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If Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them?

20 October 2026 at 19:54
A changing of the congressional guard in January could leave room for meddling, though most legal scholars doubt it would happen.

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Some lawmakers and commentators have turned their attention to the possibility that Republicans in Congress could try to block Democrats from assuming the majority.

Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump

20 October 2026 at 18:40
Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the European Union summit in Brussels last week.

A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets

The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.

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Police officers during civil unrest in Paris on Sunday.

James Talarico on the Rage Economy, Billionaires and Flipping Texas

20 October 2026 at 15:38
Our interview with James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas.

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“The work will continue long after this campaign, whether we’re successful or not,” Mr. Talarico said in his interview on “The Daily.”

France to Extend Curfews After Calm Night Follows Days of Riots

20 October 2026 at 17:06
The targeted restrictions are part of a state effort to reassert control after the country’s largest riots in years, as those arrested in the chaos face expedited trials.

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Police officers patrolling during an overnight curfew in Paris early Tuesday.

Republican National Committee Moves $50 Million to Help Midterm Candidates in Huge Cash Transfer

20 October 2026 at 10:02
The party apparatus is taking advantage of its enormous war chest, as well as a Supreme Court campaign-finance ruling this year, to send tens of millions into congressional races.

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Vice President JD Vance, appearing at a rally in Harlingen, Texas, for some of the Republican candidates in the state, has led the party’s finance operation.

The Mayor of a City in Haiti Warned of a Massacre. No One Listened.

20 October 2026 at 10:01
The mayor of Kenscoff, a town near Haiti’s capital, wrote government officials hundreds of letters to warn of gang threats. Then dozens of people died, and he did, too.

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The former mayor of Kenscoff, Haiti, Jean Massillon, showing bullet holes outside Kenscoff City Hall after a gang attack in August that killed 47 people. He died two weeks after this photo was taken.

What Could Swing Israel’s Election? Thousands Living in the U.S.

Thousands of Israelis living in the United States are expected to fly to Israel to vote in the country’s national election this month.

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Workers preparing ballots and polling station equipment last week at the Central Elections Committee’s Logistics Center in Shoham, Israel.

The A.I. Data Center Backlash Has Reached a Quiet Corner of Rural England

20 October 2026 at 05:01
Plans to build one of Europe’s largest data centers in Devon have been met by strong opposition from residents, as environmental concerns grow.

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Daisy Snow, right, Ann Shuttleworth, left, and others protesting the proposed data center in Bideford, England, last month.

Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine

20 October 2026 at 08:19
The series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to normalize the relationship with Moscow even if it means further undercutting Ukraine.

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President Trump with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at Mar-a-Lago in December.

Alberta Voters Reject Leaving Canada in Referendum on Separatism

20 October 2026 at 19:12
Residents of the province were asked if they wished to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that was a win for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Supporters of the Forever Canadian movement, who want Alberta to remain in Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday.

Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Texas Was Denied Medicine, Daughter Says

19 October 2026 at 22:40
The man had been detained at an immigration center in Laredo, Texas, since June. Immigration officials said he had received proper medical care.

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Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias was found unconscious in his cell in an immigration detention center in Texas, his daughter said.

Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington

Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager traveled with President Trump as he campaigned across the country ahead of the midterms. As the president touted his record, political drama mounted in Washington.

Saudis Aided Family of Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI, Prosecutors Say

19 October 2026 at 22:17
Saudi officials paid for his wife and son to fly out of the U.S. and offered to cover his bail, according to court filings. A judge ordered the engineer to remain in custody.

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The San Francisco offices of OpenAI, whose former employee Abdulrahman Alfozan is charged with trying to secretly record conversations.

Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms

19 October 2026 at 19:41
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.

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President Trump, seen on a partially covered television screen, during a speech earlier this year.

Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems

19 October 2026 at 16:25
The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.

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Gena Pemberton has not had a full-time job since July 2025, when her role as chief inclusion and impact officer at Omnicom Health was eliminated.
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