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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and conservative opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo kicked off competing campaign rallies over the weekend, with Spain's general election scheduled for November 29, 2026.

On the Suspension of the Rules podcast, analysts Isaac Saul, Kmele Foster, and Ari Weitzman discuss forecasts for the 2026 midterm elections scheduled for less than one month away. Ari Weitzman predicts Democrats will gain control of both chambers through an unconventional path, with independent...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech in Athens addressing Trump administration foreign policy priorities, including calls for strengthened U.S.-Europe cooperation and criticism of Iran's government. The source characterizes the speech as blending campaign messaging with diplomatic statements, framing it as an effort...

Houthi militants launched missile strikes on Riyadh's international airport Thursday, killing three people and injuring several others, Saudi authorities said Friday. The strikes damaged a Saudia Airlines aircraft and sent smoke billowing over the airport, prompting many airlines to cancel or divert flights to the...

Martin Kao, former CEO of defense contractor Navatek, told FBI investigators in late 2024 that his company won millions in federal contracts by funding campaigns of powerful politicians, with Collins as Navatek's most important patron. FBI agents had gathered sufficient evidence to launch a sweeping...

Senator Bernie Sanders held a campaign rally at Bakersfield High School to support Randy Villegas, a 31-year-old community college professor seeking to unseat Republican incumbent David Valadao in California's 22nd Congressional District. Valadao has represented the district for over 12 years. According to CalMatters, the...

According to the Associated Press, President Trump held a campaign rally in Texas to support Senate candidate Ken Paxton, contending with protesters as Republicans work to hold the state against Democratic gains.

PBS NewsHour interviewed Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Melik Abdul to discuss each party's final campaign strategy before the midterm elections. According to the segment, Republicans maintain a significant financial advantage, while Democrats have gained ground in recent polling. The interview examines how...

Palestinian human rights lawyer and Rutgers professor Noura Erakat discussed Israel's military campaign in Gaza and characterized the Trump administration's Board of Peace initiative as extending beyond regional conflict to represent a broader geopolitical framework. In an interview with Drop Site News conducted by Sharif...

Chongqing has launched an enforcement campaign against a viral social media trend in which pillion riders are filmed on motorcycles against the city's nightscape, a practice netizens have dubbed a "landing visa." According to the report, local authorities cited dangerous filming practices and noise complaints...

President Trump told supporters at a campaign stop in Nebraska that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego, calling it 'a small price to pay for keeping the world safe.' California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump 'deranged and dangerous,' and LA Mayor Karen...

A Trump administration advertisement aired during an NFL broadcast, in which Trump pledged to "demolish the deep state" and remove "communists, Marxists and fascists," with a disclaimer stating it was paid for by the U.S. government. The Wall Street Journal reported the funding came from...

Breaking Points hosts discuss a jobs report released Friday that they characterize as weaker than expected, analyzing its economic implications and political timing ahead of the midterm elections. According to Breaking Points, the segment also covers concurrent campaign activity, including Trump rallying in Oklahoma.

John Oliver examines Republican campaign advertisements ahead of the midterm elections and discusses the factors behind what he describes as the Secret Service's worrying state.

Seth Meyers' Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC) aired its weekly 'Week in Review' segment on October 2, covering political stories from the week of September 28, including Iran ceasefire negotiations and campaign finance developments.

At a midterm campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio on Saturday, Donald Trump criticized the Affordable Care Act and claimed Americans were "massively overcharged" under the program. Trump characterized the law as a form of theft from the public.

Renée DiResta, a researcher on information operations, analyzes Russia's documented influence campaigns targeting American audiences. According to the analysis, Russia's strategy focuses on amplifying existing political divisions, fostering distrust in institutions, and destabilizing the U.S. from within rather than direct confrontation.