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Ohio Republicans are embroiled in a series of scandals that could affect their chances in the upcoming U.S. midterms. democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

Ohio Governor’s Race: Trump Backs Ramaswamy Ad Siding with Opponent’s Indicted Childhood Rapist

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both defended Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy after his campaign released a TV ad that appears to accuse Democratic nominee Amy...

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If the AI bubble bursts, "we need a people-first bailout," says writer @astradisastra. democracynow.org/2026/10/21/…

“When the Bubble Bursts”: Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on Reclaiming Democracy from AI Oligarchs

We’re joined by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, co-authors of the book End Times Fascism, for a wide-ranging conversation on the multitrillion-dollar global investment in artificial intelligence and...

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Should AIPAC register as foreign agents? "We talked to numerous people who showed us several examples of how AIPAC is acting at the request of Israel," says Dion Nissenbaum, correspondent on Zeteo's new documentary "Night Flower: Inside AIPAC’s Fight for Influence." democracynow.org/2026/10/22/…

Should AIPAC Register as a Foreign Agent? Zeteo Examines Pro-Israel Lobby’s Influence on Elections

The growing controversy over AIPAC’s impact on U.S. politics is the subject of a new Zeteo documentary titled Night Flower: Inside AIPAC’s Fight for Influence. The film examines AIPAC’s history and...

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Albania's Flamingo Revolution began over a Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort project, but “it has developed into huge anti-corruption protests," says organizer Boba Mema. democracynow.org/2026/10/21/…

Flamingo Revolution: Albania Protests Escalate over Corruption & Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort

Student-led anti-corruption and cost-of-living protests in Albania are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, among other demands. Hundreds of injuries and arrests have been reported...

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“If Abdul El-Sayed wins, it will be a reminder that the left can win in a swing state like Michigan.” democracynow.org/2026/10/22/…

Mehdi Hasan on AIPAC’s Role in El-Sayed vs. Rogers Race in Michigan & Trump’s Targeting of Ilhan...

One of the most closely watched races in the midterm elections is in Michigan between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed is a former public health official who is campaign...

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We speak with the acclaimed South African human rights lawyer and international jurist Navi Pillay, who was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. democracynow.org/2026/10/20/…

Nobel Peace Laureate Navi Pillay on ICC, Gaza, Rape as War Crime, Her South African Roots & Mandela

We speak with the acclaimed South African human rights lawyer and international jurist Navi Pillay, who was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Pillay has been the United Nations high commissioner...

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As voters across the United States cast ballots on November 3, Californians are weighing whether to approve a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires in the state. The tax would apply to roughly 250 Californians who now hold an estimated $2.3 trillion in wealth. Supporters say the wealth tax could raise up to $100 billion, with about 90% going toward healthcare. The remaining funds would support education and food assistance programs. We speak with Democratic congressmember from California Ro Khanna and Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Federation of Labor Unions. democracynow.org/2026/10/20/…

A Wealth Tax on Billionaires? California Voters to Decide Prop 40

As voters across the United States cast ballots on November 3, Californians are weighing whether to approve a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires in the state. The tax would apply to...

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Sunday’s presidential runoff in Brazil could determine the future of Latin America’s largest democracy. democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

Brazil Elections: How AI, Meta and Evangelicals Could Sway the Presidential Race for Bolsonaro

Brazilian voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for the presidential runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls showing a...

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Polling Firm Admits It Fabricated Polls democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

Polling Firm Admits It Fabricated Polls

A polling firm cited by major news outlets has admitted it fabricated its data. Wedgewood Polls made the admission after the polling website FiftyPlusOne raised questions about its polls. It remains...

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DOJ Charges Virginia Senate Leader, Louise Lucas democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

DOJ Charges Virginia Senate Leader, Louise Lucas

The Trump administration has charged one of the most powerful Democratic lawmakers in Virginia with racketeering and money laundering conspiracy in connection to a cannabis business she co-owns with...

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Pentagon OKs Testing Heat Ray Weapon on Migrants Along U.S.-Mexico Border democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

Pentagon OKs Testing Heat Ray Weapon on Migrants Along U.S.-Mexico Border

CNN reports the Pentagon has authorized the Department of Homeland Security to test a nonlethal “heat ray” for potential use on migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete...

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ICE Agents Filmed Trying to Rip Toddlers from Guatemalan Father’s Arms in Providence democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

ICE Agents Filmed Trying to Rip Toddlers from Guatemalan Father’s Arms in Providence

In Providence, Rhode Island, anger is mounting after a video went viral showing ICE agents attempting to arrest a Guatemalan father as he held his two distraught toddlers in his arms. Two agents are...

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Cuba Accuses U.S. of Threatening to Punish Nations Who Support U.N. Resolution Against Embargo democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

Cuba Accuses U.S. of Threatening to Punish Nations Who Support U.N. Resolution Against Embargo

Cuba has accused the Trump administration of threatening countries with tariffs, travel restrictions and other retaliatory sanctions to pressure them into voting against an upcoming United Nations...

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Ecuador: Opposition Leader Arrested in Noboa’s Widening Crackdown on Left democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

Ecuador: Opposition Leader Arrested in Noboa’s Widening Crackdown on Left

In Ecuador, former leftist presidential candidate Luisa González has been arrested on alleged campaign financing irregularities. González is an ally of former President Rafael Correa. She denied the...

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NYT: Justice Department Investigates Ex-DHS Adviser Corey Lewandowski democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

NYT: Justice Department Investigates Ex-DHS Adviser Corey Lewandowski

The New York Times is reporting the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski. Sources told the paper the probe is investigating whether he profited from his role...

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Book Claims Saudi and Emirati Leaders Set Up Secret Bank Accounts for Jared Kushner democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

Book Claims Saudi and Emirati Leaders Set Up Secret Bank Accounts for Jared Kushner

Vanity Fair has published an excerpt from a forthcoming book about Jared Kushner alleging that Saudi and Emirati leaders secretly put at least $2 billion into bank accounts for Kushner after he...

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Elon Musk Invests $1 Billion in Skydance, Threatens Democratic Lawmakers democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

Elon Musk Invests $1 Billion in Skydance, Threatens Democratic Lawmakers

Elon Musk has invested about $1 billion in Skydance, the massive entertainment and media conglomerate. Earlier this month, Paramount Skydance completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery,...

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Press Crackdown in Egypt: Mada Masr Editor Lina Attalah Referred to Trial democracynow.org/2026/10/23/…

Press Crackdown in Egypt: Mada Masr Editor Lina Attalah Referred to Trial

The Egyptian government is escalating its crackdown on press freedom. On Thursday, the prominent independent journalist Lina Attalah was referred to trial on charges of operating a website without a...

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