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…Axios14h 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 Post15h 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.Newsweek15h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
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 Story15h 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 […]Vox15h agoWhole story →Government
All-out fight for critical battleground states ramps upFormer President Barack Obama appeared in Ohio Saturday at his first campaign rally for this fall’s midterm elections, hoping to drum up support for Democratic candidates in key battleground races. It comes as the president cast his early ballot on Saturday in Florida. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports from battleground Michigan where the former…NBC News4h agoWhole story →Government
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in FloridaTrump has been criticized in the past for voting by mail despite his long history of railing against that method of submitting ballots.PBS NewsHour4h agoSources (3)Whole story →Government
'Lying to YOU': Arizona Republican torches GOP official over citizen voter purgeArizona’s top election official and attorney general have dropped their lawsuit asking a judge to force Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap to reinstate the voting rights of 25 people who were falsely flagged as noncitizens by a federal database. The resolution came after court-ordered mediation on Friday. At the heart of the matter is the Systematic…Raw Story4h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Attorney General Defends Alaska Election Lawsuit as Murkowski Pushes BackTodd Blanche defends the DOJ’s Alaska election lawsuit as Lisa Murkowski says the department should never have filed it.Newsweek4h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballotsLocal election officials in California are frustrated after receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of JusticeABC News4h agoSources (2)Whole story →Government
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 →PlanetSecurity
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 →SecurityGovernmentJon 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 →SecurityGovernmentus 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 →SecurityGovernmentus iran conflict escalation
