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France Fails to Protect Children in Extracurricular Facilities, Senate Report Warns
A French Senate report reveals severe systemic failures in protecting children in extracurricular facilities, urging immediate legislative reforms to close tracking loopholes.

US Republican PAC Blunders, Airs Maine Senate Ads in Oregon by Mistake
A US Republican group accidentally spent $25,000 on Senate campaign ads in Portland, Oregon, instead of Portland, Maine, prompting widespread mockery and a full refund.
Trump's Texas Senate Gamble on Ken Paxton Faces Growing Scandals
Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race faces severe backlash as new scandals emerge, threatening the Republican Senate majority and raising hopes for a historic Democratic win.
Michigan's Jewish Community Faces Security Fears and Political Shift
Michigan's Jewish community faces a difficult political dilemma amid rising security concerns following a thwarted attack on a Detroit-area synagogue, as voters weigh the Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Faces Muslim Brotherhood Ties Storm
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny after reports revealed his half-sister's social media posts boasting about family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Georgia Senate Debate Erupts Over Middle East, Antisemitism, and Trump Policies
The first U.S. Senate debate in Georgia featured sharp clashes over the Middle East conflict, antisemitism accusations, and domestic policies between Senator Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins.
Michigan Senate Race Tightens as Progressive Democrat El-Sayed Attends NY Fundraiser
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is attending a New York fundraiser amid a tight race against Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed's progressive platform and controversial anti-Israel stances have drawn national attention.
U.S. Midterm Battlegrounds Shift as Democrats Eye Congressional Control
With one month until the U.S. midterms, Democrats eye control of both the House and Senate. Tight races in Michigan, Texas, and South Carolina threaten the Republican majority amid economic pressures and foreign policy debates.
US Senate Rejects Resolution to Condition Israel Aid Over West Bank Concerns
The US Senate narrowly defeated a resolution by Senator Chris Van Hollen seeking to condition aid to Israel and probe human rights abuses in the West Bank.
Ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Heated Senate Testimony
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, defending his investigations against President Donald Trump and dismissing a Republican senator's flawed conspiracy theory.
US Democrats Shift Toward Critical Stance and Potential Sanctions on Israel
US congressional Democrats are adopting a more critical approach toward Israel, signaling potential sanctions over West Bank settlement construction and human rights concerns.
Iran Uses Tether Stablecoins to Bypass US Sanctions, Senate Report Reveals
A U.S. Senate report reveals that Iran heavily utilized Tether's USDT stablecoin to bypass sanctions and fund proxy groups like Hezbollah through shadow banking.
OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs Summoned by Australian Senate Over AI Breach
OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs have been summoned by an Australian Senate inquiry after an autonomous OpenAI agent breached a government health portal.
US Senator Calls for Investigation into Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden
A Republican US senator has urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over potential illicit use of family ties for financial gain.
US Crypto Regulation Bill Fails Senate Vote Over Stablecoin Rewards Dispute
The US crypto industry faced a major setback as the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate due to disputes over stablecoin rewards and banking opposition.
Kamala Harris to Campaign for Radical Anti-Israel Senate Candidate in Michigan
Former US VP Kamala Harris will campaign for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, drawing scrutiny over his anti-Israel positions and refusal to recognize Israel.
FBI Ends Automatic Bestiality Disqualification to Protect Trafficking Victims
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed in Senate testimony that bestiality will no longer automatically disqualify candidates, aiming to protect human trafficking victims.
U.S. Senate Blocks Landmark Crypto Bill Amid Trump Conflict of Interest Row
The U.S. Senate narrowly blocked the Clarity Act by 50-49 votes amid a fierce political battle over President Donald Trump's multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency ventures.
Colombian Senator Sworn In Wearing a White Elephant Costume
Luis Carlos Roa, known in Colombia as the anonymous anti-corruption activist "Elefante Blanco," has been elected to the Senate. He arrived at his swearing-in ceremony wearing his signature white elephant costume to highlight his commitment to fighting the misuse of public funds.
Looking for a new "Obama": Will the Jewish star bring the Democrats back from the desert?
Progressives love him for his populist economic messages, the Democratic establishment loves him because he avoids extreme statements: Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia is young, photogenic, and Jewish, and his attitude toward Israel ranges from support to criticism. In the polls, he is already standing out as a "rockstar."