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Breaking Points hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti interviewed analyst Trita Parsi to examine a new Israeli security doctrine that, according to Parsi, characterizes Arab states as illegitimate. Parsi argues the doctrine functions as a pretext for potential military expansion in the region and represents...

The Guardian reports on declining Trump support in a heavily Republican West Virginia county ahead of midterm elections. According to the investigation, soaring gas prices, conflict in the Middle East, and datacenter expansion projects are shifting political sentiment among traditionally loyal Republican voters. The reporting...

Hasan Piker, a Twitch commentator who identifies as a socialist, discusses Republican political ads that target him and Democratic candidates he supports. In an interview with NPR's Leila Fadel, Piker addresses the strategy of associating candidates with his commentary and expresses skepticism about its effectiveness...

Historian and bestselling author Timothy Snyder discusses what he characterizes as America's "superpower suicide" in a conversation with journalist Shane Smith, arguing the U.S. is voluntarily surrendering advantages that established its global power. The analysis examines how Russia has pursued its own path of self-destruction...

Investment advisor Ross Gerber discussed Tesla's anticipated Roadster unveiling and commented on a Barclays analyst note suggesting Tesla and SpaceX could merge before year-end. Gerber characterized a high-priced vehicle produced in limited quantities as having negligible financial impact on Tesla's overall business.

U.S. consumer prices accelerated in September, driven by surging gasoline costs, Reuters reports, dealing a political blow to President Trump and Republicans ahead of the November 3 midterm elections and putting an interest rate increase later this month back on the radar.

A Daily Show comedy segment targets Donald Trump's use of the word 'meritocracy,' arguing the term functions as political branding rather than a description of policy. The segment contrasts 'meritocracy' with other rhetorical buzzwords Trump has deployed, using satirical framing to question whether the label...

WSJ reporter Josh Dawsey returns to his college town of Columbia, South Carolina, to examine what is driving young voters — who helped boost Trump's 2024 victory but show growing dissatisfaction in recent polling — ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Dawsey interviews students, USC's...

During a U.S. Senate debate on Tuesday, Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) directly stated he has no plans to run for President in 2028 and confirmed he will serve his full Senate term. When asked about his future political ambitions, Ossoff plainly said: "Yes, I will....

Michigan's Proposal 2 would prohibit utilities, health insurers, and other companies holding government contracts from funding political campaigns of the officials who regulate them. The source argues the measure addresses what it characterizes as a corruption loop that has driven up utility bills and insurance...

Glenn Greenwald analyzes the Saudi Arabian military intervention in Yemen, which the analysis characterizes as a conflict with significant civilian casualties and direct US logistical and political support. Greenwald argues the intervention has produced a humanitarian crisis and represents a broader geopolitical failure in the...

Stephen A. Smith, appearing on NewsNation's town hall program, analyzed divisions within the Republican Party, arguing that some of President Donald Trump's supporters feel betrayed due to shifts in messaging, policy implementation, and public optics. Smith characterized the internal party friction as stemming from a...

The Texas Tribune has published reporting on El Paso's political positioning and priorities heading into the 2027 Texas Legislature. The video examines how the border city's interests shape state-level legislative agendas and El Paso's role within Texas state politics.

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examined recent Texas polling and identified what he characterizes as an unusual leftward shift in Democratic support downballot from the Senate race and across the state. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico returned to the campaign trail after recovering from...

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter joined PBS NewsHour to discuss the 2026 midterm election landscape, including President Trump's campaign activities, the emerging competitiveness of the South Carolina Senate race, and the closest Senate contests. The analysis covers taxpayer-funded pro-Trump advertising and broader GOP electoral...

Tens of thousands of protesters across India have demonstrated against the removal of approximately 130 million names from voter rolls, with opposition parties and student leaders — including the youth-led 'Cockroach' movement — claiming the deletions disproportionately target Modi's political opponents. Democracy Now reports that...

Pakistan's government, led by Army Chief General Asim Munir, removed the PTI party from power and imposed Governor's rule and emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The action targets Imran Khan's political movement, which has been a major opposition force since his 2022 ouster as...

President Trump stated Monday he was considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from her role as U.S. ambassador to Greece following allegations that an associate claimed she requested a $100,000 wire transfer to cover an American Express bill in exchange for assistance with Trump administration matters ahead...

Ledger confirmed that a customer device purchased through an approved Southeast Asia reseller contained an unauthorized hardware implant, leading to confirmed losses between $72 million and $93 million. According to analyst Scott Melker, via Yahoo Finance, the incident has prompted a measurable shift in cryptocurrency...

Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, argues that US military strikes alongside Saudi Arabia against Houthi targets are unlikely to produce strategic results. According to Miller, the U.S. has conducted over 1,000 strikes on Houthi facilities without changing the...