There has been a “rewriting of the political map” and a “rejection” of Maga, with both chambers of Congress going “emphatically” to the Democrats, says Times Radio’s Adam Boulton.
Wednesday, November 04, 2026
US Midterm Results: 'This Is a Rejection of Donald Trump' | Adam Boulton
Nov 4, 2026 | “Trump and Maga are not the automatic answer any longer in American politics.”
There has been a “rewriting of the political map” and a “rejection” of Maga, with both chambers of Congress going “emphatically” to the Democrats, says Times Radio’s Adam Boulton.
There has been a “rewriting of the political map” and a “rejection” of Maga, with both chambers of Congress going “emphatically” to the Democrats, says Times Radio’s Adam Boulton.
Democrats Seize Control of Congress as Voters Rebuke Trump
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Democrats flipped seven Senate seats, including three in states long held by Republicans, and overcame a redistricting effort to capture the House. President Trump told The New York Times that he would accept the results.
Democrats on Wednesday were celebrating a triumph in the midterm elections, winning control of the Senate and the House as voters delivered a blistering rebuke to President Trump and reset the balance of power in Washington. The romp stretched from coast to coast as Democrats flipped seats that had spent decades in Republican hands and took House districts that had long seemed inaccessible.
Mr. Trump told The New York Times in an interview that he was “absolutely willing to accept those results” and was prepared to work with Democrats.
Among the questions remaining as Wednesday dawned were how big the Democrats’ House majority would be, and whether the party could yet widen its lead in the Senate. Ballots were still being counted in Alaska’s contentious Senate race and in the unlikely battleground of Mississippi, where less than 50 votes separated the two candidates.
Voters turned out Republican candidates who tethered themselves to Mr. Trump and those who sought a modicum of independence from him. Democrats flipped Senate seats in Maine, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and even Texas, according to The Associated Press. Republicans had held the Senate seats in Texas and South Carolina for decades. The Kansas seat had been red for nearly a century.
Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who had repeatedly foiled Democratic efforts to unseat her in over 30 years in Washington, conceded her race to the Democratic candidate, Troy Jackson.
In Texas, James Talarico, a state legislator who became a national fund-raising sensation, toppled Ken Paxton, the scandal-ridden Republican state attorney general whom Mr. Trump elevated to the nomination.
In South Carolina, Dr. Annie Andrews prevailed over Senator Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. And Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate, even after his defeated primary rival endorsed the Republican nominee.
Democrats notched other firsts in governor’s races. In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman to be elected governor in the state in U.S. history. In Texas, Gina Hinojosa will be the first Democratic governor since 1990, ousting Gov. Greg Abbott, a three-term Republican. And Dr. Amy Acton became the first woman elected governor of Ohio.
As Democrats flipped House seats across the map, the redistricting effort Republicans undertook in hopes of protecting their majority failed to yield the victories that they had intended. Democrats won districts in Florida that Republicans redrew, and a North Carolina seat Democrats flipped was also part of the Republican redistricting effort.
Republicans fended off a significant challenge in a Senate race in Florida: Senator Ashley Moody defeated Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat, in a tight contest to complete the term of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Midterm Elections Live Updates: » | Reid J. Epstein and Kellen Browning | Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Democrats on Wednesday were celebrating a triumph in the midterm elections, winning control of the Senate and the House as voters delivered a blistering rebuke to President Trump and reset the balance of power in Washington. The romp stretched from coast to coast as Democrats flipped seats that had spent decades in Republican hands and took House districts that had long seemed inaccessible.
Mr. Trump told The New York Times in an interview that he was “absolutely willing to accept those results” and was prepared to work with Democrats.
Among the questions remaining as Wednesday dawned were how big the Democrats’ House majority would be, and whether the party could yet widen its lead in the Senate. Ballots were still being counted in Alaska’s contentious Senate race and in the unlikely battleground of Mississippi, where less than 50 votes separated the two candidates.
Voters turned out Republican candidates who tethered themselves to Mr. Trump and those who sought a modicum of independence from him. Democrats flipped Senate seats in Maine, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and even Texas, according to The Associated Press. Republicans had held the Senate seats in Texas and South Carolina for decades. The Kansas seat had been red for nearly a century.
Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who had repeatedly foiled Democratic efforts to unseat her in over 30 years in Washington, conceded her race to the Democratic candidate, Troy Jackson.
In Texas, James Talarico, a state legislator who became a national fund-raising sensation, toppled Ken Paxton, the scandal-ridden Republican state attorney general whom Mr. Trump elevated to the nomination.
In South Carolina, Dr. Annie Andrews prevailed over Senator Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. And Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate, even after his defeated primary rival endorsed the Republican nominee.
Democrats notched other firsts in governor’s races. In Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman to be elected governor in the state in U.S. history. In Texas, Gina Hinojosa will be the first Democratic governor since 1990, ousting Gov. Greg Abbott, a three-term Republican. And Dr. Amy Acton became the first woman elected governor of Ohio.
As Democrats flipped House seats across the map, the redistricting effort Republicans undertook in hopes of protecting their majority failed to yield the victories that they had intended. Democrats won districts in Florida that Republicans redrew, and a North Carolina seat Democrats flipped was also part of the Republican redistricting effort.
