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With polls showing most Americans unhappy with the economy, President Trump is offering a portrait of national prosperity that many voters may not recognize. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Libera media stupidity.
As Paris merchants board up shops and arm themselves with pepper spray, the city remains suspended between deep social unrest and ordinary daily life. LA Times
The battle over the billionaire tax proposal is playing out on social media where influencers, including parents and senior citizens, are getting paid to post videos to inform and sway voters. LA Times
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A judge has cleared the way for the sale of a massive Greenwich mansion to help fund the Purdue Pharma family's $7.4 billion opioid settlement. New York Post
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton blasted Democratic rival Xavier Becerra on Thursday for opening the door to a mileage tax that could cost California drivers another $1,000 a year. New York Post
An Idaho woman shot dead in an apparent murder-suicide this month had gushed about the family’s amazing new life just weeks before her husband killed her. New York Post
The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Strong spending and growth contrast with the poor marks many voters are giving the economy. New York Times
Several current and former law enforcement officials said an Obama-era investigation found some evidence that Ms. Omar had entered into a sham marriage with a man suspected of being her brother. New York Times
VOA VIEW: She is a lying fraud!
Tensions have risen between the United States and Cuba as the Trump administration tries to force the island’s Communist government to make drastic changes. New York Times
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under former President Barack Obama found evidence suggesting Representative Ilhan Omar married a man suspected of being her brother to help him obtain a green card. OANN
The Milwaukee Brewers won the 2026 World Series for the first time in franchise history, triumphing over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5. OANN
Former White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia broke her silence following her recent departure from the position, sharing that the media made it difficult to perform her duties during her brief tenure at the White House. OANN
The Pentagon is reportedly investigating a series of late-August freezer and refrigeration malfunctions at U.S. military base commissaries as a suspected cyberattack. Washington Times
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A federal judge on Thursday set a September 2027 trial date for a man charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner earlier this year. Washington Times
Federal officials declared an emergency Wednesday evening after a fire ignited at a national lab in South Carolina that used to make crucial parts for nuclear bombs. Washington Times
The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don't like having to change their clocks twice a year. Washington Times
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Scientists have identified a possible new dwarf planet orbiting the Sun beyond Pluto, which would be the sixth dwarf planet confirmed in the solar system. Washington Times
The reward for information leading to the arrest of escaped Tennessee inmate and convicted murderer Jacob Morley is up to $15,000, state officials said Wednesday. Washington Times
A man who played a major role in defrauding a federal food program in Minnesota was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison, the latest punishment in a sprawling scheme to collect millions of dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic by claiming to have fed needy children. Washington Times
DEA Special Agent David Howell says the agency tasked with enforcing federal drug laws has allowed millions of fentanyl pills to hit the streets. CBS
The U-boat that landed two Nazi spies on the Maine coast sank the 400-foot steamship SS Cornwallis four days later. CBS
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A report alleged that people aligned with Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign helped recruit a candidate with the same first and last name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Peltola denied the allegations. CBS
VOA VIEW: Peltola has cheated.
The first map of the Mason-Dixon Line dividing U.S. Northern free states from Southern states that had slavery decades before the Civil War is going up for auction. CBS
The group's lawyers are asking a judge to let them subpoena a former SPLC informant who has been voluntarily providing material to the government. CBS
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Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. CNBC
U.S. worker engagement on the job sinking to a level not seen since 2011, with remote and hybrid employees and AI primary factors. CNBC
Russia is trying to develop is own version of the satellite constellation Starlink: Rassvet. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Musk is a genious.
Warren asked the DOJ to disclose by Nov. 12 whether it has launched a criminal investigation into Bank of America after it admitted to violations. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Warren is an idiot!
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent interview on Oct. 28, 2026. CNBC
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a breach that exposed roughly 40,000 employees, including 10,000 ICE agents and CBP personnel. FOX News
A fire at a massive Department of Energy nuclear site triggered emergency measures, though officials reported no contamination outside the facility. FOX News
Kash Patel says the FBI arrested over 47,000 violent criminals and gang members in 21 months, marking a 67% increase over the Biden era. FOX News
Video shows a go-fast vessel erupt into a massive fireball as SOUTHCOM confirms five narco-terrorists were killed in the eastern Pacific strike. FOX News
Arizona agriculture officials on Wednesday announced the state's first case of New World screwworm. UPI
North Korea launched more than 10 missiles, including short-range ballistic missiles, toward the sea separating Korea and Japan on Thursday, South Korea's military said. UPI
VOA VIEW: NK is looking for trouble.
Federal lawyers are suing a Maryland school district for using students' preferred pronouns and names without parent's consent. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should!
As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday in its last meeting before the U.S. midterm elections. UPI
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday that he will allow access to unapproved peptide injections. UPI
VOA VIEW: Not a good idea!
No one party or political bloc has secured a majority in Israel's election, but a record has been set for the most number of seats won by Arab parties. UPI
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Wednesday ordered Trump administration lawyers to attend another meeting to address Donald Trump's comments Tuesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: We will see what happens.
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Ahead of midterm elections, the United States Department of State (DOS) is reportedly “assessing” how to share passport information with state and local governments, as well as non-profit groups, in an effort to establish citizenship checks for voters. As we should.
The department aims to share the information with local governments in a way that “protects Americans’ data, deters fraud and supports the integrity of U.S. citizenship,” according to a department spokesperson. The announcement follows a 6-3 Supreme Court decision that allowed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide citizenship information to local governments in order to verify whether registered voters are U.S. citizens. The Department of Justice (DOJ) noted that the Trump administration will cross check passport records to identify noncitizens on registration lists, according to a filing released last week.
DHS General Counsel James Percival touted the move as a “victory for election integrity,” in Friday’s filing. “This decision is a victory for election integrity,” said Percival. “It’s remarkable that we had to file an emergency petition in the Supreme Court just so we can use government data to stop noncitizens from voting illegally. American elections are for Americans. The Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security will use every tool at our disposal to secure our elections.”
The voting records would include personal information on all individuals who have applied for a U.S. passport, according to The Hill. According to reporting from Democracy Docket, the notice also permits sharing information with federal verification systems “for the purpose of verifying identity or citizenship for users accessing government websites and applications, voter eligibility and other governmental services.”
The filing also adds that the DOS will soon publish a notice in the Federal Register — the federal government’s official daily publication — suggesting to allow “information contained in the Passport Services Records system” to be shared with other federal agencies — though the specific agencies were not identified.
