The Conservatives’ ‘better tomorrow’ only includes rich people Letters: Terry Peach responds to Kemi Badenoch’s conference speech, while Penelope Turton writes on her promise to cut inheritance tax The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Bill Gates Reveals How Much Tax He Is Willing to Pay and Why $100B Is Too Much; Elizabeth Warren Responds Bill Gates said he would accept $20B in tax but questioned a $100B bill as Elizabeth Warren renewed her push for a wealth tax on billionaires. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Green Party activists plotting to oust Caroline Lucas amid fallout over 'Zionism is racism' vote Green Party activists are plotting to oust former party leader Caroline Lucas, according to reports. Evening Standard · Oct 13
Into the uncanny valley of ‘Musk’ Alex Gibney knows a thing or two about confidence men. The director has probed the hubris of Enron executives, the political grift of Jack Abramoff and the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes’ blood-testing company, to name a few. So where does Elon Musk fit into that Mount Rushmore of… Roll Call · Oct 13
'Loyal to a fault': Frydenberg on working with Morrison Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he was "loyal to a fault" during his time in Scott Morrison's government, as he launches his new memoir. AAP · Oct 13
Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off' Renters and home-owners are likely to be in pain for some time yet as a fight picks up over whether tenants should be protected by caps. AAP · Oct 13
West London Conservative resigns whip after failing to declare directorship Conservative councillor Satwant Kaur failed to declare her directorship in her register of interests Evening Standard · Oct 13
NATO top commander unveils plan to defeat Russia if it invades Europe, will use ‘overwhelming firepower’ against invading troops Can NATO really defeat Russia on the ground? We Got This Covered · Oct 13
Hundreds of early-release prisoners in England and Wales not being tagged, say MPs MPs question monitoring of released offenders as Serco denies failures and probation union warns of strain on staff The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Officials Flagged a $580 Million Oil Bet Made Minutes Before Trump's Iran Reversal, Then Were Told to Back Off CFTC staff reportedly flagged a $580M oil trade before Trump's Iran policy reversal, but an adviser ordered the insider-trading referral withdrawn. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
MAGA Donor Eric Deters Turns on Guilfoyle Over $100K Amex Bill: 'It's Grifting on the Highest Level' Eric Deters threatens to sue Kimberly Guilfoyle over a disputed $100,000 payment as the White House asks the US ambassador to Greece to resign. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
Trump's New Press Secretary: 'Take Over All of California' Remark in Deleted Post Resurfaces Katie Zacharia, appointed White House press secretary by Donald Trump, faces scrutiny over deleted posts calling for a federal takeover of California and making other controversial claims International Business Times UK · Oct 13
John Cleese urges St Andrews students to vote against Q Manivannan as rector The actor and comedian, a former rector, accused the Green MSP of trying to ‘understate the appalling psychological effects of rape’. Evening Standard · Oct 13
Former first minister Humza Yousaf to give university masterclasses The ex-SNP leader will draw on his own experiences for the sessions, part of the Common Ground leadership programme at Edinburgh University. Evening Standard · Oct 13
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Kimberly Guilfoyle's $100K Scandal Erupts: Trump Wants Her Out, MAGA Donor Threatens Lawsuit The White House has asked US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid allegations involving a $100,000 request to a former Trump donor, which her lawyers deny.
Latin Times · Oct 13 Musk's $366 Million: The Biggest Midterms Political Donation Spree in U.S. History for the Battle Over Congress Musk tops his 2024 record with $366M in 2026 midterm giving. A breakdown of where the money went and why Democrats call it their best weapon.
France 24 · Oct 13 King Felipe VI says Ceuta is ‘inalienable’ part of Spain in landmark visit King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta on Tuesday for the first time in 14 years, with the monarch reaffirming Spain’s sovereignty over the North African enclaves claimed by Morocco. The landmark visit comes amid strained relations with Rabat and the aftermath of a mass migrant influx that saw…
Latin Times · Oct 13 Trump's Diesel Deal with Putin Just Fractured the Western Alliance with Ukraine Trump's diesel deal with Putin suspends Russian energy sanctions through April 2027, blindsides Ukraine and triggers bipartisan Senate pushback.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13 Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, head of MI5 confirms Ken McCallum says Kremlin attempted to influence vote through social media and TV reports but had little impact
Latin Times · Oct 13 Federal Agents Search Ilhan Omar's Home Amid Criminal Investigation Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home Oct. 12 under a criminal warrant tied to a yearslong immigration fraud probe — 22 days before the midterms.
Latin Times · Oct 13 America's First Military Execution in 65 Years May Never Air Trump reversed himself twice in one press exchange on whether to livestream Hasan's Dec. 3 execution, as Republicans and the U.N. push back.
Latin Times · Oct 13 Brazil's Top Court Orders Lula and Flávio to Pull Videos: What the TSE's Censorship Battle Means for the Runoff Brazil's TSE ordered Lula, Janja, and Flávio Bolsonaro to delete campaign videos before the Oct. 25 runoff — raising serious free-speech alarms.
Ballotpedia · Oct 13 Democrats and Republicans both targeting Michigan state House in 2026 Elections for all 110 districts in the Michigan House of Representatives will take place on Nov. 3, 2026.
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Elon Musk's PAC Under Fire Over 'Misleading' Voting Texts Sent to Colorado Voters Elon Musk's America PAC confused Colorado voters with texts about ballot requests, prompting calls to election offices and warnings over misleading election information.
Ballotpedia · Oct 13 Wisconsin Assembly majority at stake as both parties target the chamber General elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly will take place on Nov. 3.