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Explainer: How AIPAC funding helped stall Hegseth’s impeachment and shield him from accountability
The US House stalled Peter Hegseth’s impeachment after 11 Democrats missed a decisive vote, exposing AIPAC’s financial influence, congressional complicity, and lawmakers’ continued support for Israel.
FEATURES
Explainer: How US midterm dealt a blow to billionaires who poured millions into Republican campaigns
Despite massive spending by billionaires, Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in the midterms, exposing the limits of money's influence in politics and leaving major donors like Elon Musk vulnerable to investigations.
FEATURES
Explainer: How war on Iran backfired at ballot box, costing Trump and Republicans midterms
Trump’s unprovoked and illegal war on Iran, which contributed to rising fuel prices and economic pressures on American households, fueled a nationwide Republican defeat, giving Democrats control of Congress.
FEATURES
Explainer: Why is Trump’s coalition fracturing ahead of midterms, and what it means for Republicans
Trump faces mounting pressure ahead of midterms as economic discontent, divisions over the war against Iran, growing alignment with Israel, declining MAGA loyalty, and Republican distancing threaten his influence and the party’s control of Congress.
POLITICS
Explainer: How billionaires and corporate interests shape elections and policymaking in US
Billionaires continue to exert enormous influence over US elections through campaign financing, lobbying and political spending, which shows deep corporate dominance over policymaking and democratic accountability.
FOREIGN POLICY
Explainer: How AIPAC uses money, lobbying, and super PAC spending to shape US election results
AIPAC’s extensive lobbying, campaign donations, and super PAC spending show its influence on US elections, congressional votes on arms sales, and Washington’s unwavering support for the Israeli regime
POLITICS
Explainer: How US redistricting battle is reshaping Congressional power ahead of midterm elections
The US mid-decade redistricting battle has intensified partisan competition, reshaped congressional maps, threatened Black and Latino representation and triggered legal challenges ahead of the November midterm elections.
FOREIGN POLICY
US midterms: Wars, rising costs and voter backlash threaten Republican control of US Congress
The November 2026 US midterms could weaken Trump’s presidential powers as economic dissatisfaction, unpopular wars abroad, and declining minority support threaten Republican control of Congress and intensify Democratic oversight.
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