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US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the more difficult

Democrats, set to take over Congress with robust majorities, will face at least one expensive obstacle to their policy agenda: a national debt that now equals the size of the U.S. economy.

The Conversation · Nov 10

President Trump has appointed 56 federal judges through Nov. 1 of the second year of his second term

President Donald Trump (R) has appointed, and the U.S. Senate has confirmed, 56 Article III federal judges through Nov. 1, 2026, the second year of his second term. This is the third-highest number of Article III judicial appointments through this point in a president's second term since President Bill Clinton…

Ballotpedia · Nov 4

Doddering Trump’s ballroom deflection from midterms isn’t fooling anyone

ANALYSIS: The lame-duck president tries pretending all is well as he brings reporters along to celebrate the end of steelwork on his $400 million ballroom, but the Trump presidency is starting to come crashing down, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK · Nov 4

Democrat Gina Hinojosa topples Greg Abbott to become first Latina governor of Texas

Hinojosa’s victory over Abbott, a three-term incumbent, triggers a political earthquake in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the governor’s mansion since 1990.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 4

Here’s how past midterm flips in Congress have impacted taxpayers

While some experts are warning of legislative standoffs in the coming years, history shows bipartisan change for taxpayers is possible

The Independent UK · Nov 3

Final Midterm Election Forecasts Calls For Potential Democratic Sweep

Models are showing the party is favored to win the House and competing strongly for Senate control.

International Business Times · Nov 3

Trump's torment: From draining the swamp to drowning in mid-terms?

As Americans head to the polls for the pivotal midterm elections, the stakes couldn't be higher for Trump's administration. Current polling trends indicate a potential shift towards Democratic control in Congress, which could complicate Trump's legislative agenda. Historically, presidents facing an opposing Congress have encountered significant roadblocks, underscoring the potential…

The Times of India · Nov 3

Can Latino discontent loosen Republican grip on Florida?

Rising petrol prices and anger over immigration raids are testing Latino support for Republicans in Florida. Ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats see an opening in a state that has swung firmly to the right, but economic frustration may not be enough to overturn years of Republican dominance.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 31

Trump’s reckoning: Why the US midterm elections matter to the rest of the world

IN FOCUS: Millions of Americans will go to the polls on November 3 in what will be seen as a verdict on Trump’s first two years back in office. Gergana Krasteva reports on the impact the pivotal election could have beyond the United States

The Independent UK · Oct 30

An Hinojosa win would be a political feat, but she wouldn’t inherit the power Abbott holds

Even if a Democrat were in the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans would likely control the Legislature. Divided government could mean limited political control.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 30