Politics
Latest political updates, governmental reforms, elections, and policy analyses from Armenia, the Caucasus, and international corridors.
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Final Weekend Midterm Campaign Sprint Reaches Critical Battleground States
With three days until Election Day, candidates nationwide blitz battleground states as Michigan Senate friction and postal delays flare up.
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Talarico Issues Final Dallas Pitch in Historic Texas Senate Clash
Democratic nominee James Talarico rallied Dallas voters in his final Senate pitch against Ken Paxton, framing the high-stakes Texas race as a historic underdog fight.
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How a Casual Dining Chain Unexpectedly Stepped Into National Political Discourse
Former President Obama’s White House decor critique drew The Cheesecake Factory into partisan debate, answered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Abbas Araghchi Sets Conditions for U.S. Military Pullback and Oil Sanctions Relief
Iran demands U.S. troop cuts and oil sanctions relief as preconditions for talks, setting high stakes for regional stability and diplomacy.
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Shomari Figures Resists Republican Challenges to Retain Alabama’s New Congressional Map
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures fights to hold Alabama’s redrawn 2nd District against Republican challenges as high-stakes spending shapes control of the House.
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Michigan Democratic Feud Flares as El-Sayed Sidelined Stevens
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed sidelined former rival Haley Stevens from closing campaign events amid a sharp public feud.
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Low Air Force One Flyover Startles Washington Residents
A low-altitude Air Force One Halloween flyover startled Washington residents and officials after just 15 minutes of notice, temporarily halting airport traffic.
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Trump Reverses Rally Cuts for Final Days as Midterm Battles Intensify Nationwide
With Election Day days away, President Trump rallied Florida voters in Daytona Beach and reversed course to schedule weekend campaign stops in Kansas and Iowa.
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Trump Predicts Swift End to Conflict as Iranian Leadership Signals Openness to Talks
President Donald Trump stated that Iran wants to negotiate and predicted a swift end to the ongoing conflict, as maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate.
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Mary Peltola Denies Same-Name Ballot Plot as Federal Probes Escalate Alaska Senate Race
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies knowing about an alleged spoiler scheme as federal subpoenas and state inquiries intensify in Alaska.
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Qatari Mediators Return to Tehran to Advance U.S.-Iran Deal Amid Fresh Strikes Threat
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on October 31, 2026, to advance peace proposals as President Trump maintains threats of renewed military action.
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Republican Lawmakers Privately Question Donald Trump’s Future Influence Ahead of Midterms
Fifteen Republican lawmakers warn that Donald Trump’s political capital could wane if the GOP loses control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Trump Adjusts Campaign Strategy as Alaska Ballot Controversy Intensifies Before Midterms
With the 2026 midterms four days away, President Trump shifts physical rallies to 19-state telerallies while Mary Peltola denies ballot recruitment allegations.
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Trump Scraps Final Kansas Rally Before Midterms, Citing Senate Race Standing
President Donald Trump cancels his planned Saturday rally in Salina, Kansas, shifting strategy to virtual events ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
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Ramaswamy Pulls Controversial Ohio Campaign Ad Featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s Estranged Mother
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial campaign ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s estranged mother has finished its run on Ohio television.