Politics
Rubio Denies Direct US Role in Flávio Bolsonaro's Departure From Brazil
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that Washington did not directly help Flávio Bolsonaro leave Brazil after his presidential election defeat, while confirming that President Donald Trump authorized his entry into the United States. The remar...
High Prices Weigh on Trump Ahead of November 3 Midterms
President Donald Trump heads into the November 3 midterm elections with economic growth accelerating but voters deeply dissatisfied with his handling of the economy. His promise to bring prices down has run up against rising household costs, leaving hi...
Las Vegas letter criticizes Trump's record on children, citing food aid and overseas cuts
Las Vegas resident Mark Bird argues in an Oct. 30, 2026, letter published by the Las Vegas Sun that President Donald Trump's policies have harmed children at home and abroad. His criticism spans food assistance, foreign aid, vaccines, trade and climate...
Delhi Congress Challenges BJP on Liquor Policy, Prepares for November 1 Rally
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Thursday accused the BJP government of putting liquor policy ahead of its election pledges on women's safety, financial aid and pollution. He also outlined efforts to bring party workers to the INDIA bloc's No...
Amherst board amends Winton agreement after debate over historic home's protection
Amherst County supervisors unanimously approved changes to the Winton land agreement on Oct. 20 after discussing how to word protections for the Sarah Henry Manor House. The agreement is with Waukeshaw Development, Inc., the Petersburg-based owner and...
Historian Calls for Hegseth's Departure Over His Pentagon Leadership
Historian Kent James called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to leave office in an Oct. 27, 2026, Observer-Reporter op-ed, arguing that his emphasis on violence, restrictions on journalists and removal of senior officers are weakening the military. S...
Negros transport groups join forces to oppose World Bank-DOTr modernization plan
Three groups representing more than 3,000 traditional jeepney operators and drivers in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City have united against a World Bank-Department of Transportation modernization proposal, warning that it threatens their livelihoods....
Trump Attacks Murkowski Over DOJ Lawsuit Targeting Alaska Senate Election
President Donald Trump lashed out at Sen. Lisa Murkowski late Saturday after the Alaska Republican opposed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of the state's Senate election if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The disput...
Trump Praises Jason Aldean as Singer Introduces Him at Georgia Rally
President Donald Trump called Jason Aldean "Fantastic" after the country singer and his wife, Brittany, welcomed him to Georgia on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Aldean later introduced the president at a Perry rally supporting Republican candidates ahead...
Trump Lifts 50% Tariffs on Selected Canadian Goods Ahead of Midterms
Selected Canadian imports will be exempt from 50% U.S. tariffs starting October 30, the Trump administration announced after Republican senators pressed for relief. The decision comes about two weeks before elections that will determine control of Cong...
Rollins Backs Forest Service Reorganization as Court Order Keeps Plan on Hold
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday that the Trump administration remains committed to reorganizing the Forest Service and other USDA agencies despite a court order blocking the changes. The administration has appealed, but the injunctio...
California Indian Legal Services Sues to Challenge San Bruno Archives Closure
California Indian Legal Services sued the National Archives and Records Administration on Oct. 20, 2026, seeking to challenge the planned closure of its San Bruno, California, facility and the transfer of records out of state. The organization says the...
B.C. land-return plan would transfer up to 400 Crown parcels to First Nations
British Columbia's government has approved a confidential policy to transfer as many as 400 Crown land parcels to First Nations through treaties and reconciliation agreements, Northern Beat reported. The plan includes proposed limits on compensation fo...
Vietnam veterans seek court order blocking Trump's arch ahead of possible Nov. 5 construction
Three Vietnam War veterans are asking a federal judge to stop work on President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, arguing that Congress has not authorized it. The administration has told the court that co...
Congress Considers Additional Jordan Aid After Deadly Iranian Strike
Congress has proposed an additional $650 million in aid to Jordan, Legis1 reported, as a new Congressional Research Service report details Iranian attacks on the country. A July missile strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base killed three American soldiers,...