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Mahmoud Khalil takes detention fight to US Supreme Court

NEW YORK (MNTV) – Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University student and Palestinian rights advocate, have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review his case, escalating a legal fight over immigration detention and the Trump administration’s …

US high court rulings have been ‘destructive to democracy’, says US Supreme Court Justice Kagan

WASHINGTON – US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Oct 20 said the court’s conservative majority has undermined democracy and “created a race to the bottom” in how congressional districts are drawn. Kagan, one of the court’s three liberals, told students …

Mike Rogers brings U.S. Senate bus tour to Upper Peninsula on Thursday amid tight race with Abdul El-Sayed

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN)— Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers is bringing his statewide campaign bus tour to the Upper Peninsula on Thursday, making stops in Marquette and Gladstone as he seeks to rally northern Michigan voters in the final …

Starlink Restrictions for Ukraine: U.S. Congress Demands an Investigation into Musk’s Actions

The U.S. Congress is calling for an investigation into Elon Musk’s actions concerning the slowdown of Starlink’s operation in Ukraine. Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said this on CNN, reports UNN. Details According to him, if Musk ordered …

US Supreme Court Rejects Google Challenge to Patent Agency Review Policy

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Google's challenge to a Patent and Trademark Office policy that can make it more difficult to secure administrative reviews of older patents. The justices rejected Google's petition without comment, leaving …

Turek brings U.S. Senate campaign to Sioux City two weeks from Election Day

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - With just two weeks until election day, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek brought his campaign to Sioux City on Tuesday, stumping for support alongside Sioux City Representative J.D. Scholten. Scholten, a former U.S. Senate …

U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico holds rally in Tyler

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) brought his campaign for the U.S. Senate to Tyler on Tuesday as part of his “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts Tour” across Texas. Talarico, the Democratic nominee, is seeking to become the first Democrat …

Julia Letlow, Jamie Davis offer different visions for Louisiana in U.S. Senate race

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana voters will choose a new U.S. senator on Nov. 3, deciding between Republican U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis in a race shaped by competing priorities, congressional experience and endorsements …

AJC poll: Jon Ossoff leads Mike Collins in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race

Exclusive The incumbent Democrat has a comfortable lead with voters and a giant financial war chest heading into the Nov. 3 election. (Photo Illustration: AJC | Source: Arvin Temkar / AJC) Just a year ago, Jon Ossoff was considered the most vulnerable …

More money is going to 25 negative U.S. Senate ads in Maine than winter heating assistance for the entire state

With soaring energy prices and another Maine winter close on the horizon, heating assistance has become a prominent issue in the state’s ongoing U.S. Senate race as part of a larger conversation about energy costs and affordability. “Nobody should have to …

AJC/UGA poll: Jon Ossoff leads Mike Collins among likely voters in U.S. Senate race

ATLANTA — A new poll released Wednesday shows Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff with an edge over Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and University of Georgia poll found that 48% of likely Georgia voters support …

Creep in Joe Biden mask terrifies Texas family by eating banana at their front door in the dark

A Texas family was left terrified after their doorbell camera captured a man in a Joe Biden mask standing at their front door at night eating a banana. The “scary” encounter unfolded around 8 p.m. Sunday at the family’s home in Watauga, about 10 miles …

Justice Kagan warns U.S. Supreme Court rulings are fuelling polarization and undermining democracy

‘Pitchfork populism’ over data centers rattles Ohio’s U.S. senate race

White House aides anticipating Trump all-out ‘rampage’ if Dems victorious in midterms: report

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in White House staffers are preparing for President Donald Trump to go on a “rampage” and begin …

U.S. Supreme Court lets name change remain for S.F.’s 148-year-old law school

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge Monday by Serranus C. Hastings’ descendants to the removal of his name from San Francisco’s 148-year-old law school after revelations that he ordered troops to slaughter thousands of Native Americans in the 1860s …

In Illinois' only faceoff for US Senate, Tracy backs Trump's policies and Stratton vows to stand up to president

The two major-party candidates for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat clashed Tuesday night over the war in Iran, immigration and affordability, with Republican Don Tracy largely embracing President Donald Trump's policies and Democrat Juliana …

U.S. Supreme Court will not review Trump’s firing of labor board member

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Oct. 19 to hear a bid by a Democratic-appointed member of the National Labor Relations Board to challenge the legality of her firing by President Donald Trump. The justices turned away former NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox’s …

'You Can't Trust Anybody Here': Trump Ally Reveals 'Brutal' White House Infighting Ahead of Midterms

With under two weeks until the midterms, a Trump ally has described the atmosphere inside the White House as one of leaks, suspicion, and pre-emptive blame over who will be held responsible if Republicans lose on 3 November. 'You can't trust …

AST gives airports real-time insight into runway performance to help increase runway availability and reduce spend

