A liberal political party in the United States, center to center-left, founded in 1828.
Nvidia has opened an independent inquiry after CEO Jensen Huang has acknowledged an extramarital relationship with Alice Huang, a Megaspeed executive whom U.S. intelligence has concluded was recruited by Chinas intelligence services. Huang has apologised; the board says it has no reason to believe company secrets or national security were compromised and he will remain CEO during the review.
The Justice Department has opened an antitrust inquiry into whether the five-network White House TV pool violated the Sherman Act after the pool paused coverage in protest of the administrations temporary ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. A federal judge has restored the outlets White House credentials, but CNN says the White House is still excluding it from Air Force One and pool duties and has warned it will return to court. (As of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:39:50 +0000)
Federal authorities have expanded an ongoing criminal probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration paperwork, seizing items from her Washington, D.C., home and issuing grand jury subpoenas to relatives. Omar’s lawyers call the operation politically motivated, while investigators say it complies with court orders. The case remains active ahead of the November elections.
Democrats have surged in unusual Senate and governor races in red states, leveraging outsider candidates to challenge incumbents. Texas, Kansas and South Carolina show tossups in closely watched races, while independents and unconventional figures reshape the field. The broader map hints at a potential expansion of the political playing field, though outcomes remain uncertain.
Voters across the United States show a strong desire for change ahead of the midterm elections, with polls indicating concerns about the economy, prices, and the direction of policy. Democratic enthusiasm is rising while Republican backing remains uneven across key races. The polling landscape suggests the outcome could hinge on local dynamics and turnout.
President Donald Trump has said the US is holding talks with Russia and China aimed at denuclearising their largest arsenals and that China could "catch up" to US nuclear capacity within five years; he has discussed the issue in interviews and, Newsmax reported, in a call with Xi Jinping. Today's date: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:20:11 +0100.
Voters across the United States show a clear priority for lowering living costs and ending war in Iran, with support for investigations into the Trump administration waning among moderates. AP-NORC polling highlights varying Democratic and Republican standpoints as the next Congress faces a crowded agenda.
Democratic Party leaders have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that President Trump and his administration are threatening state and local election officials to influence the upcoming midterm elections. The suit argues such actions undermine election administration and violate the separation of powers, citing assurances about citizenship checks and ballot integrity. The case underscores ongoing partisan battles over voting procedures and federal oversight.
Voters head to the polls as midterm campaigns intensify. Polls show Democrats leading on economy and inflation concerns, while Trump-aligned candidates seek to close gaps. Early voting indicates high turnout in several key states.
The midterm elections are shaping the final years of Donald Trump’s term. Republicans defend majorities in Congress while Democrats seek gains. Early voting and record spending highlight the intensity of the race as voters head to the polls on November 3.
Around 80 international volunteers and rabbis have been detained by Israeli forces while harvesting olives near Nahalin, west of Bethlehem. Brad Lander, a Democratic congressional nominee from New York, has been released with a warning; dozens of others — including US, British and Canadian citizens — have remained held while police and the military review whether the harvest lacked required coordination.
AIPAC has halted public endorsements of federal candidates and direct PAC contributions, while continuing to operate its United Democracy Project super PAC. The move shifts focus to mobilizing individual donors and new fundraising tools, after a period of heavy outside spending linked to Pro-Israel advocacy. UDP remains active in independent campaigns.
Independent groups and super PACs have spent near-record sums in the 2026 US midterms, with OpenSecrets projecting about $11.9bn in total independent spending and dark‑money likely topping $1.5bn. Billionaires including Elon Musk have pumped hundreds of millions into Republican-aligned outside groups while Democrats continue to out-raise Republicans in candidate-level grassroots donations.
Senator Murphy has experienced a stroke while at a family event. He is awake and undergoing treatment at Johns Hopkins and is responding to care. He is not up for reelection this cycle and has been campaigning for fellow Democrats ahead of the midterms.
The president has announced and opened major Washington renovations, arguing they unite Americans while critics say they distract from cost-of-living concerns ahead of the midterms.
The United States and China have extended a fragile trade truce as midterm dynamics shape leverage. Washington has kept a cautious stance while Beijing signals readiness to offer concessions, with talks focused on timing and scope ahead of two scheduled meetings in Shenzhen and Miami.
