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In the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, the results of which could have direct implications for the composition of the Supreme Court, the Democrats face the challenge of gaining at least four additional seats in the midterm elections in November, while the Republicans try to defend their majority. (translated)

Man stelle sich Pistorius‘ und Özdemirs empörten Aufschrei vor, wenn in den USA Gouverneur DeSantis und die Befehlshaber der Streitkräfte ein Verbot der Demokraten in den Bundesstaaten fordern würden, in denen die Republikaner am schlechtesten abschneiden. Und doch ist es genau das, was Pistorius und Özdemir tun. #Politik #Demokratie #USA

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can temporarily adhere to planned restrictions on mail-in voting, which is likely to benefit Republicans, as Democratic voters traditionally use mail-in voting more frequently, while 23 states and Washington have already filed lawsuits against this regulation. (translated)

Support for US President Donald Trump has fallen to a low of just 33 percent, according to a recent poll, as growing unrest over the ongoing military engagement in Iran increasingly unsettles Americans and raises pressure on Republicans ahead of the upcoming congressional elections. (translated)

In the current election campaign of the US midterms, artificial intelligence plays a more important role than topics like racism and industry, as Democrats stir fears of surveillance while Republicans emphasize the competition with China and national security aspects. (translated)

The democratic socialist Francesca Hong is close to the centrist candidate David Crowley in the primaries for the gubernatorial election in Wisconsin, raising interest in whether a leftist candidate can win in this key state with an even distribution between Democrats and Republicans. (translated)

The US Democrats are facing financial difficulties as Kamala Harris's election defeat has alienated many major donors, forcing them to mortgage their party headquarters, while the Republicans have considerable financial reserves and there is a threat from the socialist party wing. (translated)

The article by Johanna Roth addresses the potentially impending changes in the US two-party system, which is under pressure due to internal conflicts within the Republicans and Democrats, as well as the growing relevance of the progressive movement, while institutional obstacles simultaneously make it difficult for third parties to emerge. (translated)

The Homeland Security Committee of the Republican-dominated Senate has decided to pressure the Department of Justice to initiate criminal proceedings against Anthony Fauci after he invoked his right to refuse to testify under the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a hearing, which Republicans interpret as contempt of Congress. (translated)

Anthony Fauci, who was an advisor to the White House during the coronavirus pandemic, is criticized by Republicans for contempt of Congress after he repeatedly refused to answer questions during a Senate hearing, which could have consequences for future presidential pardons. (translated)

The victory of socialist Abdul Al-Sayed in the primaries in Michigan could become problematic for the Democrats, as his radical positioning and lower overall acceptance compared to his opponent Haley Stevens could lead to a loss of the Senate seat to the Republicans in the upcoming midterms. (translated)