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US Justice Department threatens California over alleged noncitizen voters, letters show

The US Justice Department has set a 48-hour ultimatum for California officials to scrutinize a list of alleged noncitizen voters. They require a re-evaluation of ballots sent to these individuals until their citizenship status is confirmed. Noncompliance could provoke federal legal action, particularly as the November elections loom, amid ongoing…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Trump signs pardons for 2 Alaska mechanics onstage, calls it something Joe Biden ‘would be unable to do’

Two Anchorage diesel shop owners got pardons at a Wasilla rally

We Got This Covered · Oct 14

Midterms 2026 Turn Real: Early Ballots Flow as Forecasters Give Dems 83% House Odds

Iowa and Georgia launched early voting this week with three weeks to go. Forecasters now give Democrats 83% odds in the House and 61% in the Senate.

Latin Times · Oct 14

Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simple

Donald Trump announced the beginning of exploration for oil and gas in Greenland which may alleviate energy concerns. Despite Trump's optimistic statements, resource extraction in Greenland has faced numerous challenges over the years. An agreement with Denmark and Greenland was signed to enhance Arctic security but lacks exploration rights. Legislators…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Anthony Scaramucci Reveals He Believes That 'General Milley Hates Trump More Than Melania'

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said General Mark Milley dislikes Donald Trump as much as Melania Trump, though the claim remains unverified.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

School Vouchers Take Center Stage in Texas’ Most Flippable State House District

On San Antonio’s South Side, a progressive Democrat faces off with an architect of Texas' private school voucher program.

Texas Observer · Oct 14

Former US president Barack Obama arrives in Glasgow in six-car convoy

Former American president Barack Obama has arrived at his hotel in Glasgow ahead of his talk at the OVO Hydro

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14

Elon Musk's $366M US Midterm Spending Spree Dwarfs His 2024 Donations to Trump

Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366 million in the 2026 US midterms, largely backing Republican groups as they fight to retain control of Congress.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

House Republicans pull $3 million reserved for ads against Henry Cuellar

The Laredo Democrat’s 28th District was one of five seats Republicans redrew last summer to flip to GOP control. But the new map has proven less ironclad than the party hoped.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 14

Delia Ramirez Introduces Bill to Abolish ICE, CBP and DHS Weeks Before Election Day

Rep. Delia Ramirez formally introduced a bill to dismantle DHS and abolish ICE as detention deaths and the Ilhan Omar raid reshape the immigration debate.

Latin Times · Oct 14