Politics

Dems say they will certify a Trump victory — even though some see him as ineligible for office

‘We’ve finally done it’: Health workers react to law change to protect abortion clinics

School smartphone ban will not become law after MP drops proposal

Is the farmers’ inheritance tax the new pasty tax?

Northern Ireland secretary confirms plan to push back deadline to hold Stormont election

The UK government has announced it intends to extend the deadline for calling a fresh election in Northern Ireland and...

Slavery rejected in some, but not all, states where on ballot

Voters in three states approved constitution changes to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime.

Republican ‘red wave’ failed to materialize

It appears that likely Republican gains are coming on far less favorable terms than anticipated.

‘Absolutely right’ Williamson resigned, Sunak says, as he admits ‘regret’ over appointment

Rishi Sunak has said it is "absolutely right" that Sir Gavin Williamson resigned and admitted he has "regret" over appointing...

Uncalled races: Senate control hangs in balance as Arizona, Nevada counts continue

Control of both chambers of Congress is still up for grabs Wednesday morning, with the Senate coming down to a...

Northern Ireland secretary set to push back deadline to hold Stormont election

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is set to announce that the UK government intends to extend the deadline for calling...

McCarthy’s victory party turns into a dud

Kevin McCarthy delayed a victory speech to what was supposed to be a jubilant party of Republicans until 2 a.m....

Many nurses using food banks because of a broken relationship or boiler, education secretary says

Many nurses needing to use food banks are doing so because of a broken "relationship or boiler", Education Secretary Gillian...

Democrat Ned Lamont wins 2nd term as Connecticut governor

Ned Lamont weathered accusations that he's oblivious to the financial toll that inflation and taxes have taken on everyday residents.

Crucial Arizona Senate race tests Trump-era Democratic gains