This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the US Breaking News email US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023 Reader Q&A: how united are the Democrats ahead of the US midterms? Later today, my colleagues and I will be hosting a live Q&A all about how united the Democratic party is ahead of the November midterms. We’ll be digging into who are the Democrats running in the upcoming election and where they stand. Continue reading...