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DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska did not specify what crimes are being investigated by the Justice Department, saying he's "not making any assumptions on whether a crime has been committed or not."
Paris police fire tear gas as more than 300,000 march across France in latest anti-government protests
Around 70,000 police are expected to deployed nationwide as France braces for further unrest. Demonstrations have also been held in Germany and Albania
How House Democrats' 'deterrence message' on Trump jobs could backfire
Elissa Slotkin's warning to young Americans about joining Trump's administration could hand Republicans legal ammunition under Trump v. Mazars.
Deb Haaland Is Racing Against Her Own Record
If anyone knows how to run a race, it’s Deb Haaland. She descends from Pueblo runners who delivered secret messages to stage a victorious revolt against the Spaniards in 1680. As the first Native American cabinet secretary, she ran two…
Israeli protesters demand opposition ally with Arab parties to oust Netanyahu
Hundreds of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday to urge the opposition to ally with Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has gone on the offensive against the minority group's leaders. Arab-majority parties made…
Paper straws could be doing more harm than good, study suggests
A South Korean government-commissioned life cycle assessment found paper straws scored 6.33 times higher than plastic on a cancer-related measure.
Federal officials investigate fire at beleaguered police department in Mississippi
A fire Saturday morning damaged the building of a beleaguered police department in Mississippi that has drawn outrage from the community in recent months after an officer shot and killed a 1-year-old
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Canadian Finance Minister’s Ex-Chief of Staff Named to IMF Board
Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne’s former chief of staff was appointed as Canada’s new representative to the International Monetary Fund’s executive board, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Syria weighs joining Mecca defence pact, foreign minister says
Syria weighs joining Mecca defence pact, foreign minister says Syria is considering whether to join the Mecca defence pact, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Saturday. “Discussions are currently underway to evaluate Syria’s entry…
Analysis: More than 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens not on California's voter rolls
It's the first outside analysis of a list that the Department of Justice has used to threaten prosecution of election officials. The analysis also found that thousands of U.S. citizens appear to be flagged as ineligible to vote on the…
Veteran Dem operative says subpar GOP candidates poised to hand over Senate majority
Dan Turrentine says poor Republican candidate quality in Texas, Mississippi, Kansas and Ohio could hand Democrats full Senate control on Tuesday.
FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in candidate's hometown as Alaska Senate inquiry widens
An Anchorage-based FBI agent visited a boat dealership in Petersburg, a small fishing community accessible only by air or water where the candidate lives.
Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
A federal judge ordered the federal government to stop demanding that state and local election officials separate out ballots and threatening criminal prosecution for noncompliance.
France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween, as some 320,000 people nationwide took to the streets.
Trump prosecutions under Biden set precedent for DOJ’s Alaska ‘Decoy Dan’ probe, ex-FEC chair says
Hans von Spakovsky says Jack Smith's Trump indictment set the precedent for the DOJ's criminal probe into Alaska's "Decoy Dan" Senate race scheme.
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Disquiet grows in Albanese’s back yard as Grayndler artists unite against ‘insane’ AI proposal
Inner west Sydney seat has long been safely held by the PM – but potential changes to copyright laws are angering its large creative community Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast The prime minister is facing…
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Centrist Democrats Would Rather Lose the Senate Than Win With El-Sayed
With Haley Stevens’s demand for an apology from the candidate who beat her, the party’s moderates are making clear they’d rather lose than empower a progressive wing critical of Israel. The post Centrist Democrats Would Rather Lose the…
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UK’s Healey Hints at Delay in Equalizing Minimum Wage For Youths
UK Chancellor John Healey declined to reiterate a government commitment to bring minimum wages for young people in line with the national standard during this Parliament, amid a crisis of youth unemployment.
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Protests under way in Germany and France as minister warns against use of Halloween masks – as it happened
France’s interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, has warned protesters that covering their faces with Halloween costumes could result in fines Full report: Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests across France Protesters…
Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250 feet on a patch of grass off the bridge that spans the Potomac River, connecting the city with Arlington National Cemetery.
Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump’s Threats to Prosecute Election Officials
The threat is the latest of Trump's wide-ranging efforts to undermine democratic processes ahead of the midterms.
California’s New Balcony Solar Bill Isn’t a Victory — It’s a Compromise
Plug-in balcony solar panels can never match the booming rooftop solar movement that state utility regulators derailed.
Environmental defenders testify about attacks in Latin America linked to Canadian mining companies
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights heard testimony Oct. 27 from representatives of six countries alleging harm linked to Canadian mining companies’ operations, including four alleged attacks on environmental defenders. The…