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SENATE DEBATE•yesterday
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Mike Rogers questions Abdul El-Sayed’s Egyptian citizenship and UAE property

The Michigan Senate debate turned into a fight over whether the candidates’ homes and foreign ties fit the race. Abdul El-Sayed pointed to Mike Rogers’s Florida residence, while Rogers countered that El-Sayed owns property in the United Arab Emirates and questioned his Egyptian citizenship.

The clash also pulled in national security and prices: El-Sayed cited $5-per-gallon gas and $7 diesel while attacking Rogers’s support for the Iran war. A later televised exchange repeated Rogers’s claims about El-Sayed’s physician credentials, citizenship and foreign affiliations.

The Michigan Senate debate turned into a fight over whether the candidates’ homes and foreign ties fit the race. Abdul El-Sayed pointed to Mike Rogers’s Florida residence, while Rogers countered that El-Sayed owns property in the United Arab Emirates and questioned his Egyptian citizenship.

The clash also pulled in national security and prices: El-Sayed cited $5-per-gallon gas and $7 diesel while attacking Rogers’s support for the Iran war. A later televised exchange repeated Rogers’s claims about El-Sayed’s physician credentials, citizenship and foreign affiliations.

Oct 8

Rogers accused El-Sayed of misrepresenting his medical credentials, Egyptian citizenship and relationships with organizations tied to the Muslim Brotherhood.

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A later televised debate exchange repeated Rogers’s claims about El-Sayed’s physician credentials, citizenship and foreign affiliations.

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UK PARTY POLICY•2 days ago
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England and Wales Greens vote 1,022-813 to define Zionism as racism

The Green Party of England and Wales has formally adopted an anti-Zionist position, backing one democratic state across historic Palestine. Its Brighton conference voted 1,022-813 to define Zionism as racism and describe it as an ethnonationalist ideology rather than an expression of Jewish self-determination.

The motion passed over objections from senior Green figures. Green MPs still have the same voting rights as the party’s roughly 230,000 members, and amendments cannot be introduced until 2028.

The Green Party of England and Wales has formally adopted an anti-Zionist position, backing one democratic state across historic Palestine. Its Brighton conference voted 1,022-813 to define Zionism as racism and describe it as an ethnonationalist ideology rather than an expression of Jewish self-determination.

The motion passed over objections from senior Green figures. Green MPs still have the same voting rights as the party’s roughly 230,000 members, and amendments cannot be introduced until 2028.

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The UK Green Party adopted the motion at its Brighton conference.

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Sky News reported that the 'Zionism is racism' motion had passed despite objections from senior Green figures.

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SENATE SCRUTINY•48 minutes ago
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Trump calls Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a jihadist

The Muslim Brotherhood allegations against Abdul El-Sayed have moved from online claims into campaign attacks, televised interviews, and direct voter questions. The latest escalation came on October 23, when Donald Trump called the Michigan Senate candidate a jihadist and opposed his election.

Critics keep pointing to a 2012 post attributed to El-Sayed’s half-sister, which described the family as “long been MB” and said their mother was active in the organization in Egypt. El-Sayed has denied or declined to address the allegations, and critics say the post contradicts those denials.

The Muslim Brotherhood allegations against Abdul El-Sayed have moved from online claims into campaign attacks, televised interviews, and direct voter questions. The latest escalation came on October 23, when Donald Trump called the Michigan Senate candidate a jihadist and opposed his election.

Critics keep pointing to a 2012 post attributed to El-Sayed’s half-sister, which described the family as “long been MB” and said their mother was active in the organization in Egypt. El-Sayed has denied or declined to address the allegations, and critics say the post contradicts those denials.

Oct 13

Critics renewed claims that El-Sayed denied family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood despite a post attributed to his sister.

Oct 14

NBC's Tom Llamas confronted El-Sayed over his family's alleged Muslim Brotherhood connections.

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Donald Trump publicly called El-Sayed a jihadist and opposed his election to the Senate.

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SENATE POLL•5 hours ago
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James Talarico leads Ken Paxton 50%-47% in Texas Senate poll

James Talarico is ahead of Ken Paxton in a new Texas Senate poll, but the race is still effectively a coin flip. The University of Texas/Texas Politics Project survey of likely voters gave Talarico 50% to Paxton’s 47% on October 5.

