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Check out this daily round-up of happenings in politics, government, foreign affairs, entertainment, culture, and more. It's a fresh take on the news with the signature witty edge of the "intellectually irreverent" New York Times #1 bestselling author, historian, and political pundit Dr. Larry Schweikart. The News of Today is the History of Tomorrow.2023-2024 Larry Schweikart 世界 政治・政府 政治学
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  • TODAY'S NEWs, October 27-28, 2026

    TODAY'S NEWs, October 27-28, 2026
    2026/10/28
    IN POLITICAL NEWS1) Former FBI Director James Comey has reportedly been charged with criminal leaks, while the FBI raided the home of Democratic donor Steven Kloobeck, who has ties to Rep. Eric Swalwell. Federal agents had previously seized Swalwell’s phones.2) Seth Keshel’s congressional analysis reportedly projects Republicans holding Arizona’s 1st District and flipping Ohio’s 7th District, potentially putting Republicans at 214 seats against approximately 210 or 211 for Democrats. The source argues that Democratic early-voting advantages are fading in Iowa, Arizona, Florida, and Texas. It also alleges that Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola recruited a second candidate named Dan Sullivan in Alaska to split Republican votes.3) A voter-fraud scheme in Pennsylvania reportedly involved thousands of applications containing false addresses.4) A Chicago man allegedly organized hundreds of fake robberies to help victims obtain visas. Separately, Carmen Turner, a Democratic official from Fort Bend County, Texas, was reportedly indicted for theft and wire fraud. The source argues that such criminal cases disproportionately involve Democrats.5) Texas Children’s Hospital reportedly halted gender-transition procedures involving minors and, as part of a settlement, established a detransition unit.6) President Trump has offered $1 million for information about voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction.7) California Governor Gavin Newsom reportedly appears to be moving toward the Democratic Socialists of America’s political wing as he positions himself for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.IN AI NEWS8) Anthropic operates a program that pays hackers to identify and report security vulnerabilities. Cathedral, a company founded by former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) members, reportedly breached Anthropic’s servers within 12 hours and accessed meeting transcripts, salary and job-offer information, and internal Slack messages concerning advanced AI models.9) A New York Times analysis cited by the source highlights the AI industry’s financial and employment pressures:Anthropic reportedly generated $16.3 billion in revenue while losing more than $80 billion.30% of employees reportedly use AI in their jobs.An estimated 11 million people may need to find new employment because of AI.Real wages in AI-related work reportedly fell by more than 6%.Google, Amazon, and Meta collectively plan to spend more than $700 billion on AI, while carrying over $3 trillion in debt.AI reportedly accounts for two-thirds of S&P market growth.IN IMMIGRATION NEWS10) The Supreme Court reportedly ruled in favor of the Trump administration, finding that a judge may not close deportation proceedings.IN CULTURAL NEWS11) Following the Trump administration’s threat to withdraw funding from Ivy League institutions over discriminatory admissions practices, Asian enrollment at Harvard reportedly increased by 43%.12) A new Harvard course requiring students to read one classic novel each week has attracted strong demand.IN ECONOMIC NEWS13) Portland’s Royal Sonesta hotel, purchased for $108.3 million in 2016, reportedly sold for just $6.83 million, a 93% decline. A hotel of the same name in Minneapolis reportedly fell from a $75 million purchase price to a $5 million sale. Meanwhile, Los Angeles’s airport train project is reportedly two years behind schedule and nearly twice its original cost. The source criticizes local media coverage that it says downplays the project’s problems.14) An animated chart reportedly shows the United States leading global oil production. Energy commentator David Blackmon argues that the US is more energy-secure than ever, despite rising diesel prices, while Europe faces greater challenges heading into winter.15) Consumer confidence reportedly rose by 7.5%, exceeding expectations by nearly 10 points.16) Amazon is building 17 megawatts of new natural-gas-generated power capacity.17) Microsoft is reportedly offering buyouts to 60,000 employees.18) President Trump’s policies reportedly reduced the US trade deficit by $100 billion, marking the largest decline in 20 years and surprising CNBC commentators.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS19) Following the killing of four Salvadoran government aviation technicians by gangs in Haiti, President Nayib Bukele is reportedly preparing an intervention force. The existing Haitian government has invited the intervention, which the source says has UN approval and US funding and support. The source characterizes the proposed operation as an externally supported security intervention.20) China’s stock market is reportedly underperforming the US market by the largest margin in history.21) At least 64 people were reportedly killed in a train crash in Spain.22) Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly escaped to the United States and obtained a visa, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio said to have helped arrange it. The source...
