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Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro will stand trial over an alleged coup plan. Here’s what happens next

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Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro will stand trial over an alleged coup plan. Here’s what happens next

Brazilian Supreme Court panel orders ex-President Bolsonaro to stand trial over alleged coup plan

Brazilian Supreme Court panel orders ex-President Bolsonaro to stand trial over alleged coup plan

Georgia fight over election rules resurfaces in last-minute legislation

Georgia fight over election rules resurfaces in last-minute legislation

The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district

Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district

Trump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?

Trump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?

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Trump’s executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?

Trump’s executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?

Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It’s become a big deal in the Supreme Court race

Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It’s become a big deal in the Supreme Court race

Florida legislation would relax restrictions on the working hours of teenagers

Florida legislation would relax restrictions on the working hours of teenagers

Kosovo says its prime minister fell prey to a prank call by Russian comedians

Kosovo says its prime minister fell prey to a prank call by Russian comedians

South Dakota makes it tougher for recreational vehicle voters to participate in elections

South Dakota makes it tougher for recreational vehicle voters to participate in elections

Republicans in Mike Waltz’s old district aren’t mad at him or Trump over Yemen Signal chat

Republicans in Mike Waltz’s old district aren’t mad at him or Trump over Yemen Signal chat

Conviction of South Korean opposition leader is overturned

Deeply unpopular Peruvian president calls for general elections in April 2026

Deeply unpopular Peruvian president calls for general elections in April 2026

Thai prime minister survives a challenge by rivals who say her father is pulling the strings

Thai prime minister survives a challenge by rivals who say her father is pulling the strings

Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with election win; GOP Senate district sees close race

Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with election win; GOP Senate district sees close race

Democrat Dan Goughnour wins special election in western Pennsylvania, keeping party in control of state House

Democrat Dan Goughnour wins special election in western Pennsylvania, keeping party in control of state House

Corporate capital Delaware is changing its law in fight pitting corporate insiders vs. investors

Corporate capital Delaware is changing its law in fight pitting corporate insiders vs. investors

Newly unsealed memo sheds light on Justice Department’s rush to drop NYC mayor’s corruption case

Newly unsealed memo sheds light on Justice Department’s rush to drop NYC mayor’s corruption case

New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide

New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide

Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

Kansas has among the shortest windows for voting by mail in the US. It will get shorter next year

Kansas has among the shortest windows for voting by mail in the US. It will get shorter next year

RNC asks states for details about their voter files, part of a larger effort to question elections

RNC asks states for details about their voter files, part of a larger effort to question elections

Los Angeles moves to take control of homelessness agency, citing audits that found reckless spending

Los Angeles moves to take control of homelessness agency, citing audits that found reckless spending

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