Republicans fended off a significant challenge in a Senate race in Florida: Senator Ashley Moody defeated Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat, in a tight contest to complete the term of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Midterm Elections Live Updates: » | Reid J. Epstein and Kellen Browning | Wednesday, November 4, 2026
‘Failed Lame Duck…’: Jon Ossoff Humiliates Trump in Victory Speech after Sweeping Georgia Win
ALL DECENT PEOPLE HATE YOU, MR TRUMP! — © Mark Alexander
Abdul Blasts Mike Rogers for Choosing Trump’s Tariffs over Michiganders’ Pocketbooks
Extended Interview: Abdul El-Sayed
Nov 2, 2026 | Ross Douthat sat down with Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on October 22 at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. This video is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, November 1, 2026. This version was lightly condensed for clarity.
In this conversation, Abdul El-Sayed makes claims about the utility DTE Energy and his opponent, Mike Rogers, that require context. El-Sayed says DTE “buy[s] off almost every politician in our state.” DTE and its political action committee have made extensive, publicly reported contributions to Michigan politicians, including a large majority of state legislators, but 60 Minutes found no evidence that DTE made improper payments in exchange for votes or regulatory decisions. El-Sayed says Rogers “made 14 million bucks” after leaving Congress. Financial disclosures show Rogers’ household net worth rose substantially after he left office in 2015, to an estimated $7 million to $14 million or more, but those figures reflect net worth, not earnings, and 60 Minutes was unable to verify that Rogers made $14 million.
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Abdul El-Sayed stands up for trans people & their rights in “hostile” 60 Minutes interview: “The folks who want to make this a topic of conversation don’t want to be talking about the real issues that we face in our lives,” he said. »
In this conversation, Abdul El-Sayed makes claims about the utility DTE Energy and his opponent, Mike Rogers, that require context. El-Sayed says DTE “buy[s] off almost every politician in our state.” DTE and its political action committee have made extensive, publicly reported contributions to Michigan politicians, including a large majority of state legislators, but 60 Minutes found no evidence that DTE made improper payments in exchange for votes or regulatory decisions. El-Sayed says Rogers “made 14 million bucks” after leaving Congress. Financial disclosures show Rogers’ household net worth rose substantially after he left office in 2015, to an estimated $7 million to $14 million or more, but those figures reflect net worth, not earnings, and 60 Minutes was unable to verify that Rogers made $14 million.
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Abdul El-Sayed stands up for trans people & their rights in “hostile” 60 Minutes interview: “The folks who want to make this a topic of conversation don’t want to be talking about the real issues that we face in our lives,” he said. »
Spanish Transport Minister Resigns after Deadly Train Crash
THE GUARDIAN: Óscar Puente also announces his withdrawal from upcoming election following disaster that killed 69 people
Óscar Puente revealed he was standing down during an address to parliament on Tuesday. Photograph: Juan Barbosa/Reuters
Spain’s transport minister handed in his resignation on Tuesday after the train crash that killed 69 people last week, one of the worst railway disasters in Europe this century.
Óscar Puente, who had earlier pledged to work “tirelessly” to restore confidence in the world’s second-largest high-speed rail network, also said he was withdrawing from the country’s upcoming general election.
Last week’s crash, and another disaster earlier this year, have overshadowed campaigning for the 29 November ballot, in which the Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is trailing in opinion polls.
Puente had ruled out resigning on several occasions since the disaster.
But at the end of a lengthy hearing before lawmakers, he said: “I wish to inform you that I am not only stepping down from my position as minister of transport, but that I am also withdrawing my name from the lists for the early legislative elections on 29 November.”
Hours earlier, at a press conference during which he presented measures to improve safety, the minister had said the government would “work tirelessly to achieve and regain the public’s trust in high-speed rail”. » | AFP in Madrid | Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Spain’s transport minister handed in his resignation on Tuesday after the train crash that killed 69 people last week, one of the worst railway disasters in Europe this century.
Óscar Puente, who had earlier pledged to work “tirelessly” to restore confidence in the world’s second-largest high-speed rail network, also said he was withdrawing from the country’s upcoming general election.
Last week’s crash, and another disaster earlier this year, have overshadowed campaigning for the 29 November ballot, in which the Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is trailing in opinion polls.
Puente had ruled out resigning on several occasions since the disaster.
But at the end of a lengthy hearing before lawmakers, he said: “I wish to inform you that I am not only stepping down from my position as minister of transport, but that I am also withdrawing my name from the lists for the early legislative elections on 29 November.”
Hours earlier, at a press conference during which he presented measures to improve safety, the minister had said the government would “work tirelessly to achieve and regain the public’s trust in high-speed rail”. » | AFP in Madrid | Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Donald Trump, un président enfermé dans son monde et déconnecté des réalités de l’Amérique
LE FIGARO : DÉCRYPTAGE - Tout au long de la campagne des midterms, le président américain est apparu en décalage avec les priorités des électeurs.
Des canalisations et des joints d’étanchéité. Pendant les vingt premières minutes de son dernier discours de campagne des élections de mi-mandat, prononcé lundi à Washington, le président américain a détaillé, photos à l’appui, les travaux de réfection menés à son instigation sur le bassin réfléchissant au centre du National Mall. Debout devant cette vaste pièce d’eau, dans laquelle se reflètent le mémorial d’Abraham Lincoln et l’obélisque du monument de George Washington, Donald Trump a comparé les réparations menées à bien par son Administration avec l’inaptitude supposée de ses prédécesseurs.
