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The Justice Department has opened an antitrust inquiry into whether the five-network White House TV pool violated the Sherman Act after the pool paused coverage in protest of the administrations temporary ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. A federal judge has restored the outlets White House credentials, but CNN says the White House is still excluding it from Air Force One and pool duties and has warned it will return to court. (As of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:39:50 +0000)
Voters head to the polls as midterm campaigns intensify. Polls show Democrats leading on economy and inflation concerns, while Trump-aligned candidates seek to close gaps. Early voting indicates high turnout in several key states.
The midterm elections are shaping the final years of Donald Trump’s term. Republicans defend majorities in Congress while Democrats seek gains. Early voting and record spending highlight the intensity of the race as voters head to the polls on November 3.
Georgia remains a central battleground as Trump’s visit heightens attention to the Senate and governor races. Democrats warn of a challenging map, while Republican candidates and allies push to capitalize on President Trump’s momentum. Results and timings remain fluid as campaigns navigate a crowded slate of statewide contests.
The midterm landscape is shifting as polling shows Democrats gaining ground in consumer sentiment and widening gaps in key races. Campaigns are intensifying with visits in Texas, Michigan and Kansas as voters weigh economy, immigration and leadership ahead of election day.
Federal courts have rejected the Justice Department’s emergency requests to force California to separate roughly 20,000 mail ballots the administration says are tied to likely non‑citizens. Lower courts and the 9th Circuit have flagged unreliable data and the risk of disenfranchising lawful voters as voting has already been processing across the state ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
The Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to bar Alaska from certifying its U.S. Senate result if Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan loses by fewer votes than another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan. President Donald Trump has said he ordered the action. Democrats, voting-rights groups and some Republicans have moved to intervene and ask the court to dismiss or fast-track the case before Nov. 3, 2026.
The White House has removed tariffs on specific Canadian goods — including plywood, packing materials, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment — and will impose duties on other items starting Oct. 30. Senators and businesses in Maine have secured exemptions after lobbying; critics say the move appears timed to help Senator Susan Collins in a tight reelection fight and to blunt local economic pain.
The Alaska Senate race is a high-stakes contest with two Sullivans on the ballot and allegations that Democratic operatives recruited a spoiler candidate to tilt the race. The DOJ has filed suit to block certification if voter confusion is proven, while Alaska officials and candidates push to dismiss the case ahead of Election Day.
Democrats have consolidated leads in final polls and forecasters ahead of Tuesday's midterms, making House control likely and giving them a real chance at the Senate. Early network calls on Wednesday have declared Abdul El‑Sayed the winner in Michigan's Senate race, making him the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate and a symbolic pickup for Democrats.
Alaska’s Senate race is scrutinized as prosecutors probe possible campaign involvement in recruiting a similarly named candidate. The contest hinges on turnout ahead of Tuesday’s vote, with Democrats seeking to gain ground nationally while campaigns cash in through record early voting.
Karl Bushby has completed the 31,000-mile trek from Chile to Hull, clocking in at 28 years. He has crossed the Humber Bridge in thick mist and is now heading to a Civic reception before reuniting with family. A film crew is documenting the journey.
The Alaska Senate race has intensified as investigations and court rulings unfold after reports that a second Dan Sullivan was recruited to siphon votes from incumbent Republican Dan J. Sullivan to aid Democrat Mary Peltola. The Biden-era procedural battle around ranked-choice voting adds complexity, with new questions about ballot integrity and campaign involvement.
Voters are deciding control of Congress in a key midterm cycle. The House and Senate face tight races, with turnout and district maps shaping effects on policy for the next two years.
The midterm elections have kept Congress in suspense as forecasts have oriented toward Democratic gains in the House and a tighter Senate race. Early results show key contests in Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina shaping control, with recounts possible in Alaska and slow returns expected in several close races.
The midterm results are streaming in as President Donald Trump has blasted Fox News on Truth Social and during coverage, blaming the network for losses while continuing to participate in its election-night broadcast. Axios reports he has criticized hosts and polls, and Fox anchors have pushed back, stressing the results align with Fox polling in places. The Mirror and New Arab note Trump’s online outbursts and private doubts about party prospects.
Two women have been killed in a suspected bear attack near Bella Coola, British Columbia. The victims, art therapist Jennifer Balcarras and her 20-year-old daughter Selah Reed, were found after relatives reported them missing. Authorities say one or more bears may be involved and are continuing to search the area; any bears captured will be euthanized to protect public safety. The incident follows a previous bear-related attack in the area last November.
Democrat Scott Colom maintains a slender lead over Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s Senate race after latest tallies show thousands of provisional and affidavit ballots still to be resolved. If Colom wins, he would become the first Black U.S. senator from Mississippi since 1875 and could widen the Democrats’ Senate majority.
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket have attracted attention for their accuracy ahead of and during elections, but analyses show mixed performance compared with traditional forecasts. While markets projected outcomes and saw record volumes in midterms, experts warn results are not a substitute for polling and raise questions about regulation and interpretation.
President Trump has announced that Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, replacing Susie Wiles, who will move to the Trump political operation. The change follows heavy Republican losses in the midterm elections and signals a shift toward harder-line immigration and national-security policies.
Democrats have gained hundreds of state legislative seats and secured governing trifectas in multiple states, expanding their control of statehouses, governors’ offices, and redistricting processes. The wave reshapes policy on minimum wages, abortion access, and voting rules ahead of 2028, while challenging Republican redistricting strategies.
The Navajo Nation has elected its first woman president, Curley, who pledges to move away from coal development and address governance dysfunction. The vote marks a milestone for Native American leadership, alongside other historic firsts in the same elections, including a Black female governor and a senator who is Native American.
Democrats have seized control of Congress, and Trump is moving to harden immigration policies while signaling a fight over investigations into his administration. Miller is set to become White House chief of staff as Trump vows to press ahead with his agenda and face ongoing oversight.
European leaders confront a potential reset in Ukraine talks as Trump pushes a broader deal that could reshape security guarantees; divisions over how to handle Moscow risk a split between Washington and Brussels as talks in Abu Dhabi unfold.
The US Supreme Court has denied the Justice Department's emergency request to set aside about 20,000 California mail ballots the administration says may belong to non-citizens. Lower courts have already rejected the bid, judges have criticised the government's data, and California officials have warned segregating ballots would disenfranchise eligible voters.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows broad American demand for legislation to end the Iran war and repeal tariffs, with the public urging a focus on cost of living as Democrats take power in January. The debate touches on cooperation with the White House and potential impeachment moves.