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Federal efforts over alleged noncitizen voting escalate with California arrests | First Thing
The US Department of Justice charged 28 green card holders in California with fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots, marking an escalation in federal efforts against alleged noncitizen voting ahead of November’s midterms.
Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records
Five North Carolina police officers resigned and a sixth was suspended after allegedly exchanging racist texts. The police department initiated a review of arrest records and requested an FBI civil rights investigation.
Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine
Several Republican lawmakers have criticized President Trump’s shifting stance on Ukraine and Russia, threatening to withdraw support for his agenda over what they characterize as mishandling of the conflict.
Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
The family of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for featuring her estranged mother in a campaign ad questioning her childhood account.
First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned a settler attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine in Israel, calling it a “despicable act of terror,” while Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response remained ambiguous.
Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10
Downing Street criticized US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for downplaying NATO allies’ combat role in Afghanistan, saying his characterization that few nations engaged in fighting was factually incorrect.
Kansas Senate race on a knife edge as Democrats aim to end 94 years of Republican dominance
Kansas’s competitive Senate race has Democrat Adam Hamilton within striking distance of Republican incumbent Roger Marshall, potentially marking the state’s first Democratic senator since 1932.
Trump plans to begin DC golf course renovation in defiance of judge’s order
Donald Trump announced plans to begin renovation work on a Washington DC public golf course on 15 November despite a federal judge’s order halting construction over environmental and historic preservation concerns.
The abortion debate has gone quiet amid US midterms. In Idaho, the stakes remain high
Idaho voters will decide whether to legalize abortion through Proposition 1, one of four states with ballot initiatives on reproductive rights as the issue largely fades from national political attention during midterms.
U.S. working to reverse an Egyptian man’s third-country deportation to Africa
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return an Egyptian man deported to Equatorial Guinea to the U.S., marking a rare reversal of a third-country deportation.
I saw Iran execute a man in public. Is this what the US wants? | Robert Tait
Pentagon leadership has proposed making an execution public, drawing comparisons to public executions carried out by Iran’s government, according to a commentary by a journalist who witnessed such an event.
New York City’s Marble Hill residents furious after ICE shooting: ‘Why do this?’
ICE agents shot a man in Manhattan’s Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday, sparking outrage among residents who questioned the use of force and visibility of officers during the incident.
What will Democrats do if they win Congress? Here are their priorities
Democrats have outlined ambitious investigative plans should they gain control of Congress in the upcoming November elections, targeting Trump family businesses, cryptocurrency dealings, and other matters.
Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map
With roughly a month until Election Day, Democratic and Republican spending patterns suggest Democrats may gain House control, with analysts tracking competitive races across more than 90 districts nationwide.
US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine
Senate candidates in Georgia, Michigan, and Maine debated key midterm issues including affordability, tariffs, the Iran war, and abortion rights, with control of the chamber at stake.
Trump immigrant purge could cut social security for Americans by $2,000 a year
A new report projects that continued Trump administration immigration policies could reduce Social Security benefits for elderly Americans by an average of $2,152 annually by 2034, representing an 8.6% cut to retirement payments.
Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks pushed by Republicans
Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews responded to Republican anti-trans attacks in South Carolina with a direct statement opposing biological men competing in women’s sports, as the issue becomes a central campaign wedge.
Federal judge rules against Trump DoJ’s policy of collecting state voter rolls
A federal judge ruled the Department of Justice’s policy of collecting state voter rolls to cross-reference against immigration databases violated privacy laws and exceeded the agency’s authority.
First Thing: Trump endures protests in Texas as DNC sues over adverts
President Trump experienced multiple disruptions at a Texas rally while the Democratic National Committee sued to halt taxpayer-funded promotional advertisements costing over $12 million.
Trump says he is considering asking FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells
Donald Trump said he is considering asking the FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black college student found dead on a Mississippi barrier island in July.
Trump promises not to attack Iran before November’s US midterms
President Trump announced he will not attack Iran before the November midterm elections, stating Washington is having productive discussions with Tehran while claiming record oil volumes flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
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The big names to watch out for in the European elections
Image Credit - Shutterstock.com With Brexit yet again being delayed, the United Kingdom will take part in the upcoming European elections, but whether or not the new Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) take their seats is another matter, as Prime Minister...
What is the Statute of Limitations for Assault in Texas?
There are laws that limit an individual’s ability to charge someone with a crime. Known as the statute of limitations, the laws make a timeline for filing charges against an individual. If you commit an assault against someone, the victim must file the charges before...
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