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- Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come? - BBCAre the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?BBC ConflictWAR
- Video game ownership bill introduced in CongressRitchie Torres of New York's 15th congressional district in the Bronx introduced the Power To The Players Act this week. If passed, the bill would direct the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations that guarantee consumers ownership of a game when they pay for it,…The VergeTECHNOLOGY
- Latvia eyes crypto tax payments in 2027 as parliament overhauls crypto taxationParliament passed a law taxing crypto withdrawals above deposits rather than individual trades, featuring a one-time declaration mechanism.CoinDeskCRYPTO
- Most Americans polled oppose betting on elections: ReutersThe prediction market industry enables people to bet on US elections and sporting events.CointelegraphCRYPTO
- Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defence - ReutersIran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defence ReutersReutersWORLD
- Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections - AP NewsTrump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
- Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election officesA number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.BBC NewsWORLD
- Suspicious mailings to election officials, congressional offices under investigationPostal Inspection Service are looking into the mailings, some of which included an unidentified powdery white substance.NPRWORLD
- Crypto for Advisors: Wall Street is done waiting on Congress for crypto rulesCrypto for Advisors: Wall Street is done waiting on Congress for crypto rulesCoinDeskCRYPTO
- Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's homeOmar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".BBC NewsWORLD
- Russell Brand’s Rape Trial Begins With Jury SelectionProsecutors in London will open their case against the comedian and YouTuber later this weekRolling StoneCULTURE
- A Fateful Choice: Will This Election Change Israel?A Fateful Choice: Will This Election Change Israel? cmoore Mon, 10/12/2026 - 13:35 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List A Fateful Choice: Will This Election…International Crisis GroupWAR
Politics Archive · October 2026
- Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat
NPR
- Little relief expected for gas prices ahead of Election Day, according to prediction markets
CNBC Finance
- Future cost, use of Marine Corps ACVs scrutinized in congressional report
Defense News
- US crypto rules need to survive the next election
Cointelegraph
- Spain approves housing decrees that triggered snap election - Reuters
Reuters
- Don Davis Bill Would Fine Candidates $10K for Trading on Their Own Elections
Decrypt
- Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
BBC News
- Brazil's real jumps after Bolsonaro leads election first round - Reuters
Reuters
Politics Archive · September 2026
- Crypto advocacy group announces picks for US Congress as midterms loom
Cointelegraph
- Hegseth says forces will guard election systems during midterms - apnews.com
Associated Press
- Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections
BBC News
- As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators have a seat at the table
NPR
- These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off?
NPR
- How Crypto Stopped Waiting for Congress and Learned to Love the Regulators
Decrypt
- There's growing concern that Trump may deploy the National Guard ahead of elections
NPR
- How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election
BBC News
Politics Archive · August 2026
- Kalshi bans former congressman George Santos for life after State of the Union trades
NPR
- Trump tells FCC to punish journalist for calling his election results "mixed"
Ars Technica
- Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life
BBC News
- Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos
CoinDesk
- NASA’s Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor
NASA
- GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices
Ars Technica
- Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads
Ars Technica
- Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court's order on elections. But it could open door to 'chaos' - AP News
Associated Press
Politics Archive · July 2026
- South Korea plans to tax crypto gains over $1,740 as political battle moves to parliament
CoinDesk
- Can We Trust Election Prediction Markets?
Bloomberg Markets
- Prosecutors say Charlie Kirk was attacked for his politics, cite anti-LGBT views - Reuters
Reuters
- A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics - AP News
Associated Press
- Myanmar parliament passes crypto scam bill with penalties up to life
Cointelegraph
- Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
NPR
- Values in science go beyond politics
Nature
- Inside Joe Manchin's new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
NPR