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Politics headlines, Friday, October 30, 2026

78 items. Times are UTC.

10:00 UTC 23

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    California’s Act of Fiscal Self-Sabotage National Review by The Editors story
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    The Source of Illiberalism No One Talks About National Review by Daniel Foster
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    The Week: The Final Stretch National Review by NR Editors story
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    Singing the Election Blues National Review by Armond White
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    The Enduring Relevance of Ideas Have Consequences National Review by Daniel J. Flynn
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    The world needs the United Nations more than ever. It needs a new lease on life | Alex Rondos and Mark Medish The Guardian by Alex Rondos, Mark Medish
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    Government corruption a top issue for US midterm voters, exclusive poll finds The Guardian by Lauren Aratani story
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    As Trump escalates extreme attacks, Democrats – finally – rally round El-Sayed The Guardian by Joseph Gedeon story
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    Mary Peltola made a mistake. But her Republican opponent would be a disaster for Alaska | Kim Heacox The Guardian by Kim Heacox story
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    A rare red line in deeply cynical times The Guardian by Lauren Gambino story
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    Trump vowed to reduce prices, but his policies have fueled US inflation | Steven Greenhouse The Guardian by Steven Greenhouse story
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    RNC rejects narrative of spoiler candidates 'on both sides,' calls Alaska scheme 'fraudulent' Fox News
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    DOJ and Comey's lawyers to face off today over latest attempt to charge him CBS News story
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    Judge set to hear arguments over blocking Trump's proposed arch CBS News story
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    Campaign texts, powered by AI: How new tech is shaping voter outreach CBS News story
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    Democrats demand answers from State about taking in Bolsonaro Politico by Eric Bazail-Eimil
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    Josh Shapiro aims for a strong finish in a campaign with 2028 implications Politico by Adam Wren story
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    Child care costs, student loans squeeze families ahead of midterms The Hill by Lexi Lonas Cochran
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    Congress’ 65-year defense bill streak could be in jeopardy The Hill by Ellen Mitchell
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    Gen Z trusts elections, but not Washington The Hill by Claire Leibowitz story
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    Starlink drama puts spotlight on Musk’s global stature The Hill by Miranda Nazzaro story
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    Backlash to AI data centers threatens GOP’s grip on Ohio, Texas The Hill by Mira Bhakta story
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    Lingering Democratic divisions could preview 2028 challenges The Hill by Amie Parnes story

09:00 UTC 21

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    Shapiro takes the inside track Politico
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    Scoop: Trump blesses El Salvador strongman's troop surge in Haiti Axios by Marc Caputo story
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    Key Democrat warns permitting bill could create "gold rush for gas" Axios by Amy Harder story
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    I’m a gen Z voter. Content creators have far less power than politicians think | Alex Bronzini-Vender The Guardian by Alex Bronzini-Vender story
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    Trump-backed Alaska candidate blasts 'so-called Republican' Murkowski for endorsing Dem Fox News story
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    Daylight saving time is almost over. Here's what to know. CBS News story
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    Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidates NPR by Huo Jingnan
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    How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls NPR by Frank Langfitt story
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    Democrats seek to weaken the Republican lead in state legislatures NPR by Carmen Russell-Sluchansky story
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    Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day NPR by Domenico Montanaro story
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    For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves NPR by Saige Miller
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    2026 midterm election voter guides: Find local resources in your community NPR by The NPR Network
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    'Affordability? For who?' Voters decide between helping homeowners or public services NPR by Marissa J. Lang
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    Democrats Haven’t Thought Far Enough Ahead on Iran Politico by Nahal Toosi story
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    Trump turns defense into midterm campaign pitch — never mind Iran Politico by Jack Detsch, Paul McLeary, Leo Shane III story
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    RFK Jr.’s making a lot of friends in Iowa Politico by Carmen Paun, Amanda Chu story
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    ‘Folks are nervous’: Congress and K St expect Trump to come out firing after midterms Politico by Oliver Ward, Paul McLeary, Meredith Lee Hill story
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    Josh Shapiro’s Midterm Gambit Could Set Him Up for 2028 — Just Don’t Ask If He’s Running Politico by Kathy Gilsinan story
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    Poll: Americans don’t trust polls Politico by Jessie Blaeser story
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    ‘It could be quite a brutal evening:’ GOP braces for some once-unthinkable losses Politico by Meredith Lee Hill story
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    The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics Politico by POLITICO Staff

