The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with Senator Bill Cassidy casting the deciding vote after Republican opposition and intense debate over DOJ policies.
Hong Kong's Election Committee nomination period runs from October 7 to 20; 982 members to be elected for a 5-year term starting February 2027.
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. He will face former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the general election for the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
Le président iranien Massoud Pezeshkian a admis que la communication avec le guide suprême Mojtaba Khamenei était très difficile, tout en défendant ce dernier face aux spéculations sur son absence publique.
Abdul El-Sayed, candidato di origine egiziana, vince le primarie democratiche per il Senato in Michigan, secondo le proiezioni di NBC, in una gara molto combattuta contro Haley Stevens.
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Blanche's nomination in a 12-10 party-line vote following debates over his relationship with Trump and a related legal settlement.
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Blanche's nomination in a 12-10 party-line vote following a two-hour debate over his relationship with Donald Trump and a disputed legal settlement.
Republican US Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney-general after securing a deal to rescind an anti-weaponisation fund and narrow IRS tax audit immunities for Donald Trump.
A compromise between acting AG Todd Blanche and two Republican senators regarding a $1.8bn weaponization fund and tax immunity has been criticized by Democrats and legal experts as weak and easily reversible by Donald Trump.
The Senate is set to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis reached a deal with the DOJ to formally terminate the 'anti-weaponization fund' and clarify its scope, addressing concerns that had stalled his confirmation.
L'acteur gallois Matthew Rhys a obtenu deux nominations aux Emmy Awards 2026 pour ses rôles dans "Widow's Bay" et "The Beast in Me". Malgré cette reconnaissance, il reste discret, cultive l'autodérision et est profondément attaché à ses origines galloises.
Les incendies en France sont «sous contrôle», notamment en Gironde, a déclaré le Premier ministre. Un coordinateur national sera nommé pour la reconstruction des zones sinistrées. Il a aussi appelé les touristes à revenir en Gironde par solidarité et a réfuté les accusations des habitants du Porge concernant la gestion des feux.
L'élection de Stéphane Bern à la présidence de l'association « Suivez la flèche » pour la basilique de Saint-Denis a relancé la controverse sur sa légitimité et son omniprésence dans les projets patrimoniaux français, contestée par le maire de la ville et des historiens, malgré le soutien de l'État et son efficacité reconnue pour la collecte de fonds.
Michigan's open Senate seat primary features two Democratic millennial candidates, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, whose differing platforms on issues like healthcare and foreign policy highlight the party's internal struggle between progressive and moderate wings, with national implications for Senate control.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed voting on Todd Blanche's nomination as U.S. Attorney General due to concerns from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over the DOJ's settlement with President Trump, which Blanche oversaw.
President Donald Trump's second term has seen 27 Senate-confirmed Cabinet department officials depart by July 2026, more than double his first term and significantly higher than previous administrations. Many positions remain unfilled, with Trump preferring acting officials, leading to scrutiny over appointments like Bill Pulte as acting DNI.
Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence is set for a Senate vote next week, likely succeeding despite his refusal to affirm Joe Biden was "duly elected" in 2020. His confirmation is also seen as a way to replace current acting director Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience.
Des drones ukrainiens ont frappé deux centres logistiques, dont celui de Wildberries, et un dépôt pétrolier en Russie samedi, causant la mort d'au moins huit personnes selon les autorités locales.
Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky a nommé Mykhaïlo Drapaty, 43 ans, nouveau commandant en chef de l'armée, suite au limogeage d'Oleksandre Syrsky. Le Kremlin a déclaré que cela ne changerait rien et que l'offensive russe se poursuivrait. Un projet de combustible nucléaire russo-français en Basse-Saxe, Allemagne, suscite la controverse.
Representative Andy Biggs, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, defeating David Schweikert. He will now challenge Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in what is anticipated to be a highly competitive race in the November midterm elections, highlighting Arizona's status as a key battleground state.
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, defeating David Schweikert. Biggs, a staunch Trump ally, will now challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in a competitive November race, with concerns that his conservative stance might alienate independent voters.
Rep. Andy Biggs, a close ally of Donald Trump and a leading figure in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, won Arizona's Republican gubernatorial primary. He will now challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in a highly anticipated general election, with Democrats expected to focus on Biggs' past actions regarding the 2020 election.
John Newman performed at The Hundred cricket match, contrasting his past chart-topping success with a subdued reception from the crowd. The event also featured exciting cricket, including Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran's record partnership for MI London, and a women's game victory for SunRisers Leeds.
Des militants d'associations comme Sidaction et Aides ont manifesté au Jardin du Luxembourg contre la nomination de François-Noël Buffet comme Défenseur des droits. Ils dénoncent ses votes passés sur le mariage pour tous, la PMA et l'IVG, craignant un recul des droits fondamentaux.
