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PoliticsOct 30Corporate America's Trump trapAmerica's corporate titans greeted President Trump's 2024 victory with open checkbooks, 12-figure investment pledges and fawning tributes to his coming "Golden Age."Two years later, on the eve of a potential blue wave, Democrats are preparing to greet those same executives with a stack of subpoenas.Why it matters: The CEOs who staked their reputations and fortunes on MAGA's staying power could spend the final two years of Trump's presidency defending their dealings under oath.The big picture: A Democratic House would carry its campaign against billionaire power and corruption deep into corporaAxios
WorldOct 30Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 in WNBA FinalsAtlanta Dream made sure the series went the distance with an 80-69 victory over the visiting Golden State Valkyries.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 30US midterms: With deep-red states now in play, could blue wave redraw America's political landscape?With the US approaching a potentially consequential midterm election, the political landscape appears to be shifting. Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Dr Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US Politics & Policy at Queen Mary University of London, who examines the prospect of a sweeping Democratic victory. He argues that the party could achieve gains of a magnitude not seen since Barack Obama's historic presidential election in 2008. Johnson sees a combination of Democratic enthusiasm, and growing support among independents, white college-educated voters and Latinos, and signs of defectionsFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 30Former FBI officials ask judge to dismiss Hunter Biden laptop charges as politically motivatedTwo former FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about their participation in investigations involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, are due back in courtThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 30Scoop: Trump blesses El Salvador strongman's troop surge in HaitiEl Salvador's strongman president, Nayib Bukele, is sending thousands of troops to Haiti to boost the island's push to wipe out its gang problem — and find four of his military personnel who were captured in a recent ambush.Bukele called President Trump on Tuesday to make sure he had no problem with this major military escalation, to which Haiti's government has agreed. "Do what you have to do," Trump told him, according to sources briefed on the call.Why it matters: If it works, Bukele's troop surge could stabilize Haiti, a country 700 miles from Florida that has been devastated by deadly ganAxios
PoliticsOct 30Key Democrat warns permitting bill could create "gold rush for gas"A bipartisan deal to speed energy development is facing concerns it could favor natural gas over renewables because of President Trump's opposition to wind and solar.Why it matters: The worries from Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) could complicate efforts to pass the bill before year's end, highlighting divisions even among Democrats who have long supported permitting reform.Driving the news: Casten, a former energy executive and leading Democratic voice on permitting reform, said he isn't yet backing the bill and is negotiating changes with Senate Democrats to prevent it from disproportionately benAxios
PoliticsOct 30Vivek Ramaswamy pulls controversial attack ad after Trump defends it as 'fair game'Ramaswamy said during a campaign appearance in Vandalia, Ohio, on Thursday that the ad’s planned run was overThe Independent World
ConflictOct 30Haiti announces new election dates as El Salvador sends troops to rescue missing soldiersAfricanews [en]
BusinessOct 30Bayer wins first Roundup trial after Supreme Court rulingBayer secured a victory in a Roundup trial following a Supreme Court ruling, which is significant for the company's ongoing legal challenges regarding its product.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 30'No credible threats,' security measures in place ahead of this weekend's TCS NYC MarathonRace weekend kicks off Friday with an opening ceremony at the marathon finish line in Central Park.headtopics · united states of america
HealthOct 30Aspirus Health to host virtual hiring event Nov. 10 for pharmacy staffAspirus Health is recruiting pharmacy workers for positions across its health system during a virtual hiring event from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 10.lacrossetribune · united states of america
PoliticsOct 30James Comey team in court seeking to toss out third DOJ case against longtime Trump foeAttorneys for the former FBI director contend the third case isn’t valid on its face because it wasn’t presented to a federal grand jury within the statute of limitations.headtopics · united states of america
HealthOct 30Aspirus Health to host virtual hiring event Nov. 10 for pharmacy staffAspirus Health is recruiting pharmacy workers for positions across its health system during a virtual hiring event from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 10.chippewa · united states of america
PoliticsOct 30Newsom warns Trump about interfering in state’s election ahead of midtermsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the president in a statement beginning: ‘A warning to Donald Trump’The Independent World
PoliticsOct 30As Voters Worry About Prices, Many Senate Candidates Are MillionairesThe wealthy are well represented in the ranks of major candidates for the chamber, according to a New York Times review of financial disclosure forms.NYT US
PoliticsOct 30Darline Graham Is ‘a Little Nervous.’ Can She Keep South Carolina’s Senate Seat Red?Polls show the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham in a virtual tie with her Democratic opponent, Dr. Annie Andrews. An upset was unthinkable just a few months ago.NYT US
PoliticsOct 30Nithya Raman’s Husband Brings Her Hollywood ConnectionsAs Ms. Raman runs for mayor of Los Angeles, the work of her husband, Vali Chandrasekaran, has brought her closer to the city’s signature industry.NYT US
PoliticsOct 30Why Trump Is Losing Young MenYoung men swung to Donald Trump in 2024. Polling shows they are now moving away — but to what? Sabrina Tavernise, a reporter for The New York Times, went to Michigan to find out.NYT US
PoliticsOct 30How Michigan’s Midterm Senate Race Could Influence the 2028 Democratic Presidential PrimaryThe fate of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive candidate in the race, will serve as a litmus test for the left’s potency heading into the next presidential contest.NYT US
PoliticsOct 30Beware of Election Night MiragesEarly race counts on election night can sometimes differ sharply from the final outcome. Christine Zhang, our election data reporter, explains the reasons behind red and blue “mirages.”NYT US
PoliticsOct 30If Trump Gets Another Supreme Court Pick, MAGA Wants a LoyalistFor years, Supreme Court aspirants have avoided talking about how they might rule. Trump’s frustrations with his first-term picks could change that.NYT US
PoliticsOct 30Cancer Takes Center Stage in the Competitive Race for Governor of IowaHigh cancer rates have exposed a fault line in Iowa politics between public health and the interests of the powerful agriculture industry.NYT US
WorldOct 30Daylight saving time is almost over. Here's what to know.Millions of Americans gain an hour of sleep this weekend when the time change commonly known as daylight savings ends for 2026, meaning clocks "fall back."CBS News
PoliticsOct 30Midterms: in Oklahoma, Democrat Cyndi Munson's crazy bet to become governor of the most Trumpist state in the United StatesREPORTAGE - À rebours des lignes de son parti, sans fortune personnelle et face à un millionnaire adoubé par Donald Trump, elle a fait le pari de partir au contact de ce royaume Maga. Une campagne qui raconte le divorce entre les démocrates et l’Amérique rurale. Et les défis à relever pour la reconquérir.Le Figaro International