« C’est le plus grand bassin réfléchissant au monde », a dit Trump, « et un véritable joyau de la capitale. Malheureusement, dès sa construction il a été confronté à des problèmes d’algues… Le président Obama et le président Biden ont dépensé plus de 144 millions de dollars pour tenter de rénover le bassin, mais ils… n’y sont pas arrivés ». « Nous avons colmaté les fuites », a poursuivi Trump. « Nous avons refait le revêtement et lui avons donné un magnifique bleu foncé, qu’on appelle le “bleu du drapeau américain”… qui offre une excellente réflectivité, surtout quand le soleil brille. » » | Par Adrien Jaulmes, correspondant à Washington | mardi 3 novembre 2026
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Tuesday, November 03, 2026
On Cusp of Renewed War, More Iranians are Calling for Nuclear Weapons
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.
Portraits of former Iranian supreme leaders and the current supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran this month. Credit: Atta Kenare/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
From pulpits at Friday prayers to street rallies, Iranian clerics and officials are increasingly urging the country’s leaders to reverse their longtime pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons.
This demand, once seen as a fringe position held by hard-liners, is moving into mainstream public debate, and the shift could have dramatic consequences for Iran, whose government has for decades argued that its nuclear program was solely for peaceful purposes.
“We must be equipped with nuclear weapons — so that we can fight the criminal America with strength, God willing,” Ali Sepahvand, the Friday prayer leader in Iran’s western city of Kuhdasht, said last week, according to a widely distributed video.
As his voice echoed through a prayer hall, covered in photographs of commanders killed in the war with the United States and Israel this past year, the congregants chanted: “Nuclear deterrence is our inalienable right!” » | Erika Solomon | Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Little wonder that more and more Iranians are crying out for Iran to have nuclear weapons! America and Israel won’t stop trying to bully the Iranians into submission. It would be a different story if Iran had nuclear weapons! It is clear that Trump and Netanyahu’s policies are making the world a very much more dangerous place.
Ukraine should never have relinquished its nuclear arsenal back in 1994. On the basis of the Budapest Understanding on Security Assurances, the then Ukrainian government relinquished the country’s nuclear arms, handing over in 1996 its last nuclear warhead to Russia for dismantlement! The denuclearization process was finished in 2001. I bet that Ukrainians regret their country’s denuclearization. The war with Russia today would look very different had they not done that.
In an ideal world, I would not be in favour of countries possessing nuclear weapons. Alas this is not an ideal world. So, countries want nuclear weapons to ensure that they won’t be attacked by stronger countries which possess them, countries like Israel and the USA. It should be remembered that it was the balance of nuclear arsenals that ensured ultimate peace during the Cold War. Weaker countries will always be the target of stronger countries with malign designs. — © Mark Alexander
From pulpits at Friday prayers to street rallies, Iranian clerics and officials are increasingly urging the country’s leaders to reverse their longtime pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons.
This demand, once seen as a fringe position held by hard-liners, is moving into mainstream public debate, and the shift could have dramatic consequences for Iran, whose government has for decades argued that its nuclear program was solely for peaceful purposes.
“We must be equipped with nuclear weapons — so that we can fight the criminal America with strength, God willing,” Ali Sepahvand, the Friday prayer leader in Iran’s western city of Kuhdasht, said last week, according to a widely distributed video.
As his voice echoed through a prayer hall, covered in photographs of commanders killed in the war with the United States and Israel this past year, the congregants chanted: “Nuclear deterrence is our inalienable right!” » | Erika Solomon | Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Little wonder that more and more Iranians are crying out for Iran to have nuclear weapons! America and Israel won’t stop trying to bully the Iranians into submission. It would be a different story if Iran had nuclear weapons! It is clear that Trump and Netanyahu’s policies are making the world a very much more dangerous place.
Ukraine should never have relinquished its nuclear arsenal back in 1994. On the basis of the Budapest Understanding on Security Assurances, the then Ukrainian government relinquished the country’s nuclear arms, handing over in 1996 its last nuclear warhead to Russia for dismantlement! The denuclearization process was finished in 2001. I bet that Ukrainians regret their country’s denuclearization. The war with Russia today would look very different had they not done that.
In an ideal world, I would not be in favour of countries possessing nuclear weapons. Alas this is not an ideal world. So, countries want nuclear weapons to ensure that they won’t be attacked by stronger countries which possess them, countries like Israel and the USA. It should be remembered that it was the balance of nuclear arsenals that ensured ultimate peace during the Cold War. Weaker countries will always be the target of stronger countries with malign designs. — © Mark Alexander
”Elon Musk's TRUE History Is Horrifying & Will Haunt Your Dreams”
Hunter Biden: “This Is a Referendum on Donald Trump”
Nov 3, 2026 | Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, speaks to Newsnight about the Midterms, how Donald Trump might respond to the outcome, the President's criticism on Michigan Senate race candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his dad's health. Interview by Victoria Derbyshire.
President Trump has previously denied being racist, saying on more than one occasion: "I am the least racist person you have ever met" and has previously referred to Muslims as "great people". The White House has previously said that President Trump acts in an "ethically-sound manner", that there are "no conflicts of interest," that his assets are in a trust managed by his children and that he has "no involvement" in family business deals.
Hunter Biden: Trump is an "Islamophobic, racist pig"! 😊
President Trump has previously denied being racist, saying on more than one occasion: "I am the least racist person you have ever met" and has previously referred to Muslims as "great people". The White House has previously said that President Trump acts in an "ethically-sound manner", that there are "no conflicts of interest," that his assets are in a trust managed by his children and that he has "no involvement" in family business deals.
Hunter Biden: Trump is an "Islamophobic, racist pig"! 😊
« Nous tuerons Trump » : l’Iran placarde un panneau d’affichage géant menaçant le président américain
LE FIGARO : VIDÉO - L’Iran a dévoilé ce mardi une immense affiche affirmant son intention d’assassiner le président des États-Unis Donald Trump. Ce panneau marque un nouveau cap dans le discours officiel du gouvernement iranien.
