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Mediapart's front page covers the US Midterm election results, where Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate, a major defeat for Donald Trump. It also features stories on domestic French issues including an inquiry into a past event (October 17th), the impact of police grenades on…
On Tuesday, November 3rd, the Democratic Party gained control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The White House occupant acknowledged the defeat while blaming the Republican Party, and stated readiness to work with the day's victors.
Democrats have now secured control of the House of Representatives, following their earlier victory in the Senate.
A visual breakdown of the election results for the Senate, House of Representatives, and governorships.
On Tuesday, the Interior Minister was vague and imprecise before the deputies questioning him about the failure of his public order management. However, right-wing and far-right factions are primarily focused on discrediting the upcoming conclusions.
Alaric, Carla, Pierre, and Lou were severely injured by various types of grenades during the 'against the cost of living' protests in Paris, Rennes, and Lyon, and have not regained full physical integrity. Three of these four victims have not filed a complaint.
A report featuring a video about an individual linked to the National Rally (RN) in Trappes.
High school and university blockades have cautiously resumed after the school holidays, attempting to avoid protest bans. The education movement's focus remains on November 5th, when they expect significant participation from the labor sector.
Since the start of the mobilization, the UNI and La Cocarde have organized actions, some violent, in schools to lift blockades and gain visibility. These are described as 'PR and intimidation operations' by witnesses interviewed by Mediapart, carried out with the complicity of the 'bollosphère'.
By justifying house arrests of protesters with the 'insurrectionary' context and the demonstrations of the past two weekends, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez equates social movements with terrorism and turns citizens into enemies of the state.
Street artist Nacle is criticizing the mayor of Besançon after the latter ordered the removal of his mural.
