Susan Collins faces her biggest test yet
The Maine senator is used to tough reelection campaigns.
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Bill McKibben Talks Activism, Democracy and the Struggle For the Earth
It is quite rare to find someone who is a first-class academic and analyst, and is also able to become a first-class activist, but Leah Stokes is a triple threat. A political scientist at UC Santa...
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Why Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Is Making the Case for His Senate Campaign
Angela Paxton, in a new campaign ad, has encouraged Republicans to vote for her husband, without actually using his name. “In a general election, it’s not as much about the individual players on the...
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As Race Tightens, Republicans Resume Tepid Support For Max Miller in Ohio
Representative Max Miller of Ohio speaking to media in front of the Capitol last month.
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Half a billion dollars in GOP spending does little to move polls
Republicans’ massive money advantage has yet to reshape the midterm map, as Democrats keep expanding their ambitions.
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Trump wants to turn his West Palm Beach golf course into the new Camp David
The plan calls for the federal government to be granted part of the property, with the rest maintained as a private course.
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DeepSeek Nears $12B Funding Round Ahead of Potential IPO
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and Minmin Low give global...
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ABN Amro Welcomes Dutch Govt.'s Plan to Cut Stake, CEO Says
ABN Amro CEO Marguerite Berard discusses the Dutch government's plan to reduce its holding in the lender to 10.5% from the current 20.7%. "The state has always made very clear that its intention was...
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Covenant Plans Mass Production of Cruise Missiles in Germany
Defense startup Covenant says their new heavy-payload, long-range missile called Anthem will become key to Europe’s deterrence. The company plans to mass produce the missile at a new factory in...
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Floods, Storms Create €500 Billion Opportunity for Industrials
Europe’s worsening heat waves, wildfires and floods are prompting governments to increase spending on climate-resilient infrastructure, opening a lucrative new market for industrial companies.
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Indian Opposition Leader Detained After Voter Roll Standoff
Police in New Delhi temporarily detained key opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to end an almost nine-hour standoff during a protest seeking the resignation of the chief election official. (Source:...
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Can India Close Its Huge Pension Gap?
Fewer than 30% of Indians have access to a retirement account, even as the number of people over 60 is set to more than double by 2036. Saikat Das explains India’s pension problem and what the...
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Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
Susan Collins, Troy Jackson
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Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins, Troy Jackson
The debate in a race for a critical Senate seat featured lots of talk about President Trump, high prices and the war in Iran.
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Five Takeaways in New Book From Thom Tillis, Who Turned on Trump
Senator Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, has become a far more vocal critic of President Trump after announcing his plans to retire.
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Democrats Look Strong in Polls, Thanks to These Voter Groups
Different blocs are moving left. They could swing key Senate races.
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Apollo Weighs Larger Role in Government Lending as Debt Soars
Apollo Global Management is scoping out a bigger role in financing debt-laden governments and state-backed companies as they increasingly turn to private capital to plug budget gaps.
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Amid Midterm Crunch, Trump Advisers Took Time to Help Russia-Aligned Government
Milorad Dodik, the leader of the nationalist party, which controls the government of Republika Srpska, votes in the general election on Sunday.
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Three Senate races shift toward Democrats in Cook ratings
The latest changes reflect growing worries for Republicans.
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Bolsonaro Family Emerges Triumphant in Brazil’s Elections, Mounting a Surprising Resurrection
The presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in Brasília on Sunday.
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Anti-immigrant post fuels donations to Texas GOP candidate’s opponent
Donations from around the country have poured into an obscure Texas campaign.
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The midterm battle for power in the states
Republicans are on defense in governor and state legislative races.
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Trump Does Not Plan to Reimburse Taxpayers for Promotional Ads
President Trump drew a backlash for promotional ads that were paid for by taxpayers.
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National GOP groups pour into Alaska for competitive Senate race
National Republicans are spending big in the Alaska Senate race to protect Sen. Dan Sullivan against Democratic former congresswoman Mary Peltola.
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Texas Governor in Tight Race to Skip Trump Rally in San Antonio
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is planning to skip a political rally in San Antonio headlined by President Donald Trump, declining a chance to appear with the country’s highest-profile Republican as his...
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What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles and San Diego?
President Trump’s comments caused an uproar from members of both parties. A White House official said he was taken out of context.
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Maryland officials won’t speak at Trump’s shipbuilding event
Gov. Wes Moore, who has been a persistent critic of the president, will not participate in Tuesday’s announcement of a $6.6 billion investment.
