A new generation of Democrats from widely divergent ideological factions is heading to the US Congress. Now progressive socialists must unite with former Republicans who have switched sides. They will have a common opponent in Donald Trump, which will make cooperation easier, says political science professor William Bianco.
World politicsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly on shaky ground after the Republicans’ disastrous midterm election results. On social media, he is hitting back at those who have called for his impeachment.
World politicsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies reports that he is considering leaving his post, The New York Times reports, citing AFP.
World politicsDonald Trump says a “very big” deal for peace in Ukraine is close after meeting with Russia’s envoy. The US president’s son-in-law, who is mediating, has outlined some of the deal’s shape - and sketched out a new security framework for Europe.
World politicsThe Left Party's newly elected MP, Mohamed Ali, spread a conspiracy theory about Hamas's terrorist attack on Israel three years ago, Aftonbladet reports.
Swedish politicsJimmie Åkesson will hold a press conference in Sölvesborg on Friday at lunchtime to discuss government formation, the Sweden Democrats announce.
Swedish politicsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly considering leaving his post, sources say.
World politicsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, announced on Thursday that he is commuting all death sentences in the state to life in prison.
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