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US judge blocks Trump administration from threatening election workers before midterms
A federal judge has temporarily barred the Trump administration from threatening election officials with prosecution or pressuring them to change ballot procedures based on disputed voter-eligibility claims. The nationwide order, issued on October 30, will remain in effect through November 16 unless modified by the court.
California ballot ruling: Appeals court rejects Trump administration’s 20,000-voter bid
A federal appeals court has rejected an emergency Trump administration attempt to separate approximately 20,000 California mail ballots associated with disputed citizenship records. The October 30 ruling leaves established state election procedures in place ahead of the November 3 midterm elections but does not finally resolve the underlying lawsuit.
Pope Leo just made history from the Vatican by casting a ballot in the US midterm elections
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a US general election. Find out how the American-born pontiff cast his historic Illinois ballot.
US awards 40 million barrels in final oil reserve contracts as Iran war keeps fuel prices elevated
US awards 40 million barrels in final oil reserve contracts as Iran war keeps fuel prices elevated #StrategicPetroleumReserve #SPR #DonaldTrump #USDOE #CrudeOil #OilPrices #IEA #EnergySecurity #IranWar #Phillips66
Hegseth fires Pentagon’s top military strategist amid classified leak investigation and Iran tensions
Pete Hegseth has fired Pentagon strategist Brett Sylvia amid an alleged classified leak investigation. See why the timing is drawing scrutiny.
US Justice Department rules out FBI and ICE election monitors but confirms ATF, DEA and prison staff
The U.S. Justice Department has told a federal court that FBI and ICE personnel will not monitor polling places during the November 3 elections, while employees from three other federal law-enforcement agencies may serve as observers.
Canada–EU summit drops associate-membership proposal as Mark Carney seeks new trade options
Canada and the European Union have removed an undefined associate-membership proposal from their draft summit declaration while retaining plans for closer economic, security and technology cooperation.
Iran war cost exceeds $47bn as Pentagon estimates $29bn to replace US munitions
A Pentagon estimate obtained by Reuters places U.S. military expenditure on the Iran conflict above $47 billion, with major requirements for replacement munitions and equipment adding pressure ahead of the November congressional elections.
US Federal Election Commission cyberattack disrupts campaign finance filings before November 3 midterms
The Federal Election Commission has suspended electronic filing after an attempted cyber intrusion, disrupting campaign finance disclosures during the final week before the November 3 congressional elections.
Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in Miami after losing Brazil’s election and defying a passport order. See why his departure is escalating tensions.