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National Review says Trump brought about his own political ruin1 source — 4d

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Tom Gallagher His own decisions to attack other Republicans left him without the broad support he needed.

El-Sayed’s Senate Win Sparks Arab Celebrations — 2dAbdul El-Sayed’s Senate victory as the first Muslim American senator prompted celebrations among Arab communities, who embraced his use of Arabic expressions such as “habibi” and “hamdulillah.” In his victory speech, he used “habibi” to rib Vice President JD Vance, turning a moment of political pushback after Islamophobic attacks into a source of cultural pride.

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Critics Blast Springsteen Over El-Sayed Endorsement — 4dRock legend Bruce Springsteen is facing backlash after announcing his support for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Critics are accusing “The Boss” crossing a political… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Host Invokes 'Kinfolk' Saying After Byron Donalds Florida Win — 3dMS NOW host Symone Sanders Townsend acknowledged Byron Donalds’ historic election as Florida’s first Black governor before questioning whether his political positions made him a re… — by Andrew Powell

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DeSantis Says Republican Party Faces 'Extinction-Level Event' After Midterm Rout — 3dOutgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described the Republican Party's midterm losses as a political catastrophe, warning Wednesday that the damage could keep the party from regaining… — by Andrew Powell

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Hong Kong Rebuts Ten-Nation Criticism of Wong SentencePolitics — 1dThe United States and nine other countries condemned Joshua Wong’s national-security sentence, arguing Hong Kong’s law is being used to punish political expression and urging an end to prosecutions they consider unjust. Hong Kong’s government and lawmakers rejected the criticism, saying Wong’s guilty plea and sentence followed an independent legal process and accusing foreign governments of interfering in China’s internal affairs.

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Indonesia names fourth suspect in wiretap targeting president — 2dIndonesian police named senior officer Slamet Uliandi as a fourth suspect in the alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and others, saying he approved the surveillance and deletion of records; he has not been detained because of a health condition. The scandal, which has already led to three officers’ arrests, is sharpening political tensions with former president Joko Widodo, though Jakarta remained calm after troops were deployed.

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Real Clear Politics says Federal Reserve needs better models2 sources — Oct 27, 2026

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Elena Vasquez The Fed's inflation forecasts have missed the mark repeatedly, so stronger models could help avoid policy errors.

Graphika Reports China-Linked Accounts Target MidtermsPolitics — Oct 30, 2026Graphika says the China-linked Spamouflage network is active on X ahead of the 2026 midterms, using accounts that pose as U.S. voters and amplify divisive political content to undermine confidence in elections and American institutions. A Clemson researcher said the operation is unlikely to sway political debate, though it may suppress information and harass Chinese diaspora voices.

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Texas Muslims Push Local Voter Drives Amid Perceived StigmaPolitics — 5dAs anti-Muslim rhetoric intensifies around the midterms, Texas Muslim voters say state policies and political discourse have stigmatized their community and affected their families. Organizers are expanding voter registration efforts to encourage turnout and ensure politicians consider Muslim Texans’ concerns, without endorsing specific candidates.

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US Midterms Set to Test GOP RedistrictingPolitics — 5dTexas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting shifted Houston’s Black community into a different congressional district, forcing longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green into a primary against fellow Democrat Christian Menefee, which Green lost. Critics say the map weakens Black political representation while making the neighboring district more favorable to Republicans, turning the midterms into a test of the strategy.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

El-Sayed Campaign Bars Stevens Amid Party Rift — Oct 28, 2026Ted Cruz warned that Abdul El-Sayed’s election to the Senate could endanger Americans, arguing that senators can access classified intelligence and that El-Sayed might join the Intelligence Committee. El-Sayed has denied ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, and his campaign accused Cruz of exploiting those allegations for political gain.

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Justice Department Steps Up Cases Ahead of Midterms — Oct 27, 2026The Justice Department has accelerated high-profile investigations and prosecutions involving President Trump’s critics and contested election claims as midterms approach, drawing accusations that the timing and targets are politically motivated and depart from longstanding norms. Attorney General Todd Blanche denies political payback, saying the department is following the law and facts.

