As Israeli election looms, Trump advisers see opportunity beyond NetanyahuPresident Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu in Tuesday's Israeli election, but some of his advisers see opportunity for his Middle East agenda in a government led by someone else, U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: Trump has never worked with an Israeli prime minister other than Netanyahu, and doesn't personally know any of the other…Axios13h agoWhole story →Government
Mamdani weaponizing $1.6M taxpayer-funded ads to push ballot questions that ‘take power from the people’: criticsMamdani is trying to sway voters into passing ballot questions that exponentially increase the socialist pol's power under the guise of streamlining government, critics say.New York Post13h agoWhole story →Government
Trump's Words Used Against Him in Alaska Lawsuit, DOJ Sanctions SoughtOn Friday, President Trump said "I’m the one that said do it" when asked about an Alaska Senate election lawsuit.Newsweek13h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Trump's absurd election interference attempt in one state could doom us allSorry to intrude on your inbox again today, but Trump’s attempt to overturn any results of the 2026 election he dislikes took a sharp turn toward authoritarianism when the Justice Department today asked a federal court to block certification of the Senate election in Alaska if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses. The Department argues that confusion…Raw Story14h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
The one thing everyone can do to fight for free and fair electionsElection Day is almost here — but even after the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, the election won’t really be over. The vote count will take days or even weeks in some states. President Donald Trump seems certain to raise objections to results he doesn’t like — he’s already getting started in Alaska […]Vox14h agoWhole story →Government
Inside the Trump-administration campaign to return Brazil’s Bolsonaro clan to power - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTSAO PAULO, Brazil – Two U.S. State Department officials led a campaign to restore the right-wing Bolsonaro clan to power in Brazil and successfully pushed for sanctions aimed at tilting the election in their favor, according to 10 current and former U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the matter. Their plan faces a reckoning on Sunday, when Senator…Spokane Spokesman-Review4h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Donald and Melania Trump Vote Early as More Than 26 Million Cast BallotsDonald and Melania Trump cast their midterm ballots in Florida as more than 26 million Americans have already voted.Newsweek4h agoWhole story →Government
Heads spin as Trump sounds 'like hell' and 'could barely speak' ahead of major rallyPresident Donald Trump left countless onlookers taken aback Saturday after speaking with reporters ahead of his rally in Georgia — and, according to some critics, having a difficult time doing so. “Speaking to reporters before traveling to Georgia for a rally, Trump could barely speak, but what he said was nutso,” wrote independent journalist Aaron Rupar…Raw Story4h agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnology
Blanche: DOJ lawsuit not trying to 'stop the certification of Alaska's election'Attorney General Todd Blanche said Saturday that the Justice Department is not trying to stop the certification of Alaska’s election, referring to a lawsuit filed this week which claimed to “protect the integrity” of the election. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the district of Alaska, claims that the inclusion of a candidate...The Hill4h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
Outrage as voting sites 'key to Democratic hopes' stay closed: reportA Democratic lawmaker sounded the alarm Friday over at least 18 rural Alaska polling places that were advertised online but hadn’t opened, all in villages the New York Times described as “key to Democratic hopes.” “There is no legal excuse for the failure to open these sites,” state Sen. Bill Wielechowski wrote in a letter to Alaska election officials…Raw Story3h agoWhole story →GovernmentFood
Houthi attacks escalate conflict in Middle EastDeseret News15d agoWhole story →Securitymiddle east conflict escalation
Iran war could last another year, Trump ambassador saysMeanwhile, fighting in the Middle East continues as oil prices climbSalon1d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Trump 'is going to have to' escalate Iran war: Rick Scott"At some point, he will not have a choice but to do more to destroy their ability to produce weapons," Sen. Rick Scott said of Trump regarding Iran.Washington Examiner2mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityRick Scottiran conflict escalation
As Israeli Americans, we support Jon Ossoff’s approach to the Middle EastSen. Jon Ossoff has been criticized for voting against certain weapons sales to Israel. He supports the Jewish State's right to defend itself while opposing endless war.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityJon Ossoffmiddle east policy debate
Grand Island prepares to host President Donald Trump for Monday rallyEUROPE SAYS20d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumptrump rally in nebraska
The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questionsThe war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? Join us for a live conversation on 6 October at 12pm ET with political and global correspondents Sign in or sign up to join the conversation Welcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on 3 November. The war…The Guardian19d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityus midterms
Russia Looking to Escalate War, Not End it, Romanian Leader SaysRussia looks more inclined to intensify its war in Ukraine rather than end it, Romanian President Nicusor Dan said, pointing to the rising number of provocations by the Kremlin inside the European Union.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Securityrussia ukraine conflict escalation
Trump’s Middle East Mess Pushes Allies Toward Putin’s ArcticIf Donald Trump had known what consequences would arise from his war on Iran, would he do it all over again?Newsweek6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityus iran conflict escalation