08:00 UTC 12

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    A GOP wipeout could loosen Trump's grip Politico by Calen Razor story
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    Court rules man should be resentenced after AI video of victim was shown in court NPR by Matthew Casey
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    Voters in Providence, Rhode Island, will decide whether city divests from Israel NPR by David Wright
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    Republicans' redistricting efforts fuel turnout among young Black voters NPR by Maya Miller story
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    Alaska's Senate race faces allegations of spoiler candidate NPR by Liz Ruskin story
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    The humans burning out on AI's cyber frontlines Axios by Sam Sabin story
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    Housing was bipartisan this year. November could change that. Politico by Cassandra Dumay story
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    ‘Look what I brought home for you’: GOP embraces earmark revival as Election Day looms Politico by Jennifer Scholtes story
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    GOP lawmakers start contemplating a diminished Donald Trump Politico by Jordain Carney, Mia McCarthy story
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    Foreign defence contractors will need to invest in UK under new rules BBC
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    Are Trump’s global actions, from Ukraine to Iran, going to hurt him in elections? The Guardian by Robert Tait story
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    Resurfaced Peltola 'criminal offense' quote comes back to haunt her after explosive report: 'Turn yourself in' Fox News story

07:00 UTC 1

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    Democrats Play Dirty in Alaska The Dispatch by Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, Michael Warren, John McCormack story

05:00 UTC 6

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    Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan CBS News story
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    Latin America Policy Is About to Get More Complicated The Dispatch by Gil Guerra
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    France’s Unfinished Revolt The Dispatch by Margaux Seigneur story
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    ‘This Data Center Crap’: Land and Technology Clash in Kentucky The Dispatch by Amelia Christmas Gramling story
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    A Wile E. Coyote Caper in Alaska The Dispatch by Kevin D. Williamson story
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    Dispatch Live: Election Night The Dispatch by The Dispatch Staff

03:00 UTC 2

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    Why the midterms are a warning sign for both parties Politico story
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    Packers beat Panthers as Green Bay’s Christian Watson returns after mid-game hospital visit The Guardian by Guardian sport story

02:00 UTC 3

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    Senate Democrats’ PAC spends in South Carolina for first time The Hill by Ford McCracken story
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    Potential Binance ‘hack’ forces crypto firms to freeze $3 billion The Hill by Julia Shapero story
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    Sparks fly between Bresnahan, Cognetti in Pennsylvania House debate The Hill by Sudiksha Kochi

01:00 UTC 5

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    California high-speed rail chief quits amid billowing expenses scandal The Guardian by Uwa Ede-Osifo
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    Justice Department issues subpoenas to California election workers NPR by Jude Joffe-Block story
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    A ghost story in the nation's Capitol Fox News
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    Alaska governor casts doubt on certifying election if Peltola wins Axios by Rebecca Falconer story
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    Trump to join tele-rallies 19 states after midterm event cancellations The Hill by Mira Bhakta story

00:00 UTC 5

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    Trump cancels Iowa rally, will hold telerallies instead CBS News story
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    Alaska governor: Election certification 'could be stopped' due to Peltola probe The Hill by Ford McCracken story
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    DOJ contends Democrats misled court on Alaska Senate race Politico by Josh Gerstein story
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    World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hack The Guardian by Associated Press story
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    Minnesota official's voter guide message on Somali TV triggers viral backlash: 'Not an accident' Fox News