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Officials Back Trump’s Claim That Triumphal Arch Is Needed for National Security

28 octobre 2026 à 17:28
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, submitted sworn statements to a federal court regarding the construction project.

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President Trump’s triumphal arch is slated to receive final approval next week from the National Capital Planning Commission, which is led by his allies.

Justice Dept. Turns Civil Rights Group’s Informant Against It

28 octobre 2026 à 17:25
Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center say that federal prosecutors capitalized on the informant’s money problems and exposure to indictment to persuade him to assist the government.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center’s lawyers said that this informant went far beyond serving as a normal government witness and came to resemble a member of the government’s investigative team.

How André Janones Helped Turbocharge Lula’s Comeback in Brazil’s Election

28 octobre 2026 à 16:19
With street talk and tactics from the far-right’s playbook, André Janones used a WhatsApp channel to help organize millions of Brazilians online.

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The Brazilian congressman André Janones created a digital “army” by setting up WhatsApp groups and posting on Instagram, which helped mobilized the vote for the reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

System to Report Campaign Donations Restored After a Hacking Attempt

Par : John Yoon
28 octobre 2026 à 17:48
A “bad actor” tried to breach the system, according to a Federal Election Commission email, disrupting political finance disclosures for two days during the final week of campaigning.

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The Federal Election Commission outage limited reporting of campaign spending in the final week before the midterms.

Netanyahu Didn’t Win Israel’s Election. But He’s Far From Out.

28 octobre 2026 à 12:24
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost some support from voters, but preliminary results suggest he has multiple ways to remain in power given the country’s fractured politics.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking to supporters in Jerusalem on election night.

Linda McMahon Spends $43,000 on Furniture as She Looks to Close Education Department

28 octobre 2026 à 12:03
The education secretary says her old furniture “cannot be configurationally or aesthetically integrated” into new office space.

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon in her old office in Washington last year.

Right-Wing Provocateur James O’Keefe Charged in Minnesota Voting Stunt

28 octobre 2026 à 11:41
He and another content creator, Cam Higby, are accused of breaking the law when they posed as Islamic voters in August.

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James O’Keefe at a hearing in July for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in Washington.

Flávio Bolsonaro Lands in Miami After Fleeing Brazil

Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday’s presidential election, fled Brazil for the United States via Argentina after the police canceled his passport in relation to an investigation.

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Flávio Bolsonaro arriving at Miami Opa-Locka Airport on Wednesday.

4 Takeaways From Israel’s Election

28 octobre 2026 à 09:44
Votes are still being counted, and much is in flux. But as the stage was set for bitter talks over forming a government, nearly all sides could face disappointment.

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Obama is set to visit Georgia ahead of the Senate and governor elections.

Par : John Yoon
28 octobre 2026 à 09:02
The former president will rally in Atlanta for Senator Jon Ossoff, who is seeking re-election, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, a candidate for governor.

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Former President Barack Obama is returning to the campaign trail to shore up support for Democrats in Georgia.

For Israel’s Neighbors in Middle East, the Election Offers Little Hope of a Reset

28 octobre 2026 à 06:45
Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.

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Parts of Lebanon have been greatly damaged in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah since March, including the Dahiya neighborhood, a Hezbollah stronghold in the capital, Beirut.

Behind Italy’s Protests: Rising Prices and Sinking Hopes

28 octobre 2026 à 09:16
Inspired in part by French demonstrations, protests in Italy by students in the north and truckers in the south could affect national elections next year.

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Demonstrators clashed with police in Milan this month.

Rare Wartime Dissent in Moscow Over Plans to Dismantle Russia’s ‘Eiffel Tower’

28 octobre 2026 à 11:27
A state broadcaster says it cannot afford the restoration of a 1922 steel tower, prompting rare wartime dissent and a movement to save the Modernist masterpiece.

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The Shukhov Radio Tower was commissioned by Vladimir Lenin to spread the word of Communism across the vast Soviet territory.

Trump Administration Backs Down on an Opioid Ban After Kratom Industry Lobbying

28 octobre 2026 à 05:03
Health officials will now allow some levels of a powerful substance to remain in products marketed as natural. The change could help a G.O.P. donor facing wrongful death lawsuits.

