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Od Srbije i Vučića do Trumpa i Netanyahua: Miro Kovač o izborima koji bi mogli promijeniti svijet
Dodaj Večernji list među omiljene izvore na Googleu Više doznajte na platformama YouTube i Spotify te društvenim mrežama Večernjeg lista u četvrtak, 29. listopada u 18 sati Gost sljedeće epizode podcasta Bobu Bob! Večernji TV-a u četvrtak, 29. listopada u 18h je bivši ministar vanjskih i europskih poslova Miro Kovač s kojim urednik razgovara o padu Aleksandra Vučića, izborima u Izraelu i SAD-u, ratu u Ukrajini te prosvjedima i nasilju mladih diljem Europe?
Democrats Warn Economy — Not Impeachment — Should Drive Agenda
Democrats are preparing a broad oversight agenda if the party sweeps control of one or both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, signaling investigations of President Donald Trump, his family, his aides and top Republican donors amid a string of reports of corruption in Washington. But Democratic operatives are warning lawmakers not to lose sight of what polls show the November election is really about: inflation and the high costs of consumer goods, fuel and health care.
Sen. John Kennedy Is So Hot Right Now (On the Campaign Trail)
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Addressing a group of a dozen or so reporters at his campaign event here last week, Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate for Senate in Michigan, joked he might not be the main attraction. John Kennedy, the Louisiana senator popular on the right for one-liners delivered in a Southern drawl, had just entered the room at a countryside winery and farm north of Detroit. And Rogers quickly gave him the floor.
Schatz Says Democrats Can’t Just Be Voters’ ‘Rebound Boyfriend’
Sen. Brian Schatz cautioned that if Democrats win big in next month’s elections, it would be because of President Donald Trump — and Democrats will need to work hard to come up with an agenda to keep voters on their side. “What’s happening out there in the world is not that we unlocked the proper slogan or messaging technique to make sure that people give us a chance, but rather that Donald Trump himself is our best messenger,” Schatz said on the latest episode of The Washington Sun Cast.
Why Obama Is Going to Detroit: El-Sayed Is Facing Skeptical Black Voters
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A tense confrontation between a Black voter and Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democratic Senate candidate, over his commitment to a key voting bloc shows the nominee still has some work to do to unite the Democratic base ahead of the November election. “What makes you different, and how do we know that we trust what you say?
Schumer’s Leadership Chances Are Looking Better Than Ever
It wasn’t long ago that Chuck Schumer was the most vilified man in the Democratic Party, but his political fortunes have boomeranged, and he appears on track to become the elected Senate leader again, barring a massive Democratic underperformance. Last fall, the New York senator faced intense backlash from angry Democrats who felt he wasn’t doing enough to stand up to Donald Trump as leader of the opposition in the Senate. Many wanted him to step aside and make way for someone new.
Red States Are Trending Blue. Is Mississippi Really on the Table?
It’s no secret Republicans are facing a difficult political environment that has boosted Democrats’ hopes of winning the Senate and expanded the battleground map deeper into conservative territory. But Mississippi? Even the most optimistic Democrats scoffed at the idea of a competitive race in the ruby-red state going into this campaign cycle.
Republicans Confront a Data Center ‘Shitstorm’ in the Midterms
No one wants to be a poster child for data centers anymore, least of all Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted. He will get a chance to avert that fate Wednesday with a vote in the Senate to pass a largely symbolic bill aimed at protecting consumers from the power-hungry facilities and, Republicans hope, neutralizing what’s lately become a worrying political anchor.
The Senate Won’t Tackle Affordability Before the Midterms
Gas and diesel prices are spiking due to the Iran war, making life hell for American farmers. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is making consumer goods more expensive for everyone. Mortgage rates topped 7%. Tech leaders are sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence and its risk to humanity. The Republican-controlled Congress is focused on college sports.
