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Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: who is blaming who in the Ukraine-Starlink row?

A war of words has erupted over who is responsible for the restrictions on Starshield access in Ukraine

A war of words has erupted between the Trump administration, officials in Kyiv and Elon Musk over who is to blame for limiting Ukraine’s access to Space X’s military-grade version of Starlink.

The restrictions to Starshield have rendered many of the drones used by Kyiv to strike behind the frontlines inoperable and hampered air defence systems that stop Russian attacks, according to Ukrainian officials.

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EE.UU. deportó a casi un millón de personas en el segundo mandato de Trump

De acuerdo con el informe, solo el 20% del total general de 980.000 deportaciones (190.000 personas) afectó a condenados por algún delito, contradiciendo la narrativa de Trump sobre expulsar a "lo peor de lo peor".
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Trump on controversial Acton ad: ‘Why would you shield somebody from that?’ 

President Trump reiterated his support for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramswamy’s (R) controversial ad that recently aired featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s mother calling her a “liar.” “Why would you shield somebody from that?” Trump asked his supporters at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa Thursday night. The president said Ramaswamy had reached out to him…

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Trump on controversial Acton ad: ‘Why would you shield somebody from that?’ 

President Trump reiterated his support for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramswamy’s (R) controversial ad that recently aired featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s mother calling her a “liar.” “Why would you shield somebody from that?” Trump asked his supporters at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa Thursday night. The president said Ramaswamy had reached out to him…

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Trump Signals More Iran Strikes — ‘We May Do It a Little Bit Further’

President Donald Trump warned Thursday that the United States may launch further strikes against Iran, as Washington and Israel prepare for a possible new offensive following the November midterm elections.

The post Trump Signals More Iran Strikes — ‘We May Do It a Little Bit Further’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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Himes: Trump Will Claim the Election 'Is Corrupt in Some Way or Another'

Thursday on MS NOW’s “Deadline,” Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) said President Donald Trump will “claim that the election that is coming up in 12 days is corrupt in some way or another.” Host Nicolle Wallace said, “Congressman, tell me what

The post Himes: Trump Will Claim the Election ‘Is Corrupt in Some Way or Another’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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Robert De Niro Fear Mongers About ‘Would-Be-King’ Trump Rigging Midterms: ‘No F**king Way’

Actor Robert De Niro is again on the attack against President Donald Trump, this time pushing the conspiracy theory that the president and the Supreme Court are trying to take away Americans' right to vote.

The post Robert De Niro Fear Mongers About ‘Would-Be-King’ Trump Rigging Midterms: ‘No F**king Way’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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Exclusive — Venezuela Opposition Negotiator Dinorah Figuera: Maduro's Capture Opened 'the Path to Hope'

President Donald Trump's bold decision to approve the mission to arrest former dictator Nicolás Maduro created the "path to hope" that Venezuelans are cautiously taking toward holding elections, Dinorah Figuera, the surgeon and former lawmaker representing the opposition in talks with post-Maduro socialists, told Breitbart News this week.

The post Exclusive — Venezuela Opposition Negotiator Dinorah Figuera: Maduro’s Capture Opened ‘the Path to Hope’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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EUA elogiam avanço nas negociações para reconciliação política na Venezuela

O Departamento de Estado dos EUA saudou, nesta quinta-feira (22), a conclusão de uma terceira rodada de negociações de reconciliação política entre a Assembleia Nacional da Venezuela de 2015 e o seu governo interino.

Em comunicado, o Departamento de Estado declarou que o processo “continua a fortalecer as instituições democráticas” e a “lançar as bases para eleições livres, justas e credíveis” no país sul-americano.

Os EUA continuam a defender a libertação imediata de todos os presos políticos na Venezuela, afirmou o porta-voz do Departamento de Estado, Tommy Pigott.

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Nova York proíbe passeios com carruagens puxadas por cavalos

A Câmara Municipal de Nova York votou, nesta quinta-feira (22), pela proibição de carruagens puxadas por cavalos nas ruas da cidade e no Central Park a partir de junho de 2028, encerrando uma atração turística histórica e um setor de longa data.

Dos 51 vereadores da cidade, 40 apoiaram o projeto de lei, que contou com o respaldo do prefeito Zohran Mamdani — o qual, no início deste mês, afirmou que o setor de carruagens puxadas por cavalos chegaria ao fim. Sete vereadores votaram contra a medida, e dois se abstiveram.

O apoio à proibição cresceu após a morte, neste verão, de Romanch Mahajan, um turista indiano de 18 anos. Mahajan foi arremessado de uma carruagem e faleceu no dia 17 de junho, depois que o cavalo disparou no momento em que o condutor se afastou para tirar uma foto da família de Mahajan.

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O presidente americano Donald Trump — que já criticou Mamdani, mas também manteve encontros cordiais com ele — questionou a proibição.

