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straitstimes.comHouthis claim missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s biggest oil refineryHouthis claim missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery, saying the attack caused a fire at the site. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Yemen’s Houthis say they launched an attack on Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery www.straitstimes.com/world/middle...

nytimes.comOpinion | Inflation. War. Corruption. Hold Trump Accountable.The American people have a chance to allow the nation to glimpse the end of the Trump era and the start of something brighter.

Inflation. War. Corruption. Hold Trump Accountable www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/o...

The American people have a chance to allow the nation to glimpse the end of the Trump era and the start of something brighter. - The NYT Editorial Board

nytimes.comA Tight Senate Race in Mississippi? Trump and Others Seem to Think So.President Trump on Monday was the latest big political star to swing through Mississippi and boost a candidate in a red-state Senate race that suddenly seems competitive.

A Tight Senate Race in Mississippi? Trump and Others Seem to Think So www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

nytimes.comElection Officials Fear Federal Interference in Voting Next WeekState and local plans for Election Day include how to react to potential I.C.E. raids, misbehavior by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines.

Election Officials Fear Federal Interference in Voting Next Week www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/u...

@markmackinnon.bsky.social

State and local plans for Election Day include how to react to potential I.C.E. raids, misbehavior by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines.

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Mark MacKinnon

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“We are here and Vucic is gone!” Serbians celebrate the ouster of long-ruling Aleksandr Vucic as a victory for democracy. But what will their new leaders deliver? My report from Belgrade

theglobeandmail.comSerbians celebrate ouster of Vucic as proof their country is a real democracyThe question now is how the Student List, whose candidates were selected via a plenum, will govern

nytimes.comOpinion | How to Prevent Election InterferenceThe buck stops with local officials.

How to Prevent Election Interference www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/o...

The buck stops with local officials.

nytimes.comThe Surprise TossupsWe look at how gerrymandering shapes the midterm elections.

The Surprise Tossups www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/b...

cnn.comWorkers are getting a shrinking slice of America’s economic pie | CNN BusinessThe US economy continues to grow at a relatively healthy pace, but American workers aren’t fully reaping the financial rewards.

American workers' piece of the economic pie is shrinking. By one official measure, their slice is the smallest in almost 80 years. www.cnn.com/2026/10/27/e...

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Greg Sargent

@gregsargent.bsky.social

Pretty wild: Even some MAGA figures are now panicking about the early vote. And for good reason: The electorate is 11 points more Dem than at this point in 2024, and Latino vote is surging. On the pod @simonwdc.bsky.social is very illuminating on what the data shows: newrepublic.com/article/2171...

newrepublic.comAngry Trump Unravels as Brutal New Early-Voting Data Rattles Even MAGAAs some MAGA data analysts panic about the early vote, Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg parses what we can learn from them—and ponders what could still go wrong.

cnbc.comA 'canary in the coal mine': Measles resurgence exposes weaknesses in U.S. public health, experts sayThe measles resurgence exposes the U.S.' public health weaknesses, such as declining vaccination rates and waning trust in health institutions, experts say.

A 'canary in the coal mine': Measles resurgence exposes weaknesses in U.S. public health, experts say www.cnbc.com/2026/10/27/u...

cnbc.comFed expected to hold rates steady, but Warsh may point way to more hikesMarkets overwhelmingly expect no change in benchmark interest rates following September's increase.

Fed expected to hold rates steady, but Warsh may point way to more hikes www.cnbc.com/2026/10/27/f...

theatlantic.comThe Collapse of CubaHunger. Sickness. Blackouts. Abandoned streets. The withering of the state is shocking to behold.

The Collapse of Cuba: Hunger. Sickness. Blackouts. Abandoned streets. The withering of the state is shocking to behold. By Robert F. Worth www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

washingtonpost.comHow Trump and his allies are sowing doubt ahead of the midtermsA Post analysis found thousands of messages from right-wing influencers pushing new theories for why, if Democrats win, the elections can’t be trusted.

