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Citing ProPublica, Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Help U.S. Citizens Sue ICE for Wrongful Detentions

We recently reported that more than 500 American citizens have been detained by immigration agents. Now House members are moving to make it easier for those detained to seek justice through the courts...

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Trump's voter raids have begun

Federal agents launched raids and arrests on Monday against a list of 20,000 Californians, based on unverified voter fraud claims.

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What Russia's doing to Ukraine is 'fine,' Trump says

"Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much," Trump said, hours after a Russian drone strike in a public park killed six people, including two children.

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He Tried to Set Limits on His State’s School Vouchers. Billionaires Helped Bankroll a Campaign to Unseat Him.

A high-ranking Republican had wanted only to curb the unchecked growth of West Virginia’s voucher program, not destroy it. In the ensuing backlash, three PACs — affiliated with the Koch family and Jef...

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This Cybersecurity Agency Is Supposed to Protect U.S. Elections. Officials Fear It’s Been Compromised by Trump.

DHS appointees made an unusual request of its agency that protects election systems: Secretly acquire a voting machine and hack it. Though not acted on, the request shows how the Trump administration...

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Big Tech will not broadcast your dissent

Silicon Valley can't help influencing protests and elections—with AI regulation on the line.

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'It's significant': Ukraine fears US is withholding allied-funded air defense supplies to pressure Kyiv

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has yet to approve the transfer of a significant batch of Patriot interceptor missiles for Ukraine, Ukrainian officials and military officers told the Kyiv Independ...

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Zelensky appeals to US lawmakers for answers as White House turns on Kyiv

"We want to understand what is happening, why it's happening, and where all this is heading," Zelensky told a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives.

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Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

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Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show

Thomas Teepell, who worked for Republican senator, demanded El-Sayed disavow Muslim Brotherhood A man who heckled Democratic candidate for Senate Abdul El-Sayed and demanded he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood at a Michigan townhall is a former aide to the Republican senator Josh Hawley, according to congressional staff records. At the event on Saturday, an attendee who gave his name only as “Tommy” shouted from the crowd, asking whether El-Sayed would disavow the movement. El-Sayed answered: “Sure, yeah, absolutely,” then turned the question around, asking whether the man assumed he wouldn’t. Continue reading...

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Exclusive: Secret pay-for-play text rocks Trump White House

The text is a key piece of evidence in the White House's probe of a missing Kennedy Center donation.

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Abdul-El Sayed turns a question about the Muslim Brotherhood into a viral moment in Michigan’s Senate race

How an Abdul El-Sayed Opponent Handed Him a Campaign Highlight

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Trump Tries to Ban Jack Smith Testimony as BBC Lawsuit Implodes

The BBC has subpoenaed Jack Smith as part of Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the media company.

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Donald Trump finally gets his wish to be Vladimir Putin's BFF

Together at last.

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A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

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Federal agents respond to a reported shooting at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, officials say

Authorities say federal agents responded Monday to a report of a shooting Monday at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio.

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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

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Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death

US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.

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Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

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How Corruption Got This Bad

Over the course of decades, the Supreme Court has legalized behavior that is poisonous to a functioning democracy.

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Kohen Wiley Shooting ‘Was Justified,’ Mississippi AG Says

The police shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley as he sat in his mother’s lap in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Miss., in June “was justified,” Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s…

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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined.

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'Help me!' Video of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen sparks outrage

A video of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents has sparked outrage in the community.

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Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course

The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.

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Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds

Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new low Most Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according to a new poll, as the US president’s approval rating falls to a new low ahead of November’s midterm elections. A new Washington Post-ABC poll put Trump’s approval rating at 33% as he continues to crisscross the country as part of his campaign blitz for embattled Republicans. Continue reading...

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Piloted flights protecting Scotland's waters from illegal fishing have more than halved due to cutbacks

The Scottish Government is selling surveillance planes to save money and says drones are used to prevent illegal fishing. But critics argue that losing experienced pilots could mean criminality goes unchecked.

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We Asked 13 Men What They Wish Women Knew About Sex — And The Answers Were Surprisingly Vulnerable

We didn’t see these coming.

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Study Reveals This 2012 Film Is The Scariest Movie Of All Time

The horror film has a near-perfect scare score of 96. Find out where “Obsession” and “Backrooms” rank.