“Quando ocorre um acidente de trânsito na região — e eles são frequentes —, ninguém proíbe a entrada de carros no parque. Então, por que proibir as carruagens? Era uma grande tradição. Mais um pedaço da história que se vai. Fará falta!”, escreveu Trump — cujo centro empresarial está sediado na Trump Tower, a poucos minutos do Central Park — na plataforma Truth Social.

O projeto de lei determina que a prefeitura elabore, até abril, um plano de transição para os trabalhadores do setor, além de considerar um programa para compensar os operadores de carruagens pelos seus negócios e auxiliar no destino dos cavalos. Pela proposta, os animais não poderão ser abatidos.

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Voto anticipado crece en EE.UU. impulsado por el alto costo de vida

En Texas el voto anticipado creció un 74% respecto a 2022 y en Kansas se duplicó. Esta tendencia se replica en varios estados impulsada por el descontento ante el costo de la vida y el alza de los combustibles.
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DOJ opens investigation into Trump ally Corey Lewandowski

The Justice Department (DOJ) has launched an investigation into longtime Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski, a source familiar with the matter told Fox News.

The probe stems from a criminal referral sent to the Justice Department by the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general, marking a legal escalation for the high-profile political figure.

Asked about the inquiry by reporters outside the White House, President Donald Trump said he wants his staff held accountable and that he had "heard something about it."

"All I know is I want my people to be honest," Trump said.

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"If they're not going to be honest, they have to be prosecuted," Trump warned, adding that dishonesty amounts to "stealing from me as president."

"They are stealing from me. So, I want my people to be honest. And if they're not honest, I'll have my DOJ go and do whatever they have to do."

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Lewandowski is a longtime political ally of Trump who previously served as an advisor to former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

He also served as Trump's first campaign manager during the 2016 presidential race before being fired that June. 

Lewandowski stayed close to Trump, also serving as a senior advisor during his 2020 and 2024 campaigns. 

'WORST OF THE WORST' JUDGES ARE SABOTAGING TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENDA, TOP DHS OFFICIAL SAYS

After The Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Justice was reviewing allegations of corruption and personal financial gain involving Corey Lewandowski, he said on X that the report was "another example of the kind of anonymous-source, politically driven reporting that Americans have seen time and again." 

Lewandowski added he was proud of his work as a volunteer in "advancing this administration's agenda and (remains) confident that the facts and not anonymous accusations will ultimately speak for themselves."

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A representative for Lewandowski told The Wall Street Journal he has not been contacted by the Justice Department and denied any wrongdoing.

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Governo Trump deportou 980 mil pessoas dos EUA em 18 meses, diz instituto

O Departamento de Segurança Interna dos Estados Unidos supervisionou 980 mil deportações durante os primeiros 18 meses do segundo mandato do presidente Donald Trump, segundo um relatório publicado nesta quinta-feira (22) pelo think tank Migration Policy Institute.

Cerca de 20% de todas as deportações nesse período envolveram indivíduos com condenação criminal, aponta o relatório.

Entre as deportações de imigrantes com dois ou mais anos de residência nos EUA, 71% referiam-se a pessoas que não possuíam condenação criminal, acrescenta o documento.

O relatório foi elaborado por Marc Rosenblum, ex-chefe do Escritório de Estatísticas de Segurança Interna do Departamento de Segurança Interna.

Em termos anuais, o total de deportações é superior ao registrado durante a administração do ex-presidente Joe Biden e no primeiro mandato de Trump, mas permanece bem abaixo dos níveis observados no início dos anos 2000, indica o documento.

Das 980 mil deportações realizadas pelo ICE (Serviço de Imigração e Alfândega) e pelo CBP (Serviço de Alfândega e Proteção de Fronteiras) durante o segundo mandato de Trump, cerca de 59% — o equivalente a 580 mil — foram remoções, 30% — equivalente a 300 mil — foram retornos forçados e 11% — equivalente a 110 mil — foram retornos administrativos.

Trump afirma que sua política de endurecimento da imigração e sua campanha de deportações visam melhorar a segurança interna.

Defensores dos direitos humanos argumentam que essas medidas violaram o devido processo legal e a liberdade de expressão, criando um ambiente inseguro — especialmente para minorias étnicas, que expressaram preocupações quanto ao uso de perfilamento racial.

O Departamento de Estado informou, na terça-feira (20), que a administração Trump revogou mais de 300 mil vistos americanos durante seu segundo mandato.

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‘Leilão às avessas’: vitória de Flávio consolidaria interferência dos EUA no Brasil

A duas semanas do segundo turno das eleições brasileiras, o norte-americano Robert Kennedy Jr., secretário de Saúde dos Estados Unidos e expoente do movimento antivacina, esteve no Rio de Janeiro para casar seu filho, Conor Kennedy. A noiva era a cantora Giulia Be, que, apesar de ter declarado voto em Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva em 2022, é membro de outro clã da direita, a família Marinho, ligada aos Bolsonaro. Seu pai, Paulo Marinho, foi um dos principais nomes da campanha de Jair em 2018 e é suplente de Flávio no Senado. 