Survival Over Loyalty: Why Republicans Are Breaking With Trump
A growing number of Republicans are publicly breaking with President Donald Trump, a sign that a party normally in lockstep views him as a liability in the midterms. In the past week, a Republican congresswoman denounced Trump’s immigration policies, a Republican senator called for a probe into his son’s wedding being funded by a Russian oligarch, and two Republican Senate candidates in battleground states urged him to swiftly end the Iran war.
As Republican Cash Pours in for Paxton, Democrats Call for More Aid for Talarico
Republicans are pouring in tens of millions of dollars to shore up the Senate campaign of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has faced major struggles in his race against Democrat James Talarico. But Democrats are divided on whether to direct valuable resources to what’s been a solidly red state. Some Democrats want their party to commit more money to aid Talarico on the expensive Texas airwaves.
Congress Is About to Do a Whole Lot of Nothing About AI
Tech leaders are begging Congress to step in and provide guardrails on AI development after dire warnings about the rapid advances in the technology and its risks to humanity, but lawmakers remain as divided as ever on how and whether to do so. “We do not want to jump in,” House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday. “The reflex of legislative bodies is to cover things up with red tape and hyper-regulation.
Fetterman Says He Won’t Leave His Party if Democrats Win the Senate
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman sought to tamp down speculation about his political future on Wednesday, vowing to remain a Democrat if his party wins the Senate in November. “I’m a lifelong Democrat who votes overwhelmingly with my party-and should the Senate flip in November, I will still be the 51st vote that I ran on,” Fetterman said in a statement to The Washington Sun. Fetterman spoke out after his surprise cameo at the Republican convention in Dallas earlier Wednesday night.
Democrats in Congress Plan to Investigate AI Companies
DALLAS — Democrats in Congress are planning to investigate artificial intelligence companies if they win the majority in November — plans that emerged after a former Anthropic researcher said AI technology would eventually end humanity, The Washington Sun has learned. “There’s going to be a lot of interest from the House Democratic Caucus to immediately begin this process,” Rep. Robert Garcia (D-California),the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, said in an interview Wednesday.
Abdul El-Sayed Says It’s Time to ‘Pause’ AI Development
19 hours ago Audio Intelligence is AI-powered ‘ambient listening’ that you can schedule to take notes for you. Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 12 at its September 9th launch event, with Siri AI-powered Audio Intelligence as the highlight feature. The new abilities include a Live Rewind feature that allows …
Abdul El-Sayed Says It’s Time to ‘Pause’ AI Development
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is calling for a pause on AI development after warnings from Anthropic researchers that it could destroy humans this decade, calling it a “break glass moment.” “I think now we’re in a situation where time is of the essence,” El-Sayed said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with The Washington Sun.
‘Fetterman is a disgrace,’ Democrats say after bombshell article
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s partnership with NOTUS, a nonpartisan news organization that covers government and politics with the fresh eyes of early career journalists and the expertise of veteran reporters. Sen. John Fetterman was criticized by his Democratic peers Friday morning after a cutting Wall Street Journal article showed him shirking his committee duties, dodging face time with constituents and complaining about attending a set of police funerals.
Trump’s Call to ‘Let Data Reign’ Clashes with Republicans’ Caution
First it was beef. Then it was new tariffs. Now it’s data centers. President Donald Trump’s recent policy moves are making life difficult for Republicans, many of whom fear the series of economic positions could cost them control of Congress in November’s midterms. Trump’s love letter to data centers this week undercut efforts by Republican candidates in battleground states to align themselves with a growing bipartisan backlash against new construction of the resource-intensive projects.
Trump’s Trade War Gives Republicans Another Midterm Headache
President Donald Trump’s latest trade policies are creating new political headaches for Republicans, threatening their efforts to address voters’ economic concerns less than three months from the midterm elections. In the past week, Trump escalated a costly trade war with Canada and allowed cheap beef imports to flood the U.S. market, angering many in his party who believe his policies are harming key industries and making things more expensive for consumers and businesses alike.
