A Minnesota prison was for sale at $75M. ICE paid nearly $500M for it
Federal government shelled out six times more for Prairie Correctional Facility in remote Appleton than its prior valuation, according to a report
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Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials
The magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, said the case was a rushed, political prosecution ordered by the White House intended to affect the midterm elections.
Union boss stuns with major Republican endorsement as election nears
Teamsters president endorsed Senate Republican Ashley Moody in the Florida Senate race, marking a major break from traditional union Democratic ties.
Inside the Secretive, Contradictory World of Campaign Ads Funded by AI Super PACs
Sign up here to receive Bellingcat’s biggest investigations by email as soon as they are published. Become a member and support our work here. An online ad for Ben McAdams, the Democratic candidate for Congress in Utah, emphasised that he…
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Sudan amends anti-state law to target online and media publishing
New York, November 2, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Sudanese authorities to undo a new law making online and media publishing a state security crime. Under this updated law, journalists could face life in prison or the…
Talarico campaigns alongside Democrat who called ICE 'new KKK' and demanded its abolition
James Talarico praised Frederick Haynes III at a Texas rally, a congressional candidate who compared ICE to the KKK and called to abolish it.
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Shabana Mahmood softens immigration plans in face of cabinet backlash
Exception for care workers will allow up to 300,000 people to apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years UK politics live – latest updates Shabana Mahmood has softened plans to force low-paid workers to wait 15 years before…
Israeli strikes kill 13 Palestinians in Gaza; UN staffer dies in Ansarallah detention; Haley Stevens’ meltdown
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Accused of Voter Fraud, They Ended Up in Shackles
The Trump administration’s campaign to identify and charge immigrants in connection with voting violations has led to fears of being jailed, or deported.
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Early Voting Turnout Offers Promising Signs for Democrats
Early voting figures tell an incomplete story, but strong turnout among key demographics stood out in critical Senate battlegrounds.
Israel's president begins process of coalition government negotiations
Israel's President Isaac Herzog begins the process of coalition government negotiations this week. One possibility is for the centrist opposition bloc to form a government with the Arab parties, which would oust current Prime Minister…
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Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials
The magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, said the case was a rushed, political prosecution ordered by the White House intended to affect the upcoming midterm elections.
DOJ appeals to Supreme Court to reverse block on segregating 20K California ballots
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to temporarily block rulings denying its bid to segregate over 20,000 California mail-in ballots.
Full list of 2026 US federal holidays
The U.S. federal holiday calendar includes 11 significant days that Americans observe and celebrate
Judge dismisses complaint against 2 ex-FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden
A federal judge in Washington has dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of falsely downplaying their knowledge of a laptop the Justice Department says was Hunter Biden's
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Labour to end cooperation with Greens in 11 councils over ‘Zionism is racism’ policy
Deals with six Green council groups that have condemned the motion are to remain in place, says Labour UK politics live – latest updates Labour is to stop cooperating with the Green party in 11 councils across England following an…
Peggy Flanagan Makes Her Closing Argument Against Trump’s “Cruelty and Chaos” in the Minnesota Senate Race
Joan Walsh Flanagan opponent Michelle Tafoya’s extreme and erratic stands on Operation Metro Surge may well cost her the Senate seat. The post Peggy Flanagan Makes Her Closing Argument Against Trump’s “Cruelty and Chaos” in the Minnesota…
OpenAI's Altman signs UAE energy, government deals amid Gulf funding push
The deals deepen the company’s ties to the UAE as the ChatGPT creator pursues a massive new funding round with help from Middle East investors.
Texas voters weigh in on high-stakes Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
Adriana Diaz spoke with Texas voters ahead of the state's high-stakes Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
Mamdani, Hasan Piker among radical left-wing voices erupting over Haley Stevens' endorsement switch
Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, and top Democrats unleashed fury at Haley Stevens after her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers before Tuesday.
US Midterms: Will Gen Z enthusiasm help turn Michigan Senate blue?
Michigan’s Senate seat is a must-win for the Democratic Party as it seeks to take control of the upper house of Congress. There’s a surge of energy behind progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, especially among younger voters. But can Gen…
Judge tosses case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigation
A federal judge dismissed the case against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about the Hunter Biden investigation, delivering a blistering rebuke of the prosecution Monday and accusing the Trump administration of…
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Trump's Veto Threat Looms Over Midterms
President Donald Trump told Fox News he could become "Mr. Veto" if Democrats take control of Congress. Plus, a Democratic congresswoman flips and is now supporting a Republican for Michigan's US Senate seat. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall…
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