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In a symbolic gesture, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro went to the polls on Thursday, 16 October, as Brazil’s highly contested
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Trump Names AI Leaders to Head New White House Task Force
US President Donald Trump announced a new White House task force on Sunday. The group will coordinate the administration's response to artificial intelligence.
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Brazil Heads to the Polls for High-Stakes Presidential Election
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Democrats Face Divergent Paths in 2026 Senate Races
Senator Jon Ossoff is campaigning for re‑election in Georgia, while Abdul El‑Sayed is vying for a seat in Michigan. Both contests highlight how the Democratic P
Hollywood’s 1983 Shift in National Security Debate
In 1983, two major motion pictures significantly altered the American public’s understanding of national security risks. These films moved beyond simple enterta
Bosnia Votes on October 4 as General Election Draws Near
Bosnians will head to polling stations on October 4, 2026, to decide the country's leadership. The election follows a period of political realignment, with new
Conservative Party Conference 2026: What POLITICO Reporters Are Watching For
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Trump Appoints National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as AI Czar
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Brazilian Voters Reject Both Lula and Bolsonaro Ahead of Election
Brazil's presidential election enters its final campaign day with growing voter dissatisfaction toward both leading candidates, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Fl