• Talarico led independent voters 69% to 11%.
• InsiderAdvantage had Paxton ahead 49% to 48% on October 15, while CBS News/YouGov put Talarico ahead 51% to 49% on October 22.

That spread shows a Democratic edge appearing across multiple surveys without putting the race outside the polling margin of error. The UT poll’s topline was Talarico 50%, Paxton 47%.

James Talarico is ahead of Ken Paxton in a new Texas Senate poll, but the race is still effectively a coin flip. The University of Texas/Texas Politics Project survey of likely voters gave Talarico 50% to Paxton’s 47% on October 5.

• Talarico led independent voters 69% to 11%.
• InsiderAdvantage had Paxton ahead 49% to 48% on October 15, while CBS News/YouGov put Talarico ahead 51% to 49% on October 22.

That spread shows a Democratic edge appearing across multiple surveys without putting the race outside the polling margin of error. The UT poll’s topline was Talarico 50%, Paxton 47%.

Oct 5

University of Texas/Texas Politics Project conducted the poll showing Talarico leading Paxton 50% to 47%.

Oct 15

InsiderAdvantage released a Texas Senate poll showing Paxton ahead of Talarico 49% to 48%.

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CBS News/YouGov reported Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 49% among likely voters.

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ELECTION CERTIFICATION•1 hour ago
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DOJ seeks to block Alaska Senate certification over two Dan Sullivans

The Justice Department is trying to stop Alaska from certifying its Senate result if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. The lawsuit points to a second candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan on the same ballot.

That creates a certification fight before voters have even finished deciding the race. President Trump said he ordered DOJ to file the case, arguing that the similar names could confuse voters.

The two candidates are listed with different middle initials and party labels. Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is a retired teacher, while Dan S. Sullivan is the Republican incumbent. Both are on the Alaska Senate ballot.

The Justice Department is trying to stop Alaska from certifying its Senate result if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. The lawsuit points to a second candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan on the same ballot.

That creates a certification fight before voters have even finished deciding the race. President Trump said he ordered DOJ to file the case, arguing that the similar names could confuse voters.

The two candidates are listed with different middle initials and party labels. Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is a retired teacher, while Dan S. Sullivan is the Republican incumbent. Both are on the Alaska Senate ballot.

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The Trump administration sued to block certification of Alaska's Senate results if incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, citing confusion over a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot.

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President Trump said he ordered the Justice Department to file the Alaska certification lawsuit.

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REGIME CHANGE•3 days ago
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BJP accuses Congress-linked opposition of plotting Bangladesh-style regime change

India’s opposition protests are now being framed by the BJP as a regime-change attempt, not a fight over electoral reform. The accusation is that Congress and its allies want to create anarchy and use a Bangladesh-style street uprising to remove the government.

The claim followed remarks attributed to activist Neha Bora about drawing inspiration from Bangladesh and lawyer Prashant Bhushan describing a regime-change operation. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also accused the opposition of turning India’s youth into political “pawns” and invoked the rights of 90 crore Indians.

India’s opposition protests are now being framed by the BJP as a regime-change attempt, not a fight over electoral reform. The accusation is that Congress and its allies want to create anarchy and use a Bangladesh-style street uprising to remove the government.

The claim followed remarks attributed to activist Neha Bora about drawing inspiration from Bangladesh and lawyer Prashant Bhushan describing a regime-change operation. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also accused the opposition of turning India’s youth into political “pawns” and invoked the rights of 90 crore Indians.

Oct 15

Rajnath Singh accused Congress and its allies of pursuing Bangladesh-style regime change during protests in New Delhi.

Oct 16

BJP published Singh’s claim that the opposition sought anarchy and power through regime change rather than electoral reform.

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POLITICAL BACKLASH•2 days ago
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Senate ethics complaint targets Elissa Slotkin’s warning to young conservatives

A Senate ethics complaint now targets Elissa Slotkin’s remarks about deterring young conservatives from serving in the Trump administration. The complaint asks whether warning that officials could face future prosecutions crossed from accountability into an improper threat against people considering government jobs.

Slotkin made the comments at the University of Chicago on October 17 while discussing accountability for Trump administration officials. Conservative commentators reframed the remarks as an effort to scare an entire generation out of public service, with President Trump and others joining the backlash.

The dispute is over what “deterrence” means here: prosecution for specific conduct, or a warning aimed at people before they take the job. The complaint was reported on October 19, two days after Slotkin’s remarks.