A cerimônia religiosa foi na Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé, no centro do Rio de Janeiro, onde Dom Pedro I e Dom Pedro II foram coroados. Com pompa e circunstância, a celebração ganhou cobertura internacional. 

Apenas uma semana depois do casamento, em São Paulo, apoiadores de Flávio Bolsonaro carregaram um míssil inflável com os dizeres “Trump nuke Brazil” (Trump, faça um ataque nuclear ao Brasil), em mais uma demonstração de subserviência ao governo de Donald Trump.

Casamento de direita reúne André Marinho (ao centro) e Robert Kennedy Jr. (à esquerda) no Rio de Janeiro, duas semanas antes das eleições

Os dois eventos revelam a crescente proximidade da extrema direita brasileira com a norte-americana. Uma eventual vitória de Flávio representaria a consolidação do projeto por trás da Doutrina Donroe, que promove o retorno do domínio norte-americano sobre a América Latina, na opinião do cientista político Guilherme Casarões, da Florida International University.

“A Doutrina Monroe, a original do século 19, tinha como ideia básica proteger o hemisfério americano dos interesses europeus e consolidar a hegemonia dos EUA. O que o Trump tenta fazer agora é justamente revitalizá-la com características novas, que se baseiam não só na imposição de um certo poderio militar e de relações econômicas, mas também envolvem a construção de uma aliança ideológica nas Américas”.

Terras raras: do fundo do poço para o bolso de Trump Jr.

No início de abril, André Marinho, o irmão da noiva do casamento no Rio, esteve nos EUA, onde se encontrou com o vice-presidente americano, J.D. Vance. O encontro foi articulado por Robert Kennedy Jr.. Na ocasião, Marinho disse ter tratado com Vance da expansão do crime organizado no Rio de Janeiro e das conexões de facções criminosas com redes internacionais.

De lá pra cá, uma profusão de digitais dos EUA apareceu nas articulações do bolsonarismo para as eleições de 2026, da abertura de uma filial brasileira da Rockbridge, rede de financiadores da extrema direita criada por Vence, ao financiamento do filme “Dark Horse”, realizado por meio de um fundo estabelecido no Texas.

Na frente econômica, chamou atenção o documento produzido por André Marinho com as possíveis vantagens de uma administração de Flávio Bolsonaro para o governo e os negócios da família Trump. O “Prosperity Partnership”, de autoria do irmão da noiva, mostra como os EUA explorariam terras raras – elementos químicos essenciais para a produção de ímãs de alta potência em turbinas, eletrônicos e armamento – em mais um governo de extrema direita no Brasil.

Revelado pelo jornalista Guilherme Amado, o plano foi elaborado em março deste ano, cerca de duas semanas antes de Marinho viajar aos EUA para se reunir com Vance. Marinho negou que o documento, com a capa “Flávio Bolsonaro | 2026 Campaign”, tivesse relação com a campanha bolsonarista.

Segundo o “Prosperity Partnership”, um novo governo Bolsonaro “posicionará o Brasil como o principal fornecedor e polo de processamento de minerais críticos alinhado ao Ocidente no Hemisfério Ocidental”; não tornará o país “dependente” de cadeias de processamento chinesas; e, por fim, “se alinhará com os Estados Unidos na construção de um sistema de abastecimento paralelo”. O documento também fala em “aceleração no processo regulatório”, em consonância com o programa de governo de Flávio Bolsonaro, que, ao tratar do tema, promete “licenciamento ágil e técnico”.

Procurado pela reportagem, Marinho afirmou que o “assunto é superado exatamente por não haver qualquer consequência prática na realidade”. Em seguida, mandou nota em que disse que “o estudo foi elaborado por iniciativa exclusivamente pessoal, como um exercício hipotético de análise de cenários. Não se tratava de proposta oficial nem foi produzida a pedido de qualquer campanha, autoridade ou organização.”

Marinho disse ainda que não enviou o material à “campanha de Flávio Bolsonaro, a autoridades ou organizações americanas, nem foi objeto de qualquer reunião ou tratativa”. Completou que seu encontro com Vance, em abril de 2026, “não teve qualquer relação com esse estudo”.

Acesso facilitado a recursos naturais

As ideias do apoiador de Flávio e mais novo integrante da família de Robert Kennedy Jr. se alinham aos pilares econômicos da Doutrina Donroe, fundamentados no acesso facilitado dos EUA a recursos naturais de países latino-americanos.

A doutrina vem sendo aplicada com êxito por Trump na Venezuela. Após intervir militarmente no país vizinho, multinacionais americanas e empresários alinhados a Trump já conseguiram contratos para exploração de petróleo e, em agosto, o governo dos EUA anunciou um acordo que garante ao país a concessão, por 100 anos, para extrair barris de 17 campos de petróleo venezuelanos.

Já na Argentina, um decreto do presidente Javier Milei revogou a lei que impunha restrições à compra de terras por estrangeiros. Apesar da resistência popular e nos tribunais, a Suprema Corte do país primeiro confirmou a decisão de Milei, mas agora reverteu o entendimento.

O desequilíbrio de poder entre os EUA e os países latino-americanos levanta dúvidas sobre o futuro da exploração de terras e recursos naturais com o fortalecimento da Doutrina Donroe. Casarões destaca que, em um cenário de “subserviência ao governo norte-americano”, caso Flávio vença a eleição, “pode ser que os países da América do Sul, sobretudo Brasil e Argentina, mas também Colômbia e Chile, entrem numa espécie de corrida para o fundo do poço. Um leilão às avessas, com uma dinâmica de quem cede mais [aos EUA]”.

O fundo 1789 Capital, que tem como sócio Donald Trump Jr., filho mais velho do presidente, já investiu na norte-americana Vulcan Elements, que, por sua vez, faz parte de uma cadeia de empresas envolvidas no Projeto Caldeira, de exploração de terras raras no sul de Minas Gerais.

A Pública mostrou que outra empresa envolvida no projeto, a australiana Meteoric, responsável pela extração de minério, assinou um memorando com a canadense Ucore, que garantiu investimentos do Departamento de Defesa dos EUA para desenvolvimento de uma planta de separação de terras raras.

Milícia e mortes de crianças 

Não menos importante para o governo Trump é a afinidade com a abordagem bolsonarista ao combate ao tráfico de drogas. Em maio de 2026, dias depois do encontro de Flávio Bolsonaro com Trump na Casa Branca, o governo dos EUA designou o Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) e o Comando Vermelho como organizações terroristas. Esta é considerada uma das principais vitórias de Flávio Bolsonaro, que atribuiu a si a reivindicação.

Por outro lado, as conexões de Flávio com a milícia e o caso da menina Ana Clara, morta por um tiro de fuzil de um policial em Niterói (RJ), em 2021, por enquanto passam ao largo das discussões sobre segurança entre a extrema direita. Além de defender o policial autor da morte da menina em Niterói, em 2021, Flávio também já justificou o assassinato de outra criança, dessa vez nos EUA. Tamir Rice, de 12 anos, brincava com uma arma de brinquedo num parque de Cleveland, em 2014, quando foi morto pela polícia.

“Os policiais chegaram para abordar esse menor, que estava com a arma na cintura, e disseram: ‘Mãos ao alto!’ O menino meteu a mão na arma e a puxou apontando para os policiais. Ele foi alvejado na hora, como tem que ser”, disse em 2007, em discurso na Assembleia Legislativa do Rio de Janeiro, quando era deputado estadual.

“A imprensa brasileira ou grande parte dela trata isso como um erro grave porque morreu uma criança. O fato é, sim, lamentável. Quem não se incomoda com isso? E se fosse uma arma de verdade?”, completou.

O Brasil faz parte do Escudo das Américas, que reúne pelo menos 13 países da região, sob liderança dos EUA. O grupo foi criado em março de 2026 e reúne governos aliados de Trump, com o propósito de se tornar uma espécie de Otan da região para enfrentar o crime organizado.

Em outubro, o The New York Times revelou que os EUA já estão enviando centenas de soldados para treinar e realizar exercícios com forças locais na América Latina, com o argumento de combater o narcotráfico na região. Há presença militar americana no território de países signatários da aliança, como Panamá, Colômbia e Equador.

Casarões aponta a contradição entre a postura bolsonarista receptiva ao intervencionismo norte-americano e o pensamento militar que a família sempre disse defender, que, paradoxalmente, defende a mesma soberania que se tornou bandeira de Lula nesta eleição:

“Depois do golpe de 1964, mesmo os militares tinham muitos problemas em aceitar qualquer tipo de presença ou ingerência militar norte-americana no Brasil. Os novos tempos têm convidado a família Bolsonaro a fazer uma coisa muito distinta daquilo que eles supostamente defendem, que é o legado dos militares no Brasil.” 

Agendas espelhadas no Legislativo

No novo Congresso brasileiro, eleito no primeiro turno, algumas das figuras mais votadas também emulam pautas trumpistas e de candidatos que concorrem nas eleições de meio de mandato dos EUA, marcadas para 3 de novembro, menos de dez dias depois do segundo turno brasileiro. O pleito vai renovar toda a Câmara dos Deputados e 35% do Senado norte-americano.

Anúncio do Partido Republicano acusa candidato democrata do estado de Ohio de apoiar mudança de sexo para menores de idade

Eduarda Campopiano (PL), a deputada estadual mais votada de São Paulo, não acredita em feminicídio. Lucas Pavanato (PL), o mais votado para a Câmara Federal pelo mesmo estado, apostou no pânico moral dos banheiros trans, assim como Nikolas Ferreira (PL), reeleito para a Casa com recorde de mais de 3 milhões de votos.

Nos EUA, as discussões sobre atletas trans e tratamento para transição de gênero em menores fazem parte da agenda moral de vários candidatos conservadores. Pesquisa do FactCheck.org, ONG ligada à Universidade da Pensilvânia, identificou mais de US$ 100 milhões em gastos pelo Partido Republicano com pelo menos 200 anúncios desde 1º de agosto, com as palavras “mudança de sexo”. Somente nas eleições para o Senado, os gastos superaram US$ 77 milhões.

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Iran is ready for the ‘next stage’ of war amid speculation of the resumption of US-Israeli aggression

Iran is ready to face any new aggression and will take the war to new levels, Iran claimed on Wednesday, October 21, after reports indicated the resumption of joint US-Israeli strikes on the country’s nuclear sites and other targets is imminent.

Several reports appeared on Wednesday and Thursday pointing towards the end of an undeclared ceasefire since July and growing possibilities of fresh US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

AFP reported on Thursday, that the US has asked its embassy staff and their family members in Saudi Arabia and family members of the embassy staff in several other countries in the region to leave.

Drop Site News has reported on Thursday that the US was currently involved in large-scale preparations, including the deployment of new warships and around 10,000 additional sailors and marines in the region.

The US preparations are largely linked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to push a fresh offensive against Iran, Drop Site claimed. It cited both the Iranian and US officials that the US-Israeli joint strikes against Iran may begin probably before the Tuesday Israeli elections.

Last week there were reports about Netanyahu pressing Trump to re-start the bombing of Iran, as it may boost his chances of winning the elections which he is reportedly trailing at the moment.

Read more: Netanyahu presses Trump to renew aggression on Iran ahead of Israeli elections

On Wednesday, Netanyahu again, without any evidence, alleged that Iran was developing nuclear weapons. He claimed he has directed the Israeli military and Mossad, its secret agency involved in various covert operations, to “topple the regime in Iran.”

An unnamed Iranian official also confirmed to Drop Site that the country has received an intelligence assessment about the resumption of joint US-Israeli bombing of the country’s strategic sites before Tuesday.

The Iranian official reportedly also claimed that the US may also carry out a “token” strike on Iran’s nuclear site such as the Pickaxe Mountain, to claim “victory.”

Though White House deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly denied these reports, claiming there will be no fresh strikes at least before the Midterm elections, an unnamed official told Drop Site that US President Donald Trump has “backed off” from major combat operations against Iran at least seven times since July, claiming he could start the war anytime.

Trump’s vindictiveness may cause the resumption of the war

Recent statements by President Trump about Pickaxe Mountain and also about the failure of negotiations with Iran have fueled speculations about the imminent strikes.

On Wednesday, Trump told the press that the US is not negotiating with Iran and “something one way or the other” will happen “fairly soon.”

Reacting to the developments, Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute, however, dismissed Israel’s centrality in these affairs, despite claiming similarities in circumstances between now and February, when the US launched an unprovoked war against Iran in collaboration with Israel.

Rather, he pointed out Trump’s “vindictiveness” as the main reason for the fresh overtures of war, claiming Trump blames Iran for “ruining his presidency” and the humiliation his Republican party may face in the upcoming Midterm elections.

Iran will respond with a “broader plan”

Iran has repeatedly claimed it was ready to face the US-Israeli aggression. The head of its Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Mohsen Rezaei claimed on Wednesday that Iran will face the “next stage” of the war with a “broader plan” and respond in ways not seen before.

In the event of fresh aggressions, Iran will expand the war and target all kinds of US assets in the region including its communication cables, and AI data centers, Rezaei claimed in dialogue with Drop Site.

Rezaei also warned the regional countries to not participate in the US aggression in any way if they want to avoid Iranian retaliation, claiming “those governments should not assume they can participate in warfare against Iran without putting themselves at risk.”

At least seven vessels attacked for violating restrictions

Meanwhile, the naval wing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Thursday that it targeted four vessels in the northern Persian Gulf for violating its restrictions on “unauthorized routes.” The vessels caught fire and were burning, Press TV reported.

The IRGC also claimed three other vessels were hit by mines in the west of the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night. It claimed these vessels were forced by the US, despite Iran’s warnings, to cross the Strait of Hormuz through the “unauthorized route.”

The number of vessels hit after trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz has increased many fold this week, despite the repeated claims made by the US about it being in full control over the waterway.

The US has also claimed that the shipment of oil through the Persian Gulf has returned to the pre-war level and that the Iranian blockade was ineffective.

However, Iran has repeatedly denied the US claims. On Thursday, the IRGC also warned that if the US continues to force more vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, it will be forced to carry out retaliatory strikes against its bases in the region.

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Judge orders Trump to give deposition for his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC

A judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition as part of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett said Trump must give his deposition by Dec. 11 unless the discovery deadline is extended beyond Dec. 18.

This followed complaints by the BBC's legal counsel about the delay in the deposition after Trump had canceled a previously scheduled deposition for Oct. 16. 

