Europeans aren’t betting on a Democratic Congress to save UkraineEven a congressional shift in power won’t significantly change Ukraine’s future.POLITICO3d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Ukraine to be able to buy military supplies via NATO agency: reportThe deal comes amid worsening U.S.-Ukraine relations since U.S. President Trump announced a diesel export deal with Russia this month to lower U.S. prices.Defense News3d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentukraine nato deal
Kara Swisher on Elon Musk: 'He's unelected, unaccountable, enormously wealthy'As Elon Musk considers merging Tesla and SpaceX, tech journalist Kara Swisher examines his business strategy, growing political influence and power over the war in Ukraine.NPR3d agoWhole story →Security
Denmark Buys Kongsberg, Covenant Missiles to Deter RussiaDenmark is buying air-launched and ground-launched long-range precision missiles, giving its armed forces a greater ability to strike distant targets as the Nordic country strengthens its defenses against Russia.Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →Security
US Pulls Diplomats From Saudi Arabia on Houthi, Iran TensionThe US ordered the departure of some diplomats and their families from Saudi Arabia due to the threat from Houthi militants, as the Iran-backed group carried out more deadly strikes from Yemen.Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →Securityhouthi iran tensions escalate
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 Times4h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Rep. Crenshaw Presses Musk on Starlink for UkraineOn Bloomberg This Weekend, Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas calls for expanding Ukraine’s access to Starlink over Russia and increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin to create leverage for peace negotiations. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Crenshaw also discusses President Donald Trump’s Russia policy, the US midterms and his…Bloomberg4h agoWhole story →TechnologyCulture
Sen. Adam Schiff says Pete Hegseth should testify on Starlink slowdown in UkraineSen. Adam Schiff said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should testify before the Senate on the Starlink satellite limitations that disrupted Ukrainian military operations.NBC News4h agoWhole story →Security
Scoop: Netanyahu presses Trump for more support ahead of tight Tuesday electionTEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — fighting for political survival in Tuesday's elections — has pleaded with President Trump in recent days to show more public support for his campaign, according to a U.S. source with knowledge and an Israeli source briefed on the matter. Why it matters: The U.S. source said the White House…Axios3h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Italy’s Salvini Wins New League Mandate With Anti-Ukraine PledgeGiorgia Meloni ally Matteo Salvini was reelected leader of his far-right party League, part of Italy’s ruling coalition, after he promised to push the government to stop supporting Ukraine.Bloomberg3h agoWhole story →Security
Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm electionsCrude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement.CBS News17d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityiran nuclear talks
Trump's War in Iran in spotlight ahead of midtermsAfter President Trump slapped down reports that he is considered renewed strikes against Iran ahead of the midterms, the politics of the war he started are in the spotlight.NPR16d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
Trump: U.S. won't attack Iran before midtermsPresident Trump said Thursday the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Why it matters: Trump had been considering for several days resuming major combat operations before the midterms. However, his past statements about his intentions in Iran haven't always matched what he ultimately did. If major combat operations resume,…Axios17d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Midterm ElectionsRenewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.The New York Times4d agoWhole story →Securityus iran conflict escalation
U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midtermsThe U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.CNBC4d agoWhole story →PlanetSecurityus iran strike preparations
Trump considering strikes against Houthis in Yemen after attacks on Saudi ArabiaPresident Trump is considering launching U.S. military strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, following a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia. Holly Williams reports.CBS News13d agoWhole story →Securityyemen strike consideration
'Humiliated' Trump could order Pentagon to strike Iran ahead of midterms: reportPresident Donald Trump, reportedly humiliated by a war he can't end, has his Pentagon drawing up strike options to use before the midterms . The White House has directed military planners to prepare attacks on Iranian targets that could be carried out ahead of the November 3 elections, two administration officials told The Atlantic in a report published…Raw Story18d agoWhole story →Securityiran strike plans
Mike Rogers breaks with Trump, calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'The Republican U.S. Senate nominee had previously defended the war but now says Michiganders are struggling too much with high prices.Detroit Free Press1mo agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyiran war debate
