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Kurt Olsen: Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ lawyer playing a major White House roleIn the Spotlight Olsen reportedly has access to significant US intelligence
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Japan’s Takaichi cements power with snap election winSpeed Read President Donald Trump congratulated the conservative prime minister
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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How realistic is the Democratic plan to retake the Senate this year?TODAY’S BIG QUESTION Schumer is growing bullish on his party’s odds in November — is it typical partisan optimism, or something more?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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5 true blue cartoons about the 2025 electionsCartoon Artists take on election results blame game, a message for the billionaires, and more
By The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of compulsory votingPros and Cons Higher turnout minimises polarisation but critics point to the 'right not to vote'
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Dutch center-left rises in election as far-right fallsSpeed Read The country’s other parties have ruled against forming a coalition
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Protesters fight to topple one of Africa’s longstanding authoritarian nationsIn the Spotlight Cameroon’s president has been in office since 1982
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Has the Gaza deal saved Netanyahu?Today's Big Question With elections looming, Israel’s longest serving PM will ‘try to carry out political alchemy, converting the deal into political gold’
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for coup attemptSpeed Read Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting to stay in power following his 2022 election loss
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Voting: Trump's ominous war on mail ballotsFeature Donald Trump wants to sign an executive order banning mail-in ballots for the 2026 midterms
By The Week US Published
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The push for a progressive mayor has arrived in SeattleThe Explainer Two liberals will face off in this November's election
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Redistricting: How the GOP could win in 2026Feature Trump pushes early redistricting in Texas to help Republicans keep control of the House in next year's elections
By The Week US Published
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Who stands to gain – and lose – from 16-year-old voters?Today's Big Question Many assume Labour will benefit but move could 'backfire' if Greens, a new hard-left party or Reform continue to pick up momentum
By The Week UK Published
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A Democratic election in Arizona is a microcosm of the party's infightingThe Explainer The top three candidates are fighting it out for a special election seat
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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