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Tanzanian President Hassan wins disputed election with more than 97% of vote, official results show
Read full article: Tanzanian President Hassan wins disputed election with more than 97% of vote, official results showTanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has won a disputed election with over 97% of the vote, according to official results announced on Saturday.
Obama to rally Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey in weekend campaign push before Election Day
Read full article: Obama to rally Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey in weekend campaign push before Election DayFormer President Barack Obama is headlining rallies for Democrats running for governor in Virginia and New Jersey.
New York judge dismisses Ken Paxton’s legal challenge in abortion pills case
Read full article: New York judge dismisses Ken Paxton’s legal challenge in abortion pills caseThe Texas attorney general wanted a New York court to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills. The suit was a test of New York’s “shield law.”
President Trump returns to '60 Minutes' for first time after settling lawsuit against newsmagazine
Read full article: President Trump returns to '60 Minutes' for first time after settling lawsuit against newsmagazinePresident Donald Trump is returning to “60 Minutes” for an interview for the first time after settling a lawsuit this summer over the newsmagazine's interview with rival Kamala Harris.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
Read full article: Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting formPresident Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
Feds ordered to pay for SNAP as millions of Texans face cuts during government shutdown
Read full article: Feds ordered to pay for SNAP as millions of Texans face cuts during government shutdownIt’s not clear how soon assistance could reach people and the rulings could be appealed, The Associated Press reported.
Trump opens the door for sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of Christians
Read full article: Trump opens the door for sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of ChristiansPresident Donald Trump has opened the door for sanctions to be imposed on Nigeria for allegedly failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the country.
Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark
Read full article: Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month markContinued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark.
DHS asked Texas to hand over driver’s license data for citizenship checks
Read full article: DHS asked Texas to hand over driver’s license data for citizenship checksIt’s the latest step to pool confidential data that the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
Wisconsin judge puts on hold ruling that required citizenship check of voters
Read full article: Wisconsin judge puts on hold ruling that required citizenship check of votersA Wisconsin judge has put on hold his order that requires elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered voters in the battleground state before the next statewide election in February.
What's the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it during the shutdown?
Read full article: What's the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it during the shutdown?President Donald Trump wants Republicans in the Senate to kill a longstanding rule called the filibuster.
Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Read full article: Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdownTwo federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.
The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges ruleFederal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown.
Court says Border Patrol official won't have to brief judge on Chicago-area immigration sweeps
Read full article: Court says Border Patrol official won't have to brief judge on Chicago-area immigration sweepsAn appeals court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration and stopped a judge from trying to get daily updates from a Border Patrol official about the government’s immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
Debate over energy costs fuels clear divide in New Jersey and Virginia governor's races
Read full article: Debate over energy costs fuels clear divide in New Jersey and Virginia governor's racesClimbing monthly electricity bills, a growing stressor on U.S. families as demand surges for energy, have emerged as a significant issue in the nation’s only two elections for governor this year and as a test on the political parties’ messages for next year’s midterms.
Israel puts off signing $35 billion gas deal with Egypt, prompts US energy secretary to cancel visit
Read full article: Israel puts off signing $35 billion gas deal with Egypt, prompts US energy secretary to cancel visitIsraeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has said that his refusal to sign a $35 billion gas agreement with Egypt has prompted his U.S. counterpart Chris Wright to cancel a planned trip to Israel.
Senate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers
Read full article: Senate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in federal immigration detention centersA U.S. Senate investigation has uncovered numerous credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers across the country.
Texas DACA recipients ponder leaving the state amid push to revoke their work permits
Read full article: Texas DACA recipients ponder leaving the state amid push to revoke their work permitsA Trump administration proposal would strip Texas’ more than 86,000 DACA recipients of their work permits — including two nurses who say they’ll move to other states if that happens.
Texas put its chief financial officer in charge of school vouchers. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: Texas put its chief financial officer in charge of school vouchers. Here’s what you need to know.The Texas comptroller holds tremendous power over the program, including choosing which companies the state will pay millions to help manage it. Voters will decide who runs the agency next year.
Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oil
Read full article: Orbán to press Trump for Hungary's exemption from new US sanctions on Russian oilHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán plans to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt Hungary from new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil when he visits Washington next week.
Controversy over Tucker Carlson interview reveals conservative movement's conflict over antisemitism
Read full article: Controversy over Tucker Carlson interview reveals conservative movement's conflict over antisemitismThe president of a Republican-aligned think tank has defended Tucker Carlson after the conservative media personality offered a platform to a far-right activist known for pushing white nationalist and antisemitic views.
Ohio panel and Virginia lawmakers move forward with congressional redistricting plans
Read full article: Ohio panel and Virginia lawmakers move forward with congressional redistricting plansA Republican-led panel in Ohio has adopted new U.S. House districts, potentially boosting the GOP's chances of gaining two seats in next year's elections.
With fragile Gaza ceasefire holding, Trump wants to make headway on Indonesia-Israel normalization
Read full article: With fragile Gaza ceasefire holding, Trump wants to make headway on Indonesia-Israel normalizationIn the weeks since Israel and Hamas agreed to a fragile ceasefire and hostage deal, Indonesia has emerged as an intriguing partner to Trump.
National Guard in each state is ordered to create ‘quick reaction forces’ trained in civil unrest
Read full article: National Guard in each state is ordered to create ‘quick reaction forces’ trained in civil unrestMilitary leaders have ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots that can be ready to deploy with just hours’ notice.
Trump hosts White House Halloween bash with superheroes and presidential lookalikes amid shutdown
Read full article: Trump hosts White House Halloween bash with superheroes and presidential lookalikes amid shutdownPresident Donald Trump and First Lady Melania hosted a Halloween celebration at the White House.
Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses
Read full article: Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businessesThe state comptroller’s office said it would stop issuing or renewing certifications under the Historically Underutilized Business program. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said it was the latest step toward ending DEI in Texas.
Lawyers for Comey seek grand jury transcript, bringing fresh challenge to a case pushed by Trump
Read full article: Lawyers for Comey seek grand jury transcript, bringing fresh challenge to a case pushed by TrumpLawyers for former FBI Director James Comey want to review a transcript and audio recording of grand jury proceedings in his criminal case, citing what they say were “irregularities” in the process that should result in the dismissal of an indictment pushed by President Donald Trump.
Hegseth orders the military to detail dozens of attorneys to the Justice Department, AP learns
Read full article: Hegseth orders the military to detail dozens of attorneys to the Justice Department, AP learnsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to provide dozens of lawyers to the Justice Department for temporary assignments in Memphis and near the U.S.-Mexico border that could run through next fall.
Federal judge in Hawaii rules FDA violated the law by restricting access to abortion medication
Read full article: Federal judge in Hawaii rules FDA violated the law by restricting access to abortion medicationA federal judge in Hawaii has ruled that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration violated the law by imposing restrictions on a medication used for abortions and miscarriage management.