Politics

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Supreme Court Leaves Texas Deal Ending Administrative Closure in Place
October 28, 2026

The Supreme Court declined on Oct. 27, 2026, to pause a Texas and Justice Department agreement that ended a Biden-era policy letting immigration judges pause deportation cases.

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Why Final Polls Leave Both Israeli Blocs Short of 61 Seats Before the 27 October Vote
October 24, 2026

Israel votes on 27 October for its 120-seat Knesset, and final polls show neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition reaching the 61 seats needed for a majority.

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What Parliament’s 470-83 Vote Means for the EU Raw Materials Centre and Magnet Scrap Limit
October 21, 2026

MEPs backed an EU raw materials centre, a €2 billion fund and conditional export controls on magnet scrap on 20 October 2026, with Council talks still ahead.

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The 500% Russia Duty Order Carries Presidential Waivers as Europe Keeps Sanctions
October 17, 2026

Signed 16 October 2026, the White House order sets 500% duties on Russian goods and waiver terms, while Berlin, Brussels and London keep their sanctions in force.

Riksdag House in Stockholm at dusk, its lit facade reflected in the water, with the Royal Opera in the background.
Andersson ends bid to lead Sweden; Speaker expected to turn to Kristersson
October 14, 2026

Magdalena Andersson said on 28 September 2026 she could not form a government after the Left Party backed a centre-right speaker candidate, Reuters reported.

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Israel downgrades UK consulate in East Jerusalem over settlement trade ban
October 11, 2026

Israel said on October 8, 2026 that the British consulate in East Jerusalem had ceased to function as a consulate, after the UK banned imports from West Bank settlements.

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Why Mamdani Enlisted Unions to Fix New York City’s Civil Service Hiring
October 7, 2026

Mayor partners with DC37 and other unions to modernize the civil service system. Unions previously opposed similar reforms, but a number of top unions have now signed onto the effort.

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Why Article 27 Gives Five UN Powers an Absolute Veto
October 6, 2026

Five countries can each unilaterally block any substantive Security Council action. Here’s how Article 27 made them that powerful.

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Why the U.S. Suspended Consular Services in Brazil Two Days Before Its Election
October 3, 2026

The suspension cites unconfirmed security threats but reflects escalating tensions over tariffs and trade as voters choose between the incumbent and Jair Bolsonaro’s son.

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What the Protect College Sports Act Sets for NIL Pay and NCAA Rules
September 28, 2026

The Senate votes today on a bipartisan bill that creates federal NIL rules and revenue caps for college athletes, driven by former players now in Congress.