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Trump Proclaims Oval Office and Cabinet Room a National Monument to Bar Future Changes
President Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office, Outer Oval Office, and Cabinet Room as a national monument and federal landmark, aiming to b…
MediumTrump's $5,000 payment plan would nearly double deficit, reignite inflation: economists
Economists warn Trump's proposed $5,000 payments to Americans would drive inflation, balloon the federal deficit to $3 trillion, and alarm financial markets by…
HighEl-Sayed and Rogers Make Final Pitch as Michigan Senate Race Could Decide Control of Congress
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers make their final pitches to Michigan voters ahead of a midterm race that could decide Senate control.
MediumIsraeli opposition unites against Netanyahu, but offers little policy change on Gaza
Five Israeli opposition leaders signed a non-aggression pact on September 26 to challenge Netanyahu in the October 27 election, though they largely share right…
HighIn His Words: Stephen Miller, the Immigration Hardliner Shaping Trump's White House
Profile of Stephen Miller, Trump's new White House chief of staff, compiling his provocative statements on immigration, Venezuela, vaccines and Democrats over…
MediumEx-military chief urges Burnham to pass 'Moscow test' on defence spending
Former military chief Admiral Radakin says the next UK prime minister must pass a "Moscow test" on defence capabilities alongside domestic policy tests, as the…
HighTrump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting Energy Sector
President Trump signed a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russian officials, banks, and energy transport vessels to pressure Moscow over its Ukraine war.…
HighYouTube educator Ms. Rachel's donation to progressive Michigan Senate candidate sparks backlash
Children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel donated $3,000 to progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, sparking backlash over his Israel-Gaza rhetoric and…
HighTexas mothers challenge Ten Commandments classroom display law in state court
Three Texas mothers filed a state lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 10, which requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments, arguing it violates religi…
HighIn His Words: Stephen Miller, Trump's New Chief of Staff, Known for Hardline Immigration Stance and Bombast
AP profiles Stephen Miller, Trump's new White House chief of staff, as the architect of the administration's immigration crackdown and a combative critic of De…
HighGraham's Sister Faces Norman in South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff
South Carolina Republicans chose between Darline Graham, the Trump-backed sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff for the GOP Sen…
HighTrump Reverses Course, Urges Congress to Pass Stimulus After Halting Talks
Trump abruptly ended stimulus negotiations with Democrats, then hours later called for Congress to pass standalone bills including $1,200 checks and payroll su…
HighAnwar's Taiwan remarks test Malaysia's non-aligned balancing act
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's comments endorsing China's position on Taiwan and suggesting force could be justified have sparked debate over whether Malaysia is…
HighKansas Senate Race Tightens: Democrat Could End 94-Year GOP Drought
Kansas's 2026 Senate race has tightened unexpectedly, with Democrat Adam Hamilton polling one point behind Republican incumbent Roger Marshall, potentially bre…
MediumSupreme Court Expands Presidential Power, Allowing Trump to Fire Independent Agency Leaders
The Supreme Court struck down a 90-year-old precedent, ruling that President Trump can fire independent agency heads without cause, significantly expanding pre…
HighCassidy's Reelection Test: Can a Trump-Conviction Vote Survive GOP Loyalty?
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump, faces a challenging reelection campaign that will test Trump's influence over…
HighZelenskyy Set to Meet Biden, Harris and Trump During Week of U.N. and Quad Diplomacy
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is expected to meet Biden, Harris and Trump during a week of global diplomacy in the United States, with U.S. aid for Ukraine a c…
HighThe blame game: How the US midterm shock is reshaping Israel's race for prime minister
Republican midterm losses and Trump's reported aid-for-endorsement ties are weakening Netanyahu's claim to protect US-Israel relations as his opponents seek to…
MediumHillsborough Law clears Commons in Starmer's final act as PM
MPs approved the Hillsborough Law, requiring public authorities to tell the truth in official investigations. The legislation aims to prevent state cover-ups a…
HighTrump eulogizes Graham as 'beloved friend' and 'American original' at National Cathedral
President Trump delivered a eulogy for Senator Lindsey Graham at the National Cathedral, calling him a "beloved friend" and "American original." Graham died fr…
HighOvechkin appears in Putin party campaign video ahead of Russian elections
Russian ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video supporting Putin's United Russia party ahead of September 18-20 parliamentary electio…
HighMusk Donates $158M to GOP Super PAC, Funneling Funds to Texas Senate Race
Elon Musk donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund super PAC, which immediately funneled the money to support Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton i…
HighNevada Election 2026: Lombardo and Ford Contest Governor's Seat as All Four US House Races Go to Voters
Nevada voters on November 3, 2026 decide a governor's race between Republican Joe Lombardo and Democrat Aaron Ford, plus all four US House seats. No Senate rac…
MediumTrump rallies for Graham in South Carolina runoff, downplays foreign policy concerns
President Trump campaigned for Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of Tuesday's special primary runoff to replace her late brother Lindsey G…
HighTrump rallies Arizona GOP, warns Democrats will 'destroy our country'
Trump campaigned in Arizona for Republican candidates, attacking Democrats and Gov. Katie Hobbs while urging voters to turn the state red ahead of midterm elec…