Tech names face renewed selling as investors reassess the AI buildout. CNBC and Insider UK report that AI-related equities have entered a regime of tighter cash flows and slower capital expenditure, with hyperscalers signaling a potential peak in compute demand. The pullback follows earlier rallies and comes amid higher yields and political headwinds.
The midterm elections have kept Congress in suspense as forecasts have oriented toward Democratic gains in the House and a tighter Senate race. Early results show key contests in Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina shaping control, with recounts possible in Alaska and slow returns expected in several close races.
With votes tallied, California has rejected Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on residents worth over $1 billion. Opposition led by Gov. Gavin Newsom and major tech donors, including Sergey Brin, has outspent supporters and pushed rival ballot measures that neutralised the proposal. Backers framed the measure as a $100bn fix for federal healthcare cuts.
World markets have seen heavy tech losses after US midterms shift political power, signaling a potential AI investment slowdown. Tech giants and chipmakers lead declines while some observers warn of broader economic implications. Investors are watching policy signals and next moves as futures react to the changing landscape.
Israel has seen its long-standing security partnership with the United States come under renewed scrutiny as the US midterm results shift political dynamics. Netanyahu’s government is facing pressure to realign policy following a wave of criticism over military aid and regional policy.
The Iran war has become a central factor in U.S. midterm politics, with Vice-President Vance and President Trump publicly diverging over strategy. Vance has said the war is a key reason for Republican losses, while Trump defends the campaign and asserts the conflict may have been necessary. The debate shapes 2028 political calculations.
House Republicans have elected Rep. Jim Jordan (R‑Ohio) as their minority leader in a secret ballot, defeating Rep. Steve Scalise 106–73. Jordan has won backing from the party's conservative wing and will lead Republican messaging and oversight as the party moves into the House minority after heavy midterm losses.
With certification deadlines approaching, Mississippi's Senate contest has remained unresolved: Democrat Scott Colom has held a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde‑Smith as thousands of absentee and provisional ballots are still to be examined and campaign lawyers are preparing for possible legal challenges.
Global AI-driven tech shares retreat after a recent rally, with SK Hynix, Samsung, and TSMC among steeper fallers; analysts cite renewed concerns over AI infrastructure spending and potential tightening of data-center regulations following the US midterm results.
The Nasdaq 100 has fallen sharply, erasing trillions in value as AI-heavy tech leads the sell-off. Nasdaq down for the session; Nvidia and Tesla are among the hardest hit as regional and global markets wobble amid regulatory and growth concerns.
President Trump has announced that Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, replacing Susie Wiles, who will move to the Trump political operation. The change follows heavy Republican losses in the midterm elections and signals a likely shift toward harder-line immigration and national-security policies.
The city of Houston has announced an executive directive limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, focusing enforcement on immigrants who pose a danger. Police are told to contact ICE only when a stop leads to an arrest on a jailable charge or an ICE administrative warrant. The move follows heightened ICE activity and recent shootings involving an ICE officer during a pursuit.
Democrats have emerged with new majorities and are ready to wield subpoena power to probe the Trump administration, family business dealings, Epstein matters, and ICE operations. Leaders say the focus is on accountability and affordability for Americans, with impeachment discussions potentially revisited if warranted.
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy has experienced a minor hemorrhagic stroke and is now in Johns Hopkins with doctors describing progress as encouraging. He will spend several weeks in rehabilitation, staying remotely connected with his team as his office continues its work.
The latest in the Ukraine war narrative shows ongoing, bipartisan U.S. pressure on both sides of the conflict. Negotiations in Abu Dhabi and Brussels are advancing with postwar reconstruction and security guarantees on the agenda, while on the ground, civilian tolls and rescue efforts continue amid intensified Russian attacks near Zaporizhzhia.
The latest CPI and PPI data show persistent inflation pressures in October, with CPI at 0.4% month over month and core CPI at 0.3%. PPI also rose, signaling continued cost pressures as the Fed weighs possible rate moves ahead of December policy meetings.
Industry Minister has issued Stellantis a formal notice of default for violating its funding agreement by selling the Brampton plant to Roshel. The move jeopardizes hundreds of millions in government funding and risks legal action within 30 days. Officials say the sale betrays workers and deepens a complex Canada-U.S. trade dispute.
Democrats, facing a shifting coalition and rising investigations, are pressuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy and Samoa travel documents while vowing scrutiny of his administration. The MAHA alliance complicates party lines as investigations expand.