TRUMP THREATENED BY JUDGE WITH SANCTIONS IF HE DOESN’T SIT FOR DEPOSITION IN $10 BILLION BBC DEFAMATION SUIT

"The formerly respected and now disgraced BBC defamed President Trump by intentionally, maliciously and deceptively doctoring his speech in a brazen attempt to interfere in the 2024 presidential election," a spokesperson for Trump's legal team told Fox News Digital. 

"The BBC has a long pattern of deceiving its audience in coverage of President Trump, all in service of its own leftist political agenda. President Trump’s powerhouse lawsuit is holding the BBC accountable for its defamation and reckless election interference just as he has held other fake news mainstream media responsible for their wrongdoing."

A spokesperson for the BBC declined to comment.

JUDGE LIMITS BBC FROM RELITIGATING JAN 6 IN TRUMP LAWSUIT OVER MISLEADING DOCUMENTARY EDIT

The BBC previously filed a motion to compel Trump’s deposition. The BBC had said it understood that Trump’s deposition requires "additional planning," and he "accepted the obligations of civil litigation" when he chose to file the lawsuit.

Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC late last year for its 2024 "Panorama" documentary that distorted his remarks to supporters on Jan. 6, 2021. Critics claim the documentary was misleading because it omitted Trump's call for supporters to protest peacefully, splicing together separate portions of a lengthy address to give a wrong impression.

"We're going to walk down to the Capitol. And I'll be there with you. And we fight — we fight like hell," the documentary showed Trump saying.

In reality, Trump said, "We're going to walk down to the Capitol. And we're going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women, and we're probably not going to be cheering so much for some of them, because you'll never take back our country with weakness. You have to show strength, and you have to be strong."

TRUMP WINS PERMISSION TO FILE AMENDED COMPLAINT IN $10B DEFAMATION LAWSUIT AGAINST BBC

It wasn't until 54 minutes later that Trump called on his supporters to "fight like hell" for election integrity.

The BBC previously issued an apology for the erroneous edit and said it had pulled the program from its platforms. Despite the apology, the broadcaster has insisted the mistake is not enough for a defamation claim.

The controversy led to the resignations of BBC News CEO Deborah Turness and BBC Director-General Tim Davie.

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Fox News Poll: Nail-biter in Maine Senate race

Maine voters are in a negative mood this election season. Only 12% say their family is better off financially compared to two years ago, and more than 6 in 10 disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance, including 2 in 10 Republicans.

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A Fox News survey of Maine likely voters finds that mood weighs on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, as 53% are concerned she votes with Trump too much. By contrast, 46% are concerned Democratic challenger Troy Jackson is too liberal.

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Despite those views, the horse race shows the candidates tied, with Jackson and Collins at 49% apiece. All survey interviews were completed after the candidates’ Oct. 15 debate.

Collins, who first won her seat about three decades ago, is seeking a sixth term. She’s the only GOP senator running for re-election this year from a state Trump lost in 2024 (by 7 points). In 2020, Collins won by nearly 9 points.

Democrats view Maine as a must-win seat in their effort to take control of the Senate. When voters are asked about control of the U.S. Senate, 53% prefer a Democratic-led Senate vs. 45% who want the Republicans to remain in charge. While almost all Jackson supporters want Democratic control (96%), Collins supporters are more divided: 89% want a GOP-led chamber, but 9% prefer Democratic leadership.

Collins will need to overcome the energy on the left, as far more Democrats (79%) than Republicans (61%) say they are extremely interested in the election, which explains why Jackson is ahead by 16 points among that group. He’s up by 4 points among those who say they are "certain" to vote, and also carries the one in five Mainers who have already cast a ballot by a decisive 40 points. On the other hand, a slim majority plans to vote on Election Day, and they favor Collins by 12 points.

"Collins is no stranger to outrunning her party, but Democrats hold an 18-point enthusiasm advantage," says Mikaela Linder of Beacon Research, a Democratic polling firm that conducts the Fox News Poll with Republican Daron Shaw. "Trump’s job rating is 25 points underwater, and a majority strongly disapproves of him. Jackson has an opening if he can carry that momentum beyond his base and across the finish line."

Views of the president’s performance are a problem for GOP candidates in Maine. Currently, 37% of voters approve of the job Trump is doing as president, while 62% disapprove, including 54% who strongly disapprove.

The candidates’ personal favorability ratings are both underwater. Views of Jackson are negative by 2 points (47% favorable, 49% unfavorable), and by 4 points for Collins (47%-51%).

Partisan vote choice varies distinctly across key groups. Voters under 45 favor Collins by 6 points, while those ages 45 and older prefer Jackson by 3. Women support Jackson by 5 points, while men back Collins by 4.

The sharpest divide is education: Mainers with a college degree pick Jackson by 23 points, while Collins leads among those without a degree by 16.

Collins is ahead among those living in rural areas by 7 points, while Jackson is the pick of the smaller number of suburban voters by 18 points.

For comparison, in 2020, Collins won both the voters living in rural areas and those without a college degree by 18 points each.

