Trump Loses Yet Another Sanctuary City Case—This Time Against New York City Like numerous other federal courts in similar cases, this one rule sanctuary cities are protected by the Tenth Amendment. Reason · Oct 16
Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks Alan Feeney, who sat on Solihull and Birmingham councils, said there was ‘no excuse’ for his comments The Guardian - UK · Oct 16
Inside Lula's Second-Round Reckoning on Globo: Fiscal Standoffs, a Supreme Court Defense, and a Race That Got Closer Lula's second-round Globo interview produced a self-critique on communication, a live pushback on fiscal cuts, and a poll showing a tightened race. Latin Times · Oct 16
"If You Throw a Skunk into the Jury Box, You Can't Instruct the Jury Not to Smell It" Some colorful lawyer wisdom (see, e.g., Dunn v. U.S. (5th Cir. 1962)); I found versions of this in newspapers going back… The post "If You Throw a Skunk into the Jury Box, You Can't Instruct the Jury Not to Smell It" appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Oct 16
The One Reform DHS Refused: Why ICE Has Never Disciplined an Agent for Not Turning On a Body Camera ICE body cameras accountability, DHS rejects GAO recommendation, automatic body camera activation ICE, ICE fatal shootings no footage, Bennie Thompson body camera legislation, GAO body camera report 2026, CBP ICE Axon cameras, ICE body camera reprimands Latin Times · Oct 16
Devin Nunes Loses Libel Suit Based on Rachel Maddow Show Statements From Nunes v. NBCUniversal Media, LLC, decided yesterday by Judges Guido Calabresi, William J. Nardini, and Eunice C. Lee: Nunes… The post Devin Nunes Loses Libel Suit Based on Rachel Maddow Show Statements appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Oct 16
Houthi Missiles Hit Yemen's Presidential Palace — 5 Dead, PM Survives Houthi missiles and drones struck Aden's Al-Maashiq palace on October 15, killing five. Here's what the attack means for Yemen's war. Latin Times · Oct 16
Anticipated Religious Clashes Can't Justify Current Restriction on Parents' Religious Upbringing of Child From Lajara v. McMenamin, decided Wednesday by Pennsylvania Superior Court judge Brandon Neuman, joined by Judges Jack Panella and Carolyn… The post Anticipated Religious Clashes Can't Justify Current Restriction on Parents' Religious Upbringing of Child appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Oct 16
Trump declines to blame Putin for Ukraine war, amid transatlantic tensions Britain and most other Nato members have been clear in putting the fault on the Russian leader, who launched the 2022 invasion. Evening Standard · Oct 16
Zelensky fears Trump 'will continue' to lift Russia sanctions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that he feared his US counterpart Donald Trump "will continue" lifitng sanctions on Russia. Zelensky's relationship with Trump deteriorated after the Washington eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal, despite Russia increasing strikes on Ukraine. France 24 · Oct 16
No Closed Courtroom When Plaintiff Dr. Jane Doe Testifies in S.C. Abortion Ban Challenge But she can testify as Dr. Doe, rather than under her real name. Reason · Oct 16
'Finish what we started': After student protests, France braces for return of the Yellow Vests An online movement against rising fuel prices has gained momentum ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on October 17 with former Yellow Vest figures set to join the protests in support of high-school students. Some are drawing parallels between the latest action and the 2018 cost-of-living protests that rattled President Emmanuel… France 24 · Oct 16
How Early Voting Could End Texas Democrats' 38-Year Senate Drought — And Why Latinos Hold the Key Talarico leads Paxton 50–47 in Texas. Latino voters back him 54–41 as early voting opens Oct. 19 in a race that could flip the Senate. Latin Times · Oct 16
Trump Fires Press Secretary Katie Zacharia in Just 5 Days After Bar Exam Scandal Trump fired press secretary Katie Zacharia after five days following a chaotic briefing debut and confirmed reports she failed the California bar exam in 2011. Latin Times · Oct 16
France 24 · Oct 16 Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for mounting unrest Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions…
Latin Times · Oct 16 The U.S. Army Says the Next War May Reach American Soil. Here's Why U.S. Army leaders warn American soil could become a future battlefield, unveiling a new strategy, drone command, and $74B defense investment.
Roll Call · Oct 16 ‘Red to Blue’ Democrats rake in more than GOP rivals in third quarter In their quest to flip the House, Democrats have sought to expand the battleground map by targeting seats in red-leaning terrain, and their candidates in these races dominated third-quarter fundraising, new filings show. But many of their Republican opponents, including vulnerable incumbents, entered October with larger bank balances, according to…
Ballotpedia · Oct 16 Los Angeles voters to choose new city attorney in November; incumbent eliminated in June primary John McKinney and Marissa Roy are running in the nonpartisan election for Los Angeles City Attorney on November 3, 2026.
Ballotpedia · Oct 16 Two Democrats face off in election for California's 34th Congressional District Incumbent Jimmy Gomez (D) and Angela Gonzales-Torres (D) are running in the general election to represent California's 34th Congressional District on Nov. 3.
Ballotpedia · Oct 16 Thirty attorney general offices are on the ballot in 2026; Democrats hold 16 and Republicans hold 14 Thirty states are holding elections for attorney general this year. Of those, Democrats currently control 16 offices and Republicans 14.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16 No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package
We Got This Covered · Oct 16 Trump targets officials who leak information to the press. Then stresses ‘leakers should be shot,’ calls them ‘scum of the Earth’ He then turned his attention towards journalists.
Evening Standard · Oct 16 Calls for Reform councillors in TV expose to be ousted from London council Cross-party criticism after two Reform councillors caught on camera discussing doing things voters ‘feel uncomfortable with’
Evening Standard · Oct 16 UK Government not ‘actively looking to save Palestinian lives’, says SNP MP Lara Bird appeared at an event with former first minister Humza Yousaf at the SNP conference.
International Business Times · Oct 16 Sanctioned Oil Tankers May Get a U.S. Reprieve from Trump. But Freight Costs Might Not Feel a Difference. Discussions on the matter follow President Donald Trump's temporary suspension of sanctions on Russian diesel.