Trump hails ‘really big night’ for populists in German election after historic victory

President Donald Trump heralded the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s electoral success in regional elections on Sunday in a Tuesday night post on Truth Social. “Wow! The Populist Party in Germany just had a really big night,” Trump wrote in the post. “They finally got tired of the absolutely horrible Immigration rules and regulations which … Read more

Western Hawaii islands survey damage after Hurricane Lowell passes by

Downed trees cause widespread power outages on Kauai as winds and rains rip up roads and coat homes in mud Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage on Hawaii’s western islands, knocking out power to thousands, ripping up stretches of road and drenching homes and stores with mud. Fierce winds downed … Read more

Republicans Gather in Dallas for First-Ever Midterm Convention

With less than two months to go until the November elections, Republicans are gathering in Dallas Wednesday for the party’s first-ever midterm convention, aiming to fire up voters. President Donald Trump is set to speak at the two-day event. It comes as the president is drawing criticism for new comments he made about Sept. 11, … Read more

Conflicting court rulings on Missouri map threaten November’s election | First Thing

The state can’t use new congressional districts under one court order – or its old ones under another. Plus, the architects in Europe turning urban spaces into areas of climate respite Good morning. Clashing court rulings plunged Missouri’s congressional elections into uncertainty less than two months before the November midterms that will decide which party … Read more

Supreme Court chief justice praises outgoing Smithsonian leader who was under pressure from Trump admin

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts praised the outgoing head of the Smithsonian Institution on Tuesday after the official came under fire from President Donald Trump’s administration. Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch, 73, announced plans to retire this week after more than a year of tension with the White House over how U.S. history is presented … Read more

How progressives are harnessing anger and frustration to steal young voters from Republicans

After young people shifted right for Trump, Democratic-aligned groups across the US are eager to capture gen Z voters where they are before November’s midterm elections On the first day of the fall semester at California State University, Northridge, student organizers holding “Hot People Vote” signs wheeled a bright pink wagon outside the student union. … Read more

Homeland security agent charged with child rape in Alabama, officials say

Kent Blacklidge, who officials say was ‘directly involved with child exploitation cases’, turned himself in last week A federal law enforcement agent tasked with “trying to provide justice in cases involving kids” has been charged with child rape in Alabama, state authorities said on Tuesday. Kent Blacklidge, described as a special agent with Homeland Security … Read more

Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity

Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists Republicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen price increases, inflation, and led the US … Read more