How Trump and his allies are sowing doubt ahead of the midterms www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

nymag.comDoJ’s Flimsy Alaska Suit Is an Ominous Sign for MidtermsAttorney General Todd Blanche doesn’t have the Constitution on his side.

DoJ’s Flimsy Alaska Suit Is an Ominous Sign for Midterms nymag.com/intelligence...

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Anne Applebaum

@anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu

Another story impossible to imagine in any other administration: the president's son goes hunting with a Russian criminal who is part of Putin's security entourage

Financial Times@financialtimes.com

The remote rendezvous in August highlights the remarkable relationship between a son of the US president and a businessman with ties to the Kremlin. ft.trib.al/9g7wnme

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Steve Herman

@newsguy.bsky.social

A localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has gone into effect in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.

kyivindependent.comOleshky ceasefire begins, Budanov saysA ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Russian occupied city began as Russian forces launched ballistic missiles at other parts of Ukraine.

apnews.comCongo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countriesCongo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak has topped 10,000 confirmed cases as authorities race to slow the spread across Africa.

Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 10,000 confirmed cases, government data showed Tuesday, as health authorities race to slow the spread of the disease in multiple African countries. apnews.com/article/ebol...

washingtonpost.comIllinois man allegedly sent threatening letters containing a white substance to Congress membersAn Illinois man is facing federal charges, accused of sending threatening letters containing a white substance to four members of Congress.

An Illinois man is facing federal charges for allegedly sending threatening letters containing a white substance to four members of Congress. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

nbcnews.comDOJ asks Washington state to set aside 400 ballots from voters it says may be noncitizensThe move is the Trump administration’s latest attempt to involve itself in ballot counting and certification that’s handled by state officials.

The Trump administration targets another Democratic-led state in the midterms by asking Washington Stateto sequester ballots in next week’s election that it says could be cast by noncitizens. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

189 out of more than 22 million registered voters in California?

Kyle Cheney@kyledcheney.bsky.social

👀 A Trump admin declaration in its lawsuit against California describes its process for flagging potential noncitizen voters but also indicates that the review is “ongoing” and that it discovered “minor data discrepancies” for 189 people it identified storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

apnews.comLocalized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire starts in deal brokered by Melania TrumpFinland's president and Norway's prime minister have spoken on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister spoke on phone with Russian President Putin, officials said. The call was held to discuss the war and expected upcoming trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. apnews.com/article/russ...

bbc.comWhat does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.

Israelis are voting in what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history. Polling published on Friday suggests incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu is in a near neck-and-neck race with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to become prime minister. www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

nytimes.com2 British Men Charged Over RAF Fairford IncidentOne man is accused of helping Iranian intelligence in connection with the events at R.A.F. Fairford, a base used by the United States in its war against Iran.

A British man was charged on Tuesday with assisting Iran’s intelligence service in connection with a major security incident last month at Fairford RAF base used by the United States in its war with Iran. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/w...

nytimes.comOpinion | Nate Silver Predicts a ‘Momentous’ MidtermThe election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout.

Nate Silver Predicts a ‘Momentous’ Midterm www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/o...

The election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout.

middleeasteye.netTrump claims Iran 'started' war with US

In a political speech in Mississippi, Donald Trump claimed that Iran was responsible for starting the war and called a ceasefire between the two a "waste of time". www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/li...

straitstimes.comSaudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles, drones attacking kingdomCAIRO, Oct 27 - The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Tuesday it intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles and drones launched by the Houthis towards two regions of Saudi Arabia, as the conflict...

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles, drones attacking kingdom www.straitstimes.com/world/middle...

wsj.comAmerica Needs Canada’s Aluminum. Trump’s Tariff Exposed Just How Badly.Smelters in Quebec run on cheap hydroelectric power. The Trump administration’s 50% tariff has pushed up prices for American industry.

America Needs Canada’s Aluminum. Trump’s Tariff Exposed Just How Badly www.wsj.com/business/alu...

straitstimes.comTeen arrested in Florida shooting will be tried as adult, US officials sayTeen in Florida shooting to be tried as adult after 11 people were shot near Florida A&M University homecoming event. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Teen arrested in Florida shooting will be tried as adult, US officials Say www.straitstimes.com/world/united...

straitstimes.comIn Islamophobic rant, Trump seeks to stir Republican base in MichiganTrump attacks Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan rally, using Islamophobic rhetoric ahead of a key Senate race Read more at straitstimes.com.

