Malaysian Court Stops Opposition Bloc’s Deregistration: EdgeA Malaysian court has halted the deregistration of the country’s main opposition coalition, effectively allowing it to contest the upcoming Malacca state election, The Edge reported on Thursday.Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
49 states allow election recounts — here’s how laws vary in each stateWelcome to the Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 49 states allow election recounts — here’s how laws vary in each state Forty-nine states could have an election this November head to a recount, though the exact requirements for when a recount […]Ballotpedia News3d agoWhole story →Government
Tanzanian Opposition Leader Charged With Treason Over ProtestsA Tanzanian court charged a senior opposition figure with treason, adding to a widening crackdown a week ahead of the first anniversary of deadly election protests.Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
House committees subpoena NJ non-citizen voter informationTwo congressional committees issued subpoenas Wednesday to Gov. Mikie Sherrill, saying officials have been stymied in their attempts to get more information about how thousands of non-citizens were registered toPress of Atlantic City3d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentMikie Sherrillvoter registration investigation
Matthew Montavon challenges Greg Steube for U.S. Congress District 17Matthew Montavon is one of three candidates in the U.S Congress District 17 election. Here are his views on immigration, affordability, energy and moreNaples Daily News3d agoWhole story →JusticePlanet
Brazil Presidential Election 2026 Live Updates: Lula, Bolsonaro Vie for VotersBloomberg2h agoWhole story →Government
Democrats see an opportunity to tilt Pennsylvania's state legislature their wayStatehouse elections this fall could swing the balance of power in state capitals. In Pennsylvania, Democrats could take control of what has been a divided legislature.NPR2h agoWhole story →Government
Brazil’s Presidential Race Comes Down to the WireOn Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Brazil Country Chief Filipe Pacheco explains how turnout, public security and the economy are shaping the razor-thin presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Pacheco examines Lula’s last-minute push to mobilize…Bloomberg2h agoWhole story →CultureTechnology
Key Midterm Races to Watch as Battleground Map ExpandsMeet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to break down the key midterm races to watch nine days out from election day including Michigan and Ohio. “The battleground map has really expanded in the final days. It includes states like Alaska and Kansas so we’re watching those races,” Kristen says.NBC News2h agoWhole story →Government
Massachusetts and Idaho put guns on the ballot. One seeks to restrict them, the other to honor themVoters in Idaho and Massachusetts face contrasting gun-related ballot questions that highlight the national tension between firearm freedoms and restrictionsABC News2h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
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 News16d 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 →GovernmentSecuritymidterm 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 →GovernmentSecuritymidterm 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.CNBC3d 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 →EconomySecurityiran war debate