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Empty desks: Advocates talk chronic school absenteeism

Concerned school and government leaders are downplaying the state of student absenteeism, community organizers are strategizing to create urgency around who’s regularly missing class — and why — in Winnipeg.

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Amey to provide systemwide integration services for Northern Powerhouse Rail programme

Network Rail has appointed Amey to provide systemwide integration services for Phase One of the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme to improve connectivity between towns and cities in the north of England. The Systemwide Integration contract awarded through Network Rail’s Development & Design Partnership Framework will see Amey serve as the system integrator across six major

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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

Move to defend ally comes as kingdom has been pummelled by strikes from the militant group

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Ford recalls more than 102,000 F-Series trucks over faulty speedometer, US NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 102,159 F-Series trucks in the US ‌over faulty equipment, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.

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With Israel preparing for a defining election, can Trump save Netanyahu?

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister has staged a remarkable political recovery. Now, with the US president at his side, he is seeking to extend it

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Kenyan cult leader guilty on all charges over 191 starvation deaths

A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult in an infamous starvation cult. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at the cult base inland from the Kenyan beach resort of Malindi, in what became known as the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".

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Horror and disbelief after lawmaker attacked in rural Australia

A rural Australian town felt a mix of horror and disbelief on Tuesday after a highly respected lawmaker was gravely injured in what looked to be a targeted attack. Former nurse and midwife Helen Haines entered parliament in 2019, earning respect across the political divide for her efforts to stamp out corruption and bolster transparency. The 65-year-old was struck by a two-tonne SUV in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon.

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RJ Mitte's sister mourns actor as family shares first public statements

RJ Mitte's sister and grandmother spoke publicly for the first time after he died by suicide at 34. Here's what they said at his celebration of life.

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The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on how Susan Collins could transcend Trump in Maine

Seeking re-election in a blue state, the longtime Republican senator is relying on her personal brand to defy political gravity — again.

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Three killed and two injured in Russian attack on Kramatorsk

Russian attack has targeted Kramatorsk, damaging three multi-story residential buildings and causing multiple civilian casualties.

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At least 14 killed, 71 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day as Russian drone kills 2 children in park

On the night of Oct. 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 165 Shahed-type and other drones, 105 of them jet-powered, Ukraine's Air Force said.

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What if an AI bubble bursts — and that accelerates AI job losses?

Research on past recessions suggests downturns can accelerate automation. That raises the specter of a double whammy for workers.

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Revolut and other banking apps go down as Google Cloud suffers UK outage

Google Cloud is experiencing service disruptions in London, along with multiple banking apps including Revolut.

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There is plenty of GOP hand-wringing about the Senate, with Democrats polling ahead in nine of 11 close races. But those leads are slim. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter

Plus, seven candidates tell The Journal how they would fix Congress, and an Abdul El-Sayed opponent handed him a viral campaign highlight.

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Zelensky's trust rating surges amid Trump's pressure campaign, poll finds

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Zelensky, saying Ukraine should consider finding someone else to negotiate on its behalf.

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Under pledge to U.S., Japan’s chip investment divided between home and abroad

The $550 billion commitment to the Trump administration, in return for lower tariffs, won’t do much to resurrect Japan’s chip industry, experts say.

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'Things don't happen in a vacuum': Sister of slain UK MP speaks on Haines attack

Kim Leadbeater knows what political violence can result in after the murder of her sister former UK MP Jo Cox. She has urged Australia to take action to stop any further escalation after the attack on Helen Haines.

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Oil prices top $110 as traders weigh Middle East supply risks

The price of Brent crude remained at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran keeps oil inflated.

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Apple gets a downgrade from Loop Capital on fears of slow iPhone sales

Apple is on pace to fall short of revenue expectations tied to its iPhones, so investors should think twice before adding exposure to the tech giant, according to Loop Capital.

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Trump Defends GOP Senator Doctor With A Claim That's Diagnosed As False

The president insisted Roger Marshall got a “bum rap” but Trump’s explanation earned him a fact-check.

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U.S. oil surges to top $107, Brent crude at five-month high amid Mideast tensions

Oil extended its rally on Tuesday as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.

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How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful members of Congress were involved in a bribery scheme, ProPublica found. After Trump gutted the FBI an...

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