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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)
Top teams stumble across a chaotic Saturday as Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama and Texas all lose, signaling a shift in title contenders. BYU upsets Notre Dame in Provo; Miami survives Florida State in double overtime; Floyd of Rosedale remains in play as Iowa faces Minnesota.
President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election, offering a “complete and total endorsement” and calling him a “Great Warrior Prime Minister.” Multiple outlets report Israeli officials asked Trump for added statements and media outreach; Likud has denied those reports. Partial returns have left Netanyahu’s bloc short of a Knesset majority.
Anthropic has announced a plan to dedicate 5% of its shares to a Public Benefit Fund, with potential to add more as the company’s value grows. The fund may support large nonprofit donations or distributions to specific populations, while excluding lobbying; governance details will follow ahead of an anticipated IPO.
A batch of polls shows Democrats ahead in national and key state races ahead of the U.S. midterms. Voters are dissatisfied with cost-of-living trends and inflation, while Trump’s performance remains a dominant factor in shaping party support.
The US midterm elections are shaping the final years of Donald Trump’s term, with control of Congress and key states at stake. Democrats seek to seize the House and Senate, while Republicans defend majorities. Early voting and spending highlight intensity as voters prepare for November 3.
Trump's visits energize Georgia Republicans, but the state remains a battleground. Georgia's governor's race and Senate contest are shaped by Trump’s presence, with Republicans hoping momentum translates to a win while Democrats warn of a blue wave.
The Supreme Court has left in place a lower-court block on the Trump administration’s policy restricting medical care for transgender inmates. The decision avoids immediate enforcement while litigation continues, with conservative justices Thomas and Alito dissenting from the stay request. The ruling comes amid ongoing debates over transgender rights and federal prison health care.
A wave of results from Alphabet, Microsoft, IBM, Netflix and Tesla show continued investment in artificial intelligence, with revenue growth offset by rising AI-related costs and plans for further expansion. Cloud, ad sales and hardware investments are shaping the earnings landscape as companies push into AI, even as profits compress and guidance turns cautious.
The United States has warned Gulf Arab states to expect a brief, targeted military campaign against Iran after the upcoming midterm elections. Washington and Jerusalem are coordinating plans for renewed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and critical infrastructure, with additional US forces and assets moving to the region. Netanyahu presses for action, while Tehran warns of retaliation.
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.
Campaigns are intensifying ahead of the November election. Bloomberg reports show Trump’s base rallying across Florida and Georgia as Republicans defend seats in the Midwest, while Obama campaigns in Ohio and Michigan urging turnout to curb the current administration’s influence.
Trump has travelled to Port Arthur and Corpus Christi to campaign for Ken Paxton amid a tight midterm race; Rubio has joined the trip, signaling a blend of governance and campaigning as both officials highlight energy interests and party support.
The Supreme Court has denied an emergency bid by Democratic-led cities to revive a regulation that critics say would aid crime victims and neglected juveniles. Texas and the Trump administration had blocked the policy via a court order after a state lawsuit. Cities including Baltimore, Columbus and New Haven sought to intervene; the Justice Department urged the justices to deny the appeal, saying there was no standing or immediate harm.
Trump has highlighted a Venezuela oil shipment at a Texas rally, claiming the United States has gained access to 1 million barrels of oil at zero cost to taxpayers. He frames the move as part of a broader energy dominance strategy while critics question its legality and democratic implications ahead of the midterms.