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Banners promoting the sale of kratom products outside a smoke shop in Tulsa, Okla., earlier this year.

How James Talarico’s Years Teaching Middle School Prepared Him for Politics

28 octobre 2026 à 05:03
Former students and teachers at the San Antonio school where he spent two years with Teach for America recalled a conscientious educator, though there are questions about how big his classes were.

Justice Dept. Declines to Unseal Warrant for Search of Ilhan Omar’s Home

28 octobre 2026 à 04:58
More than a dozen news organizations have asked a federal judge to unseal documents related to a search warrant executed at Ms. Omar’s home this month.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar at the Capitol in January.

A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat

28 octobre 2026 à 00:01
Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.

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Boats in Ferrol, Spain, in 2020. The city is becoming known for its warm welcome of Chinese industry into Spain and Western Europe.

Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix

28 octobre 2026 à 11:41
It was a showdown of sorts in West Texas as James Talarico and Ken Paxton appeared at dueling rallies on either side of a prairie-dog-filled city park.

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President Trump with Ken Paxton during a campaign visit in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday.

Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters

27 octobre 2026 à 22:31
In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.

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The Trump administration has pressed an effort to disqualify people it says are noncitizens from voting on Nov. 3.

Tennessee Race Is Rattled by a Republican’s Acknowledgment of a ‘Past Indiscretion’

27 octobre 2026 à 20:22
State Senator Brent Taylor, the Republican nominee for a U.S. House seat, responded to a Nashville outlet’s report that he had sent “an unsolicited nude picture.”

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State Senator Brent Taylor, Republican of Memphis, is favored to flip Tennessee’s Ninth Congressional District.

U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in Caribbean

27 octobre 2026 à 19:53
A regional coalition convened as part of a U.S. military effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers that officials have compared to the campaign against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.

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A multinational military exercise near Panama City in August. Regional military leaders at a gathering on Tuesday reviewed a wide-ranging U.S. military plan to combat drug smugglers.

A Historic Show of Strength for Israel’s Arab Minority

28 octobre 2026 à 07:32
Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government in Tuesday’s election.

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Supporters of Israel’s Arab-led Joint List political alliance cheering as the first exit polls were announced on Tuesday.

White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says

27 octobre 2026 à 19:48
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.

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Bryan Witt, an F.B.I. agent, said the inquiry mandated by Kash Patel, the bureau’s director, was generally viewed inside his office as a “witch hunt.”

Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson

27 octobre 2026 à 22:21
The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents.

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The investigation of Cassidy Hutchinson was directed to the Justice Department’s civil rights division, which normally focuses on issues like police violence and election integrity.

Low-Key or Electric? The Style Gulf Splitting the Democratic Party

27 octobre 2026 à 18:02
Should a candidate light the world on fire, or is being a little bit boring actually a secret weapon?

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Venezuela’s Moment of Truth

27 octobre 2026 à 16:52
The country’s most popular politician, María Corina Machado, has returned home from exile. What happens next?

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María Corina Machado in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sunday.

Spy Chief Tries to Restore Order After Upheaval at Intelligence Office

27 octobre 2026 à 19:12
Jay Clayton is pushing his office back to more traditional functions, reshuffling or firing some officials, and halting projects to build a dining room and firing range.

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Jay Clayton during his Senate nomination hearing to be the director of national intelligence in July.

Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat

28 octobre 2026 à 06:43
Officials in Argentina said Mr. Bolsonaro entered the country by land then flew to Ecuador. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.

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Flávio Bolsonaro in Brasília on Sunday after hearing early results in the election he lost to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

What to Expect Now That Polls Are Closed in Israel

27 octobre 2026 à 22:00
Polls have closed across the country. Exit polls may offer clues about the direction of the voting but not necessarily a clear winner.

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A voter in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

Israeli Voting Ends After Strong Turnout With No Clear Winner

A bloc of opposition parties held a lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, according to exit polls. But it could take weeks or even months to form a new government.

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Israeli voters at a polling station in Hebron, West Bank, on Tuesday.

Trump Explores Lifting Sanctions on Russia’s Flagship Investment Fund

27 octobre 2026 à 13:30
The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine.