Democrats Are Getting More Bullish About Taking the Senate
Democrats see signs of growing momentum in the battle for the Senate, and they’re increasingly optimistic they can expand the map into traditionally red territory ahead of November’s midterm elections. They’re targeting states like Iowa, Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Kansas and even Mississippi, hoping to force Republicans to defend the state of the economy, the war in Iran and making a broader argument about corruption in Washington.
The Era of Anti-Trump Resistance Heroes Is Over
The stars of the anti-Donald Trump resistance movement that characterized much of his first presidential term failed to gain traction as they sought elected office this year amid broader upheaval in the Democratic Party over its direction and tactics. On Tuesday, Alex Vindman, a former national security official who played a leading role in the first Trump impeachment, lost in a stunning upset to a Democratic Socialists of America member, Angie Nixon, in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary.
The Democrats Turning to Republicans For Votes
With key races in red and purple states like Texas, Alaska, Georgia and Arizona, Democrats are turning to Republican validators to help them win statewide contests. Candidates are trotting out endorsements from prominent Republican officials, and even bringing some on to join their campaigns.
James Talarico Poaches Cornyn Staffer Original
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign hired a staffer from Republican Sen. John Cornyn, NOTUS has learned. Jacob Smith, who worked for Cornyn for five years as a deputy legislative director and policy adviser, is taking on the role of deputy political director for Talarico’s campaign. “I’ve worked for Republicans like Senator Cornyn my entire career, but this year I’m proud to be joining James Talarico’s campaign,” Smith confirmed in a statement through the Talarico campaign.
The ‘Body Guy Caucus': The Lives of the Men and Women Paid to Shadow Senators
There’s a secretive cadre of young staffers whose job it is to make the Senate run more efficiently. They’re known informally as the “Body Guy Caucus,” though some are women. They can be found by most senators’ sides, helping them navigate the maze of hallways, tunnels and subways in the Capitol complex as well as the crowds of reporters outside the Senate chamber who are eager to pounce on their bosses for a quote.
The ‘Body Guy Caucus': The Lives of the Men and Women Paid to Shadow Senators
There’s a secretive cadre of young staffers whose job it is to make the Senate run more efficiently. They’re known informally as the “Body Guy Caucus,” though some are women. They can be found by most senators’ sides, helping them navigate the maze of hallways, tunnels and subways in the Capitol complex as well as the crowds of reporters outside the Senate chamber who are eager to pounce on their bosses for a quote.
Protests May No Longer Be a Good Test of Public Opinion
Public polls show Americans broadly disapprove of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran. Yet, six months into a war the Trump administration initially said would last only a matter of weeks, there have been few national protests of the scale seen for other major conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, the Iraq War and the war in Gaza.
Merkley Unveils Bill to Combat Trump’s ‘Authoritarianism’
Sen. Jeff Merkley unveiled a sweeping legislative plan to reassert congressional power over the executive branch, building on his marathon 2025 speech which accused President Donald Trump of abusing his office. “This is a president trying to become a strongman authoritarian,” Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, said on the latest episode of the On NOTUS podcast.
Democratic Socialists of America wants to abolish the U.S. Senate. Bernie Sanders says ‘No.’
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., leaves a meeting for Senate Democrats at the Capitol in Washington, in Nov. 2025. Photo by J. Scott Applewhite/AP This story by Igor Bobic was first published in NOTUS on Aug. 2, 2026. Democratic Socialists of America, a group that’s gaining momentum across the country, is pushing to scrap the U.S. Senate and replace it with a unicameral legislature. Senate Democrats aren’t on board.
DSA Wants to Abolish the Senate. Bernie Sanders Says ‘No.’
Democratic Socialists of America, a group that’s gaining momentum across the country, is pushing to scrap the U.S. Senate and replace it with a unicameral legislature. Senate Democrats aren’t on board. “It’s in the Constitution, and it is a critical component of the United States government to pass legislation with the House,” Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly told NOTUS. “In my view, that is not a serious recommendation.” “I don’t even know what they mean by that.