In Islamophobic rant, Trump seeks to stir Republican base in Michigan www.straitstimes.com/world/united...

US, Dozens of Countries Warn of Sudan Famine Risk, Urge Aid www.usnews.com/news/world/a...

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wsj.comNetanyahu and His Main Opponent Disagree on Many Things—but Not Israel’s SecurityThe electorate’s move to the right on security issues leaves candidates little room to maneuver on Gaza, Iran and a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu and His Main Opponent Disagree on Many Things—but Not Israel’s Security www.wsj.com/world/middle...

mediaite.comJeffrey Toobin Shreds New Comey Charges as a ‘Fiasco’ Fueled by Trump’s ‘Insane Vendetta’Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin shredded the Justice Department’s latest criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey as a “fiasco” and a “disgrace,” accusing President Donald Tru...

Jeffrey Toobin Shreds New Comey Charges as a ‘Fiasco’ Fueled by Trump’s ‘Insane Vendetta’ www.mediaite.com/media/tv/jef...

straitstimes.comRussia, Ukraine begin localised ceasefire to allow for humanitarian operation in OleshkyOct 27 - Russia and Ukraine have started a localised ceasefire to allow for a humanitarian operation to begin in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, both sides said on Tuesday. Read more at straitst...

Russia, Ukraine begin localised ceasefire to allow for humanitarian operation in Oleshky www.straitstimes.com/world/europe...

straitstimes.comTrump, ignoring polls, predicts economy to help Republicans in midtermsCORINTH, Mississippi, Oct 26 - US President Donald Trump campaigned on Monday in deeply Republican Mississippi, predicting victory for a Republican Senate candidate based on what he deemed to be a boo...

A delusional Trump, ignoring polls, predicts economy to help Republicans in midterms www.straitstimes.com/world/trump-...

nytimes.comVideo: Opinion | Trump Isn’t as Powerful as He SeemsAfter more than a decade of Trump looming over American politics, many believe that he can do whatever he wants, says the columnist Jamelle Bouie on “The Opinions.” But he urges us to remember: Just b...

Opinion: Trump Isn’t as Powerful as He Seems www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...

@thedailybeast.bsky.social

Yep. JD works for a “tinpot dictator”

Chuck Schumer@schumer.senate.gov

The truest thing JD Vance has said in a long, long time.

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The Daily Beast

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OPINION | Gen Z might just save America from MAGA purgatory, writes @djrothkopf.bsky.social.

thedailybeast.comGood News: America’s Most Important Voters Hate TrumpBad news: They’re also beginning to doubt the “American dream” still exists.

unitedstatespolling.comThe GOP’s Midterm Nightmare Is Almost HereOne week out, Democrats remain well-positioned in the House, but a handful of close Senate races could shape the final outcome

One week out, Democrats remain well-positioned in the House, but a handful of close Senate races could shape the final outcome unitedstatespolling.com/p/the-gops-m...

nytimes.comJudge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac ParkA federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at the park where the president has sought to overhaul a golf course.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Trump Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/u...

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Former Miss Switzerland accuses Donald Trump of rape www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026...

cnbc.comChina and Russia are redrawing Arctic trade. Can Europe fight back?China and Russia are tightening their grip on Arctic shipping routes, turning the rapidly warming region into a new geopolitical battleground with Europe.

China and Russia are redrawing Arctic trade. Can Europe fight back? www.cnbc.com/2026/10/27/a...

timesofisrael.comReport: Netanyahu likely to fire IDF chief if reelected; Zamir alone in opposing Iran-related pre-election move, with Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs in favor* * *

Netanyahu is likely to dismiss IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir if he forms the next government, Israel ‘s Channel 12 reports, amid reports of a deepening rift over the premier’s demand for military preparations related to Iran ahead of tomorrow’s election. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...