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s envoys, with Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, in Moscow last month.

Israel’s Election: 4 Things to Watch For

27 octobre 2026 à 14:59
The election on Tuesday is unlikely to yield quick answers about who might lead the next government.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party, right, is being challenged by Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar centrist political party and a former military chief of staff.

Justice Dept. Steps Up Moves on Comey and Others as Midterm Elections Near

27 octobre 2026 à 14:28
In some cases, court paperwork bears unmistakable signs of urgency — typos, unorthodox tactics and the signatures of the department’s senior political leadership.

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Attorney General Todd Blanche announcing the indictment of L. Louise Lucas, a prominent Virginia Democrat, on drug-trafficking charges last week in Norfolk, Va.

South Africa Deploys 500 Soldiers to Quell Anti-Immigration Violence

27 octobre 2026 à 14:17
The deployment comes after a foreign national was beaten to death by a mob during an anti-immigrant protest last week.

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A man ran for cover after clashes erupted between protesters and foreign nationals in Durban, South Africa, this month.

As Election Nears, Reports of an Increase in ICE Arrests Across California

27 octobre 2026 à 16:41
Reports of an uptick in operations, alongside a push to root out alleged noncitizen voting, have unnerved immigrant communities ahead of next week’s election.

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Local organizations have reported an increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents across California, including in Fresno, the largest city in the agriculture-rich Central Valley, which is home to many farm workers.

Book Review: ‘Princes and Thieves,’ by Matthew Cole

27 octobre 2026 à 15:43
The new book by the reporter Matthew Cole connects $2 billion in slush funds from Gulf state leaders to Trump’s son-in-law in an effort to influence U.S. policy.

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The U.A.E. president Mohammed bin Zayed and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, in 2026.

The Christian Influencer at the Center of Ken Paxton’s New Life

27 octobre 2026 à 18:08
The Texas attorney general has been silent about his relationship with Tracy Duhon, a New Orleans woman who has built a personal brand around faith and redemption.

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Trump Explores Lifting Sanctions on Russia’s Flagship Investment Fund

27 octobre 2026 à 13:30
The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine.

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s envoys, with Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, in Moscow last month.

In Congress, Support for Israel Is Waning Among Democrats

27 octobre 2026 à 12:52
Anger has focused on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has become a political lightning rod in the United States, and the high death toll in Gaza.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Speaker Mike Johnson meeting in Washington last year.

Serbian Students, Victorious and Leaderless, Go After the Media

27 octobre 2026 à 12:25
Supporters of the opposition movement that won Sunday’s election stormed the offices of a pro-government tabloid. Another news outlet apologized for years of “one-sided” coverage.

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Supporters of the Student List opposition bloc in Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, on Monday, celebrating its victory in the national elections.

RFK Jr. Makes Bigoted Remarks About Arabs on the Campaign Trail in Michigan

27 octobre 2026 à 15:09
Stumping for the Republican Senate nominee in Michigan, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed that Arabs did not win global awards for science and “don’t produce literature.”

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been crisscrossing the country to stump for Republicans in difficult midterm races.

Supreme Court Allows Texas’ Deal With Justice Dept. on Deportation Proceedings

27 octobre 2026 à 12:15
Immigrant advocates called the agreement “collusion” and had asked the justices to reinstate a Biden-era policy that gave immigration judges discretion.

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The Supreme Court was considering a rule known as “administrative closure,” which gives immigration judges discretion to suspend deportation proceedings in some situations.

Alex Pretti’s Parents Say Federal Government Is Silent on Investigation

27 octobre 2026 à 14:20
The parents of the Minneapolis nurse who was fatally shot by federal agents in January said on Tuesday that the government had ignored and misled them.

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Steven Schleicher, a lawyer for Michael and Susan Pretti, Alex Pretti’s parents, appeared with them at a news conference in Minneapolis.

2 Right-Wingers Who Broke With Netanyahu Could Bid to Unseat Him

27 octobre 2026 à 08:06
The political evolutions of Naftali Bennett, a former prime minister, and Avigdor Liberman, a former defense minister, are indicative of how Benjamin Netanyahu has polarized Israel.

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