It was, to borrow former U.S. President Barack Obama’s word, a “shellacking” for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party on Tuesday – a damning verdict on his presidency. But unlike Obama in 2010 and President George W. Bush who took responsibility for the thumping of the GOP in the 2006 midterm elections, Trump has, typically, distanced himself from his party’s misfortune.
The disclosure was made by Ismaeel Ahmed, Chairman/CEO of the Presidential CNG Initiative and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), at the APC–Progressive Strategy Roundtable event in Abuja, themed Promise to Proof: The Renewed Hope Conversation Speaking at the session, “Fuel That Works: Reliable Energy, Affordable Transport and Fair Prices for Every Household and Business,” Ahmed said the government was considering mobile CNG stations to bring fuel to remote communities, where permanent facilities may not be commercially attractive to private investors. The roundtable also featured presentations…
Canavan criticises treasurer's attempt to find ideas to boost productivity. Matt Canavan has criticised the treasurer's attempt to find ideas to boost national productivity in his department.
The tech billionaire set spending record as he poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidates Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO contributed at least $446m to Republican-aligned Super Pacs and groups over the course of the elections, specifically targeting several key Senate races in an effort to help the Trump administration retain Republican control of Congress.
Neither Mr Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc nor the opposition, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, secured enough seats for a parliamentary majority in last week's election.
Odisha political parties accuse A.P. of bribing people to secure their votes in MPTC and ZPTC elections
The Abia State Government has faulted reports that the state is yet to approve the proposed State Police Bill, insisting that the House of Assembly has already passed the legislation. The government said the development demonstrated Abia’s readiness to embrace state policing in line with the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
The "surprise" agreement between the state's environment department and the mining company Broken Hill Gold Limited is laid out in a court action brought by the region's traditional owners
Majority Leader in Parliament, James Agalga, has defended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over allegations of irregularities in the issuance of Ghanaian service passports, saying the minister acted appropriately by interdicting an officer implicated in the matter to allow investigations to proceed. Calls for parliamentary investigation On whether Parliament should independently investigate the passport allegations, Mr Agalga pointed to the oversight responsibilities of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
The US midterms result raises a glaring question: Is this the beginning of the end for Donald Trump's MAGA movement?
He accuses the Opposition of attempting to create uncertainty and undermining the State’s development
Iran war hawk Pete Hegseth is facing the fallout from Republicans' midterms losses as high energy prices turned voters toward Democrats. US President Trump continues to support his embattled defense chief — for now.
Atiku Abubakar says he will challenge the Federal High Court judgement invalidating his presidential nomination. At the same time, his campaign council says it will seek interim relief and disputes the ruling's legal basis.
Atiku Abubakar says he will challenge the Federal High Court judgement invalidating his presidential nomination. At the same time, his campaign council says it will seek interim relief and disputes the ruling's legal basis.
Vijay Balaji denies claims that the T.N. government plans to procure dhotis and sarees from other States
Governor Sule questioned the circumstances surrounding the use of tear gas at the rally, particularly around the podium.
Some Democratic senators – and the very voters that swept them into power – are demanding new leadership.
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victory US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Q&A: Ask your questions about Democrats’ win in the midterms Republican hopefuls in the race to succeed Donald Trump swiftly blamed two key pillars of his agenda – the Iran war and tariffs – for summoning the Democratic blue wave that swept the US midterm elections. On Thursday, the Associated Press called more competitive House races for the Democrats, though Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remained undecided.
As the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand head to the polls, what will it mean for the nation's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, and the future of Māori rights?
The Tasmanian government has paid about $2 million to not build a thermal power plant at Macquarie Point, the site of the planned Hobart stadium.
JD Vance calls Iran war into question as Thomas Massie files eight articles of impeachment Send us your questions about the US midterms results and Democrats’ The war in Iran, which voters and Trump have named as a key reason for Republicans’ midterm losses, “has been primarily a Department of War-led effort because you chose to take military action to resolve a foreign policy matter”, a former senior Pentagon official told CNN.
Majority Leader in Parliament, James Agalga, has dismissed suggestions that the governing National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) numerical strength in the House could undermine parliamentary scrutiny of the 2027 Budget, insisting that the legislature will not abandon its oversight responsibilities. Mr Agalga’s assurance signals that the Majority leadership intends to maintain Parliament’s scrutiny of the Executive’s proposals despite the governing party’s commanding position in the House.
Arab-majority party Ra’am and the Democrats have backed Gadi Eisenkot in a bid to form Israel’s next government.