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Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials
Some administration officials suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Trump back into military action.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES — POLITICS POLITICS
Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials
Some administration officials suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Trump back into military action.
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Pardoned January 6 participant charged over alleged threats to kill federal judges
Cleveland Meredith arrested after allegedly posting a call to execute all judges involved in 2021 US Capitol attack trials A man pardoned by Donald Trump for participating in January 6 attack on the US Capitol and threatening to kill then…
Ex-Rep Justin Amash says Mike Rogers 'would be more dangerous in the US Senate' than Abdul El-Sayed
Former Rep. Justin Amash suggested that former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers "would be more dangerous in the U.S. Senate" than Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Family wealth, Epstein, ‘vanity projects’: How Democrats plan to investigate Trump after midterms
Democrats are preparing to launch a flurry of investigations into President Donald Trump’s administration and business dealings if they retake one or both chambers of Congress, devising strategies to circumvent obstruction from the White…
Voters decide key ballot measures on abortion rights, congressional redistricting and voter ID laws
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check WASHINGTON (AP) — A battle over abortion rights is playing out in several states Tuesday as voters decide 145 proposed laws and…
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Protect Poundland from predatory capitalism, MPs tell government
Budget retailer and 12,000 jobs at risk after US owner fails to accept buyout offers MPs have called on the government to protect Poundland and other high street stores from “predatory capitalism” and asset-stripping. The fate of the…
Report: Israeli finance ministry was unaware of plans to end US military aid
Report: Israeli finance ministry was unaware of plans to end US military aid Israel's finance ministry was unaware of any plans to immediately end US military assistance before President Donald Trump's announcement on Tuesday, according to…
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
UK cuts aid to Commonwealth countries despite warm words at Chogm summit
Nations in the group fare worse than others, with funding for nature projects especially hard hit even as climate crisis intensifies global need The UK government has slashed overseas aid to Commonwealth countries, the Guardian can reveal…
BLOOMBERG CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY
US House, Senate Majority at Stake in Pivotal Vote
Voting is underway across the United States, in a midterm election that will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump’s second term. (Source: Bloomberg)
Millions of Dollars Pouring into UK Democracy from Trump’s America
MPs and leading UK think tanks have received major sums from U.S. benefactors – often with ties to U.S. President Donald Trump – since the 2024 general election, DeSmog can reveal. Six MPs, including Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and…
Bruce Springsteen sparks fan fury after backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Bruce Springsteen's endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race drew fierce backlash from fans citing antisemitism concerns.
DECLASSIFIED UK NATIONAL SECURITY
Palestine Action ban to be appealed at Supreme Court
Jewish Leadership Council and Community Security Trust allowed to intervene in landmark case and seek to ‘expand the justification for proscription’, lawyers for Huda Ammori say The post Palestine Action ban to be appealed at Supreme Court…
Another Detroit Socialist Is Heading to Congress
Donavan McKinney, a Democratic Socialists of America–endorsed candidate for the US House in Detroit, is set to win his general election today. Jacobin spoke to him before Election Day about why he’s running and what he hopes to accomplish…
Brazil election sparks threats to reinvade Indigenous Amazon territory
A federal judge issued an emergency order on Oct. 23 to deploy federal security forces to the Apyterewa Indigenous Land in Brazil’s Pará state. The order came after new evidence emerged that hundreds of former non-Indigenous occupants…
BLOOMBERG CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY
2026 Midterms: Watching Voter Turnout, Socialists’ Wins, Michigan Senate
Also, will a minority voter backlash hurt Republicans?
30 States Are Electing Attorneys General That May Help Determine Abortion Access
They play key roles in both defending and eroding reproductive rights — and this power extends beyond their home states.
US Midterms: Texas Democrat Talarico holds last rally ahead of vote
Texas Democratic nominee James Talarico held a final rally Monday ahead of US midterm elections on November 3. His race against Republican Ken Paxton could determine which party holds a majority in the Senate. If Talarico wins, it will be…
Will ranked choice voting affect timing of Maine and Alaska's Senate race results? Here's what we know
Most U.S. voters who are deciding Senate races Tuesday will pick one candidate. For voters in Alaska and Maine, their ballots instead will offer the chance to rank candidates in what is known as ranked choice voting.
Susan Collins' Maine Senate office vandalized with 'disturbing' graffiti on night before Election Day
Susan Collins' Biddeford, Maine, office was hit with red paint and the message "BLOOD on her HANDS," marking the second vandalism incident in a month.
How state officials prepared for possible Trump interference in the midterms
State officials who run US elections braced for possible intervention by President Donald Trump's administration in Tuesday's midterms, fearing federal authorities loyal to the president could disrupt voting, challenge ballot counts or try…
Why it could take a while to know who will control Congress
Control of the House depends on which party reaches the 218 seats necessary, while the Senate requires 51 for Democrats or 50 for Republicans because of Vice President JD Vance's tiebreaking vote.
Analyzing Alaska, Texas Senate races
Alaska's Senate race garnered attention with Democrat Mary Peltola and two Dan Sullivans on the ballot. In typically red Texas, Republican Ken Paxton faces off against Democrat James Talarico. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Brazil keeps a close eye on US midterm elections
Brazil is keeping a close eye on the US midterm elections. Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, relations between Brasilia and Washington have grown increasingly tense. On the economic front, aggressive trade policies have…