"Republicans appear to be struggling with White rural voters this cycle, and Maine is no exception," Shaw said. "GOP candidates desperately need these voters to show up, and need something like a 65-35 vote to overcome Democratic strength in urban areas."

Party loyalty is roughly even as 9 in 10 of each candidate’s party faithful back them, and the small subgroup of independents favors Collins by 13 points. Both Jackson (92%) and Collins (90%) supporters have a high degree of vote certainty. 

In Maine’s gubernatorial race, Democrat Hannah Pingree leads Republican Bobby Charles by 10 points, 49% to 39%, while independent candidate Rick Bennett takes 9%.

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Unlike Jackson, whose coalition backs Pingree almost unanimously (only 8% defect), nearly one in five Collins supporters (19%) peel off to either Bennett (11%) or Pingree (8%).

Conducted October 16-20, 2026, under the joint direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News Poll includes interviews with a sample of 1,689 Maine registered voters randomly selected from a statewide voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (226) and cellphones (1,035) or completed the survey online after receiving a text message (428). Results based on the registered voter sample have a margin of sampling error of ±2 percentage points and for the subsample of 1,514 likely voters it is ±2.5 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics of respondents are representative of the registered voter population. Likely voters are based on a probabilistic statistical model that relies on past vote history, interest in the current election, intention to vote, age, education, race, ethnicity, and marital status. Results among subgroups are only shown when the sample size is at least N=100. 

Fox News’ Victoria Balara contributed to this report.

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Trump invoca Lei da era da Guerra Fria para produção e refino de petróleo

O presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, determinou nesta quinta-feira (22) que a produção e o refino de petróleo, bem como atividades correlatas, são essenciais para a defesa nacional, medida que pode abrir caminho para o financiamento norte-americano a projetos de combustíveis fósseis.

Em um memorando presidencial, Trump também invocou um dispositivo da Lei de Produção de Defesa (Defense Production Act), criada durante a Guerra Fria, o que lhe permite oferecer incentivos financeiros para atividades ligadas ao petróleo, incluindo oleodutos e o armazenamento de combustíveis líquidos.

Os preços do petróleo bruto e do diesel dispararam desde que os EUA e Israel realizaram uma operação conjunta contra o Irã, no final de fevereiro. Desde então, o conflito tem restringido o fluxo global de energia, enquanto ataques ucranianos a refinarias russas agravaram a escassez de combustíveis.

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A alta nos custos representa um risco para Trump nas eleições de 3 de novembro, em um momento em que seus correligionários republicanos buscam manter o controle de ambas as casas do Congresso.

Uma pesquisa da Reuters/Ipsos, concluída na segunda-feira (19), mostra que apenas 36% dos norte-americanos aprovam a forma como Trump tem conduzido a economia.

O memorando afirma que, sem essas medidas, os EUA não conseguiriam disponibilizar tais serviços energéticos “em tempo hábil, devido a restrições de financiamento, longos prazos de execução, entraves no licenciamento e na infraestrutura, além de limitações na cadeia de suprimentos”.

O documento não menciona projetos específicos que poderiam ser contemplados com o financiamento. Em 2025, os EUA registraram uma produção média de cerca de 13,6 milhões de barris de petróleo bruto por dia, consolidando-se como o maior produtor mundial.

Na semana passada, o vice-presidente americano JD Vance afirmou que o governo utilizaria a Lei de Produção de Defesa para ampliar a capacidade de uma refinaria no Texas, pertencente à empresa Delek US Holdings.

No ano passado, Trump sancionou uma legislação que destinou US$ 1 bilhão, por meio da Lei de Produção de Defesa, a projetos do setor energético considerados cruciais para a segurança nacional.

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Trump rally exposes surprising cracks in MAGA base as Republicans face midterm test

President Donald Trump's rally in South Carolina Wednesday revealed mixed feelings among his supporters as frustrations over the economy, immigration and the war with Iran collide with the stakes of November's midterm elections.

While some rallygoers urged fellow Republicans to look past their frustrations and turn out in November, one Clemson University student who once proudly wore a Trump hat said he was considering voting Democratic.

"I was a big Trump supporter," Grant Frady explained. "But, recently, I didn't support him for the 2024 election. I feel like there's too many special interests involved. I feel like what he said to the public was that he was anti-war. He was wanting to boost the economy. He said that he was just going to put America first, and I just feel like we haven't."

Trump traveled to South Carolina to rally support for Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who faces an unexpectedly competitive challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews in a state that has long favored Republicans.

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"And he also, he said he was going to deport all the illegal immigrants. We haven't seen enough to really say that. I feel like he's just overstating. I feel he's causing too many problems for what he's really benefiting. We haven't gotten that many illegal immigrants out, and look how much problems we have with ICE."

The economic concerns come as Americans continue to grapple with the cost of living, while the conflict with Iran has added pressure to energy markets and heightened uncertainty about the economy. 