Un panneau d’affichage géant a été dévoilé dans la capitale iranienne ce mardi, avec une menace de mort à l’encontre du président américain Donald Trump. Téhéran a dépassé un nouveau seuil dans son discours contre les États-Unis alors même que les deux pays affirment vouloir entamer des discussions sérieuses pour éviter que le conflit ne continue à s’envenimer.
« Nous tuerons Trump » peut-on lire sur cette affiche immense surplombant la place Enghelab ou place de la Révolution en français, un lieu très fréquenté où voitures et passants se rassemblent quotidiennement. On y voit le président des États-Unis enfermé derrière des barreaux auxquels il s’agrippe la tête basse. Le panneau a été dévoilé le jour des élections de mi-mandat américaines, où Donald Trump doit savoir si son gouvernement va garder, ou non, la majorité au Congrès américain. » | Par Lucie Seara | mardi 3 novembre 2026
Un panneau d’affichage géant a été dévoilé dans la capitale iranienne ce mardi, avec une menace de mort à l’encontre du président américain Donald Trump. Téhéran a dépassé un nouveau seuil dans son discours contre les États-Unis alors même que les deux pays affirment vouloir entamer des discussions sérieuses pour éviter que le conflit ne continue à s’envenimer.
« Nous tuerons Trump » peut-on lire sur cette affiche immense surplombant la place Enghelab ou place de la Révolution en français, un lieu très fréquenté où voitures et passants se rassemblent quotidiennement. On y voit le président des États-Unis enfermé derrière des barreaux auxquels il s’agrippe la tête basse. Le panneau a été dévoilé le jour des élections de mi-mandat américaines, où Donald Trump doit savoir si son gouvernement va garder, ou non, la majorité au Congrès américain. » | Par Lucie Seara | mardi 3 novembre 2026
MAGA’S Judgement Day Has Arrived | Steve Schmidt
Trump knows FA about economics! He also knows FA about running a country! — © Mark Alexander
The Bavarian Town That Hid Its Third Reich History | 60 Minutes Australia
Giovanni Siracusa: White Bolgnese aka Ragù bianco
Today I'm showing you how to make ragù bianco! Some people like to call it a white Bolognese, but this sauce has a completely different flavor profile. Unlike the tomato-based meat sauces most people are familiar with, this one has no tomatoes! This recipe always reminds me of Tuscany!
I remember having this at a restaurant in the center of Lucca, and it's one of those flavors that brings me right back to Italy. The best part is how easy it is to make! Everything comes together in one pot, and after simmering for about an hour, you have a delicious homemade ragù. I'm serving mine with pappardelle, which is perfect for catching all that meat sauce, and finishing everything with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. It's a great recipe for a Sunday family dinner, but simple enough to make any day of the week!
I remember having this at a restaurant in the center of Lucca, and it's one of those flavors that brings me right back to Italy. The best part is how easy it is to make! Everything comes together in one pot, and after simmering for about an hour, you have a delicious homemade ragù. I'm serving mine with pappardelle, which is perfect for catching all that meat sauce, and finishing everything with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. It's a great recipe for a Sunday family dinner, but simple enough to make any day of the week!
50 Grad im Tiefkühler: Hacker sabotieren Supermärkte
Fridge hacks hit UK food suppliers: Fruit and vegetable wholesaler says six out of its 10 units have been hacked »
“Musk”: Alex Gibney on New Film, Legal Threats & Elon Musk Spending $366M to Help GOP in Midterms
Oct 13, 2026 | We speak with the Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney about his new documentary Musk, an expansive, nearly four-hour examination of the world’s first trillionaire and how he has amassed unprecedented power in business, technology and politics. The film traces Elon Musk’s early ventures and the rise of SpaceX and Tesla, examining the role of government support in their growth. It also explores his acquisition of Twitter, now X; his alliance with President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement; and his role in the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, whose cuts devastated federal programs, including USAID.
Gibney says Musk has carefully crafted an image of a “polymath” who can solve the world’s most pressing problems, but that he is really “kind of a ruthless businessman” willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, including “a series of elaborate cons” to win government support for his companies.
Democracy Now! can be supported here »
Gibney says Musk has carefully crafted an image of a “polymath” who can solve the world’s most pressing problems, but that he is really “kind of a ruthless businessman” willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, including “a series of elaborate cons” to win government support for his companies.
Democracy Now! can be supported here »
USA: Trump and Latinos | ARTE.tv Documentary
Trump is a wicked, evil man. He is also a corrupt felon. Felon is a fancy word for criminal! Trump has turned America into one of those “SHITHOLE COUNTRIES” — a term he is so fond of using when referring to countries he dislikes, whose inhabitants are usually brown-skinned or who have a non-Christian faith.
Under Trump, America has been turned into a dreadful, fearsome country. It is extremely hard to see how the country will ever be able to recover its former reputation. How can we in the rest of the world ever trust or have faith in America again? — © Mark Alexander
Donald Trump Isn't on the Ballot - But His Criminal Legacy Is
Nov 3, 2026 | As tens of millions of Americans prepare to cast their ballots in the midterm elections, the central figure in this election is not on any local ballot paper—yet his shadow looms over every precinct in the nation.
