Today in Politics — Nov 04
Posted by PolicyWire
- US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Annie Andrews stuns Republicans in South Carolina Senate race amid Democratic surge — Annie Andrews’ victory adds to a Democratic surge and puts the balance of power in the Senate under closer scrutiny. With Democrats also poised to flip the… — discuss · link - Election Day 2026: Photos from around the country — The 2026 midterm elections will shape who holds office and influence over national policy. Voting patterns across the country may offer an early indication of… — discuss · link - Drone Boat Maker Saildrone Wins Protest Over Navy Contract — A federal judge’s decision to side with Saildrone puts unusual weight on a small defense contractor’s challenge to a Navy contracting decision. It matters… — discuss · link - Democrats will face a health care stress test — Democrats will be able to take plenty of messaging votes on health care after their blowout wins Tuesday — but they'll face too many limits and internal… — link - Children spending too long on maths app TT Rockstars, MP warns — The makers of the popular times table game say they are bringing in curfews and limits to screen time. — link The election results could reshape control of Congress and put health care and other policy choices under closer scrutiny, while the Saildrone ruling highlights how government decisions affect smaller contractors. At the same time, debates over children’s screen time show how policy questions reach into daily life. What are you seeing locally, and which of these issues matters most to you?