International
How to watch the US midterms in Australia, and what you need to know
As the first set of polls close, the economy and the state of democracy appear to be top issues for US voters
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US democracy, Trump fatigue, cost of living are top issues with voters, AP survey finds
Roughly 6 in 10 voters deeply disapprove of US President Donald Trump's presidency, according to an AP survey released Tuesday. About 4 in 10 say the economy is the most important issue while 3 in 10…
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International
Where have there been technical issues so far during US midterm elections?
Some polling stations have experienced vote-delaying issues that officials describe as being minor.
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International
First polls close in pivotal US midterm elections
With control of the US Congress on the line, results from Tuesday's races will have marked implications for the country.
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International
Polls close across the US – as it happened
Key states including Florida, Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina see record turnout
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Politics
Results: States decide on voter ID and redistricting ballot measures
Several states — including Alaska, Arizona, California and Nevada — are voting on changes to how their elections are run, including voter ID measures. Other states decide on redistricting proposals.
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International
US voters share why they cast their ballots – from frustration with Trump to affordability concerns
‘It’s the disregard for the rule of law. It just seems like they’re thumbing their nose at it’
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Politics
Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time
Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.
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Politics
Supreme Court leans toward LGBTQ exclusion for publicly funded Catholic preschools
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about Colorado's universal pre-K program and whether religious schools can bar certain families despite the state's anti-discrimination law.
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International
DoJ tells Democrats in letters they could be targets of Alaska ballot investigation
Top election lawyer and lawmakers received notes over alleged scheme to confuse voters with two Dan Sullivans
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International
DoJ says Trump’s proposed 250ft arch would be completed after end of his term
Triumphal arch continues to face legal challenges as government says DC area project will take up to 39 months
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International
Americans head to polls in midterm elections seen as referendum on Trump
Control of the Senate and House of Representatives, both currently held by the Republicans, is at stake
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