In this video, we break down why this election has become an explicit referendum on Donald Trump and what a vote in these midterms truly represents. From the abuse of executive authority and self-enrichment to illegal military strikes and extrajudicial actions abroad, we examine the unprecedented push of presidential power and the moral weight facing voters at the ballot box. Independent media has never been more important.
ANTHONY DAVIS can be supported on Patreon here »
It is to be hoped that the American voters KICK ARSE! Give the corrupt S** a headache he’ll never forget! The man is good for nothing! — © Mark Alexander
In this video, we break down why this election has become an explicit referendum on Donald Trump and what a vote in these midterms truly represents. From the abuse of executive authority and self-enrichment to illegal military strikes and extrajudicial actions abroad, we examine the unprecedented push of presidential power and the moral weight facing voters at the ballot box. Independent media has never been more important.
ANTHONY DAVIS can be supported on Patreon here »
It is to be hoped that the American voters KICK ARSE! Give the corrupt S** a headache he’ll never forget! The man is good for nothing! — © Mark Alexander
Die Gen Z entdeckt den Glauben | ARTE Re:
Frömmigkeit und Bibeltreue galten lange bei jungen Menschen als uncool, doch nun steht der Glauben wieder hoch im Kurs. Viele folgen Influencern mit christlichen Inhalten, zeigen religiöse Symbole oder arbeiten in Kirchengemeinden mit.Weltweite Krisen lassen die Sehnsucht nach spirituellem Halt und Orientierung wachsen, aber auch den Wunsch nach Gemeinschaft.
Die Reportage begleitet religiöse junge Menschen in Berlin. Was diese in ihrer Hinwendung zu Gott suchen, ist unterschiedlich: Lorenzo (17) ist ohne seinen Vater aufgewachsen und findet durch seinen Glauben die Kraft, mit dessen Fehlen besser umzugehen. Leni (18) hat das Gefühl, im Gebet ein Gegenüber zu haben, das ihr zuhört und sie voll und ganz annimmt. Noa (22) ist sich durch ihre Religion sicher, dass ihr Leben einen Sinn hat. Zuversicht und ein Gefühl von Sicherheit beschreiben alle drei als Grunderfahrungen des Glaubens.
Einige junge Menschen interessieren sich wieder für Frömmigkeit und Bibeltreue. Sie wenden sich dem Glauben zu, präsentieren sich mit religiösen Symbolen, folgen Influencern mit christlichen Inhalten oder arbeiten aktiv in Kirchengemeinden mit. Die Häufung von Krisen wie Corona, Klimawandel und Kriegsgefahr lassen viele nach spirituellem Halt und Orientierung suchen, aber auch der Wunsch nach gelebter Gemeinschaft mit anderen spielt eine Rolle.
Kritiker sehen die Gefahr, dass gerade auf Social Media vor allem vereinfachende Botschaften verfangen, und manche Jugendliche deshalb anfällig werden könnten für unterkomplexe Antworten auf die Herausforderungen unserer Zeit. Auch die politische Einflussnahme religiöser Gruppen etwa in den USA erfüllt manche mit Sorge. Sich als liberal verstehende Kirchengemeinden wie die Baptisten aus Berlin-Schöneberg oder der evangelische Pfarrer Viktor Weber aus Berlin-Spandau wollen diesen Entwicklungen entgegentreten, indem sie Jugendlichen auch für eine hinterfragende Haltung zur Bibel gewinnen.
Reportage (D 2026, 31 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 02/11/2027
Pour regarder la version française, cliquez ici »
Die Reportage begleitet religiöse junge Menschen in Berlin. Was diese in ihrer Hinwendung zu Gott suchen, ist unterschiedlich: Lorenzo (17) ist ohne seinen Vater aufgewachsen und findet durch seinen Glauben die Kraft, mit dessen Fehlen besser umzugehen. Leni (18) hat das Gefühl, im Gebet ein Gegenüber zu haben, das ihr zuhört und sie voll und ganz annimmt. Noa (22) ist sich durch ihre Religion sicher, dass ihr Leben einen Sinn hat. Zuversicht und ein Gefühl von Sicherheit beschreiben alle drei als Grunderfahrungen des Glaubens.
Einige junge Menschen interessieren sich wieder für Frömmigkeit und Bibeltreue. Sie wenden sich dem Glauben zu, präsentieren sich mit religiösen Symbolen, folgen Influencern mit christlichen Inhalten oder arbeiten aktiv in Kirchengemeinden mit. Die Häufung von Krisen wie Corona, Klimawandel und Kriegsgefahr lassen viele nach spirituellem Halt und Orientierung suchen, aber auch der Wunsch nach gelebter Gemeinschaft mit anderen spielt eine Rolle.
Kritiker sehen die Gefahr, dass gerade auf Social Media vor allem vereinfachende Botschaften verfangen, und manche Jugendliche deshalb anfällig werden könnten für unterkomplexe Antworten auf die Herausforderungen unserer Zeit. Auch die politische Einflussnahme religiöser Gruppen etwa in den USA erfüllt manche mit Sorge. Sich als liberal verstehende Kirchengemeinden wie die Baptisten aus Berlin-Schöneberg oder der evangelische Pfarrer Viktor Weber aus Berlin-Spandau wollen diesen Entwicklungen entgegentreten, indem sie Jugendlichen auch für eine hinterfragende Haltung zur Bibel gewinnen.
Reportage (D 2026, 31 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 02/11/2027
Pour regarder la version française, cliquez ici »
Trump’s Pre-Midterm Iran Strike Could Backfire | Will Pavia
Nov 3, 2026 | “His own Maga base is not particularly happy about the Iran war.”