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Sterling steady ahead of expected BoE hikeFinance — 6dSterling held broadly steady ahead of an expected Bank of England rate hike to 4% on Thursday, with elevated energy prices and resilient UK conditions supporting the pound. Analysts say much of the tightening may already be priced in, while US jobs data and political developments could influence GBP/USD; near-term trading is expected to remain range-bound.

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Derek Foss Energy costs and solid UK data should keep supporting sterling even after the decision.

ICE Agent Indicted in SUV Collision During Raid Set to SurrenderWorld — Oct 31, 2026An ICE agent, Mario Alberto Morales, was indicted on a felony aggravated-assault charge after prosecutors alleged he struck Miguel Parra Hernandez with an SUV during a pursuit in Houston; Morales is expected to surrender Monday. Prosecutors cite video as evidence, while Morales’ attorney says the collision was accidental and the case is politically motivated.

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The AI fluency examQuizie — QuizFifteen questions on how AI actually works — the vocabulary, the limits, the judgment calls. Score high and post the receipt.

Rubio says Ukraine interceptors may not have been delivered, but not for political reasons — Oct 20, 2026

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Derek Foss Sounds like a straightforward logistics problem rather than anything else, which is probably the case here.

Real Clear Politics says only Congress can defend private conversation rights — Oct 20, 2026

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Rachel Meyers If Congress won't step up on conversation privacy then the courts will keep letting the rules slide in favor of surveillance.

Iran Says Israeli Election Won’t Change Policy — Oct 26, 2026U.S. and Israeli elections could shape political and military decisions in the Iran conflict, including the prospect of renewed U.S. strikes. Tehran says Israel’s election will not change its policy toward Israel and has dismissed Benjamin Netanyahu’s calls for regime change as threats.

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Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George Elected D.C. Mayor — 6dDemocratic socialist Janeese Lewis George has won Washington, D.C.’s mayoral election after securing the Democratic nomination, extending a recent run of socialist victories in major-city politics. She has pledged to focus on affordability and challenge aspects of President Donald Trump’s expanded federal role in the city, including joint crime operations—a stance Trump allies say could undermine public-safety efforts credited with reducing crime.

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White House Fires Back After Archbishop Says Trump Prayer Was Used Politically — Oct 27, 2026Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob is apologizing for taking part in an Oval Office prayer with President Donald Trump after accusing the White House of turning the religious gather… — by Andrew Powell

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Journalists Cover 2026 Midterms NationwidePolitics — Oct 21, 2026As the 2026 midterms approach, Wisconsin remains a closely watched political battleground, with candidates campaigning intensely even in small communities. Journalists say the challenge is making a polarized, consequential political landscape understandable to voters.

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Morning Briefing Examines El-Sayed's Political Moves — Oct 16, 2026

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Tom Gallagher Focusing on healthcare costs first shows he understands what actually matters here.

Slovak Prosecutor Reopens MiG-29 Ukraine Donation Probe — Oct 30, 2026Slovakia’s prosecutor general has reopened the criminal investigation into the previous government’s 2023 transfer of MiG-29 jets and KUB air-defense systems to Ukraine, saying the case was closed before the facts were adequately established. The earlier inquiry found no crime and described the equipment as outdated and not fully operational; the renewed probe comes amid a political dispute over military aid to Ukraine.

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Chris Dalton Reopening the probe on those MiG transfers is overdue if the prior review skipped key details on their condition.

Young Voters Face Distrust Ahead Of ElectionsPolitics — Oct 29, 2026Young people in the U.S. and South Africa say distrust, feeling underrepresented and doubts that voting can change their lives are barriers to participation, even as many care deeply about issues such as affordability, safety and public services. Advocates urge youth to vote and build civic engagement beyond election day, while young voters call for accessible politics and leaders who respond to their concerns.

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