Corey Lewandowski, a former top aide to the Department of Homeland Security and adviser to President Donald Trump, is under criminal investigation for allegedly profiting from his government role. Meanwhile, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop investigations into noncitizen voter registration in nine states due to errors and intimidation concerns.
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Corey Lewandowski served as a top aide to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and is accused of signing contracts without proper legal authority.
The Department of Justice has started a criminal investigation into Lewandowski but has not issued subpoenas yet.
A federal judge in California halted the Trump administration’s investigations into noncitizen voter registration in nine states, citing faulty data.
The Trump administration claimed noncitizen voting is widespread, but evidence shows it is rare.
President Trump was ordered by a judge to cooperate in his lawsuit against the BBC, including sitting for a deposition by December 11.
The Mississippi attorney general called a police shooting of a one-year-old baby "justified," releasing video of the incident.
Flu cases on the US west coast are rising earlier than usual, and health experts urge people six months and older to get flu vaccines.
An online influencer known as Clavicular pleaded not guilty to charges of raping a teenager.
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President Donald Trump criticized NBA player LeBron James for stretching during the national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game, saying it showed disrespect to the country. Trump called on James to apologize and repeated past criticisms of the player. LeBron James has not responded to the latest comments.
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President Trump posted a video showing LeBron James stretching during the national anthem, accusing him of disrespect.
Trump said James should apologize to American veterans and heroes.
The video showed James doing arm stretches and a basketball shooting motion.
Trump has previously criticized James, including questioning his intelligence and calling him potentially racist.
LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2026 and recently played against the New York Knicks.
James has publicly spoken out against Trump’s actions in the past, including Trump’s decision to rescind a White House invitation to the Golden State Warriors.
James scored 14 points in the Sixers’ win over the Knicks in his debut game.
James has not yet responded to the recent criticism from President Trump.
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The U.S. State Department has updated the visa cut-off dates for some employment-based green card categories in the November 2026 Visa Bulletin. These changes mean some applicants from certain countries are now closer to being eligible for permanent residence.
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The Visa Bulletin shows cut-off date advances for EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green card categories.
For EB-2, most countries, including Mexico and the Philippines, see a three-month advance to April 1, 2025.
For India and China in EB-2, dates remain much earlier: November 1, 2013 for India and October 1, 2021 for China.
In EB-3, most countries and Mexico advance one month to June 15, 2024; India moves to January 22, 2014.
The EB-3 Other Workers category advances five months for most countries and Mexico to June 1, 2022; India advances slightly to January 22, 2014.
The EB-1 category is current for most countries, with China's date moving one month forward to August 1, 2023, and India’s remaining at February 1, 2023.
Backlogs remain significant for applicants from India and China despite the progress.
The Visa Bulletin is regularly updated to reflect changes in green card application eligibility.
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In the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, voters across 39 states will decide on 145 state ballot measures covering topics like taxes on billionaires, abortion rights, property taxes, and transgender rights. Key issues include a proposed one-time wealth tax on California billionaires and various property tax limits, as well as votes on protecting or restricting abortion and transgender rights.
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California voters may approve Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on residents with at least $1 billion in assets, expected to raise about $100 billion.
Most money from the billionaire tax would support state healthcare, with the rest funding education and food aid.
Two other California measures could affect the billionaire tax by requiring audits or limiting new taxes on savings and retirement.
Washington voters will consider repealing their millionaire tax through Initiative 645.
Florida’s Amendment 3 proposes cuts to property taxes for homeowners and businesses but could reduce city budgets by up to 23%.
Property tax limits are also on the ballots in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Tennessee, with Tennessee potentially banning state property taxes permanently.
Some states, including Idaho, Nevada, and Virginia, have measures to protect abortion rights; Missouri voters may decide to restrict them.
Multiple states will vote on measures related to banning transgender athletes in women’s sports or limiting gender-affirming medical care for minors.
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Voters in the United States are making important choices about education during the midterm elections. These decisions involve local school boards, state governors, and federal Senate seats, with key issues including artificial intelligence (AI), school choice, free meals at schools, and rules about transgender student athletes.
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The 2024 U.S. midterm elections include many education-related votes.
Local school board positions are contested, influencing how schools are run.
