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Updated Oct 21, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Democrats sue Trump over alleged voter intimidation campaign

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a luncheon in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump held the luncheon to honor first responders from across the country. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Scoop: Dems quietly boost spoilers in key House races

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White House to Politico: Retract stories or face "consequences"

Politico Global Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Greenberger stands outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House after a hearing on Oct. 8.
Oct 21, 2026 - Technology

AI uncovers massive flaw in web's foundational code

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Scoop: Senate Republicans fear Mississippi is in play

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Updated Oct 21, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Meta hit with $25 billion penalty for misleading Facebook users

CEO of Meta Platforms Mark Zuckerberg looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with AI executives following a meeting on artificial intelligence, outside the West Wing of the White House on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Oct 21, 2026 - World

Israeli military conducts massive "power projection" operation near Iran's border

An Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet flies over the outskirts of Tel Aviv on March 20, 2026.
Oct 21, 2026 - Economy

The oil market's 2027 relief hopes are fading fast

Updated Oct 21, 2026 - World

Putin tells Witkoff he is ready to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detainee

Steve Witkoff points out a window as Vladimir Putin looks at him, smiling.
Updated Oct 21, 2026 - Technology

Nvidia's global power play

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The permitting bill enters a critical stretch

Oct 21, 2026 - Technology

AI is getting better at hacking power, water systems

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Oct 21, 2026 - Business

OpenAI expands its cloud reach with Google deal

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Oct 21, 2026 - Business

Executives are more likely to trust AI over themselves

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Inside the "To Catch a Predator" midterm ad wars

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Oct 21, 2026 - Business

Why Anthropic can't afford to delay its IPO

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Oct 20, 2026 - Technology

When AI models refuse to fight hackers

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Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on ad featuring rival's mother

Vivek Ramaswamy
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