Iran pushing accelerated plan for ceasefire talks with US
Iran says it has accelerated its seven-step ceasefire proposal to the US, which could now be implemented within two days instead of seven, as negotiations continue through Qatari mediators.
Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California ballots before midterms
Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to block counting mail-in ballots from over 20,000 California voters it claims are not US citizens, just before midterm elections.
HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown
Human Rights Watch has called on Zambia to halt a crackdown on opposition members, journalists, and government critics following August elections.
US midterms: What to know about independent voters and candidates
A record number of Americans identify as independent voters heading into midterm elections, yet few independent candidates win federal or state seats due to structural barriers and fundraising challenges.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least eight people, including a child, according to hospital officials, despite a ceasefire that has been in effect for approximately one year.
Write-In Ralph: South Carolina Republicans challenge Trump’s Senate pick
South Carolina Republicans are organizing a write-in campaign for Congressman Ralph Norman to challenge Trump-endorsed Senator Darline Graham in the midterm elections, citing frustration with the candidate selection process.