The timing of Trump’s new strike on Iran is “strange” because the war has been “tightly linked” to gas prices, a key issue in the midterms, says news and features writer for the Times Will Pavia.
The timing of Trump’s new strike on Iran is “strange” because the war has been “tightly linked” to gas prices, a key issue in the midterms, says news and features writer for the Times Will Pavia.
A Divided Nation Votes to Decide Control of Congress
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The elections, which cap a contentious campaign season, will offer the first nationwide verdict on President Trump’s second term. It could take days or weeks before the full results are known.
Voters across the United States began heading to the polls on Tuesday, capping a divisive midterm campaign that will determine control of Congress and offer the first nationwide verdict on President Trump’s second term.
Mr. Trump, who has repeatedly urged his supporters to act as if he is on the ballot, has insisted that Republicans would win if his base turned out. Democratic campaigns have blamed the president and his signature policies for the struggles of Americans trying to make ends meet.
Republicans attempted to transform the election from a referendum on Mr. Trump into a choice between their party and Democratic opponents they cast as radical, far-left activists.
Polls show that Democrats are widely favored to win control of the House, although it is not clear how deep into Republican terrain their victories might extend. Surveys also indicate that Democrats are on track to increase their numbers in the Senate, and party leaders are cautiously optimistic about winning a majority.
But that is a tall order. Democrats would have to flip four Republican-held seats and defend all of their own to take control of the chamber. Midterm Elections Live Updates » | Lisa Lerer | Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Voters across the United States began heading to the polls on Tuesday, capping a divisive midterm campaign that will determine control of Congress and offer the first nationwide verdict on President Trump’s second term.
Mr. Trump, who has repeatedly urged his supporters to act as if he is on the ballot, has insisted that Republicans would win if his base turned out. Democratic campaigns have blamed the president and his signature policies for the struggles of Americans trying to make ends meet.
Republicans attempted to transform the election from a referendum on Mr. Trump into a choice between their party and Democratic opponents they cast as radical, far-left activists.
Polls show that Democrats are widely favored to win control of the House, although it is not clear how deep into Republican terrain their victories might extend. Surveys also indicate that Democrats are on track to increase their numbers in the Senate, and party leaders are cautiously optimistic about winning a majority.
But that is a tall order. Democrats would have to flip four Republican-held seats and defend all of their own to take control of the chamber. Midterm Elections Live Updates » | Lisa Lerer | Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Democrats Can Make 'Life Miserable for Trump' if They Win the House | David Schultz
Nov 3, 2026 | "The Democrats, if they were to control the House, could do things such as impeachment. If they wanted to do it, they could do investigations."
The Democrats are destined to take back the House of Representatives whereas the Senate vote is neck-and-neck, but if they were to take both Houses they could disrupt the Trump administration immensely, says professor of Political Science at Hamline University, David Schultz.
The Democrats are destined to take back the House of Representatives whereas the Senate vote is neck-and-neck, but if they were to take both Houses they could disrupt the Trump administration immensely, says professor of Political Science at Hamline University, David Schultz.
Trump’s New Iran Strikes Expose Maga Schizophrenia | Christiane Amanpour
Nov 3, 2026 | “It's a very schizophrenic situation in the United States because clearly the administration, or at least most of them, I'm told, by negotiators, do not want another outbreak of war.”
An attack against Iran that could violate international law could be on the table for the Trump administration, says chief international anchor at CNN Christiane Amanpour.
An attack against Iran that could violate international law could be on the table for the Trump administration, says chief international anchor at CNN Christiane Amanpour.
Steve Rosenberg: Drones, Enemies & “the Longest Investment Crisis in Modern Russian History.”
« Nous allons devoir, à un moment, leur donner un coup de massue » : Donald Trump tenté de déclencher une nouvelle campagne militaire contre l’Iran
LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Frustré par des négociations restées lettre morte avec Téhéran, le président américain envisage une nouvelle offensive contre l’Iran après les élections de mi-mandat.
Le rejet de la guerre en Iran dans l’opinion américaine n’a pas l’air de tracasser Donald Trump. Le président américain répète depuis plusieurs semaines qu’il envisage de frapper de nouveau la République islamique. « La seule raison pour laquelle je n’en ai pas encore fini avec l’Iran, c’est que je veux être gentil… Mais nous allons devoir, à un moment, leur donner un coup de massue », a encore déclaré Trump dimanche, lors de l’un de ses derniers meetings de campagne.
« Nous pouvons faire ça en dix minutes », a lancé le président américain, qui n’avait pas exclu, la semaine dernière, « une autre petite Furie épique », du nom de l’offensive militaire lancée le 28 février dernier par les États-Unis contre Téhéran. Selon le média Axios, Trump se serait entretenu samedi avec Benyamin Netanyahou, qui le presse de relancer une opération militaire contre la République islamique. Aucun accord durable n’a pu être trouvé après le cessez-le-feu en avril puis le protocole signé en juin. Les échanges de frappes ont repris cet été avant une relative accalmie depuis septembre. » | Par Mayeul Aldebert, correspondant à Washington | lundi 2 novembre 2026
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Entscheidende Wahl in Michigan: Wird El-Sayed der erste muslimische Senator der US-Geschichte?
Eines weiß Abdul El-Sayed sicher: Weder sein Name noch sein Glaube sind daran schuld, dass es den US-Amerikanern gerade schlecht geht. Der 42-Jährige tritt im Bundesstaat Michigan bei den Zwischenwahlen am Dienstag an. Sollte er diese gewinnen, wäre er der erste muslimische US-Senator in der Geschichte der Vereinigten Staaten.
