US Midterm Elections 2026 Explained
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot Nov. 3. Democrats need a net three House seats and four Senate seats, and forecasters give them the edge.
Trump: I Could Have Won the Vietnam War in a Week
Trump said at a Dubuque rally he could have won the Vietnam War in a week while defending the length of the Iran war. The Ho Chi Minh City he named was Saigon, capital of U.S.-allied South Vietnam, until 1975.
B61-11 Nuclear Bunker Buster Explained
The B61-11 is the only U.S. nuclear bomb built to burrow before it explodes. Analysts say it fits targets like Pickaxe Mountain, which Tucker Carlson claims Trump may strike.
Carlson: Nuclear Strike on Iran Could Be Days Away
Tucker Carlson says Trump may decide by Nov. 7 on a nuclear strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain under Netanyahu’s pressure. Trump ruled out nuclear use in October. Neither Washington nor Israel has confirmed Carlson’s claims.
Rogers Aides Are Registered Agents for Israel
Filings show Abigail Ronson and Jesse Stokes, who work on Mike Rogers’ Michigan Senate campaign through a vendor, registered as foreign agents for Israel via a Havas contract. The campaign has not commented.
Trump: Iran Will Make a Deal or U.S. Ends It
Trump says Iran will either make a deal or the U.S. will end it, per a Clash Report video.
UAE-Linked Jet Flies Pickups to Ethiopia
According to OSINT analyst Rich Tedd, a UAE-linked Boeing 747 flew Toyota pickups to Addis Ababa during a record October airlift. The UAE and Ethiopia have denied backing the RSF.
Meloni Won’t Change Ukraine Stance Despite Cost
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says backing Ukraine may cost her votes, ANSA reported Oct. 30. League leader Salvini wants aid stopped; Tajani says a new package is ready.
Trump Reportedly Pressed Polish Defense Chief
Anne Applebaum writes in The Atlantic that Trump reportedly pressed Poland’s defense minister to leave Tusk’s coalition. She cites Polish media reports rather than new sourcing, and no proposal has been publicly confirmed.
Kyiv Alert App Warns of Radiation Danger
Ukraine’s air-alert app sent Kyiv residents a “radiation danger” warning, and Telegram channels say it also issued chemical and street-fighting alerts. Channels said it may have been hacked or glitched. No official cause has been confirmed.
Trump Seeks Iran War Scapegoat, Atlantic Says
Trump is weighing renewed Iran strikes after Tuesday’s midterms and questioning allies about Hegseth and Caine, The Atlantic reports. It says he is searching for someone to blame.
Yotova Leads Bulgaria’s Presidential Runoff
Incumbent Iliana Yotova leads Bulgaria’s presidential runoff with 58.2% to Andrey Gyurov’s 38.6%, per Myara’s 100% parallel count. Official results are pending.
Araghchi Outlines Two-Day Plan to Reopen Hormuz
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran and Qatari mediators have a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. would act on day one, and shipping would resume on day two. Washington has not confirmed it.
Netanyahu Presses Trump to Resume Iran Strikes
Netanyahu is reportedly pressing Trump to strike Iran immediately after Tuesday’s U.S. midterms, but Trump wants to give negotiations more time, Axios reports. Sources called their Saturday call “tough” and “direct.”
Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke
Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy is hospitalized after a stroke. His chief of staff says he is awake and alert and responding well to treatment, and that doctors are encouraged by his progress.
Stevens Backs Rogers, Washington Post Reports
Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers at a Detroit church, the Washington Post reports. AP, CBS and Axios call it an appearance. Michigan votes Tuesday.
Pakistan-Bound LNG Carrier Hit in Gulf
The Qatari LNG carrier Al Mayeda, bound for Pakistan, was struck by projectiles in the Gulf on Oct. 30. Bloomberg reports Iran had cleared the voyage hours earlier. No one has claimed the attack, and all 25 crew are safe.
Serbia Closes Alta Bank, Popular With Russians
Serbia’s central bank revoked Alta Bank’s license and moved it toward bankruptcy, citing sharply worse finances. Prosecutors are probing reported transfers abroad, and the bank was popular with Russians.
Zelensky Ready to Meet Putin in Türkiye
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye. He hopes President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can help arrange a leaders' summit. Zelensky made the remarks in an interview with CNN Türk.
U.S. Tankers Line Up at Israel's Ramon Airport
A photo shows a long line of U.S. Air Force tankers, mostly KC-135s, at Ramon Airport near Eilat in southern Israel. Israel's Channel 14 has reportedly counted more than 80 U.S. tankers across Israel as part of a Middle East airlift.
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