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Witkoff faces backlash after calling Putin a 'humanitarian'
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is facing criticism from lawmakers after calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” for releasing an American who has been held in Russia for years. President Trump had made a direct appeal to Putin for the release of Stephen James…
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The El-Sayed Heckler’s Dad Got $250,000 to Campaign Against El-Sayed
The guy who tried and failed to catch Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a gotcha question about his supposed loyalty to the Muslim Brotherhood is reportedly the son of a Republican strategist who received $250,000 last month to campaign against El-Sayed. In the…
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Democrats holding 10-point advantage ahead of midterms: Survey
The Democratic Party is holding a 10-point advantage over Republicans on the generic ballot less than two weeks from the 2026 midterms, according to a new survey. The CNN/SSRS poll found that 49 percent of respondents chose Democrats when asked to choose "which party's…
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A historic win for paid parental leave, led by nurses
As a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, Jean Stone knows what it really means to live in a country with no paid parental leave. She’s watched this scene play out so many times it’s almost the norm: Once their babies stabilize in the NICU, parents often return to work to…
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WATCH: Vance says he's 'disgusted' by Republicans 'whining' about Ramaswamy attack ad
Vance said it was "not really my concern" whether the ad was appropriate and said he's focused on supporting Republican candidates in midterm races.
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Chris Smith delivers remarks for the Israel Allies Foundation's 24 Hours of Prayer Stream on Oct. 7
Video Christopher H. Smith on YouTube
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Cuban American lawmakers hail Raúl Castro arrest warrant, vow to keep fighting for Cuba’s freedom
Raúl Castro faces a Florida arrest warrant for conspiracy in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue aircraft shootdown that killed four unarmed civilians.
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Polymarket blocks wagers on fate of Cornell students accused of sexual assault
After facing public backlash, Polymarket has removed a market that allowed users to wager on the fate of the seven Cornell University students accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a fraternity house in 2024. The prediction market archived the market, which asked whether…
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Trump on remarks about GOP senator's 'a--': 'This guy’s a monster!'
President Trump on Tuesday again complimented the behind of Sen. John Husted (R-Ohio), something he has done multiple times on the campaign trail as the midterms near. “I looked at his a--, and then I looked at his legs, and my — I said, ‘His ass is like, it's like a pile of…
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STATE OF WEDNESDAY: Political Campaigns Are Scraping The Bottom Of The Oppo Barrel
Spectacle passed off as substance
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We’ll be ready for ANYTHING in November
Video James P. McGovern on YouTube
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Early Addition: If you catch a mouse, there are meaner options than feeding it to a bird
Because birds need food, here are your early links: 123 days in the life of a New Jersey porta-potty, Knicks lost but they had cool jerseys, a new "American Girl" novel for adults and more. [ more › ]
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Mamdani says backing Dems nationwide will help NYC
After backing Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed from Michigan, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he plans to continue backing the Democratic/progressive movement across the country. #mamdani #nyc #michigan #elections
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How Nebraska helped turn 2026 into the year of the independent US Senate candidate
HYANNIS, Neb. — With 19 days until Election Day, Dan Osborn sat across from three skeptical voters in a conference room in this blink-and-you-miss-it rural Nebraska town. Osborn, a bearded former union leader and Navy veteran, wants to become the first independent U.S. senator…
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Democratic Socialist Calls Private Prisons “Modern-Day Slavery”
Florida lawmaker Angie Nixon argues that for-profit prisons exploit cheap labor and amount to modern-day slavery. National Review's Guy Denton examines her comments, the DSA’s prison-abolition agenda and what these policies could mean for public safety and America’s…
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Readers respond: Public needs evidence from PPS
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
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Receiver leading the Hinds County jail says officials give him too little money and information
The receiver who oversees the troubled Hinds County jail says county officials are giving him too little information and too little money. An attorney for the county says the receiver should be clearer in communication about spending.
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With affordability top of mind, Greenwich voters cast ballots, donate food at polls
Residents wishing to make a donation of non-perishable food, can do so at Greenwich Town Hall during early voting hours through Nov. 1.
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Abortion wins elections. Why won’t Democrats say the word?
The midterms offer a key moment to fight back, but are candidates up to the task?
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Kagan says supreme court conservatives have made US political system ‘a nightmare’
Liberal justice says recent decisions on redistricting and campaign finance have undermined democracy and polarized US even moreUS politics live – latest updatesElena Kagan criticized rulings made by the US supreme court’s conservative majority this week, arguing that its…
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WATCH: Vance defends U.S. envoy Witkoff calling Putin a 'humanitarian' after prisoner release
The vice president called Steve Witkoff "a diplomat" and said he was in Russia to get a job done.
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Mass. spent nearly $400K on an energy study. Three years after its completion, the state hasn’t released the results.
Even before Gov. Maura Healey entered the heart of campaign season — one that has been defined by skyrocketing energy costs and affordability issues — her administration has seemed sensitive to the price tag attached to the tens or hundreds of billions of dollars likely needed to…
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Ohio governor candidate isn’t backing away from controversial campaign ad
Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy confirms his campaign produced a controversial Amy Acton ad as the Republican launches a $4 million push behind it.
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Investors 'almost certainly' in midst of AI bubble: Ken Griffin
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin said Tuesday that investors are dealing with an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble, as companies rack up debt to satisfy their demand for data centers and models. “There’s almost certainly bubbles within this moment in time. And any radical…
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Months after storm, Gary residents are plagued with blackouts
This story was originally published in Capital B Gary.After some Gary residents endured two to three weeks without electricity in August, many are still living with uncertainty.Residents contacted by Capital B report experiencing intermittent power disruptions even after power…
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City, state employees are proud of their work but face burnout, harassment
State and local government employees report high levels of job satisfaction across the country, but face significant rates of burnout and on-the-job harassment. That’s according to a new national survey of nearly 5,000 public servants across all 50 states released today by The…
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Russia frees US citizen held since 2022 after plea from Trump
A U.S. special envoy hailed the release of Stephen Hubbard, calling Vladimir Putin, who has waged years of war, a “humanitarian.”
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Iran is trying to ‘create a rot from within’ through ‘information warfare,’ analyst warns
Yuval David warns Iran is waging an information warfare campaign on social media to undermine the U.S.-Israel alliance.
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David Krueger, Beloved Chicago Painter And Comics Creator, Dies At 63
Krueger, who worked from Arts of Life's West Town studio for nearly 20 years, is being remembered for his prolific artistry, unfiltered humor and gracious spirit. A visitation is Thursday.
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Minnesota rapper defends 'solidarity' with France radical activists, push for protests to come to US
Rapper Tufawon visited a Saint-Denis high school with Greta Thunberg before urging white Americans to "raise hell" amid France's violent protests.
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