Für Donald Trump und seine Partei bietet das Angriffsfläche. Die Republikaner versuchen, El-Sayed als Gefahr fürs Land hinzustellen. Der US-Präsident selbst diffamiert ihn als einen „radikalen Islamisten“, der alles dafür tue, um Amerika zu zerstören. » | Von Tilman Schröter | Dienstag, 3. November 2026
Monday, November 02, 2026
Hunter Biden Says Donald Trump Has Delivered ‘Total Incompetence and Absolute Corruption’
Nov 2, 2026 | “What the American people, I don't think, will accept is total incompetence and absolute corruption and that's what we've received with Donald Trump."
Businessman and son of former US president Joe Biden, Hunter Biden says, “I think the American people have caught on to the fraud that he is” and calls for new leadership in the US.
Businessman and son of former US president Joe Biden, Hunter Biden says, “I think the American people have caught on to the fraud that he is” and calls for new leadership in the US.
These Political Memes Are Too Funny to Ignore
"TREACHERY!" El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens - Midterms Debate from DC with Mehdi Hasan & Cenk Uygur
Nov 2, 2026 | Piers Morgan kicks off his coverage of the U.S. midterm elections from Washington DC with an all-star lineup, featuring Cenk Uygur, Mehdi Hasan, Glenn Greenwald, Joel Rubin, John Kiriakou, Isabel Brown, and Jon Sopel.
From the explosive clashes over the Iran war and energy prices to high-stakes races in Michigan, Texas, and Alaska, get all the heated debate and breaking analysis ahead of election night.
From the explosive clashes over the Iran war and energy prices to high-stakes races in Michigan, Texas, and Alaska, get all the heated debate and breaking analysis ahead of election night.
Preisschock im Gasthaus - Wird essen gehen unbezahlbar? | SWR Doku
Oct 26, 2026 | Die SWR Doku untersucht, wie stark Restaurantpreise seit 2019 gestiegen sind und welche Folgen das für Gäste und Betriebe hat. Anhand tausender Speisekarten geht es um die Frage, ob Aufschläge von teils mehr als 50 Prozent gerechtfertigt sind. Steigende Kosten für Personal, Energie und Lebensmittel treffen auf Betriebe, die um ihre Existenz kämpfen, während andere höhere Gewinne anstreben.
Wie stark haben sich die Restaurantpreise seit 2019 erhöht und welche Folgen hat das? Sind Preissteigerungen von teils mehr als 50 Prozent gerechtfertigt? Die SWR Autor:innen vergleichen Speisekarten von 2019 mit aktuellen und werten tausende Datensätze aus. Werden Gäste abgezockt oder sind die Preissteigerungen legitim? Personal, Energie und Lebensmittel sind teurer geworden. Immer mehr Restaurants schließen deshalb. Andere Gastronom:innen wollen höhere Gewinne machen. Die SWR Doku begleitet drei Gastronomen, die offen über Preisstrategien und Belastungen sprechen. Ein Mann aus Baden-Württemberg führt eine Statistik: mehr als 300 verkostete Rostbraten und deren Preise. Sein Lieblingsgericht kostet zwischen unter 20 und knapp 40 Euro. 2019 gilt als letztes "normales" Jahr der Gastronomie vor Pandemie und Inflation. Warum haben manche Restaurants seit damals ihre Preise um mehr als 50 Prozent angehoben? Außerdem geht es um "Shrinking"- kleinere Portionen bei steigenden Preisen.
Wie stark haben sich die Restaurantpreise seit 2019 erhöht und welche Folgen hat das? Sind Preissteigerungen von teils mehr als 50 Prozent gerechtfertigt? Die SWR Autor:innen vergleichen Speisekarten von 2019 mit aktuellen und werten tausende Datensätze aus. Werden Gäste abgezockt oder sind die Preissteigerungen legitim? Personal, Energie und Lebensmittel sind teurer geworden. Immer mehr Restaurants schließen deshalb. Andere Gastronom:innen wollen höhere Gewinne machen. Die SWR Doku begleitet drei Gastronomen, die offen über Preisstrategien und Belastungen sprechen. Ein Mann aus Baden-Württemberg führt eine Statistik: mehr als 300 verkostete Rostbraten und deren Preise. Sein Lieblingsgericht kostet zwischen unter 20 und knapp 40 Euro. 2019 gilt als letztes "normales" Jahr der Gastronomie vor Pandemie und Inflation. Warum haben manche Restaurants seit damals ihre Preise um mehr als 50 Prozent angehoben? Außerdem geht es um "Shrinking"- kleinere Portionen bei steigenden Preisen.
Trump Headed for a Bloody Nose in Midterms Promising More Political Lash-outs | Andrew Neil
Nov 2, 2026 | "Those hoping for a more settled, more reliable, more quiescent relationship with the Trump administration are likely to have such hopes quickly dashed."
As polls indicate, Donald Trump is headed for a miserable midterm outcome as the mood in the White House becomes grim, says Times Radio presenter Andrew Neil.
As polls indicate, Donald Trump is headed for a miserable midterm outcome as the mood in the White House becomes grim, says Times Radio presenter Andrew Neil.
Nouvelles cyberattaques contre des supermarchés : ces inquiétantes vulnérabilités sur les réseaux numériques européens
LE FIGARO : DÉCRYPTAGE - Comme en France il y a trois semaines, des attaquants ont saboté lundi les systèmes de réfrigération. La recrudescence des actes de piratage inquiète les autorités, qui n’ont pas désigné de responsables.
