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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)
Homeland Security Investigations has executed a court-authorised search of Representative Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home on 12 October as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. Agents have seized phones, notebooks, a passport and computers; grand jury subpoenas have been issued to some relatives. No charges have been announced.
Voters across the United States show a strong desire for change ahead of the midterm elections, with polls indicating concerns about the economy, prices, and the direction of policy. Democratic enthusiasm is rising while Republican backing remains uneven across key races. The polling landscape suggests the outcome could hinge on local dynamics and turnout.
Katie Zacharia has left the White House press secretary post five days after taking it, following a troubled debut briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials. President Donald Trump told reporters he had advised her to "reconsider" the job; the White House has not named a permanent replacement.
Federal agents have raided Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home as part of an investigation into her immigration status. The White House says the inquiry is aimed at restoring law and order, while Democrats call the move an abuse of power. Obama has weighed in, arguing the investigation risks weaponizing the federal government against critics ahead of the midterms.
Iran has repeated that its policies remain unchanged in the face of threats from the US and Israel, with Tehran saying that any renewed war would not alter its positions. Meanwhile, regional tensions in the Strait of Hormuz intensify as attacks on shipping continue and mediation efforts falter amid broader regional maneuvering.
Matthew McConaughey has urged voters to consider independent candidates in the upcoming midterms, stating that independents belong in the fight to balance power. Hillary Clinton criticizes the message, saying Democrats must defeat Republicans to stop Trump, while other sources reflect mixed reactions and strategic responses ahead of the elections.
The United States and Israel have prepared for renewed strikes against Iran after the US midterm elections, while mediators pursue direct diplomacy. Netanyahu is pressing for action; Trump remains cautious. Qatar mediators are in Tehran pursuing a deal as regional tensions rise.
Defense and prosecutors clash over scheduling in a high-profile death-penalty case tied to the killing of a Trump ally at a Utah campus event. The defense calls the proposed timeline absurd, while prosecutors push for an October 2027 start, with a longer trial outlook.
The US State Department has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC‑3 interceptor missiles to Ukraine, funded by donations from Canada, Germany and Norway via the JUMPSTART programme and EU-backed loans. Kyiv has warned deliveries could take years and is urging immediate transfers from allied stockpiles to cover urgent shortfalls as Russian strikes intensify.
Canada and the United States remain locked in a tariff dispute as talks to roll back duties proceed. Ottawa signals diversification of trade options while Washington shows no retreat from the tariff stance. A new trade deal is hoped, but details remain unclear as midterm dynamics shape the discussions.
U.S. forces have carried out limited, covert strikes on Iran's Qeshm and Hengam islands and near Bandar Abbas, targeting Iranian surface-to-air missile sites used against U.S. assets in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media has reported explosions. Diplomats are holding back-channel talks to reopen the strait and negotiate a ceasefire ahead of U.S. midterm elections.
President Donald Trump has said the United States will stop providing about $3.8–4 billion a year in military aid to Israel at the end of 2026 and instead sell arms if needed. He has framed the move as a response to political criticism in the US and said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed the change; officials in Washington and Jerusalem have not provided details.
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.
Israel has seen its long-standing security partnership with the United States come under renewed scrutiny as the US midterm results shift political dynamics. Netanyahu’s government is facing pressure to realign policy following a wave of criticism over military aid and regional policy.
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 said his earlier suggestion that UFC chief Dana White could become White House press secretary was “just a little fun.” He has described White as a “violent Fighter and Warrior” and proposed using UFC champions as assistants to defend against critics. White has long backed Trump; no government role has been offered.
Trump has questioned midterm results, alleging irregularities and large early-voting dumps. He has not provided evidence, and officials say vote counting largely proceeded normally. Democrats gain historic majorities in Congress, reshaping the political landscape as legal challenges continue.