New 360-Degree Runway Analytics tell airports exactly where runway surface inspections and treatments are most needed CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Airports are models of efficiency and they’re always …

Common Ground Alliance Launches Free Spanish-Language Safety Training to Protect Excavation Workers

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every minute on average across the United States, an underground utility line – power, water, internet, natural gas and others – is damaged by digging, posing a deadly risk to workers …

Jay Bowman Outlines Key Policy Proposals Ahead of General Election

Bowman campaign will host a series of town halls and community forums to discuss these policy proposals directly with constituents. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent congressional candidate Jay …

Los Angeles Mission Adds Anthony Felix, Mina Garcia and Ken Craft to Its Executive Leadership Team

Dr. Anthony Felix, Mina Garcia and Ken Craft join the existing team to add operational, program and spiritual leadership on Skid Row. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles Mission today announced three …

Paid Leave for All Launched Multi-State 'Time & Money' Bus Tour

Paid Leave for All stopped in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio to highlight the need for paid leave policies in a growing affordability and caregiving crisis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paid Leave for …

“A Huge Relief”: Stand Up for Science Celebrates Stopping Controversial Hep-B Vaccine Study in Guinea-Bissau

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the news that the controversial Hepatitis B vaccine safety study in Guinea-Bissau newborns has been canceled permanently, Stand Up for Science is celebrating the …

Candidate Forum: Kinkead vs. Aguglia in PA House District 20 – Oct. 22

Kinkead and Aguglia face off in a PA HD-20 Candidate Forum on October 22. Media invited. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRESS RELEASE State Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) and Republican challenger Joe …

NordSpace Awarded $20 Million Contract with Department of National Defence for Launch from Atlantic Spaceport Complex

Landmark contract gives DND priority access to a dedicated launch pad at Canada’s largest spaceport, the Atlantic Spaceport Complex in Newfoundland and Labrador ST. LAWRENCE, NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, CANADA, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

No Longer Counted: Corporate America Is Removing LGBTQ+ People from the Boardroom Record, OutQUORUM 2026 Report Finds

Nearly nine in ten US companies that named LGBTQ+ people in their board diversity disclosures in 2024 have now stopped including them. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LGBTQ+ people are already rare in America…

Quorum Announces Winners of Inaugural Wonk Awards, Recognizing Excellence in Government Affairs

Four organizations honored for outstanding advocacy, innovative strategies, and measurable policy impact at Quorum's 2026 Wonk Summit in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quorum, the AI- …

Center for Digital Education Announces 2026 Education Experience Award Winners

Inaugural awards recognize K-12 and higher education institutions using technology to support student success, expand access, and serve families and educators SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for …

Marion County Counted 23 Expulsions Within 68 Alternative Placements; Attorney Says Terms Are Distinct

Suspension, alternative placement, expulsion: different procedures, different rights. Know which one your school means. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly reported Florida school-discipline summary …

Propel Is Sending $1 Million To SNAP Families Missing Benefits This Thanksgiving

Through the Thanksgiving SNAP Bridge Fund, Propel and GiveDirectly will distribute $100 to eligible users who missed their October deposit BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As families across the country face …

Stand Up for Science Endorses Dan Barrios for Congress in Texas’ 32nd Congressional District

SUFS endorsements promote candidates who will protect science and democracy, replace anti-science members of Congress in 2027 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Stand Up for Science proudly announces another …

Sisters of the Valley Launches Podcast Led by Younger Generation

Exploring Women's History, Patriarchy, and Economic Systems MERCED, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sisters of the Valley, the internationally recognized California sisterhood known for its plant-based medicine …

VisionHammer brings AI-powered software assurance to the US and Gulf markets

VisionHammer brings AI-powered software assurance to the US and Gulf markets AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VisionHammer, a Portuguese AI-native software assurance company backed by Google for Startups, is …

Bonnie Crombie unveils subway action plan to connect Mississauga directly to Toronto's Network

Bonnie Crombie's Mississauga subway action plan calls for a Council motion, partner meetings and a joint business case on extending Line 2 west from Kipling MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mississauga mayoral …

City of Boston Launches Coastmix

An interactive tool to protect communities from coastal flooding. Designed after the popular platform Streetmix, Coastmix provides communities an education and planning tool to explore possible coastal resilience projects. BOSTON – October 21, 2026  – …

HEROIC Celebrates World Festival Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival

The documentary by director Traci L. Slatton chronicles sculptor Sabin Howard's nine-year journey to create America's National World War I Memorial. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HEROIC: Sabin …

Freestyle Digital Media Acquires Traci L. Slatton's Documentary Feature Film ‘HEROIC’

Acquisition Announced Following Newport Beach Film Festival World Premiere; Digital Release Targeted for Early 2027 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution …