Disparate Treatment of Anti-Israel Protestors? A report from Amnesty International and the ACLU argues that if universities allowed misbehavior in the past, they must continue to do so. Reason · Oct 8
Replacing Alito on the court? It’s if, not when As Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. hints he could retire next year, senators are watching closely. It would mean a tough confirmation process on Capitol Hill for any replacement picked by President Donald Trump, experts say. Alito, 76, has contemplated retirement but decided to stay through the end of the… Roll Call · Oct 8
Mary Trump Claims Her Uncle Welcomes Natalie Harp's 'Stalker'-Like Devotion Because 'Nobody Cares About Him' Mary Trump said her uncle, President Donald Trump, welcomes Natalie Harp's intense attention, describing the White House aide as having 'the qualities of a stalker' during a podcast interview. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
At the Races: Unleash Obama Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari With momentum on their side less than a month out from… Roll Call · Oct 8
Two Latvian men arrested at UK base housing US and NATO intelligence hubs British counter-terrorism police are investigating after two Latvian men were arrested Thursday near a Royal Air Force base in southeast England housing US and NATO intelligence operations, police said in a statement. The arrests come days after a major incident at another UK base led the US military to withdraw… France 24 · Oct 8
Problems with the New US Civil Rights Commission Report on Antisemitism, Part III Part I and Part II. Perhaps the most wrongheaded analysis in the Report is this: Because the government may not… The post Problems with the New US Civil Rights Commission Report on Antisemitism, Part III appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Oct 8
Ken Paxton Caught on Leaked Audio Calling for Benefit Cuts as Lobbyist Seeks Tax Break: 'We Have to Suck It Up' Leaked audio captures Senate nominee Ken Paxton calling for cuts to mandatory federal spending and backing lower taxes at a private fundraiser. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
Stormont MLA receives letter from police around Garvaghy protest People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll said he will be seeking the advice of his solicitor. Evening Standard · Oct 8
Greens hints state at 'crossroads' at party launch The Greens are gaining momentum as they unveil their Victorian election platform, pledging to tackle grocery prices and community safety. AAP · Oct 8
To reduce reoffending, prisoners need better support after release Letters: Pavan Dhaliwal responds to an article on the early release of prisoners. Plus a letter from someone who works in a men’s open prison The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Australia's AI business opportunity lies with expansion One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow. AAP · Oct 8
Honouring Sylvia and Emmeline Pankhurst on stage and in political action Letter: As we approach the centenary of equal franchise in 2028, it is important to build on the rights that were won by the suffragettes, writes Helen Pankhurst The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
‘Wait till you discover…’: Rahul Gandhi reacts as Elon Musk ups ante over India’s telecom rules Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at India’s telecom regulations after Elon Musk questioned why Starlink is yet to receive an operating licence despite five years of compliance with Indian requirements. Musk called the situation “troubling”. Starlink has secured key authorisations but is awaiting security clearance before launching commercial services in… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Top Trump Embassy Aide Accused of Blocking Reports on Israeli Settlements and Palestinian American Deaths Senior Huckabee aide David Milstein is accused of restricting US embassy reports on West Bank settlements, settler violence, and nine American deaths. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
Capital & Main · Oct 8 Educators Fear California’s Flood of Ballot Initiatives Could Sink School Funding Measure Proposition 3 would extend a tax on the state’s highest earners, preserving a key source of revenue for school districts across California.
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Israel Hits Back at Britain, Shuts East Jerusalem Consulate After West Bank Sanctions Israel downgrades Britain's East Jerusalem consulate after West Bank sanctions, with Gideon Saar warning that actions against Israel will trigger retaliation.
We Got This Covered · Oct 8 ICE reportedly acquires 50 million voter roll records, democracy watchdog says this ‘should concern all Americans’ Tackling "voter fraud" or a potential attack on democracy?
France 24 · Oct 8 French, US and Russian astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space SpaceX brought France's Sophie Adenot and fellow astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway and Andrey Fedyaev back to Earth on Thursday after an eight-month mission on board the International Space Station that saw Adenot become the first French woman to walk in space.
Evening Standard · Oct 8 US calls for allies to hike defence spending ‘not a hostile thing’, says Rubio America’s top diplomat said members of the Nato military alliance need ‘to be as strong as they can possibly be’.
Roll Call · Oct 8 Pa. Democrat rejects DHS allegation her campaign hired undocumented immigrant LEMOYNE, Pa. – Janelle Stelson, the Democrat challenging Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry for a second time, rejected Thursday a claim that her campaign had employed an undocumented immigrant who recently pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge. “We don’t know this individual. Everybody hired goes through me, so I would…
Roll Call · Oct 8 ‘Save the Senate’? Duo floats big changes to chamber rules Two years ago, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., published a book about restoring the so-called talking filibuster and repairing what he describes as a “broken” system in the Senate. Now he’s forming an unlikely duo with Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., to push a sweeping proposal to overhaul the chamber’s rules. “America…
The Economic Times · Oct 8 Will march to Jantar Mantar on Oct 10 against SIR: CJP's Abhijit Dipke CJP leader Abhijit Dipke declared plans for a nationwide mobilization against the SIR exercise scheduled for October 10. The protest aims to demand accountability for alleged voter deletions and to scrap the SIR initiative. Dipke criticized the government's restrictions on peaceful gatherings, emphasizing the need for public participation in democracy.…
Latin Times · Oct 8 Republicans Spend $500 Million on Midterm Campaigns as Democrats Maintain Leads in Key Senate Races: Report Republicans have poured nearly $500 million into midterm campaign ads since Labor Day, but Democrats continue to lead or remain tied in key Senate battleground races. Despite outspending Democrats on broadcast advertising, GOP campaigns have gained limited additional airtime and are reallocating funds as key seats become harder to contest.
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Why 'Cornell 7' Member Jonathan Newell Is Barred From His New University Amid Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Jonathan Newell was reportedly barred from Nova Southeastern University after transferring from Cornell, where he was expelled following allegations linked to a fraternity sexual assault case.
The Economic Times · Oct 8 Bengal bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar results to indicate political mood after BJP's rise to power The results of Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls will help assess political sentiments after the BJP's recent government formation. While allegations of voter intimidation raised concerns, the Election Commission deemed polling to be generally peaceful.