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Obama to Stump for Ossoff, Bottoms in Georgia
Former President Barack Obama is heading to Georgia next week to rally support for Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms to help prevent Republicans from flipping a crucial Senate seat and keeping control of the governor's mansion.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:22:11 EDTDoctors: Pope Won't Need Further Therapy After Operation
Pope Leo XIV will not require chemotherapy, radiation or other additional cancer treatment after undergoing surgery last week to remove part of his right lung, his doctors said in a statement released by the Vatican on Wednesday.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:17:20 EDTSen. Moreno Pushes Trump Accounts for Adults Under 40
Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, said he will introduce legislation to expand President Donald Trump's tax-advantaged investment accounts beyond children to Americans younger than 40, potentially helping millions save for homes, pay off student loans, and build wealth.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:01:41 EDTNatl Guard Shooting Suspect Faces Multiple Firearms Offenses
A Washington man accused of wounding a Georgia National Guard member who tried to help break up a fight has been charged with multiple gun crimes.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:51:44 EDTVance Brushes Off GOP Critics of Ramaswamy Attack Ad
Vice President JD Vance told Republicans on Wednesday to "stop whining about an advertisement and go win the race in 13 days," dismissing party criticism of an Ohio attack ad from Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial campaign.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:53:18 EDTRep. Fitzpatrick Demands Answers on Musk, Ukraine
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., called for a congressional investigation after The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources, that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ordered restrictions on Starshield, a military-grade satellite communications service used by Ukrainian forces.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:01:20 EDTBrad Lander Released After Israeli Detention in West Bank
Congressional candidate Brad Lander said Wednesday that he had been released from Israeli military custody after being detained alongside dozens of rabbis and volunteers while harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:57:52 EDTAJC Poll: Collins Trails Ossoff by 8 Points in Senate Race
Republican Rep. Mike Collins is trailing Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff by 8 points in Georgia's Senate race, while the GOP holds a razor-thin lead in the contest for governor, according to a new poll ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:35:51 EDTPoll: Most Americans Disapprove of Trump's Handling of AI
Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of artificial intelligence, and a similar share say the federal government is not doing enough to regulate it, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released Wednesday.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:19:09 EDTFlorida Dem Senate Hopeful's $90K Income Raises Questions
Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon reported receiving $70,000 in income this year from Building Blocks Strategies, a Virginia company run by a former immigrant advocacy executive...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:23:01 EDTPoll: Cooper Leads Whatley by 13 Points in N.C.
Democrat Roy Cooper holds a 13-percentage-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race, according to a new Elon University poll.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:01:12 EDTScalise Heads to Florida to Boost GOP Candidates
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is heading to Florida to rally support for Republican congressional candidates as the GOP campaign committee increases spending in districts party leaders once considered safely Republican...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:02:57 EDTWashPost: US Flock Network Breached at Least 11 Times
A Washington Post investigation identified at least 11 instances in which unauthorized users gained access to Flock Safety's nationwide license plate reader camera network, including former officers whose accounts remained active after they left their jobs.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:26:31 EDTNew Mexico AG Accuses Epstein Attorney, Accountant of Abuse Cover-Up at Ranch
New Mexico's attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein's attorney and accountant, accusing them of concealing his sex trafficking operation at a sprawling Santa Fe-area ranch where the disgraced financier entertained guests.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:35:27 EDTUS Warns Kenya Travelers to 'Prepare a Will'
The State Department has raised its travel advisory for Kenya to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider visiting the popular safari destination amid Ebola concerns, terrorism threats, violent crime, and other security risks.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:16:48 EDTPutin Agrees to Resume Ukraine Peace Talks With US, Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Wednesday to resume three-way negotiations next month with Washington and Kyiv aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a Kremlin official said. The Russian leader has agreed "in principle" to resume the talks after Nov. 10, Putin's foreign ...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:14:26 EDTUK Govt OKs Natural Gas Project Off Scotland
The U.K. government approved a natural gas project off Scotland's coast over the objections of environmental groups on Wednesday, saying it would improve energy security even as the country transitions to renewable sources.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:35:50 EDTCitadel's Griffin Warns of AI Bubble as Tech Debt Soars
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned Tuesday that the artificial intelligence boom is creating financial bubbles as major technology companies take on debt and businesses struggle to justify their massive spending on the rapidly advancing technology.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:54:52 EDTReport: Larry Ellison Borrowed Billions for Warner Deal
The Wall Street Journal reported that Oracle founder Larry Ellison added to a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree, putting up shares in Oracle, Tesla, SpaceX and Paramount Skydance as collateral while committing to help fund his son David Ellison's takeover of Warner Bros....
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:39:20 EDTCNN Poll: Democrats Open 10-Point Congressional Lead
Democrats hold a 10-point advantage over Republicans in the race for Congress two weeks before the midterm elections, their widest lead of the cycle in CNN polling, according to a poll conducted by SSRS released Wednesday.
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