Trump's war on drug cartels could gain powerful new ally after pivotal electionEduardo Bolsonaro says Brazil would join Trump's Shield of the Americas anti-cartel coalition if brother Flávio Bolsonaro wins the Oct. 25 runoff.Fox News1d agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
Meta Unseats Musk as Tech Villain for Lula in Brazil’s ElectionA new villain is emerging in the closing stretch of Brazil’s bitterly contested presidential election: Meta Platforms Inc.Bloomberg1d agoWhole story →Government
DOJ demands California counties help identify noncitizen votersThe Department of Justice is warning local election officials in California to cooperate with the administration to identify noncitizens on a list of registered voters or face potential legal action, according to a letter obtained by NBC News.NBC News1d agoSources (2)Whole story →Government
Trump Prepares for Iran Escalation After US, Israeli PollsA Middle East war that US President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its ninth month.Bloomberg1d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Why are there so many bonds on the California ballot? Here’s what $44 billion would buyCalifornians will decide on $44 billion in bonds when the vote on Propositions 1, 37 and 38. They'd take out debt to pay for housing and medical research.CalMatters1d agoWhole story →BuildGovernment
Israel Election Tests Netanyahu’s Hold on PowerOn Bloomberg This Weekend, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discusses how security, democracy and the war in Iran are shaping Israel’s election and argues that the country needs a change in its approach to settler violence in the West Bank. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Olmert also examines how the US midterms could…Bloomberg2h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full WarWith new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.The New York Times2h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at homeVW investment, creating 4,500 jobs in Georgia, comes amid Trump’s damaging tariffs, intense Chinese competition and costly shift towards EVs Audi has said it will spend $4bn (£3bn) to build its first factory in the US, as its parent company, Volkswagen, struggles with the impact of steep tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. The German brand’s chief…The Guardian2h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
VIDEO -- Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Republicans Will Soon 'Pass the Democrats' in Early VotingTexas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) believes Republicans who vote early will make a huge difference in his state, predicting his party will soon "pass the Democrats" as the midterm elections heat up. The post VIDEO — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Republicans Will Soon ‘Pass the Democrats’ in Early Voting appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network2h agoWhole story →Government
Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaignObama remains the Democratic Party's best motivator nearly a decade after leaving the White House. And he's taking his star power on the road in the final days of the midterm elections, which will help determine the balance of power in American politics on Nov. 3.PBS NewsHour1h agoWhole story →Government
Trump says he ordered the Justice Department's lawsuit over Alaska's US Senate racePresident Donald Trump says he ordered the Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. Trump's administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Another candidate with the same name is on the ballot. The lawsuit has sparked concerns about a lengthy battle between…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentJusticeDan Sullivan
Trump says he ordered DoJ to file lawsuit to block Alaska Senate results certificationTrump justice department claims there could be ‘confusion’ about two Republicans on the ballot named Dan Sullivan Donald Trump said he ordered the justice department to file a lawsuit to block the certification of Alaska’s US Senate results if the Republican incumbent loses, a move that voting rights experts called an “unprecedented intervention” by the…The Guardian2d agoSources (5)Whole story →GovernmentJusticeDan Sullivan
DOJ sues to delay Alaska election results if GOP incumbent losesThe Trump administration sued Alaska on Thursday to delay certification of election results if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Why it matters: The race between incumbent Sullivan, Democrat Mary Peltola , and retired teacher Dan Sullivan has been marked by controversy, with Republicans accusing Democrats of trying to confuse voters by…Axios2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
Justice Department sues to block Alaska results if Sullivan losesThe Trump administration has filed a lawsuit that aims to block certification of the Senate election in Alaska if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses his reelection bid. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the district of Alaska, argues that a win for Democrat Mary Peltola could be blocked by the...The Hill2d agoSources (2)Whole story →JusticeGovernment
Trump orders lawsuit to block Alaska Senate result if Republicans losePresident Donald Trump on Friday said he ordered a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of Alaska's Senate election result if theBreitbart News Network2d agoWhole story →Government
Trump Officials Seek Block on Alaska Senate Race Results if the Republican Dan Sullivan LosesThe department, in a highly unusual lawsuit, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result.The New York Times2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate raceAttorneys for Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and Senate Democrats filed a motion Friday urging a federal judge to dismiss the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking to block the results of the upcoming election if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses.NBC News12h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Trump's Alaska Senate race litigation, explainedPresident Donald Trump's administration has taken steps to block the results of a midterm election in Alaska. The issue centers on two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the Senate ballot.St. Paul Pioneer Press2d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentDan Sullivan
