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Head of South Carolina elections fired after voting machine contract had unexplained $4M overrun

The South Carolina Election Commission is investigating why a $28 million contract for new voting machines ended up costing $4 million more

The Independent UK

US government shutdown festers into third week after ninth failed Senate vote

Democrats and Republicans accused each other of inflexibility, while federal workers face disrupted paychecks

The Guardian - US

Judge temporarily blocks firings by Trump administration during shutdown

Judge says White House office of management and budget took advantage of government shutdown in firing workers

The Guardian - US

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US Says Working On New $20 Bn 'Facility' For Argentina

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he was working to help corral the private sector around a new $20 billion "facility" to support Argentina's embattled economy.

International Business Times

Boerne, RFRA, and the VRA

Several justices seem ready to import the congruence and proportionality test to the 15th Amendment.

Reason

What to know about Oct. 18 "No Kings" protests

The protests will occur during the government shutdown.

Axios

Outcry after US strips visas from six foreigners over Charlie Kirk remarks

Cancellations represent escalating government-wide campaign to suppress criticism of rightwing influencer

The Guardian - US

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Jack Smith hits back at claims that Trump prosecutions were politically motivated

Former justice department special counsel said accusations were ‘ludicrous’ and criticized Trump’s DoJ in rare interview

The Guardian - US

‘This is so vile’: Young Republicans face backlash after racist chats leaked

Politico documented the use of slurs, including the N-word and a homophobic term, and antisemitic comments in chats

The Guardian - US

JD Vance Downplays Leaked Racist, Sexist Messages From Young Republicans, Shifts Attention To Democratic Scandal: 'Pearl Clutching'

Vice President JD Vance downplayed the racist, sexist and antisemitic messages sent by young Republicans from across the country and revealed by a new report, saying that violent ones from Democratic Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones are far more relevant.

Latin Times

GOP Figures Slam Young Republicans After Leaked Chats With Racist Language: 'Vile And Inexcusable'

The Young Republican National Federation slammed members of the party who uttered racist, sexist, antisemitic and violent messages in chats on Telegram

Latin Times

Reparations leaders ‘deeply disappointed’ as Newsom vetoes university bill

Backlash as California governor rejects measure allowing preferential treatment for descendants of enslaved people

The Guardian - US

Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights Act

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is the primary way plaintiffs can challenge racially discriminatory election practices

The Independent UK

Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills slapped with restraining order after judge sides with former girlfriend

Mills was also accused of assaulting a the co-founder of Iranians for Trump in Washington D.C.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

US supreme court appears poised to weaken key pillar of Voting Rights Act

Dispute over Louisiana district returned to justices after long legal saga – and could have far-reaching implications

The Texas Tribune

Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott

The five-term state lawmaker from Austin has homed in on education issues in the Texas House, becoming a primary foil to Abbott on school vouchers. The post Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

International Business Times

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Order Letting Parents Choose Caretaker for Their Kids in Case They Are Deported

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill that lets parents select a caretaker for their kids if they are deported.

The Guardian - US

Panic as US federal workers scramble to find out if they’ve been fired: ‘I don’t have email access’

Education department staff say they can’t access work emails amid the shutdown to check for layoff notices

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The Guardian - US

JD Vance calls Republican operatives, aged 24 to 35, who wrote racist texts ‘kids’ – as it happened

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International Business Times UK

Racist and Antisemitic Telegram Leaks Rock Young Republicans as Party Scrambles to Contain Fallout

Politico's leaked chat scandal rocks the Young Republicans, revealing racist and violent messages that prompt national outrage and calls for resignations.

Axios

"Yes it's illegal, but": Why Democrats aren't fighting Trump's shutdown workarounds

"The legality is questionable, but politically I hope Democrats don't do it," said one vulnerable lawmaker.

Axios

Don the Builder: Inside Trump's White House makeover

Long after Trump has exited the presidency, his imprint will be on the executive mansion in an unprecedented scope and scale.

Axios

U.S. government pays for 2025's most expensive political ad campaign

The next closest ad campaign is the $41 million effort to support California's redistricting measure.

Benzinga

Hillary Clinton Slams GOP As 'Trump Shutdown' Enters 3rd Week: They're Willing To 'Hold The Country Hostage' Over Health Care

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized Republicans as the ongoing government shutdown under President Donald Trump entered its third week.

Benzinga

Trump Would 'Not Be Generous' To Argentina If President Javier Milei Loses The Midterm Elections: 'Not Going To Waste Our Time'

President Donald Trump has made a significant statement regarding the future of Argentina’s financial aid package, linking it to the outcome of the country’s upcoming midterm elections.

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