HighFrance bans social media for under-15s as Europe tightens child safety rules
France passed legislation banning social media for under-15s and prohibiting mobile phones in schools, with President Macron citing child brain protection. The…
HighBurnham takes helm as Labour seeks political reboot with ambitious agenda
Andy Burnham becomes Labour's new leader after Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, preparing for imminent transition to Prime Minister with plans for rapid policy…
HighTrump's Tax Bill Could Turn Trade War Into Capital War, Banks Warn
Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' includes Section 899, which would impose taxes on foreign investors in U.S. assets, potentially transforming trade tension…
HighDe Niro Urges Early Voting, Warns Trump Could 'Pull Something' on Election Day
Actor Robert De Niro appeared in an Indivisible ad urging early voting, claiming the Trump administration and Supreme Court threaten voting rights. The White H…
MediumTrump on the Debt Ceiling: 'We're in Trouble No Matter What'
Global figures, including Czech and Jordanian leaders, deny wrongdoing after the Pandora Papers offshore finance leak. The listing's headline and description d…
LowBrazil's Congress overrides Lula veto, slashing Bolsonaro's coup sentence from 27 years to two
Brazil's Congress overrode President Lula's veto to pass legislation drastically reducing former president Bolsonaro's 27-year coup sentence to just over two y…
HighINDIA bloc vows 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar after rain forces rescheduling to Saturday
The INDIA opposition bloc says it will hold a symbolic 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 31 over alleged vote theft,…
MediumTrump Vows Comeback as Democrats Threaten Probes and Impeachment Push After Midterm Losses
Trump vowed a political comeback after Republicans lost Congress in the midterms, as Democrats pledged oversight and impeachment pressure on his administration…
HighTrump-backed Collins wins Georgia GOP runoff, sets up Ossoff showdown
Rep. Mike Collins, endorsed by Trump, defeats Derek Dooley in Georgia's Republican Senate runoff and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in a pivotal November…
HighDemocrats push $175B tariff refund bill after Supreme Court ruling
Senate Democrats introduced legislation requiring the government to refund approximately $175 billion in tariffs the Supreme Court ruled were illegally collect…
HighDOJ Renews Bid to Block Alaska Senate Certification, Citing Alleged Spoiler Candidate Scheme
The Justice Department filed a revised lawsuit seeking to decertify Alaska's Senate results if Republican Dan Sullivan loses, citing a report that Democrats ba…
MediumDoug Schoen: Democrats Win the 2026 Midterms, but Republicans' Collapse Is the Bigger Story
Opinion columnist Doug Schoen argues Democrats' midterm gains in Senate races in South Carolina, Kansas and Texas reflect a collapse of Republicans, driven by…
LowSupreme Court Upholds State Mail-In Ballot Rules in Election Case
The Supreme Court upheld state laws allowing late-arriving mail-in ballots in 18 states, rejecting a challenge to voting procedures and marking another elector…
HighHerzog Opens Coalition Talks After Israel's Election Ends in Deadlock
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began consultations on forming a new government after an election with no clear winner, as Shin Bet probes alleged foreign fundi…
HighU.S. Strikes Iran Again as Trump Rejects Election-Driven Deal Pressure
U.S. forces conducted new defensive strikes on Iran as President Trump stated Iran is negotiating weakly and rejected election-driven pressure for a deal, whil…
HighTrump brings Mike Tyson to Syracuse rally for Blakeman, jokes about security detail
Trump campaigned for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman in Syracuse, featuring Mike Tyson as a surprise guest who traveled on Air Force One and…
HighJudge Orders Alaska to Allow Same-Named Challenger on Senate Primary Ballot
An Alaska judge overturned a decision to disqualify a retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan from the Republican primary against incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, ru…
HighCoalition faces test over $10bn EU trade deal as Nationals threaten block
Australia's government and opposition clash over a $10bn EU free trade deal, with The Nationals threatening to block it over climate concerns while business gr…
HighSpain's Parliament approves citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977
Spain's lower house approved legislation granting citizenship to 70,000-120,000 Western Saharans born during Spanish colonial rule, addressing historical injus…
HighHouse Republicans defy Trump to approve $1B Ukraine aid package
House Republicans joined Democrats to pass Ukraine aid legislation despite Trump opposition, marking continued party fractures over foreign policy and presiden…
HighArgentina escalates legal offensive against Falkland Islands oil operators
Argentina's government is filing new legal complaints against oil companies operating near the Falkland Islands, intensifying President Milei's campaign to ass…
HighZelenskyy Calls US Peace Talks 'Constructive but Not Easy' as European Leaders Convene
Zelenskyy called US talks on a Ukraine peace plan constructive but not easy, as European leaders prepare for consultations while Russian strikes continue to ki…
HighMajor housing bill becomes law without Trump signature after voter ID standoff
The largest housing affordability bill in decades became law without President Trump's signature after he refused to sign it pending passage of his voter ID le…
HighDemocracy vs. Oligarchy: The Existential Choice Facing America This Election
Opinion piece argues Trump and Republicans represent oligarchic rule by billionaires, while Democrats defend democracy. Author warns of authoritarian transitio…
MediumIndia plans fresh incentives for phone production as flagship program expires
India plans new incentives for smartphone production after its flagship program expires, aiming to maintain momentum in electronics manufacturing and compete g…
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