Trump Snaps at Reporter Asking If It’s OK to Ignore Sexual AbusePresident Donald Trump blew up at a reporter Friday who questioned his vile defense of Vivek Ramaswamy’s ugly attack ad featuring Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s estranged mother. Speaking to reporters, Trump struggled to defend the campaign ad featuring Donna Arthur, who lost custody of Acton after years of documented issues,…The New Republic1d agoWhole story →JusticeFood
‘The West can’t stop me’: Space wars heat up as Russia tails a Ukraine-linked US satelliteWashington blamed Moscow for deliberately moving a Russian military satellite with an undisclosed mission close last week to a U.S.-registered satellite.Defense News1d agoWhole story →Security
In Riot-Hit Cities, the French Snap Up Weapons for Self DefenseLate Friday morning, Sam exited a hunting store in central Paris, fresh from spending €600 ($671) on weapons designed for self protection.Bloomberg1d agoWhole story →SecurityFood
Melania Trump brokers localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, White House saysFirst lady Melania Trump has secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the front-line city of Oleshky, the White House said in a press release Friday morning. The ceasefire will begin Thursday with both nations agreeing to temporarily stop all military action in the city “to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and...The Hill1d agoWhole story →Security
How Ukrainian Soldiers Breached Russian Lines Through Hidden Gas PipelinesThe Ukrainian troops breached the rear line of Russian forces near Kupiansk, Ukraine.Newsweek1d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Trump prepares for Iran escalation after U.S., Israeli elections - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTA Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month. Trump has repeatedly hinted that his forces in the Mideast would resume strikes on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3. The president has already sent a third aircraft carrier strike group and 10,000…Spokane Spokesman-Review5h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Houthis claim string of new attacks on Saudi Arabia - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTCAIRO — Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday said they had carried out a series of attacks on neighboring Saudi Arabia with which the Iran-aligned militia is locked in a military feud. The attacks were conducted with ballistic missiles and drones, and hit their targets, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement. The targets included King…Spokane Spokesman-Review4h agoWhole story →BuildSecurity
Crowd erupts as Obama rips Pete Hegseth’s 'manly' charade: 'You know he’s working his hairWhile rallying in Cleveland, Ohio, former President Barack Obama sparked an uproar of laughter Saturday after taking several digs at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, particularly over what he characterized as the defense secretary’s faux “manly, warrior” persona. Obama highlighted the soaring prices Americans have endured over the past several months in…Raw Story4h agoWhole story →Security
Obama Tears Into Trump, Hegseth Over Iran War: ‘Not Serious People’Obama blasted Trump over the Iran war and mocked Hegseth’s focus on testosterone levels in the military.Newsweek4h agoWhole story →Security
After SpaceX restores high-speed service, Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink agreementUkraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.CNBC3h agoWhole story →Security
Wisconsin election officials issue guidance on federal law enforcement at polling placesThe Wisconsin Elections Commission issued new guidance to the state’s more than 1,800 local clerks on how to respond if federal law enforcement shows up at polling places during the November election.WEAU8d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentwisconsin election guidance
Can ICE patrol polling places? What federal and Michigan law sayWith election season underway, questions circulating online have sparked concern among voters asking whether federal immigration officers could appear at polling places.WDIV ClickOnDetroit8d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeelection security concerns
Baldwin introduces bill to keep federal agents from polling placesSen. Tammy Baldwin is introducing a new bill she says would protect voters from intimidation or interference by federal agents at polling locations, less than six weeks before the November election.WEAU1mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentTammy Baldwinelection security legislation
Sending armed ICE agents to polling places would be a federal crime, lawsuit saysThe lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., comes eight days before in-person early voting begins in some states.The Philadelphia Inquirer1mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentpolling place security lawsuit
Tammy Baldwin bill bans ICE agents, National Guard from polling placesU.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is introducing a bill to bar the federal government from sending ICE agents and the National Guard to polling sites.Green Bay Press-Gazette1mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentTammy Baldwinelection security legislation
Civil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling placesFor many election cycles, civil rights groups and political parties have fanned out to monitor polling places, but the charged midterm environment has many organizations stepping up efforts this year.NPR11d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentmidterm elections
What to expect at the polling place amid uncertainty over federal agentsFederal officials have sent conflicting signals about law enforcement at the polls. Here’s what the law saysSalon16d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentvoting rights controversy
Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls. Activists are preparing anywayAs midterm elections approach, some voters are worried about immigration enforcement officers at polling places. Department of Homeland Security officials say they don't plan to send officers en masse to patrol the polls. They dismissed concerns as “fear-mongering.” Election law experts say federal law bars the government from deploying armed troops,…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution22d agoWhole story →JusticeSecuritymidterm elections
