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PoliticsOct 14Trump plays Russian roulette on eve of midtermsPresident Trump is indulging his fondness for Vladimir Putin at a moment of acute political peril, forcing Republicans in the midterms to take cover as he showers Moscow with one-sided concessions.Why it matters: With just three weeks until the election, Trump is rekindling a decade-long, scandal-scarred relationship with a dictator reviled by most Americans — including his own supporters.Driving the news: Since speaking with Putin on Friday, Trump has embarked on a remarkable five-day campaign of diplomatic concessions and cover for Russia — sparking bipartisan blowback just as voters prepareAxios
PoliticsOct 14Civil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling placesFor many election cycles, civil rights groups and political parties have fanned out to monitor polling places, but the charged midterm environment has many organizations stepping up efforts this year.NPR News
PoliticsOct 14In Kansas, a newly-competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump's unpopular policiesKansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's office back to Republican control, even in what could be a tough year for the GOP.NPR News
PoliticsOct 14In private, top Republicans believe the House is a lost causeRepublican groups are trying to limit their losses. But few in the party believe they have a good shot at keeping control of Congress.Politico
PoliticsOct 14Trump faces backlash after posting 'sick' video of UK man killed by tigerThe man in the real video, identified by the BBC as William Chapman, later died from his injuries following the Saturday incident, police said.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 14Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in GreenlandThe US president also praises the security advantages of last month's deal with Denmark and Greenland.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 14It's official | Social Security benefits: how to get an SSA credit in 2026 and how many are needed to retireCredits are earned by working and paying Social Security taxes. How much each credit requires in 2026 in covered earnings.Clarín
PoliticsOct 14Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Sanctions on 2 Groups Aiding the I.C.C.The ruling prevents the administration from penalizing two rights groups for working to provide information for the International Criminal Court’s war crimes investigations.NYT US
PoliticsOct 14Ossoff rejects 2028 buzz amid bruising night of Senate debatesSen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) delivered another debate performance tailor-made for social media Tuesday night, feeding the presidential speculation he insists is entirely misplaced.Why it matters: A darling of the Democratic internet and a favorite to win the party's nomination in 2028, Ossoff emphatically ruled out a White House bid and pledged to serve a full six-year Senate term if re-elected."He is running. He's going to be your DSA candidate," Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins countered, seeking to paint Ossoff as a socialist with ambitions beyond Georgia.The big picture: Georgia was one Axios
PoliticsOct 14How many ‘ghuspaithiye’ were detected, deleted, deported after SIR: Congress to Amit ShahCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asks Union Home Minister Amit Shah three questions on infiltrators, after Shah criticised the Opposition’s ‘vote chori’ protestsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 14Trump: 'Massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration set for GreenlandFormer President Trump announced plans for extensive oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland. This statement suggests potential future large-scale resource development in the Arctic region.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 14US Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for terroristsIn a brief order Tuesday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Trump administration's bid to reinstate the ruling that denied asylum to a Nigerian man who was deported for having provided material support to a terrorist group. The post US Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 14CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for nowA federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until the matter goes to a formal trial.NPR News
PoliticsOct 144 Takeaways From the Los Angeles Mayoral DebateMayor Karen Bass and her former ally, the City Council member Nithya Raman, attacked each other’s records on Tuesday night in the last televised debate before the election.NYT US
PoliticsOct 14Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in GreenlandUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration was slated to begin in Greenland. The US, Denmark and Greenland last month signed a security agreement after Trump's repeated threats to seize control of the island.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 14Trump announces that the US is preparing 'massive' oil and gas exploration in GreenlandEl líder estadounidense informó sobre la inminente exploración de recursos energéticos en el territorio ártico, destacando su importancia estratégica. La iniciativa busca fortalecer la seguridad energética de su nación y del continente europeo, según declaraciones del mandatario en su red social.Clarín
PoliticsOct 14Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration will begin in GreenlandDonald Trump says that preparations are underway to launch a "massive" oil, gas ‌and mineral exploration in Greenland.Sky News World
PoliticsOct 14US Judge grants CNN, MS Now, and Politico access to the White HouseUn tribunal ordenó restablecer el acceso de reporteros vetados a la residencia presidencial, mientras se resuelve una demanda por derechos constitucionales.La medida responde a una querella de tres medios que alegan violaciones a la libertad de prensa y debido proceso tras ser excluidos por críticas al gobierno.Clarín
PoliticsOct 14Texas ranchers challenged a 46-turbine wind farm project near the Devils River in a 2023 lawsuit, focused on access to the state's electricity grid. Conservationists raised a different concern: bats and other wildlife that inhabit the area.They propose establishing data-based mortality thresholds during projects. US scientists agree that these animals help save millions of dollars in agriculture.Clarín
PoliticsOct 14Zelenskyy turns to European allies as Washington waversGood morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: European leaders close ranks with Zelenskyy, drones keep raining on the Black Sea, and an exclusive interview with the Spanish Foreign Minister.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 14A bumpy debut for Katie Zacharia, the new voice of Donald TrumpUS president’s newly appointed spokeswoman stumbled through her first White House briefing, leaving reporters with more questions than answersIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 14US "Midterms": How many seats could the Republicans lose?DÉCRYPTAGE - À trois semaines des élections américaines de mi-mandat, différents modèles statistiques de prévision des votes permettent d’évaluer le recul à venir du parti de Donald Trump au Congrès.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 14Costa Rica opens mega-prison, 'just a breeding ground for drug cartels'Een nieuwe megagevangenis in Costa Rica moet de georganiseerde misdaad daar gaan indammen. Het Midden-Amerikaanse land krijgt zo'n 40 procent meer detentieplekken. Costa Rica, dat lang bekendstond als het veiligste land in de regio, kampt de laatste jaren met toenemend geweld door rivaliserende drugsbendes. Vandaag opent het Center for High Containment of Organized Crime (CACCO) - zoals de gevangenis heet - de deuren. Het kolossale complex staat op een terrein van bijna dertien voetbalvelden en moet ruim vijfduizend gevangenen gaan huisvesten. En dat allemaal omdat het land van een doorvoerrouNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 14Texas prosecutor says ICE agent appeared to intentionally strike man with vehicle in HoustonA Texas prosecutor says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent appeared to use a vehicle to intentionally strike a man who took off running in HoustonThe Independent World