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PoliticsOct 12Canada’s PM Carney makes case for Canadian unity as Alberta referendum nearsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday urged Alberta to remain in Canada, warning that a vote next week on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada would begin a “long and uncertain process” at a dangerous time for the country. “This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different,” Carney said in a holiday message to Canadians. “A week from today, Albertans will have the opportunity to make an important decision about their future, whether to remain part of Canada or begin a long and...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 12Christie: GOP committing ‘malpractice’ to try to win CongressFormer New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said Sunday the GOP is committing “malpractice” in its efforts to retain control of Congress amid a tough midterm environment for the party. Christie — a former Republican presidential candidate — discussed the surprisingly competitive Senate election in Kansas while appearing on ABC News’s “This Week.” “As a…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Trump says he ‘never thought’ he’d have to hold rallies againPresident Trump said Sunday he “never thought” he would hold rallies again as he crisscrosses the country to campaign for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump made the observation while letting Truth Social followers know he would campaign for Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in Youngstown, Ohio, on…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Trump’s antitrust threat to NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and Fox News: What to knowThe Department of Justice (DOJ) took many by surprise when it said over the weekend it would investigate the country’s top television networks on antitrust grounds over a boycott the TV networks carried out last month in response to President Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House. The announcement came as…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donorMusk’s record midterm election spending comes as the Tesla and SpaceX CEO rebuilds his relationship with Trump and has business ties to the federal government.CNBC
PoliticsOct 12'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst saysPresident Donald Trump's envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. He says that "it's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington because Vladimir Putin knows that Donald Trump lives on borrowed time".France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 12Musk gives GOP a boost ahead of the midterms{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Musk gives GOP a boost ahead of the midterms Tech trillionaire Elon Musk gave $276 million to several Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months, as the GOP faces headwinds ahead of the midterm elections. © Jacquelyn Martin, The Associated Press This brings the Tesla…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Watch live: Trump rallies in Ohio, seeking to boost GOP in midterm battlesPresident Trump is returning to Ohio Monday evening, as Republicans fight to defend two key seats in a state that has emerged as an unexpected midterm battleground. He is expected to campaign alongside Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), just days after Vice President Vance rallied voters in the Buckeye State. The visits come as Husted trails…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst saysPresident Donald Trump's envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. He says that "it's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington because Vladimir Putin knows that Donald Trump lives on borrowed time".France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 12Anti-Troy Jackson Ad Runs in Oregon, Not MaineAn executive with the Republican super PAC that paid for the ad attacking Mr. Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, blamed its vendor for running the ad in Oregon.NYT US
PoliticsOct 12The Government changes formula to approve the RTVE VAT decree without passing through CongressTras el rechazo parlamentario de julio, el Ejecutivo prepara una reforma reglamentaria que no necesita convalidación del Congreso. RTVE comunica a los sindicatos que se aprobará antes de que el Gobierno entre en funciones. LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 12One of the ‘Cornell 7’ wants a gag order to limit what can be said publicly about alleged gang-rapeAn attorney for one of the accused Chi Phi fraternity brothers said that Jane Doe’s attorney ‘has been trying his case in the media since filing the lawsuit’The Independent World
PoliticsOct 12Cedar Park City Council to discuss Flock cameras at special meeting Oct. 13Cedar Park City Council members will discuss automated license plate readers, or ALPRS, which include Flock Safety cameras, at a special called City Council meeting Oct. 13.communityimpact · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Many Republican states have imposed new voting rules this yearThe former president's initiatives to tighten voting laws did not succeed at the federal level, but several states adopted similar measures. The new laws include stricter identification requirements, affecting young and rural voters, and have generated controversy and lawsuits.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12Trump is rolling back protections that kept away ‘junk’ fees when you fly. Here are the other changesThe DOT is also changing a Biden-era policy that protects travelers from losing money on flight delays and cancellationsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 12Pro-Collins ads target wrong Portland in GOP super PAC mix-upAds promoting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) appeared to target the wrong city of Portland in a Republican super PAC mix-up, running the advertisements in Oregon instead of Maine. “During a recent independent expenditure, our media vendor mistakenly placed approximately $25,000 in digital advertising in the Portland, Oregon media market instead of Portland, Maine,” a spokesperson…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Trump Posts a Made-Up Quote From Denzel Washington“President Donald Trump posted a laudatory, but fabricated, quote from Denzel Washington on his Truth Social page Monday morning, the actor’s team confirmed,” the Washington Post reports. “The quote, in which Washington purportedly says he has ‘never met anyone braver, smarter, or who cares more about America’ than Trump, has circulated online before.”politicalwire · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Trump posts new video to push ‘bribe’ of $5,000 for every American if midterms go his wayThe proposed $5,000 payments would add up to far more than the country has taken in from Trump’s tariffsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 12Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm electionsThe barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump's slipping popularity and cost of living concerns.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Trump stands by Russia diesel plan despite backlash: 'I made the right choice'A group of senators, including some Republicans, have pushed back on the agreement.ABC News
PoliticsBreakingOct 12US Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home searched by immigration agentsMinnesota Representative Ilhan Omar’s home has been searched as part of an undisclosed ‘criminal investigation’.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Supervisor candidates stress tax base, mental health at forumOTTUMWA — Candidates for the Wapello County Board of Supervisors said Saturday the county must grow its tax base to absorb the effects of a new state tax law, while all three opposed selling the landfill the county co-owns with…ottumwacourier · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf CourseDuring a four-hour hearing, a federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration about who authorized the removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links.NYT US
PoliticsOct 12Trump isn’t fully on board with Hegseth’s desire for livestream of firing squad execution: report‘This is an old dude in a wheelchair we're shooting,’ one source said. ‘We want to livestream that?’The Independent World