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PoliticsOct 12New taxes: Here’s where Corvallis’ City Council candidates standCandidates vary in their support of service cuts or new taxes, including whether or not new taxes should go to the voters.democratherald · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Cindy Holscher, Ty Masterson gain gubernatorial endorsements from labor, ag interestsTOPEKA — The Kansas gubernatorial campaigns of Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher landed endorsements that echo the political alliances they developed while serving in the Kansas Legislature.themercury · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12COLUMN: State Question 845 on the November BallotThis column discusses State Question 845, which will appear on the November ballot. It likely provides an analysis or overview of an upcoming electoral decision.woodwardnews_net · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Olivia Rodrigo, 23, defies Hollywood's political silence and speaks out against Trump: "Never use my songs to promote your racist and hateful propaganda"Her stance contrasts with that of other artists who prefer to avoid political controversies to protect their careers.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12Musk throws $276M behind Republicans in midtermsTech 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. This brings the Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s total contributions so far to $366 million. A spokesperson for Musk’s America PAC confirmed the numbers to The Hill,…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Zohran Mamdani orders use-of-force review for New York City policeCity spokesperson says the mayor's calls for reform are not connected to police response to an ICE shooting last week.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Trump has been hitting the road to boost candidates before the midterms. It’s left him in a ‘foul mood’Trump’s campaign-style rallies serve as ‘an escape’ for the president amid his deeply unpopular war in Iran and his low approval ratings, according to a reportThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 12Sheinbaum commits federal help to Guadalajara water crisis, presses Jalisco on protest crackdown: Monday’s mañanera recappedPresident Sheinbaum said on Monday that Jalisco authorities must explain their use of force against protesters in Guadalajara on Sunday, and that federal water officials would meet on Monday with members of Governor Lemus's team to discuss a plan to address the problem. The post Sheinbaum commits federal help to Guadalajara water crisis, presses Jalisco on protest crackdown: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
PoliticsOct 12Pope Leo weighs in on Pentagon's plans to livestream Fort Hood executionPope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. executions amid the Pentagon's announcement that it plans to livestream the Fort Hood shooter's execution. Francis X. Rocca, the Vatican editor for EWTN News, joins with more.CBS News
PoliticsOct 12Christa Pike back in prison and able to talk after botched executionChrista Pike is back in prison following her release from the hospital after her botched execution, her lawyer said. Skyler Henry has more.CBS News
PoliticsOct 12Federal judge admonishes Trump administration over East Potomac Park tree removalA federal judge scolded Trump administration lawyers on Monday for failing to provide sufficient notice before cutting down hundreds of trees in East Potomac Park over the weekend, saying she was “beyond disappointed” with the government’s conduct.  “I trusted you all not to do precisely what you have done,” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes said…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Elon Musk becomes biggest known donor in midterm elections in bid to save RepublicansElon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than US$276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress. The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this week’s federal filing deadline, were confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesman for Musk’s super PAC (Political Action Committee). The money includes US$158 million given to the Senate Leadership Fund, the main super PAC...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 12Judge orders halt to tree cutting on golf course Trump wants to renovateUna jueza detiene la tala en un campo de golf en Washington tras la alarma de ambientalistas por la remoción masiva de árboles.Trump impulsa proyectos de renovación en la capital, enfrentando críticas por supuestos gastos vanidosos en obras como el salón de baile de la Casa Blanca.Clarín
PoliticsBreakingOct 12Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC home, DOJ says it approved the warrantThe Justice Department says the search is part of an "ongoing federal investigation", while Omar calls it "an attempt to target political enemies"NPR News
PoliticsOct 12Hillary Clinton recalls viral moment with Obama: ‘I really hope that Donald Trump is watching’Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over the weekend discussed a viral moment she shared with former President Obama a few months ago at an event after former first lady Michelle Obama noted her husband’s Nobel Peace Prize. “I was at the opening of the Obama library, which I hope you all get to visit,…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Kimberly Guilfoyle caught red-handed, must resignKimberly Guilfoyle is the current U.S. ambassador to Greece and a longtime cheerleader for President Trump. She is also a former Fox News personality, long-ago ex-wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.), and, more recently, ex-girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr.   And she’s for sale.   The Wall Street Journal has the receipts: Guilfoyle promised Eric Deters, a quixotic…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Trump's Russia deal leaves GOP candidates with a Putin problemRepublicans already saddled with Trump's unpopular policies in the midterms now face another awkward choice: whether to back his diesel deal with a dictator many of them despise.Why it matters: The agreement President Trump struck with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday is designed to ease the cost of living for U.S. consumers. But Republicans who pleaded for help with fuel prices now face a fresh dispute over Russia, with energy analysts questioning whether the deal will deliver the relief Trump is promising.The big picture: With three weeks until Election Day, Republicans are trying to Axios
PoliticsOct 12Trump aide spars with Loomer over ZelenskyThe escalating feud between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over a recent diesel deal with Russia has spilled into MAGA circles, sparking a clash between a Trump adviser and far-right activist Laura Loomer over her defense of the Ukrainian leader. Loomer, a staunch supporter of Trump who has informally advised the president in…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Trump tells fans he could say the ‘stupidest things’ and they would cheer. They agree“I could say the stupidest things, and you’d clap. ‘Oh, I love you so — it’s true,” the president told a crowd in Tennessee.The Independent World
PoliticsOct 12Elon Musk became the largest donor in the United States legislative election with one objective: to save the RepublicansEl dueño de Tesla aportó más de 250 millones de dólares a la campaña electoral del partido del presidente Donald Trump.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12Republican concerns mount over livestreaming Fort Hood shooter's executionPresident Trump said he approved of livestreaming the execution, but suggested the decision may not be final.CBS News
PoliticsOct 12Federal agents search Democrat Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigationSouth China Morning Post
PoliticsBreakingOct 12U.K. prime minister attributes plot against U.S. bomber base to IranAxios
PoliticsOct 12Hearings set for officials caught in Atmore stingCourt hearings have been scheduled for three public officials caught allegedly soliciting sex from undercover law enforcement posing as sex workers in early October.lagniappemobile · united states of america