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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
PoliticsOct 12Johnson: Video of Hasan execution could be ‘recruiting tool for future terrorists’House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan could be used by terrorist groups to recruit more people, joining a growing list of Republicans who have expressed reservations about broadcasting it publicly. “There are colleagues that have concerns,” Johnson said in an interview…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Judge tears into Trump administration for felling trees on D.C. golf course the president wants to remake“I’m furious,” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes told a Justice Department lawyer. “I trusted you all not to do precisely what you have done.”NBC News
PoliticsOct 12Trump set to rally in Georgia to support Collins in Senate raceThe Republican National Convention confirmed the president will travel to Georgia on Oct. 16 for a rally.The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Canada sends important message to foreigners on what eTA and visitor visa are not eligible forIRCC warned visitors that eTAs and visitor visas did not grant work rights in Canada, reminding travellers that most jobs required valid work permits.legit · nigeria
PoliticsOct 12ICE Agent Uses Car to Ram Blockading Vehicle During Oregon Raidheadtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Judge chastises DOJ lawyers after hundreds of trees cut down at D.C. golf courseGovernment lawyers said 430 trees were cut down at East Potomac Golf Links on Saturday.CBS News
PoliticsOct 12Democrats hammer Trump for late-election raid on Omar’s homeDemocrats are up in arms this week after federal agents raided the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing the government to go after political adversaries. The Democrats are particularly piqued that the operation, conducted Monday morning by agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), took place just weeks…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Cuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockadeCuban energy minister denies link to fuel shipments intercepted by US, says oil imports by private firms insufficient.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Faith leaders condemn Trump’s firing squad execution. His evangelical adviser is cheering him onTop evangelical figures close to the president don’t condemn the idea — or claim that God commands itThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 12Obama rolls out ad for Dem Scott Colom in Mississippi Senate raceFormer President Obama rolled out a new advertisement this week in support of Democratic Mississippi Senate candidate Scott Colom, amid growing dissatisfaction with the GOP’s handling of key issues among Americans. “Mississippi, it’s time for a change. That’s why you need to send Scott Colom to the U.S. Senate,” Obama said in the ad. “Scott…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Kansas Senator Roger Marshall Pays $1,300 Bakery Bill After Six-Year Cookie Debt RowRepublican Senator Roger Marshall paid $1,300 to a Kansas bakery after its owner said a $678.75 bill for his 2020 election watch party went unpaid for six years.ibtimes · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 12Nevada approves $38 million for 10 housing projects, supporting 891 attainable homes stateNevada is putting another $38 million toward housing projects it says will help create hundreds of attainable homes and rental units across the state. The Nevadanews3lv · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Cuba denies links with 90 fuel shipments intercepted by the USThe island refutes involvement in fuel shipments intercepted by the US, which accuses Cuba of receiving sanctioned cargo. Washington only allows private imports, while threatening sanctions against those who supply the Caribbean nation.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12US military archbishop says Catholic soldiers should not be part of firing squadsThe religious leader criticizes the broadcast of a massacre perpetrator's execution, highlighting his opposition to capital punishment. He warns soldiers of faith against participating in the act, aligning with other leaders who reject the death penalty.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12Democratic congresswoman after Trump administration searched her home: "They will not silence me"The Minnesota representative denounces that the federal operation at her residence is part of political intimidation by the president. The raid is linked to a migration fraud investigation, while Democratic leaders criticize the use of federal agencies.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12Democrat rips ‘insanely corrupt’ raid on Omar’s homeRep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) slammed the federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) home as “insanely corrupt” in a post on social media Monday. “As [President] Trump’s popularity craters amid rising prices and his deeply unpopular war, everything he does is an attempt to distract his remaining followers,” Beyer wrote in a post on the…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Even Mike Johnson is warning Trump not to livestream execution of Fort Hood attackerThe plan has been met with widespread condemnation outside of MAGA circlesThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 12Musk quietly invests hundreds of millions in US Congressional elections366 miljoen dollar. Dat is het bedrag dat Elon Musk al in de tussentijdse verkiezingen in de VS in november heeft gestoken. Daarmee heeft hij het totaalbedrag van zijn bijdrage aan de overwinning van Trump twee jaar terug al ingehaald, maar dit keer kiest hij voor een stille aanpak. The New York Times kreeg inzage in de donaties die Musk dit jaar aan politieke kandidaten heeft gedaan. Het leeuwendeel van 158 miljoen ging naar het Senate Leadership Fund, het fonds dat Republikeinse senaatskandidaten ondersteunt. Nog eens 76 miljoen gaf hij aan zijn eigen America PAC, een politieke organisatie dNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 12Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won't 'be silenced' - AP NewsAP News
PoliticsOct 12Congress Seva Dal seeks case against Bhaskar Rao over ‘fake news’ on Dhruv RatheeIn a representation dated October 10, Junaid P.K., president of the Brigade, alleged that Mr. Rao had created doubts about Mr. Rathee’s nationality by suggesting that he could be a foreign national.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 12New Voting Laws in Republican States Raise Battles Over ID and Citizenship ProofAcross more than 40 states mainly under Republican leadership, a wave of new voting regulations takes effect this year. The measures include tighter voter ID requirements, proof-of-citizenship checks at registration, and changes to how mailed ballots are handled. While Republicans argue the rules strengthen election integrity, civil‑rights advocates warn they could suppress turnout and disqualify eligible voters. The implementation of these laws coincides with President Trump's push for a federal voter‑ID mandate and nationwide proof‑of‑citizenship standard, sparking lawsuits, political rallies, and heated legislative debates.headtopics · united states of america