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Bill aims at stopping US lawmaker bets on their own elections ahead of midterms
The No Betting on Your Own Race Act will not be addressed before the 2026 US midterms as Congress is on recess until after the election.
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Justice Alito says he won’t retire during lame-duck session of Congress
That window probably would be the last chance for President Donald Trump to get a conservative successor to the 76-year-old justice confirmed by the Senate if Democrats take the upper chamber.
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Bolsonaro Surge in Brazil Opens Door to Commodities Trade Shift
A surprising first round in Brazil’s presidential election is raising the prospect of a recalibration in trade policy, with a possible Flávio Bolsonaro government likely to deepen ties with...
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ECB policymaker warns of fragmentation without digital euro
A ECB executive board member said the potential introduction of a digital euro ”would not to take over the role of banks,” but ensure they have a role in the EU’s monetary system.
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Susan Collins, a political survivor, tries to outrun Trump
In her bid for a sixth term representing Maine, Susan Collins has been beset by President Donald Trump weighing her down with constant controversy.
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Mapping How South America’s Right-Wing Shift Has Reached Brazil
Brazil’s presidential runoff is shaping up as an opportunity for the political right to cement its power across South America.
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Trafigura and Partners Back $300 Million Zambia-Congo Power Link
Trafigura Group and partners have agreed to build a $300 million high-voltage transmission line linking Zambia’s power grid to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s copperbelt.
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In Texas governor’s race, Abbott spends big to try to stay in office
Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa has ramped up her fundraising.
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Republicans are spending to aid Darline Graham as the South Carolina Senate race tightens.
Senator Darline Graham, Republican of South Carolina, during a Senate committee hearing on Capitol Hill last month.
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Trump Says “Threats” Forced US To Move Bombers From UK Base
President Trump says "threats" forced the US to withdraw its B-1B bombers from RAF Fairford, a UK airbase at the center of a terrorism investigation. Gerry Doyle explains what we know. (Source:...
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Quebec Bonds Tighten as Separatist Party Falls Short of Majority
The separatist Parti Québécois won Quebec’s election but fell short of a majority government, a result that’s boosting investor confidence in the province’s bonds.
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Brazil Market Euphoria Hinges on Fixes Flávio Bolsonaro Is Yet to Lay Out
Investors are betting Brazil’s election-fueled rally has just begun — a wager that ultimately hinges on a fiscal overhaul markets have long demanded, but still know little about.
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California leaders slam Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ L.A. or San Diego
Officials in California condemned the president's comments as “dangerous,” after he told a Nebraska rally the war in Iran was a “small price to pay for keeping the world safe.”
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How non-first-round rookies are faring this NFL season: Denzel Boston among the leaders of the pack
A look at the non-Day 1 selections making an impact on this NFL season, including Browns wideout Denzel Boston and Titans linebacker Anthony Hill Jr
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Dimon Concerned Inflation May Be Sticky, Rates Go Up
JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon says that recent bond selloffs are a warning to governments during an interview with Tom Mackenzie on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Top Super PAC for Senate Democrats Raises Record $151 Million in Third Quarter
The Senate Majority PAC, which is led by close allies of Senator Chuck Schumer, raised $151 million in the third quarter.
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US crypto rules need to survive the next election
US crypto rules could be vulnerable to political change after the midterms. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo argues Congress needs to pass durable, bipartisan legislation.
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NAACP launches voter protection hub for midterm elections
The civil rights organization is stepping up efforts in response to President Donald Trump’s push to change voting rules.
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Don Davis Bill Would Fine Candidates $10K for Trading on Their Own Elections
The No Betting on Your Own Race Act also gives prediction markets cover to close accounts and report candidates to regulators.
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Emerging Markets Gain as Oil Drop, Brazil Vote Boost Sentiment
Emerging-market stocks and currencies rose Tuesday as Treasury yields and oil prices eased, while Brazilian assets remain in favor after a conservative sweep in the first round of the presidential...
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Investors Pounce on South Africa’s Bonds at Weekly Auction
A weekly auction of government debt on Tuesday attracted the strongest demand in four months as yields among the highest in emerging markets enticed investors flush with cash from coupon payments.
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Saudi-Led Forces Claim Advances, French Student Unrest Spreads
Yemen’s internationally-recognized government, backed by Saudi Arabia, claimed to have regained territory from the Houthis, as fighting in the region near the Bab el-Mandeb strait intensifies. The...
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US Yields Fall From 2002 High as Oil Dips, Bessent Vows On Debt
US bond yields fell from their highest levels since 2002 as oil prices retreated below $100 a barrel and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insisted the government’s debt load can be tamed.
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