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Ron DeSantis ‘refused to take call’ from Kamala Harris on hurricane relief

Denial comes as prominent Republicans politicize disaster aid after Hurricane Helene

The Independent UK

White House Hits Back at DeSantis for Rejecting Harris' Phone Call: 'We Are Doing the Job That Is Needed'

The White House responded to reports of Gov. Ron DeSantis ignoring calls from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Latin Times

DeSantis reportedly refuses Harris’s calls as Florida braces for new hurricane

Aide says Republican governor is dodging contact with vice-president over Helene recovery because it ‘seemed political’

The Guardian - US

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White House Considers Canceling Biden's Trip Due To Hurricane Threat

The White House considers canceling President Biden's trip due to Hurricane Milton, prioritizing domestic crises over international engagements.

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US officials mark one year since ‘devastating’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel - Roll Call

The White House on Monday marked the first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel somberly, as Donald Trump’s camp got political.

Roll Call

Stockpiling abortion pills and protecting same-sex marriage: How states are ‘Trump-proofing’ ahead of possible second term

With less than a month to go until the election, blue states are preparing for their worst-case scenario of another Trump presidency

The Independent UK

How Joe Biden helped fuel a Middle Eastern war and ‘collapse American credibility’

President said he wanted to avoid a regional war in the Middle East, but his unconditional support for Israel has allowed it to happen, Richard Hall writes.

The Independent UK

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John Oliver on VP debate’s ‘civility’: ‘Etiquette is kind of beside the point’

Last Week Tonight host digs into the much-heralded ‘civility’ of the vice-presidential debate and racial discrimination in non-safety-related traffic stops

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s rambling and angry speeches raise questions about his age and fitness to serve four years

Former Trump administration staffer says she ‘definitely had my moments where I personally questioned’ if Trump was fit to serve

The Independent UK

Congressional estimators find sharply lower revenue take from Harris tax plans - Roll Call

Nonpartisan analysts said Harris' plans are unlikely to generate the amount of revenue the Biden-Harris administration previously estimated.

Roll Call

Could NZ foreign policy be Trumped? Why the government will be hoping Kamala Harris wins the US election

One of the political ironies of the race for the White House is that the foreign policy interests of New Zealand’s centre-right government are probably best served by Democratic candidate Kamala Harris winning.

The Conversation

City of villains: Republicans stoke fears of Democratic-run cities

Messaging about crime and disorder in major US cities is an expression of conservatives’ existential dread of being ruled by urban elites and Black leaders

The Guardian - US

The new nuclear threat: Worse than ever

Nuclear arsenals are vastly more powerful today than during the Cold War — and the risk of apocalypse keeps growing

Salon

White House blasts false claims about Hurricane Helene and relief aid

Statement comes as president urges Congress to pass disaster-relief package as costs soar amid devastation

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Salon

Experts split on who has '24 "advantage"

One month out from Election Day, the race for the White House and control of Congress is as close as it gets

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Senior U.S. Officials Express Concerns Over Israel's Gaza Operation

Newly revealed emails show concerns over Israel's Gaza operation, highlighting legal issues and humanitarian crises. Criticism of the Biden administration'...

The Conversation

Freedom for Chagos Islands: UK’s deal with Mauritius will be a win for all

Britain is close to resolving its territorial dispute with Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago, located in the central Indian Ocean.

Reason

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The Guardian - US

Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris and urges voters to reject Trump’s ‘cruelty’

Republican and former Wyoming representative appeals to undecided voters in Ripon, Wisconsin, on Thursday

The Independent UK

Liz Cheney dubs Trump ‘petty, vindictive and cruel’ as she campaigns with Harris and says she’ll vote Democrat for first time

Cheney is one of the hundreds of prominent Republicans who are backing Harris over Donald Trump this year

Latin Times

Ex-UK Leader: There Was a Listening Device in My Toilet After Netanyahu Used It

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that his security team found listening equipment in his personal bathroom after it was used by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Evening Standard

US ambassador on falling in love with London, soft power and exclusive view of Shepard Fairey Shoreditch mural

Jane Hartley also tells in exclusive interview how she sees London as a ‘kinder, gentler’ New York

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: IDF intercepts ‘hostile aircraft’ from east – as it happened

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Vice President Harris To Survey Hurricane Damage In North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene to assess damage and provide support for affected communities.

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Vice President Kamala Harris To Visit Hurricane-Hit North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden to tour storm-impacted areas in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Florida, offering federal support a...

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