A Senate ethics complaint now targets Elissa Slotkin’s remarks about deterring young conservatives from serving in the Trump administration. The complaint asks whether warning that officials could face future prosecutions crossed from accountability into an improper threat against people considering government jobs.

Slotkin made the comments at the University of Chicago on October 17 while discussing accountability for Trump administration officials. Conservative commentators reframed the remarks as an effort to scare an entire generation out of public service, with President Trump and others joining the backlash.

The dispute is over what “deterrence” means here: prosecution for specific conduct, or a warning aimed at people before they take the job. The complaint was reported on October 19, two days after Slotkin’s remarks.

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Slotkin made remarks at the University of Chicago about accountability and sending a deterrence message to young conservatives considering government service.

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Conservative commentators publicly questioned what consequences Slotkin was threatening young people with.

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A Senate ethics complaint was reported over Slotkin’s comments about deterring service in the Trump administration.

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IRAN POLICY•yesterday
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Netanyahu says Israel and U.S. will eliminate Iran’s regime and threat

Israel and the United States are publicly framing the campaign against Iran as an effort to eliminate the regime and its threat, not just contain its nuclear program. Netanyahu said the two countries would finish the effort together after discussing it with President Donald Trump.

The timing points to renewed military planning: Trump and Netanyahu were discussing strikes against Iran as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Israel and Israeli fighter jets conducted overnight drills toward Iran. Trump said Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Israel and the United States are publicly framing the campaign against Iran as an effort to eliminate the regime and its threat, not just contain its nuclear program. Netanyahu said the two countries would finish the effort together after discussing it with President Donald Trump.

The timing points to renewed military planning: Trump and Netanyahu were discussing strikes against Iran as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Israel and Israeli fighter jets conducted overnight drills toward Iran. Trump said Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

3 days ago

Netanyahu said Israel was committed to completing the elimination of the Iranian regime after discussing the effort with Trump.

3 days ago

Reports said Trump and Netanyahu were discussing renewed strikes against Iran, alongside Hegseth’s visit to Israel and Israeli air-force drills.

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HOUSING POLICY•5 hours ago
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Mortgage insurance could cancel itself when home equity hits the threshold

Mortgage insurance could stop being a bill borrowers have to cancel themselves. The order directs FHFA to pilot automatic cancellation once a homeowner reaches the required equity threshold based on current home values.

It also directs agencies to lower rates on USDA and VA loans, make a title-insurance waiver permanent for some refinances, and create a task force to cut permitting and regulatory barriers for manufactured homes. The pilot's threshold is tied to current valuations, so paper equity can disappear in a downturn.

Mortgage insurance could stop being a bill borrowers have to cancel themselves. The order directs FHFA to pilot automatic cancellation once a homeowner reaches the required equity threshold based on current home values.

It also directs agencies to lower rates on USDA and VA loans, make a title-insurance waiver permanent for some refinances, and create a task force to cut permitting and regulatory barriers for manufactured homes. The pilot's threshold is tied to current valuations, so paper equity can disappear in a downturn.

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A Treasury proposal cited alongside the housing announcement would restrict large institutional investors with 350 or more single-family homes from buying additional properties beginning January 7, 2027.

yesterday

FHFA Director Bill Pulte detailed the executive order's mortgage-insurance pilot, loan-rate directives, refinancing waiver, and manufactured-housing task force.

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MIDTERM CAMPAIGN•19 hours ago
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Trump says he doesn’t understand why Iowa Senate race is being held

Trump turned an Iowa rally into a direct turnout push for Republicans with just 12 days left before the midterms. The event featured Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson and Chuck Grassley, while Trump said he did not understand why the Iowa Senate race was being held, a sign of confidence in the Republican ticket.

The message was simple: use Trump’s popularity to keep Iowa Republicans in line and get them to the polls. He closed the Sioux City event by dancing to “YMCA.”

Trump turned an Iowa rally into a direct turnout push for Republicans with just 12 days left before the midterms. The event featured Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson and Chuck Grassley, while Trump said he did not understand why the Iowa Senate race was being held, a sign of confidence in the Republican ticket.

The message was simple: use Trump’s popularity to keep Iowa Republicans in line and get them to the polls. He closed the Sioux City event by dancing to “YMCA.”

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Trump arrived in Sioux City, Iowa, for the campaign rally.

23 hours ago

Trump concluded the rally by dancing to “YMCA” onstage.

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