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Two of the country's top political prognosticators see Democrats likely seizing the House and possibly the Senate. The guardrails Republicans were counting on to stem their losses don't seem to be holding. LA Times
GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faces backlash from fellow Republicans and Democrats over a provocative ad. LA Times
Trump is rallying in Republican strongholds such as Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama, betting that his presence will be enough to energize voters who might be thinking of sitting out the election. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Whatever it takes.
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Republican-appointed Justice Samuel Alito heartily defended the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed a national right to abortion, and lamented the death threats that ensued at the time. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It is the truth.
Just three in ten (31%) of Americans said in a new Gallup poll that they believe a college education is "very important." New York Post
The United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless. New York Times
The announcement follows weeks of fighting with the Iran-allied armed group and threatens to deepen U.S. involvement in the widening Middle East conflict. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Houthis are like Iran and should be taken down.
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade. New York Times
VOA VIEW: They can't hide from the facts.
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The president’s decision to hold an international summit at his own private golf club, an idea rejected in his first term, illustrates how much he has shattered norms. New York Times
Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will show the truth.
It may not be enough for James Talarico to win. But might it also be a sign of a change to come? New York Times
President Donald Trump held a rally near Dayton, Ohio, as he continues to travel the country in support of Republican candidates ahead of the pivotal midterm elections. OANN
VOA VIEW: The GOP will prevail.
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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Colorado Springs to deliver remarks to 3,500 Air Force and Space Force cadets as part of his “Send Me Tour” to boost morale ahead of the Air Force vs. Navy football game. OANN
The White House has released a report detailing the cost American taxpayers would face if the “top policies” of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) were adopted. OANN
VOA VIEW: They would destroy the US economy.
President Donald Trump energized thousands of enthusiastic supporters at the Mitchell Center on Friday as he brought his nationwide midterm campaign swing to deep-red Alabama. OANN
VOA VIEW: What ever it takes.
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A National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C., as part of a mission launched by President Trump has been arrested for carrying an unauthorized firearm after a traffic stop by U.S. Park Police. Washington Times
President Trump announced that the largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa, touching off a week of debate. CBS
Hany Farid, a leading expert on deepfakes and digital manipulation, estimates that half of the content widely viewed on the Internet is fake. What does this mean for our ability to detect images generated or hallucinated by artificial intelligence? CBS
President Trump announced the formation of a "Super Intelligence Force" after meeting with leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies last week. CBS
VOA VIEW: It will be needed.
Studies show people who hold grudges have greater levels of cardiovascular trouble, and higher levels of depression and anxiety. Experts say those taking steps towards forgiveness can have better outcomes. CBS
VOA VIEW: It sounds logical.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday over a bid by Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy to block a lawsuit filed by the city and county of Boulder over the effects of climate change. CBS
The Supreme Court kicks off its term Monday with cases involving climate change, President Trump's immigration policies and the Second Amendment among the most high-profile disputes. CBS
VOA VIEW: It takes them too long to make a decision.
Latino Democratic leaders are renewing calls for the Democratic Governors Association to invest more heavily in Texas after a new poll showed Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. CBS
VOA VIEW: Abbott must prevail.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez observed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as they went to arrest a man. This comes as ICE has come under renewed scrutiny, a month away from November's midterm elections. CBS
VOA VIEW: liberal stupidity.
The latest jobs report showed faltering numbers, and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. Jill Schlesinger weighs in. CBS
Apple, Google and Meta are pushing new AI devices and assistants amid growing privacy concerns around wearables. CNBC
Homeowners are stuck in houses they might have left by now due to the low mortgage rates of the past, and can't even remodel with HELOCs too expensive to tap. CNBC
VOA VIEW: They should not have waited.
Tehran's conditions include a halt to U.S. "acts of aggression," an end to the naval blockade and economic warfare, and the release of Iranian assets. CNBC
VOA VIEW: They asked for stupidity.
The oil and bond markets will remain a critical driver of stocks. CNBC
Ford on Friday reported a year-over-year sales decline of 6.6% during the third quarter to 507,395 light-duty vehicles. CNBC
VOA VIEW: They came close.
Many consumers are likely on the hook for an increase of about 10% or more in 2027, experts said. CNBC
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said the university "must do better" after questions arose over its handling of fraternity sexual assault claims. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They tried to cover up a wrong act.
Kash Patel says the FBI has surpassed 140 AI use cases after inheriting decades of outdated tech held together by leadership's Band-Aid fixes. FOX News
Houthi rebels took responsibility for attack oil facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as new attacks targeted the Yemeni capital on Sunday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Houthis should be hit hard,
A Venezuelan man accused of creating malware used to steal millions of dollars from ATMs across the United States pleaded not guilty in federal court. UPI
VOA VIEW: He should be punished hard.
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would send $90 checks in October to 20 million senior citizens to lower Medicare Part B premiums. UPI
Russia has hit two bridges in Kyiv in its war against Ukraine, threatening vital infrastructure in the capital city. The city closed 5 of 6 bridges. UPI
VOA VIEW: Ukraine should hit Russia hard.
The Justice Department on Friday said it had dismantled a transnational financial network that had been soliciting and providing funds for Hamas. UPI
The Justice Department on Friday said it had dismantled a transnational financial network that had been soliciting and providing funds for Hamas. UPI
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