television fame may not translate into votes.

Mehdi Hasan told Trump, Mike Rogers and MAGA to 'cry more' after Abdul El-Sayed's projected victory in Michigan's historic Senate race

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticised congressional Republicans after the 2026 midterm elections, blaming legislative inaction, immigration policy failures and voter frustration for the party's losses.