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US Shake‑Ups: SNAP Delayed, Trump Wiretap, Cybersecurity, Defense, India Operation, Filibuster Debate

US Shake‑Ups: SNAP Delayed, Trump Wiretap, Cybersecurity, Defense, India Operation, Filibuster Debate

TL;DR * Trump’s legal disputes center on ‘Arctic Frost’ wiretap investigation * California election 2026: record‑setting turnout sparks GOP challenge * Defense agency revamps acquisition process to accelerate modernization * Government proposal to end filibuster sparks bipartisan debate * Military preparedness: India’s Operation Sindoor highlights predictive analysis The Federal Shutdown Is

Missouri Lawsuits Surge; US-Hungary Defense Deal; Senate Allows Damages vs FBI

Missouri Lawsuits Surge; US-Hungary Defense Deal; Senate Allows Damages vs FBI

TL;DR * Senate Passes Bill Granting Senators Statutory Damages Against FBI for Phone‑Record Searches Amid 2020 Election Controversy. * Missouri Ballot Measure Lawsuits Surge Past 200, Highlighting Legal Battles Over Electoral Process Reform. * HIMARS Weapon Procurement: US–Hungary Defense Agreement Expands Ukraine‑Style Artillery Capabilities. * US CDC Cuts $11.44

U.S. Government Shutdown Nears End; Global Tech Duopoly Tension Mounts

U.S. Government Shutdown Nears End; Global Tech Duopoly Tension Mounts

TL;DR * U.S. government shutdown nears ending after budget bill passes * US‑China tech duopoly risks polarize world amid UK‑US partnership Record 40‑Day Shutdown Shows the Power of Moderates in Capitol Hill Moderates as the decisive lever * Senate test‑vote on 4 Nov reached the 60‑vote

U.S. Shutdown Leaves 650k Workers Unpaid, Trump Targets Voting Rights, Pakistan Rewrites Constitution

U.S. Shutdown Leaves 650k Workers Unpaid, Trump Targets Voting Rights, Pakistan Rewrites Constitution

TL;DR * Government shutdown forces 650,000 federal workers to remain furloughed across multiple agencies. * Push for voter redistricting intensifies. * Pakistan's 27th Constitutional amendment bill aims to overhaul judiciary powers and military command. Impact of the 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown on Federal Workforce and Services Scope of

Democrats Secure 2026 Midterms, As Supreme Court Threatens Trump Tariff Policy

Democrats Secure 2026 Midterms, As Supreme Court Threatens Trump Tariff Policy

TL;DR * Democrats won 2026 midterm elections * Supreme Court will rule against President Donald Trump's tariffs * Trump's tariffs impacting trade negotiations Democratic Prospects for the 2026 Midterms: Data‑Driven Outlook Data Overview * Prediction markets assign a 69 % chance of a Democratic House win (Kalshi) and 59.

CISA disbands election security team amid shutdown, Trump targets voting system

CISA disbands election security team amid shutdown, Trump targets voting system

TL;DR * Election officials lose federal support as CISA disbands security team amid government shutdown. * Trump escalates attacks on democratic norms by firing inspectors general and restricting vote access. * Trump seeks to overhaul voting system by banning mail ballots and cutting EAC funding. Why the Disbanding of CISA’s Election‑

US Absent as COP30 Debate Splits Global Climate Cohesion

US Absent as COP30 Debate Splits Global Climate Cohesion

Diplomatic Downgrading Amid Fiscal Constraints * Reports on 2 Nov 2025 and 3 Nov 2025 note the United States’ limited presence at the summit. * The timing coincides with the early phase of the 2025 U.S. fiscal year, a period traditionally linked to tighter foreign‑aid budgets. * Recent legislation, such as