Politics
US Senate Races and Immigration Debates
Democrats are capitalizing on GOP scandals in key House races, while Labor MPs and business groups urge caution with proposed immigration changes. The political landscape is shifting ahead of the 2026 elections.
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The Guardian
MPs say they are anxious for the government to avoid cuts to family and humanitarian visa categoriesMajor business groups have urged Labor to suspend its immigration changes and consult further with industry about how to get more skilled workers into the country, amid questions about loomi
2026-08-06 08:37 UTC
Axios
Four scandal-plagued House Republicans whose seats should be gimmes for the GOP have instead turned their races into unexpected battlegrounds.
Why it matters: These aren't districts you'd expect to be in play — Donald Trump carried all four comfortably in 2024. But the incumbent
2026-08-06 08:50 UTC