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'Election interference' alarm bells ring as 600k voters impacted by computer 'glitch'

Nearly 600,000 Texas voters were impacted by what The New York Times described as a computer “glitch” days before early voting begins, and critics quickly raised alarms about possible “election interference” in a state with a fiercely competitive Senate race. According to a lawsuit filed by voting rights groups last week, nearly 600,000 online voter…

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Vance and Ocasio-Cortez face off in Michigan, previewing possible 2028 match-upIn today's issue: ▪ Zacharia confirms she didn't pass bar exam ▪ Livestreamed execution called off ▪ Elections offices receive suspicious letters ▪ AI companies receive subpoenas Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Vice President Vance are lending their star power to frontline candidates in Michigan, offering an early glimpse into what could be a…

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Trump urged to seize ballots and voting machines by MAGA activists with White House accessA network of MAGA election activists , some with a direct line to the Oval Office, is urging President Donald Trump to take drastic steps, including martial law, if they decide next month’s midterms were “rigged,” according to a new report. Many of the proposals surfaced on a Sept. 30 video call streamed on Rumble, where speakers warned of widespread…

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Iron Ore Prices Should be Higher, Vale CEO SaysVale CEO Gustavo Pimenta says iron ore prices should be “a little higher” as surging energy and freight costs make about 10% of global seaborne supply unprofitable. Iron ore futures in Singapore fell below $90 a ton this week for the first time in two years and are down about 15% in 2026. Speaking on "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua", Pimenta discussed…

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Alberta early-voter surge suggests edge for Canadian side - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTCALGARY, Canada — More than 1 million people have already cast their ballots in Alberta’s referendum on separation from Canada, signaling strong voter turnout that pollsters say may favor the “remain” side. A spokesperson for the province’s election agency said more than 525,000 people voted in the first three days of in-person advance polls and 491,000…

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Ty Cobb: Trump's DOJ Attacking 'Election Mechanisms on Every Front'Friday on CNN’s “OutFront,” former White House lawyer Ty Cobb said at President Donald Trump’s direction, the Department of Justice is attacking “the election mechanisms on every front.” Cobb said, “If people have been listening, frankly, it’s been out there in black and The post Ty Cobb: Trump’s DOJ Attacking ‘Election Mechanisms on Every Front’…

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More lawmakers report suspicious packages at officesSeveral lawmakers said Friday their offices across the country had received suspicious mailings following reports earlier this week of letters containing unknown substances at U.S. election offices. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and over 15 House lawmakers said their…

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Feds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakersFederal investigators said they are looking into suspicious letters containing unknown substances that were mailed to state election officials and congressional offices.

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2 states, 2 abortion ballot measures, and the effort to win over Gen Z voters - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTBoise State University senior Cade Syvock opposes abortion. As president of the school’s chapter of the conservative group Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late activist Charlie Kirk, Syvock helped coordinate anti-abortion protests on campus.

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