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John Cornyn's Last Stand and Democratic Fights: What to Watch in Tuesday's Texas Elections
President Trump has endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over three-term Senator Cornyn, setting up a high-stakes GOP Senate runoff that could reshape Texas politics.
Jewish Democrats Navigate Party's Shifting Stance on Israel at Leadership Summit
NBC News polling shows 57% of Democrats now view Israel negatively, up from 35% in 2023, as intra-party debate intensifies over Gaza war and weapons sales.
Immigration Courts Bundle Dozens of Cases to Accelerate Deportation Hearings under Trump Administration
Federal immigration courts are scheduling hearings with 100 or more respondents at once, raising due process concerns among attorneys while administration officials say the changes address chronic backlogs.
Senate Republicans Push Back Against Proposed $1.8 Billion Fund for Trump Allies
The Senate removed $1 billion for a ballroom from an immigration enforcement bill and delayed a vote on the fund critics call 'Trump's slush fund.'
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Threatens Civilization in Encyclical Letter
The pontiff's encyclical, described as defining his papacy, calls for global action against concentration of digital power in private hands.
Carney Calls Alberta Separation Referendum a 'Dangerous Bluff,' Compares It to Brexit
The October 19 vote will ask Albertans whether they want to remain in Canada or hold a binding separation ballot, with the prime minister pledging to campaign for unity.
Nearly 400,000 Indy 500 Fans Observe Moment of Silence for 'Taps' Before Record-Breaking Finish
The tribute to fallen service members preceded Felix Rosenqvist's historic 0.0233-second victory in the closest finish in Indy 500 history.
Hegseth Tells West Point Graduates Military Diversity Push Has Ended, Unity Is Strength
The defense secretary told 998 graduates that standards had been lowered in recent years and pledged to restore what he called the military's 'true north.'
Pope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical Calling for Robust AI Regulation, Developer Accountability
The Vatican document 'Magnifica Humanitas' represents the first major policy statement from history's first U.S.-born pontiff on technology governance.
Ebola Outbreak Prompts U.S. Travel Restrictions, Enhanced Screenings at Major Airports
The CDC has implemented entry screening and a 21-day travel ban for visitors from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan as confirmed cases climb to 88 across two nations.