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POLITICS1d agoRepublicans brace for three-way leader fight if they loseSpeaker Mike Johnson's sudden frank talk about his political future is upending the quiet maneuvering ahead of a post-election GOP leadership contest.Why it matters: The race could become a three-way fight if Johnson follows former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's example and tries to stay in leadership if Republicans lose the majority.Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has widely been viewed as a top contender for the job — and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) did not seek a waiver to remain Judiciary chair, fueling speculation that he's preparing to run for leader.Many Republicans privately worry they're gAxios
POLITICS1d agoThe Disappearing Women of the Trump AdministrationIn President Trump’s second term, those heading for the exits, voluntarily or involuntarily, are female officials.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoKarina Milei's new menu and the détente sought for the Macri cousinsThe presidential sister led another Political Table meeting. Mauricio and Jorge, close but distant.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoJ&K High Court seeks policy on retention of government accommodation by ex-CM Azad, BJP’s RainaIn a similar case in 2022, the Court had refused to protect any of the persons concerned against eviction from government properties on the ground of securityThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoInflation Data Shows Prices Are Up, Worrying Republicans Ahead of the MidtermsThe newest inflation report gave Democrats a chance to tie pain at the pump to President Trump’s decisions.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoLisa Cook’s lawyers call Trump’s investigation committee ‘demonstrably biased’Lawyers for Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook called President Trump’s investigation committee into her “demonstrably biased.” “A hearing with demonstrably biased members, unspecified additional allegations, and an unclear schedule for the disclosure of any additional evidence – with no explanation for why it was not previously produced – is not a process…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoKatie Zacharia draws criticism after press secretary debutKatie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary on Tuesday, with critics calling it awkward and stilted. Political strategists Sawyer Hackett and Harrison Fields join "The Takeout" to discuss.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoInside Michigan’s critical midterm Senate battleNBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas speaks to Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, Republican Mike Rogers, and voters in Michigan.NBC News
POLITICS1d agoMexico Bans Violent Content on Social Media for ChildrenJoining a global movement, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring the removal of a range of material for people under 18 and held out the prospect of tougher measures.NYT World
POLITICS1d agoTrump says "leakers should be shot" during Arizona rallyPresident Trump told supporters at an Arizona rally on Wednesday that he thinks "leakers should be shot." CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoIn Brazil, evangelicals grow frustrated with the politicization of their faith: 'It's disheartening to see religion used by the far right'While 69% of evangelicals said they would vote for Flavio Bolsonaro in the presidential election runoff scheduled for October 25, most worshipers do not accept political issues being raised during services or religious events in the run-up to the vote.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoDA looking to interview 2 witnesses in backseat of ICE vehicle in Houston incidentTwo people were allegedly in the back seat of an ICE vehicle when an agent struck a man during a pursuit in Texas on Saturday, the Harris County DA's office said.ABC News
POLITICS1d agoDenver Mayor Mike Johnston explains how city cut unsheltered homelessness by 64% in 3 yearsSince taking office in 2023, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has overseen a 64% decrease in unsheltered homelessness, outpacing the national rate. Johnston joins "The Takeout" to break down his administration's strategy.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoDenmark pushes back as Trump touts Greenland oil and mineral dealsRecent US-Greenland-Denmark agreement excludes mining or drilling rights while reinforcing Greenland's sovereignty.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoAlgeria Sets Its Sights on the SahelThe North African country seeks to reclaim its status as a security mediator in the region.Foreign Policy
POLITICS1d agoColau would lose more than 60% of her votes in Catalonia, which would go to the PSOE and the ERC and Podemos listEl partido de la ex alcaldesa de Barcelona sólo retendría el 36% de los apoyos logrados en las generales de 2023 LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d agoSánchez tries to compensate for his "Podemization" with Robles as number two and after being left without a vice president as a 'ticket'Supone un espaldarazo a la gestión de la ministra de Defensa en Ceuta frente a Marlaska aunque muchos compañeros "no se entienden con ella" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d ago2027 Budget: they warn that the project eliminates automatic mobility of AUH and family allowancesUnicef y ACIJ cuestionaron la propuesta del Gobierno de eliminar la actualización automática de las asignaciones familiares.También alertaron por una caída del 13% en los fondos para salud y del 16% en primera infancia.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoICE pushes back on report suggesting body cameras that automatically recordThe immigration agency rejects a report from a government watchdog recommending improvements to its body camera policy.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoSurprise Democratic Donor Blitzes Senate Races in Republican-Leaning States With AdsSteve Pajcic, a lawyer and philanthropist in Florida, started a group that is airing ads in Kansas and South Carolina. Florida and Mississippi are next.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoZelenskyy slams Trump over deal for Russian dieselUkrainians say that Internet services needed for defense that come through Elon Musk’s SpaceX are being throttled, putting their security at risk. Musk says the services are controlled by the U.S. governments and not his company. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports from the White House.NBC News
POLITICS1d agoThe ruling party pushes for the restitution of the Land Law to protect Milei's DNU and block the opposition sessionLLA ended up reinstating a Peronist law, which Milei had repealed, within the Private Property Inviolability law. The proposal will be debated in a session to be called on October 21.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoLegal Aid asks for the release of Dominican Oscar Belgal and warns about his deteriorating healthDominican Oscar Belgal was detained after being shot by masked agents while traveling with his son, without receiving adequate medical attention. Legal Aid Society denounces ICE abuses and requests his immediate release, arguing illegal detention and violations of fundamental rights.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoCapriles believes that the US offers guarantees by lifting sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez's brotherCapriles sees the end of sanctions against Rodríguez as a gesture from the US in support of transition negotiations after Maduro's capture. The US Treasury removes Jorge Rodríguez from the sanctions list, maintaining restrictions on key figures and state entities.Clarín