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  • TODAY'S NEWS, October 25-26, 2026

    TODAY'S NEWS, October 25-26, 2026
    2026/10/26
    IN POLITICAL NEWS1) The source argues that Democratic polling strength is overstated, citing increased discussion of independent voters, claims about voter-registration numbers, and reports that Democrats are retreating from some competitive races. It suggests Arizona’s 1st Congressional District and Iowa’s 1st could favor Republicans. Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola reportedly canceled campaign plans following a car accident. Republicans have reportedly taken the lead in Florida early voting and Maricopa County, Arizona.2) The intelligence chief warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iranian plots targeting Americans had reached “advanced stages.”3) President Trump said he would veto everything if Democrats gained control of any part of Congress until they negotiated in good faith.4) Rep. Ilhan Omar is accused by Somalia’s foreign minister of sharing classified US information while serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The source calls for her prosecution and removal from Congress.5) A major New York transit union is running advertisements criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul as “toxic.”IN AI NEWS6) AI reportedly uncovered catastrophic vulnerabilities in PHP systems used by websites, with the source claiming that more than half of AI-software vulnerabilities have been discovered this year. The article describes this period as “The Hackening” and notes that the Port of Los Angeles faced more than 120 million cyberattack attempts last year.7) Anthropic reportedly recorded 14-fold growth.8) Meta is seeking to strengthen its position against Anthropic in the funding race and reportedly plans to offer $22.5 billion in Class A stock.IN CULTURAL NEWS9) The Archdiocese of New York will reportedly settle abuse claims for $800 million.10) Humanities enrollment and graduation numbers are declining. At the University of Texas, reportedly only 300 of 12,000 graduates earned humanities degrees. A Berkeley professor is refusing to grade papers after observing a trend of AI-generated answers.IN TRANSOID NEWS11) Chris Bray questions changing media descriptions of the number of transgender people serving in the military. The source contrasts earlier reporting of tens of thousands with a later figure of approximately 0.1%, questioning the attention given to the issue by the Trump administration.12) In Portland, wearing an “XX-XY” T-shirt could reportedly lead to arrest, according to the source.IN ECONOMIC NEWS13) President Trump announced a reported $4.2 billion investment by Audi in Georgia during a campaign rally.14) US Steel approved a new mill near Pittsburgh, while Westinghouse announced a $1 billion nuclear-fuel development facility in South Carolina.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS15) Brazil’s election remains controversial in the source’s account. After a judge reportedly extended polling hours by two hours, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the election. Flávio Bolsonaro refused to concede, and another senior judge reportedly alleged corruption. The source suspects the result will stand despite these allegations. In Serbia, protests described as a student movement reportedly contributed to Aleksandar Vučić’s defeat, which the source links to a broader alleged pattern of internationally backed “color revolutions.”16) Protests and unrest have been reported in Turin, Rome, Bologna, Albania, Barcelona, France, and Ireland. The source describes clashes and counterprotests, including an incident involving a political figure being chased by protesters. France has reportedly warned social-media platforms that they could face blackouts.17) The source argues that recent protests associated with “color revolutions” may have begun prematurely, possibly because of anticipated election outcomes in France and Germany. It cites Serbia and Brazil as examples of movements it believes have succeeded.18) China’s manufacturing trade surplus has reportedly doubled. The source argues that this could become a vulnerability because persistent overcapacity and youth unemployment may resemble economic problems experienced by Japan in the 1990s.19) Conservative candidates reportedly won elections in British Columbia for the first time since 1928, which the source presents as evidence of growing dissatisfaction among some Canadians with the political establishment.20) The absence of hurricanes has left climate-change critics with fewer major storm-related events to point to, according to the source.21) Brazil’s stock market reportedly collapsed following Lula’s election victory.IN MEDICAL NEWS22) A Colorado hospital reportedly administered vaccines to more than 18,000 children while they were unconscious. The source does not provide further details about the circumstances.23) The first reported ivermectin cancer-treatment case in the world has reportedly been published in a peer-reviewed journal.AND FINALLY . . .24) More than 50 orangutans were rescued from wildfires in Borneo. The source ...