A recent Fox News survey found that six in 10 voters say the cost of living is their top economic concern, followed by government spending (15%), jobs and income inequality (7% each), tariffs (6%) and taxes (5%).

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Frady wasn't the only Clemson student who arrived at the rally with mixed feelings about the president's record.

James, another Clemson student, said he had supported Trump in the past but was frustrated with aspects of the administration's foreign and immigration policies.

"I've supported him [Trump] in the past, but some things have went off the edge," James stated. "I definitely think foreign policy should be enforced a little better than we've just been letting it go. And, also, I feel like he hasn't been doing enough for illegal immigrants getting in this country. So, that's also a standpoint I like.

"I think you should be more aggressive than not joining in with these [foreign] countries," he continued. "'Cause I don't think that's America first, and it's causing us to have a lot of debt."

Frady said doubts about Graham's conservative credentials have prompted him to consider voting for Andrews, a Democratic pediatrician, while other rallygoers argued that frustrations with Trump's record were not enough to justify sitting out November's election.

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"You may not be thrilled with Trump, but you'll get the alternative," Mike Korb of Greenville told Fox News Digital, warning that Democrats would also reverse the administration's immigration-enforcement policies if they regained power.

Korb argued that Trump's rally could help energize Republican voters, though he expressed doubts about the GOP's prospects of retaining the House.

Summer Frost of Aiken argued that Americans should be willing to endure higher energy prices tied to the conflict with Iran, describing the economic burden as "short-term pain for long term gain."

She wasn’t alone in viewing Iran as a long-term threat to America that had to finally be dealt with.

Scott Hines, a military veteran from Greenwood, recalled serving during the 1983 Marine barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, an attack that shaped his views on confronting Iran.

"I was in the military when they bombed the Marine barracks. And we should have already hit Iran," Hines told Fox News Digital.

Hines and wife Margaret live not far from the Georgia line, where student Laken Riley was murdered by an illegal immigrant while jogging in February 2024.

"Nobody wanted a young girl ... who couldn't jog on her own college campus to end up like that. I mean, that's for any college campus, just not for someplace close to home," Margaret said about the tragedy, which occurred in nearby Athens, Georgia.

The president's rally also faced repeated disruptions from protesters, several of whom were escorted from the venue.

During one disturbance, an attendee reportedly punched a protester, drawing praise from Trump, who compared the person who threw the blow to former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield.

The local sheriff's office said Thursday that an assault report had been filed after the altercation. A deputy observed minor bruising on the person who reported being assaulted, according to the report. The case remained under investigation, with no suspect publicly identified.

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The disruptions underscored the tensions surrounding Trump's visit just 13 days before the midterm elections, when Republicans will be looking to mobilize voters in a state where a Senate seat once considered safely Republican has become more competitive.

For Republican voters interviewed at the rally, the question was whether frustrations over Trump's record would ultimately change their votes or whether the prospect of Democratic victories would be enough to keep them behind the GOP.

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Trump diz que Musk restabeleceu o acesso da Ucrânia ao Starlink

O presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, disse a repórteres nesta quinta-feira (22) que Elon Musk restabeleceu o acesso da Ucrânia a uma versão de uso militar do sistema Starlink, mas evitou comentar quando questionado se havia conversado com o bilionário sobre o assunto.

“Se fui eu quem ligou ou se foi outra pessoa, não faz diferença”, disse ele a repórteres na Casa Branca.

“O que importa, no fim das contas, é que ele restabeleceu o serviço”, acrescentou.

“Não quero comentar nem de um jeito nem de outro, mas meu relacionamento com Elon é muito bom”, concluiu.

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A afirmação acontece horas após ele ligar para Musk pedindo para suspender as restrições ao uso do sistema. A informação foi divulgada inicialmente pelo The Wall Street Journal.

O sistema Starlink estava funcionando de maneira mais estável nesta quinta-feira, pouco depois da conversa entre Trump e Musk, segundo autoridades americanas e ucranianas citadas pelo jornal.

Algumas autoridades ucranianas disseram ao jornal que o sistema não foi restabelecido por completo, mas estava operando em velocidades mais altas do que sob o limite imposto.

O presidente Volodymyr Zelensky disse mais cedo, nesta quinta-feira, que a velocidade do Starlink não havia sido restabelecida para a Ucrânia, acrescentando que esperava conversar com o secretário de Estado dos EUA, Marco Rubio, nos próximos dias.

Trump disse a Musk que estava frustrado porque as velocidades do sistema continuavam limitadas, segundo o WSJ, citando autoridades.

Rubio disse na quarta-feira que as decisões sobre o acesso da Ucrânia ao Starlink cabiam à empresa controladora, a SpaceX, e ao seu presidente-executivo, Musk, e não à Casa Branca.

A Ucrânia usa o Starlink para comunicações no campo de batalha e para operações com drones.

A restrição ao serviço de satélite prejudicou as missões de drones de ataque e de defesa aérea do país contra a Rússia.

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