L’attaque est massive à défaut d’être sophistiquée. Des supermarchés en Belgique, en Estonie, en Finlande, en Irlande, au Luxembourg ou en Suède ont été victimes lundi d’une cyberattaque contre leurs réfrigérateurs. Exactement comme celle qui avait touché la France il y a trois semaines : en augmentant la température des réfrigérateurs, les attaquants avaient détruit des tonnes de denrées alimentaires. « La répétition de ces cyberattaques est extrêmement préoccupante », s’est inquiété lundi le Commissaire européen à l’Agriculture, Christophe Hansen. Les opérations malveillantes se multiplient, facilitées par la diffusion d’outils d’intrusion numérique ou la découverte, grâce à des IA, de nouvelles vulnérabilités.
« Il s’agit d’une tentative délibérée de perturber notre chaîne d’approvisionnement alimentaire et de saper la confiance des consommateurs - un avertissement que nous devons prendre au sérieux », a-t-il commenté avant de tenter de se montrer plus rassurant : « Notre sécurité alimentaire n’est pas menacée pour l’instant, mais le gaspillage alimentaire et ses répercussions sur les entreprises sont bien réels ». Si les auteurs des différentes attaques n’ont pas été identifiés, leur objectif n’était visiblement pas l’appât du gain. Il s’agissait d’une démonstration de savoir-faire... Ou d’une volonté de destruction. » | Par Nicolas Barotte | lundi 2 vovembre 2026
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Haley Stevens Just Destroyed Her Career | Steve Schmidt
The Kremlin Has Killed Russia’s Last Free Newspaper
Streit um Verfassungsgericht in Polen: Premier Tusk wirft Präsident Nawrocki „gewaltsame Konfrontation“ vor
In der eskalierten Krise um das Verfassungsgericht in Polen hat Ministerpräsident Donald Tusk Staatschef Karol Nawrocki aufgefordert, die vom Parlament ernannten neuen Richter zu bestätigen. „Der Präsident möge die vom Sejm rechtmäßig gewählten Richter anerkennen, wie es die Verfassung vorsieht, und diese mögen ihre Ämter am Verfassungsgericht antreten“, erklärte Tusk am Montag im Onlinedienst X. Tusk warf Nawrocki vor, eine „gewaltsame Konfrontation“ zu suchen. Diese könne Polen „sehr teuer“ zu stehen kommen.
Seit Freitagabend ist der Streit um das Verfassungsgericht in Polen eskaliert: Anhänger der nationalkonservativen Opposition marschierten zum Sitz des Gerichts in Warschau und versuchten, Polizeiabsperrungen zu durchbrechen, Präsident Nawrocki brach eine Afrika-Reise ab und verschaffte sich Zutritt zum Gerichtsgebäude. » | Tagesspiegel | Montag, 2. November 2026
Psychiatrist Dr Bandy Lee Gives Her Final Assessment of the ‘Patient’ Trump ahead of the Midterms.
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Charles Kushner Was His Most Morally Disgusting Defendant | This Is Gavin Newsom
Après les menaces de Donald Trump, l'Iran avertit qu'une nouvelle guerre pourrait être « plus longue »
LE FIGARO : Selon le média américain Axios, Donald Trump s’est entretenu samedi par téléphone avec le premier ministre israélien Benyamin Netanyahou de l’opportunité et du calendrier d’une intensification des opérations militaires.
Téhéran a averti dimanche les États-Unis qu'une reprise des hostilités pourrait entraîner une guerre « plus longue que la précédente », au lendemain de nouvelles menaces de Donald Trump de « s'occuper » d'encore un ou deux sites en Iran.
« Nous pouvons faire ça en dix minutes », a lancé le président américain, qui n'avait pas exclu la semaine dernière « une autre petite ’Fureur épique’ », en référence au nom de l'offensive militaire lancée le 28 février par Washington contre l'Iran. « La seule raison pour laquelle je n'en ai pas encore fini avec l'Iran, c'est que je veux être gentil... Mais nous allons devoir, à un moment, leur donner un coup de massue », a encore déclaré le milliardaire républicain dimanche lors d'un meeting dans l'Iowa. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 2 novembre 2026
Téhéran a averti dimanche les États-Unis qu'une reprise des hostilités pourrait entraîner une guerre « plus longue que la précédente », au lendemain de nouvelles menaces de Donald Trump de « s'occuper » d'encore un ou deux sites en Iran.
« Nous pouvons faire ça en dix minutes », a lancé le président américain, qui n'avait pas exclu la semaine dernière « une autre petite ’Fureur épique’ », en référence au nom de l'offensive militaire lancée le 28 février par Washington contre l'Iran. « La seule raison pour laquelle je n'en ai pas encore fini avec l'Iran, c'est que je veux être gentil... Mais nous allons devoir, à un moment, leur donner un coup de massue », a encore déclaré le milliardaire républicain dimanche lors d'un meeting dans l'Iowa. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 2 novembre 2026
Bernie Finds This Trump Decision "Unspeakable"
Nov 1, 2026 | We have rural hospitals shutting down. Pregnant women driving two hours to see a doctor. Millions at risk of losing their healthcare. And what did Trump and his party do? Threw 15 million people off their health care to give the top 1% $1 trillion in tax breaks.
That is not only disgusting, it is unspeakable.
That is not only disgusting, it is unspeakable.
Midterms 2026: Gewinnen die Demokraten Texas?
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