Politics

Italy's new right-wing government comes under fire for banning rave parties

By Colleen Barry, Associated Press

Italy's new prime minister has defended her government from criticism that a decree banning rave parties could be used to clamp down on sit-ins and other forms of protest.

Federal Reserve unleashes another big rate hike but hints at a pullback soon

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

It was the Fed's sixth rate hike this year — a streak that has made mortgages and other loans increasingly expensive and heightened the risk of a recession.

How midterm elections could test support for Louisiana's near-total abortion ban

By Roby Chavez

Experts will be watching the midterm results to see how much the renewed focus on abortion has shifted the political landscape in Louisiana and whether the results reflect opposition to the state’s strict ban.

Abortion rights protesters briefly interrupt Supreme Court arguments

By Associated Press

It was the first courtroom disruption since the court’s decision in June that stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion after nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade.

White House says North Korea is covertly shipping artillery to Russia

By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday the U.S. believes North Korea is "trying to make it appear as though they're being sent to countries in the Middle East or North Africa."…

Analysis: Why any party in power can't do much about inflation

By William Chittenden, The Conversation

Many voters say inflation is the issue that matters to them most as they head to the polls. The problem is, the people they choose can’t do much about it.

Bolsonaro supporters call on Brazil's military to keep him in power

By Diane Jeantet, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

Thousands of people who back the far-right president gathered outside one of the army's eight regional headquarters a day after Bolsonaro stopped short of conceding the election but authorized his chief of staff to begin the transition process.

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.

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.

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.