Democrats Want to Avoid an Election Season Shutdown
Democrats only have one major leverage point left against the Trump administration — and they’re not about to use it. With Congress approaching a government funding cliff at the end of September, key Senate Democrats signaled they want to take the threat of a government shutdown off the table. Several told NOTUS this week that they are open to a short-term stopgap spending measure to get through the election.
Democrats Fret Over DNC Woes but Don’t Call for Martin to Go
The internal turmoil at the Democratic National Committee has alarmed some top Democrats, who worry the national party organization is not well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms elections. “Obviously, the amount of money they’re raising is alarming,” said Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut), a potential 2028 contender who has been stumping for Democratic candidates ahead of November. The DNC has been plagued by money woes since Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 presidential election.
Potential Presidential 2028 Democrats Split Over Russia Sanctions
A bipartisan bill aiming to penalize Moscow’s war in Ukraine has exposed a fissure among potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders, some of whom worry the measure would turbocharge President Donald Trump’s power to impose tariffs and harm the economy. The bill, titled the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026,” could get a vote in the Senate as early as next week.
Democrats Lock Back In on Maine
Maine Democrats are on track to select a new Senate candidate later this week. Their likely pick? A former state lawmaker who lost the party’s recent gubernatorial primary, has no federal political experience and has only three months to assemble a campaign against a 30-year Republican incumbent.
Democrats Lock Back In on Maine
4 hours ago How much of the former Senate candidate’s behavior should be read through the lens of what combat did to him, and how much of it is simply who he is, independent of war? A few weeks before Graham Platner dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in Maine, he reflected on the kind of veterans who …
The Senate Is Struggling to Pass Lindsey Graham’s Last Bill
Supporters of a long-stalled Russian sanctions bill hoped it would gain momentum in the Senate after the sudden death of its top champion: Sen. Lindsey Graham. Initially, at least, it seemed like the bill was on track to pass before the August recess. Graham, a South Carolina Republican, announced before his death that he had reached a deal with the White House to move forward. The bill surpassed 60 co-sponsors, giving it a filibuster-proof majority. Sen.
Darline Graham? Republicans Don’t Know Her.
Darline Graham made it official that she wants to run for a full term to represent South Carolina in the Senate. But unlike her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly earlier this month, few people know where she stands on most issues. President Donald Trump and top Senate Republicans quickly endorsed Darline Graham to become South Carolina’s next full-term Republican senator. But few Republican lawmakers personally know Graham, who was appointed to the seat just last week.
Fetterman’s ultimatum is giving some Democrats anxiety he’ll switch parties
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s partnership with NOTUS, a nonpartisan news organization that covers government and politics with the fresh eyes of early career journalists and the expertise of veteran reporters. Sen. John Fetterman’s increasingly independent political moves are raising eyebrows among his Senate colleagues and giving fodder to his progressive critics, fueling speculation about whether he might leave the Democratic Party.
Senate Republicans now pushing for more say in Iran war
By Hamed Ahmadi, Al Weaver and Igor Bobic | Originally published by Mississippi Today Republican senators are pressing the Trump administration to offer a clearer plan and more information about the Iran war after three U.S. service members were killed and dozens were wounded in renewed attacks in recent days. Several lawmakers said Monday that Congress should no longer remain on the sidelines and that the White House needs to explain where the conflict is headed.
Fetterman’s Ultimatum Giving Some Democrats Anxiety He’ll Switch Parties
Sen. John Fetterman’s increasingly independent political moves are raising eyebrows among his Senate colleagues and giving fodder to his progressive critics, fueling speculation about whether he might leave the Democratic Party. Fetterman said last week he would formally switch his affiliation if Democrats make opposition to Israel part of their official platform. It’s the first time the Pennsylvania senator has laid out a scenario in which he would jump ship.
