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PoliticsNov 2Trump approval rating near record low on eve of US midterm elections: PollOnly 32 percent of voters approve of Trump's job performance in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsNov 2SCOTUS rejects Trump's bid over California disputed ballotsThe Supreme Court denied the Trump administration's request Monday to hear its case regarding more than 20,000 California ballots that President Trump claims were cast by noncitizens.Why it matters: It's a blow to the administration, which has been tussling with the state in what it says is a fight to ensure all eligible voters can vote and have their ballots counted, as the law requires.What they're saying: "The application for injunction pending appeal presented to Justice Kagan and by her referred to the Court is denied," an unsigned order from the court read.Catch up quick: The Trump adminAxios
PoliticsNov 2Supreme Court rejects Trump's request in California mail ballots disputeEarlier Monday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to order California election officials to set aside mail ballots from 20,000 people it alleges are noncitizens.CBS News
WorldNov 2Vermont embodies the devastating effects of the US housing crisis: 'If I could open 100 more beds, they'd be taken immediately''Priced out in America' (2/3). A lack of new construction, soaring mortgage rates and competition from second homes and short-term rentals: The US housing market is becoming increasingly strained.Le Monde [en]
CyberNov 2Industry groups want cyber threat-sharing law renewed through defense authorization billBanks, utilities, and other industries are asking lawmakers to extend liability protections through 2035.Defense One
MilitaryNov 2OpenAI hires former US Army secretary as military seeks to expand AI useDan Driscoll to join the start-up as senior counsellor for national security modernisationFinancial Times
PoliticsNov 2How National Guard units are being deployed around the midterm electionsNational Guard members in at least seven states will perform some sort of role during the highly charged midterm elections. As Americans cast their ballots, plain clothes National Guard members will help monitor ballot boxes in seven counties across Washington state; monitor and defend election networks in Iowa; and assist with election cybersecurity in Colorado.…The Hill
BusinessNov 2Science Applications International prices $500M senior notes offering due 2034Science Applications International has priced an offering of $500 million in senior notes that are due in 2034. This indicates a corporate financing activity.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsNov 2Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s bid to set aside 20K California ballotsThe Supreme Court on Monday quickly rejected the Trump administration’s effort to force California officials to set aside 20,000 ballots it claims belong to likely noncitizens and must be investigated.  The court’s one-sentence order contained no explanation and had no noted dissents. California and immigration rights groups question the veracity of the administration’s list and…The Hill
PoliticsNov 2Supreme Court quickly rejects Trump effort to target alleged noncitizen voters in CaliforniaThe Trump administration alleges that about 20,000 noncitizens may be registered to vote in California, an assertion local officials dispute.NBC News
PoliticsNov 2Grand Jury Rejects Trump Administration’s Effort to Charge Individual With Voter FraudThe rejection demonstrates the department’s harried push to prove President Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of rampant voter fraud.NYT US
PoliticsNov 2‘A massive piece of pool’: Trump talks algae and grass in final midterm pushUS President touts new pipes and ‘great reflectivity’ of Washington’s Reflecting Pool on eve of critical voteFinancial Times
MilitaryNov 2Hegseth announces pathway for troops to become military chaplainsThe Chaplain In-Service Procurement Program is designed to develop chaplains from within the ranks.Military Times
PoliticsNov 2Another judge blocks DOJ ballot demands in CaliforniaA federal judge on the eve of Election Day barred the Trump administration from demanding California officials set aside ballots from registered voters it suspects are noncitizens, finding the effort likely violates the Constitution.Why it matters: Courts had already rejected the Justice Department's attempts to force California to separate the ballots. Monday's ruling goes a step further, directly barring federal officials from making those demands even as DOJ turns to the Supreme Court to compel the state to comply.Driving the news: Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Monday that Axios
BusinessNov 2Mid-America Apartment Communities prices $350M senior notes offeringMid-America Apartment Communities has priced a $350 million senior notes offering. This represents a corporate financing event for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
DisasterNov 2Halloween weekend marked by violence in different parts of the USClarín
PoliticsNov 2US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic, Republican votersFrom the economy and cost of living to immigration, polls suggest where American voters agree and disagree.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsNov 2How Money Is Shaping the MidtermsThe 2026 midterm election is the most expensive national midterm election in U.S. history, with more than $11 billion in ad spending. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher breaks down where all that money is going.NYT US
PoliticsNov 2Here's what Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are telling Maine voters ahead of the midtermsOne of Tuesday's midterm races to watch is in Maine, where five-term Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins is facing a challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson, the former Maine state senate president. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.CBS News
MilitaryNov 2Marine Corps removes extension waivers for transgender troops fighting to remain in the militaryThe U.S. Marine Corps announced that it is no longer allowing extension waivers for transgender service members whose service contract is set to expire amid their fight to remain in the military.Military Times
BusinessNov 2Empire State Realty Trust FFO of $0.20 beats by $0.02, revenue of $193.05M beats by $4.34MEmpire State Realty Trust reported its Funds From Operations and revenue, which exceeded market expectations. This indicates a positive financial performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessNov 2Wajax Non-GAAP EPS of C$0.60, revenue of C$477.8MWajax announced its non-GAAP earnings per share and revenue. This provides an update on the company's financial results.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldNov 2A Nara painting will be auctioned in New York for about fifteen million dollarsA work by the renowned Japanese creator will be auctioned in November for a millionaire sum, after being in private hands for 14 years. The piece, which reflects his shift towards introspective figures, will be exhibited in New York, highlighting his characteristic and emotional style.Clarín
WorldNov 2Thunder will honor former MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his number in FebruaryThe Oklahoma City team will honor its former star by retiring the number he wore during his outstanding career in the league. The player is remembered for his legacy on the court and his impact on the community, being an emblematic figure for the team.Clarín