Abdul El-Sayed is the First Muslim Senator in US History.

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leading by a strong margin in the early vote count in the most hotly debated Michigan senatorial race of the US midterm elections.  As the night of vote counting in Michigan progresses, the 41-year-old politician's chances of becoming a senator are growing stronger. He is set to be elected as the first Muslim senator in US history.

According to US media reports, approximately 70 percent of the vote was cast. El-Sayed received 1,782,464 votes, or 51.6 percent of the votes counted. Republican candidate Rogers received 1,605,707 votes (46.44 percent).

Trump loses majority in House of Representatives, suffers major defeat in Senate

The Democratic Party is on track to regain control of the House of Representatives in the US midterm elections. According to BBC and CBS News forecasts, the party is on track to win 218 of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, the majority needed.

President Donald Trump's administration faces a major political challenge if Republicans take control of the House of Representatives, increasing Democrats' influence in lawmaking, approving government spending and overseeing various administration decisions.

Trump's Popularity Nears All-Time Low, Plummeting Ahead Of Election

 

President Donald Trump's approval rating is near the lowest point of his political career ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, with a large portion of voters seeing the election as an opportunity to express their opposition to the Republican president, according to a Reuters-Ipsos poll released on Monday.

When asked which party they would like to see as the majority in Congress, 46 percent of voters voted for the Democratic Party. On the other hand, 38 percent supported the Republican Party. That is, the Democrats are ahead by 8 percentage points. In political terms, such a question is called a 'generic ballot'

Key Takeaways as Trump Sworn In As 47th US President

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House after a four-year hiatus. The ceremony, held indoors at the U.S. Capitol due to inclement weather, set the stage for a series of significant policy announcements and executive actions that signal a transformative shift in the nation's direction.

Inaugural Address Highlights

In his inaugural speech, President Trump declared the onset of a "golden age" for America, emphasizing a vision of national rejuvenation and strength. He criticized previous administrations for what he termed as mismanagement and decline, vowing to reverse these trends. Central to his address was the promise to restore American prosperity, enhance security, and reassert the nation's global standing.

Joe Biden can get started

US President Donald Trump gives up his blockade of handing over the business of government to Joe Biden. He names other members of the government.

After weeks of hanging, the transition between the administration of incumbent Donald Trump and the elected US President Joe Biden can begin in the USA. Trump said on Monday evening (local time) on Twitter that he had instructed the authorities and his employees to cooperate with Biden.

Biden Celebrates Clear Victory, Trump Does Not Recognize This

Four days after the US presidential election, a winner is finally certain: Joe Biden has won the election, as US media forecast early on Saturday evening. With his victory in the state of Pennsylvania with 20 voters, Biden has 273 voters and 270 is required to win. With Nevada, which has also been booked on Biden by various media, it is even 279. Incumbent Donald Trump currently has 214 electorates.

US Election: Sarah Mcbride Makes History

 

In the US elections on November 3rd, Sarah McBride was the first time an openly living transgender politician was elected to the Senate of a state in the United States.

McBride was able to defeat Republican Steve Washington and will be the first trans person to enter the Senate, the second chamber of the United States Congress, in January.

Who Positions Himself For Biden's Cabinet?

 

From the left wing of the Democrats to the moderate Republicans, there are concrete expectations of President-elect Joe Biden.

No sooner has Joe Biden been proclaimed the winner by the cable channels than the carousel of personnel speculation is already turning. What could a Biden cabinet look like? Who needs to be rewarded for their special efforts in the election campaign?