State governor races can impact education policies statewide.
Senate elections also affect national education laws and funding.
Key topics on voters’ minds are the use of AI in education, options for school choice, and whether schools should offer free lunches.
Voters are also deciding on policies related to transgender athletes participating in school sports.
Education issues are a significant part of the midterm election discussions.
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President Donald Trump supported a controversial political ad by Ohio GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. This added tension to the heated midterm election campaign.
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President Trump endorsed an ad run by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
The ad has caused strong reactions and controversy.
The midterm campaigns are very competitive and tense.
Trump has also criticized the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan.
The political fight is heating up with both parties actively campaigning.
The ad controversy is a part of the broader election battle this year.
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President Donald Trump is making specific promises to voters if Republicans win the upcoming midterm elections. These promises aim to encourage more people to vote for GOP candidates less than two weeks before Election Day.
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President Trump is offering various promises to voters tied to Republican midterm wins.
These promises have become more focused and detailed as the election approaches.
The goal is to motivate more GOP voters to turn out on Election Day.
The midterm elections will take place in less than two weeks.
One example promise includes a $5,000 payment to eligible people if Republicans win.
The campaign strategy is centered on winning enough seats to support President Trump’s agenda.
Republican Party leaders are aligning with Trump’s messages to boost voter turnout.
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Some Republican lawmakers are worried that Elon Musk’s control over space technology, like the Starshield system used in Ukraine, gives him too much power in national security. They want Congress to have more say in how Musk’s companies operate in space, especially when it affects military missions.
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Starshield is a key space tool used on the battlefield, including by Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces recently lost access to Starshield, raising concerns among U.S. lawmakers.
Republican lawmakers fear Elon Musk’s companies dominate space technology, creating a “space monopoly.”
Senator Kevin Cramer, on the Senate Armed Services Committee, is leading calls for more congressional oversight of Musk’s space operations.
The lawmakers want to ensure future national security missions are not overly dependent on a single private company or person.
The push for oversight is related to concerns about U.S. military and intelligence reliance on commercial space services.
The debate highlights growing intersections between private space businesses and government security needs.
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A detective named Linda Williams, who was raped in 2004 by former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, has called for the Met police chief to resign. She settled a legal case against the Met for not protecting her and said the police's handling of her case caused her further trauma.
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Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, a former Met officer, in 2004.
David Carrick has been sentenced to 37 life terms for sexually attacking more than a dozen women.
Williams waived her right to anonymity and settled with the Met police for an undisclosed six-figure sum.
She said the police’s handling of her report made her feel controlled, abused, and powerless again.
Williams claimed the Met did not show empathy and questioned her PTSD diagnosis during her legal case.
She called for the resignation of Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley.
Carrick pleaded guilty to 71 sexual offences, including 48 rapes against 12 women, and was convicted of child molestation.
Williams said Carrick’s attacks and the Met's failures caused lasting trauma and isolation in her personal life.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating among rural voters rose to 50 percent in October after dropping in September, according to a recent poll. Despite this, overall approval in the wider electorate remains lower, with 39 percent approving and 60 percent disapproving, and Democrats currently lead in the generic congressional ballot.
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An October poll showed 50 percent of rural voters approved of President Trump, up from a low in September.
The overall national approval rating for Trump is 39 percent approving and 60 percent disapproving.
Democrats lead the generic congressional ballot by five points nationally.
President Trump held a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, encouraging Republicans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
Midterms historically challenge the president’s party, making rural states critical battlegrounds due to economic concerns.
Republican candidates face close Senate races in Iowa, Kansas, and Alaska, states where rural voters are important.
Economic issues like fuel prices and farm income are top concerns in these rural states.
Polling shows fluctuating support levels for Trump and local Republican candidates in these key areas.
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Pete Buttigieg, former Transportation Secretary, has endorsed Seth Bodnar, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Montana. Buttigieg believes Bodnar’s experience and service make him a strong choice, although Bodnar is running against both a Republican and the Democratic nominee, Alani Bankhead.
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Pete Buttigieg endorsed Seth Bodnar, an independent candidate for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat.
Bodnar is a former University of Montana president and a Green Beret veteran.
The Democratic nominee is Alani Bankhead, an Air Force veteran who won the primary in June.
