Nov 02 A record number of Black candidates are running on GOP tickets this midterm season. Here's why that matters By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn The 2022 midterm elections have drawn a record number of Black Republican candidates running for Congress. It’s a remarkable turn in an election season marred by the increasing embrace of racist rhetoric and policies by GOP lawmakers and candidates. Continue reading
Nov 02 Danish leader quits in bid to form broader coalition despite party win By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press In theory, the Social Democratic leader could have stayed in power as head of a minority government. But she said she would stick to campaign promises to try to form a broader coalition with parties on the center-right. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Biden calls on voters to save democracy from lies, violence By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden shined a spotlight on “ultra MAGA” Republicans — a reference to Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan — and mounting concerns over political violence. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on worker training, touts building of infrastructure By Associated Press President Joe Biden spoke Wednesday afternoon on developing an equitable workforce for infrastructure jobs. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: White House holds briefing as police continue investigation into attack of Paul Pelosi By Associated Press After weeks of reassuring talk about America's economy and inflation, President Joe Biden is turning to a darker, more urgent message, warning in the final days of midterm election voting that democracy itself is under threat. Continue reading
Nov 02 Here's what voters said in our last poll before Election Day By Laura Santhanam Most Americans think that if the candidate they support does not earn enough votes, they should definitely or probably concede, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Nov 01 Israel's former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to hold lead in election By Josef Federman, Associated Press The vote could pave the way for him to return to power thanks to a boost from an extreme right-wing ally known for inflammatory anti-Arab comments. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 8:15 News Wrap: Israeli election exit polls show Netanyahu may return to power In our news wrap Tuesday, Israel held national elections and exit polls show former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be returning to power, the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 3:17 Brazil President Bolsonaro does not concede after election defeat By Jane Ferguson, Shoshana Dubnow In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro spoke publicly Tuesday for the first time since his reelection defeat. Former two-term President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva claimed victory in the close race. Bolsonaro did not concede the election and did not call… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 8:42 The issues swaying voters in the battleground state of Arizona By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Madison Staten Early voting has been underway in Arizona for weeks, with reports of voter intimidation at ballot drop box sites continuing. The stakes are high with a Senate race that could determine the chamber’s balance of power and a governor’s race… Continue watching