Fetterman's Ultimatum Giving Some Democrats Anxiety He’ll Switch Parties
12 hours ago The war in Iran has dealt a serious blow to the idea that the president can slip out of any bind easily. You could, if you were so inclined, tell a story of the Donald Trump era via memes. Pepe the Frog, “This Is Fine” Dog, “Covfefe,” Leopards Eating People’s Faces—things of that nature. One of the …
Senate Republicans Are Now Pushing for More of a Say in Iran War
Republican senators are pressing the Trump administration to offer a clearer plan and more information about the Iran war after three U.S. service members were killed and dozens were wounded in renewed attacks in recent days. Several lawmakers said Monday that Congress should no longer remain on the sidelines and that the White House needs to explain where the conflict is headed. “It looked like things were tapering off, and now things look like they’re heating up,” Sen.
Trump Resumed the Iran War. Republicans Are Rattled.
The return to active hostilities with Iran has Republican lawmakers on edge about the midterm elections, as the nearly five-month-long conflict continues with no end in sight and gas prices again on the rise. The Trump administration this week restarted a blockade on Iranian ports and launched dozens of strikes on Iran, warning that it would escalate attacks against key infrastructure targets like bridges and power plants if Iran doesn’t agree to a deal.
Alex Padilla Says Members of Congress Must Be Up-Front About Health Issues
Sen. Alex Padilla said members of Congress have a responsibility to disclose health issues to their constituents when they could lead to prolonged absences. “HIPAA is in place for a reason, but I do think when you’re in elected office, particularly as a member of Congress, there is that sort of responsibility as part of that public service to communicate a little bit more, if nothing else to give anticipated time frames for being able to return to work,” Padilla said on the On NOTUS podcast.
Senate Democrats Filibuster Defense Bill to Protest Iran War and Budget Hike
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked an effort to begin debate on the annual defense policy bill, raising fresh doubts about whether Congress can quickly resolve fights over the Iran war and military spending. The Senate voted 50-46 along party lines to proceed to the National Defense Authorization Act, falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance. The failed vote leaves one of Congress’ most reliable annual bills stalled.
‘This Was a Black Eye’: Progressives Face Reckoning Over Graham Platner
The collapse of Graham Platner’s Maine Senate campaign has sparked a painful reckoning for Democrats, raising questions about candidate vetting and the party’s embrace of unconventional outsiders. Top progressives defended Platner for months amid a series of controversies, from a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol to his online posts blaming survivors of sexual assault.
‘This Was a Black Eye’: Progressives Face Reckoning Over Graham Platner
E. Jean Carroll 18 hours ago E. Jean Carroll collects more than $5 million from Trump 3 years after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation NBC News - By Dareh Gregorian • 18h The president’s attorneys had tried to block the money from being turned over to the writer. E. Jean Carroll has collected her $5 million judgment against President Donald Trump, more than three years after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, court records show.
Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race Original
This story was produced as part of a partnership with NOTUS and the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute. Maine Democrat Graham Platner on Wednesday suspended his campaign for Senate after a woman publicly accused him of sexual assault this week. His departure forces his party to scramble to find a replacement nominee for one of the nation’s tightest Senate races. “For the movement to continue, it can’t be me.
Democrats battle the clock — and each other — to replace Platner Original
This story was produced as part of a partnershipwith NOTUS and the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute. Democrats are feuding over potential replacements for Graham Platner, their embattled nominee in Maine’s critical Senate race, who lost nearly all of his political support this week after a woman accused him of sexual assault.
Lawmakers Join the World Cup Bandwagon Original
They’re streaming matches on their phones in between votes on Capitol Hill. They’re buying into the Team USA hype. And they’re thrilled that soccer fans from all over the world are experiencing American food and culture for the first time and going viral online with their enthusiasm.
El protagonismo de Trump en las celebraciones del 250 aniversario de Estados Unidos genera división en el Congreso
The American flag whips in the wind at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial on April 10, 2026. (File photo by Thomas Murphy/Times of San Diego) Lo que el Congreso imaginó como una celebración nacional capaz de unir a los estadounidenses en torno a los principios fundacionales, los valores democráticos y las instituciones del país se ha convertido en un nuevo foco de polarización política.
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