Some Democrats support Bodnar because they think he has a better chance against the Republican candidate, Kurt Alme.
Bankhead has refused to drop out despite pressure and claims the party tried to get her to withdraw, which the party denies.
The split between Bodnar and Bankhead could divide votes, making it harder to defeat the Republican candidate.
Buttigieg praised Bodnar for his leadership, service, and focus on working across party lines.
Montana voters often choose candidates based on the person, not the party.
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In Texas, many Hispanic voters supported President Donald Trump in 2024 because of his focus on border security. However, concerns about deportations affecting families and communities are causing some political changes in the region ahead of the midterm elections.
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Father Roy Snipes, known as the Cowboy Priest, resisted border wall construction near his chapel in Texas during President Trump’s first term.
Texas accounted for about one-third of all ICE arrests in the U.S. in July 2026, more than any other state.
The Rio Grande Valley has a large Hispanic community affected by immigration enforcement, with many families facing deportations.
Border crossings have dropped to their lowest levels in decades during President Trump’s current term.
President Trump received a record 55% of Hispanic votes in Texas in the 2024 presidential election.
Local leaders generally support deporting criminals but are concerned about deporting hardworking, law-abiding people.
Democrats hope to gain political ground in Texas during the upcoming midterm elections on November 3.
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The Affordable Care Act open enrollment for 2027 starts November 1 in most states with several new rules. These changes include higher insurance costs, extra identity checks for some buyers, and limits on subsidies for certain immigrants.
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Open enrollment begins November 1, except in Idaho, Connecticut, and Massachusetts where it starts earlier.
Overall enrollment is expected to drop because special extra subsidies ended at the end of 2025.
Increased identity checks will apply to consumers using agents or brokers in the federal marketplace, which covers 29 states.
People working with agents must get a code or link sent to them to authorize the agent to enroll or change coverage.
"High-risk" consumers, such as those enrolling for the first time or changing states, must prove their identity using services like Experian.
Plans costing $30 or less per month get special scrutiny because some agents might misuse them for profit.
Consumers who fail identity checks may need to provide official ID documents or apply on their own through healthcare.gov.
These new rules aim to reduce fraud but may slow down enrollment for some people.
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The article argues that President Donald Trump’s time in office involved serious ethical problems, including using his position for personal profit and ignoring established rules. It calls for ending these practices to restore moral standards in American leadership.
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President Trump planned to hold the Group of 20 summit at his private golf club, raising conflict of interest concerns.
His social media platform, Truth Social, may charge expensive fees for early access to his posts that could influence the stock market.
Trump’s family has business interests linked to the presidency, including trademarking “Trump TV” and launching a cryptocurrency stablecoin before related laws were passed.
Trump’s wife received large payments from a film by Amazon, a major government contractor.
His son’s wedding was partly funded by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin.
The article says Trump obtained immunity for his family concerning unpaid taxes and penalties.
It describes Trump’s foreign policy as ignoring traditional allies, such as backing Putin over Ukraine and attacking Iran without Congress’s approval.
The piece criticizes Trump for disregarding the authority of Congress and ignoring Supreme Court orders.
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A Newsweek analysis looks at three possible results for the 2024 U.S. midterm elections based on current polling and possible errors. It shows Democrats are likely to keep control of the House, while control of the Senate is less certain and depends on how close the polls are to actual votes.
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If current polls are exactly right, Democrats would win both the House and the Senate.
Democrats have about a 7.9-point lead in the national generic ballot, predicting roughly 235 House seats.
A 2-point shift towards Republicans would narrow the Senate to a 51-49 Democratic majority and reduce the House majority to about 228 seats.
A 4-point Republican shift would keep the Senate majority with Republicans at 53-47 but still give Democrats a slim House majority of about 220 seats.
Polls do not predict results perfectly because people’s opinions can change and some groups are harder to poll.
The 2024 polling is considered fairly accurate compared to past elections in 2016 and 2020.
Differences in state-level races can lead to big differences from national polling averages.
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Texas Republicans redesigned the congressional districts expecting Latino voters who supported President Donald Trump in 2024 to continue backing the GOP. However, recent polls show Latino voters are moving toward Democrats in key districts, influenced by issues such as immigration raids and rising costs of living.