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  • TODAY'S NEWS, October 23-24, 2026

    TODAY'S NEWS, October 23-24, 2026
    2026/10/25
    IN POLITICAL NEWS1) Former FBI agents were reportedly arrested for allegedly lying to Congress about Hunter Biden’s laptop. Jeff Childers compiled a list of Democratic officials arrested for various alleged crimes, including officials in Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, South Carolina, and Hawaii. Childers argues that corruption has flourished in Democratic-led cities and metropolitan areas because of inadequate enforcement. He also cites recent federal arrests involving government insiders and a Massachusetts investigation into sham green-card marriages reportedly costing up to $40,000.2) The DOJ reportedly plans to challenge Alaska Senate results if a Democratic candidate benefits from the addition of a second candidate named Dan Sullivan, which could split Republican votes. Separately, the department is investigating former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski over alleged favorable contracting and two Connecticut cities over delays in gun permits. The DOJ is also seeking California’s assistance in identifying noncitizen voters.3) Apple News, Yahoo, Google, and Microsoft MSN are accused of suppressing news and information from right-leaning sources.4) Another polling firm has reportedly joined several others that faced scrutiny over allegedly unscientific or propagandistic polling practices. The source questions whether the industry will reform, citing similar controversies surrounding polling in 2016.5) CNN reportedly released a poll showing Republicans leading Democrats by six points in the generic congressional ballot, despite a previous pollster showing Democrats with a substantial lead. The source questions the credibility of the conflicting results.6) Early voting patterns are shifting as additional polling locations open. Florida Republicans reportedly held a 10.6% lead, with new voting sites opening in heavily Republican counties. Republicans also reportedly took an early lead in Arizona. Younger voters are turning out at higher rates, which the source identifies as a positive sign for Democrats.7) Jewish voters are reportedly leaving the Democratic Party, although the source notes that this does not necessarily mean they are becoming Republicans.IN AI NEWS8) Amazon has reportedly abandoned plans for data centers in Loudoun County, Virginia. The source argues that data centers are necessary but should cover their own costs and avoid placing excessive demands on local water supplies.IN IMMIGRATION NEWS9) The Fifth Circuit reportedly ruled that the federal government is not required to provide individual bond hearings for every person facing deportation, allowing detention to continue during the relevant proceedings.10) The Department of Homeland Security plans to test a directed-energy device described as a “heat ray,” reportedly designed to create an intense sensation that prompts people to move away from the affected area. The source suggests deploying it at the southern border.IN CULTURAL NEWS11) New Jersey is considering restrictions on chewing gum, cutlery, and tea bags over concerns about microplastics.IN ECONOMIC NEWS12) Energy commentator David Blackmon argues that the United States has developed a broad range of advantages in liquefied natural gas (LNG).13) Economic activity and inflation are reportedly running hotter than expected, challenging predictions of an impending economic collapse.14) Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier reportedly plans to invest $400 million across four US states, adding to foreign investment in American manufacturing.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS15) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whose death had been rumored, reportedly appeared at an event in China.IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS16) Emmy-winning actor Tom Skerritt, known for Alien and Top Gun, has died at age 93.17) Billy Ray Cyrus and Liz Hurley have reportedly become engaged.18) Meghan Markle’s father is reportedly under investigation in connection with child sexual abuse material.19) The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 1 of the World Series.AND FINALLY . . .20) A Minnesota youth reportedly jumped aboard a runaway school bus and helped save 18 children after the driver suffered a seizure. Larry SchweikartRock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423Buy Larry a coffee - http://buymeacoffee.com/larrys Want more Larry Schweikart politics, current events, and history? Visit www.wildworldofpolitics.com and become an INSIDER. You'll get exclusive content and ongoing video series. Check out more of Larry Schweikart's take on current events, history, and more on AmazonX: @LarrySchwe94560Truth Social: @CyberneticsLSGettrLinkedInFacebook: @LarrySchweikart Learn more about Wild World of History, the premier site for the nation's top homeschool history curriculum based on the New York Times #1 bestseller, A Patriot's History of the United States, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen. www.wildworldofhistory.com
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