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Texas GOP redrew districts last year, focusing on majority Hispanic areas that voted for President Trump.
Governor Greg Abbott called the new districts "Hispanic Republican districts."
Polls now show Democrats leading in several districts once held or targeted by Republicans.
Latino voter support for Trump in Texas dropped after gains in 2024.
Latino voters favored Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton by wide margins in recent polls.
In the 15th District, Democrat Bobby Pulido leads Republican Monica De La Cruz according to polls.
Republican efforts to flip districts have faced setbacks partly due to concerns over immigration enforcement and economic issues like grocery and gas prices.
Latino voters along the Texas border report feeling targeted by current policies, affecting their political preferences.
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Democratic candidates in Texas and Kansas are focusing on their Christian faith to connect with voters in states that usually vote Republican. These campaigns challenge the traditional hold of conservative Christians on religious voters and could help Democrats win important Senate seats.
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James Talarico (Texas) and Adam Hamilton (Kansas) are Democrats who highlight their Christian faith in their campaigns.
Both Texas and Kansas are strongly Republican states, with President Trump winning them by large margins in 2024.
Neither state has elected a Democratic senator in many years; Kansas last did in 1932.
White evangelical Christians mostly support Republicans, but other Christian groups are more mixed or lean Democratic.
Talarico is a Presbyterian seminary student and visits Black churches to broaden support.
Hamilton is a United Methodist pastor aiming to appeal to moderate and less active Christian voters.
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock, a Black pastor, was elected in 2021, showing faith can play a role for Democrats.
Some Democratic candidates in other states with religious backgrounds are also running and seeking to connect with faith-based voters.
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The Trump administration is trying to stop Alaska from officially approving the Senate election result if Senator Dan Sullivan loses to Mary Peltola. They claim that another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan was put on the ballot to confuse voters and take votes away from the incumbent Senator Sullivan.
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The Department of Justice filed a complaint against Alaska and election officials about the Senate race.
The complaint says Daniel J. Sullivan entered the race to trick voters who meant to vote for Senator Dan Sullivan.
President Donald Trump supports Senator Dan Sullivan and says this situation is cheating.
Daniel J. Sullivan was formerly with the Alaska Independence Party but ran as a Republican this year.
Alaska courts allowed Daniel J. Sullivan to stay on the ballot despite attempts to remove him.
The DOJ wants to block the election result if votes for Daniel J. Sullivan could have changed the outcome.
They are asking for an investigation to see if voters intended to vote for the incumbent Senator Sullivan.
The legal case focuses on Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system and potential voter confusion.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India to focus on energy cooperation amid rising oil prices and upcoming US elections. He toured the large Jamnagar oil refinery, which can process a significant amount of crude oil, seeking ways to ease fuel supply pressures for the US.
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Rubio visited Mumbai and Jamnagar in India during his recent trip.
He met Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and top Indian business leaders.
Jamnagar in Gujarat has a giant oil refinery owned by Mukesh Ambani.
The refinery can process about 1.4 million barrels of crude oil per day (about 1.5% of global capacity).
The visit aimed to help control US fuel prices before the November midterm elections.
The US wants to use India's refining capacity to ease global energy supply pressures.
Rubio skipped India’s capital, Delhi, focusing instead on energy partnerships and commercial talks.
The US and India discussed trade, investment, energy security, and defense cooperation.
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The UK Government has advised people to keep 72 hours of emergency supplies at home but will not provide an official list of what to buy. This advice follows warnings about possible cyber-attacks that could disrupt important government services.
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The UK Government recommended that people prepare supplies to last three days in case of disaster.
The Government will not issue a specific "shopping list" for the public to follow.
Officials want to provide information on their website for people to make their own decisions about emergency supplies.
Recent cyber-attacks targeted UK government websites, causing service interruptions.
Treasury minister James Murray emphasized the campaign is about raising awareness, not giving exact instructions.
The advice comes amid concerns about potential overseas cyber-attacks on vital systems.
Chancellor John Healey plans to reduce bureaucracy for businesses in an upcoming budget, aiming to cut £800 million in red tape.
The government is focused on helping businesses by reducing unnecessary rules and reporting demands.
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