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Media Monitor: Newsweek Says Trump Administration Preparing to Scale Back Pregnancy Workplace Protections
Newsweek reports the Trump administration is preparing to pare back workplace protections for pregnant women, noting the U.S. is the only OECD country without national paid maternity leave.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesWhite HouseFederal Government Donald Trumppregnancy workplace protectionspaid maternity leavemidterm electionsHaley StevensCubaRussia-Ukraine warNewsweek
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Hawaiʻi Governor Marks Thanksgiving With Message of Perseverance as State Highlights Sustainability, Health and AI Education
Governor Josh Green's November 2026 newsletter thanks Hawaiʻi residents for their resolve, honors 51 green businesses, warns of fall respiratory viruses and launches a free University of Hawaiʻi AI course.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEnvironmentEducationArtificial IntelligenceEnergyMilitary Josh GreenHawaiʻiThanksgivingHawaiʻi Green Business Programrespiratory virusesUniversity of HawaiʻiGovernor of Hawaii
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill Warns Ports Against Unloading Russian Diesel
Governor Mikie Sherrill has warned New Jersey port and terminal operators that importing Russian diesel would violate federal law and could bring civil and criminal penalties, as tankers head toward the East Coast.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementEnergyTradeLegalState GovernmentsMilitary Mikie SherrillNew JerseyRussian dieselport and terminal operatorsGeneral License No. 135Ending Importation of Russian Oil ActsanctionsOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Newsom Says California Is Ready to Defend Election From Federal Interference
Ahead of Election Day 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom touts new felonies for election interference, nearly $40 million for counties and a letter to federal judges, saying California has beaten Trump's DOJ three times.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Gavin NewsomCaliforniaElection Day 2026election securityDepartment of Justicevote by mailCalOESCalifornia Governors Office
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DHS Says California Released Nearly 24,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens From Jail Since January 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accuses Governor Gavin Newsom and California sanctuary politicians of ignoring ICE detainers and releasing nearly 24,000 criminal illegal aliens since January 20, 2025.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementCaliforniaGavin NewsomMarkwayne Mullinsanctuary policiesillegal immigration
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Bessent Meets Venezuelan Foreign Minister Blanco to Discuss Stabilization, Recovery and Transition
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent congratulated Venezuela's new foreign minister, Oliver Blanco, and outlined plans to boost energy production and reconnect the country's financial sector.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyLatin America Scott BessentOliver BlancoU.S. Department of the TreasuryVenezuelaTrump Administrationenergy productionfinancial sectorUS Treasury
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DHS Secretary Mullin Announces Operation Guardian Arrested More Than 230 Illegal Aliens, Including 40-Plus CDL Holders, in Three Days
Operation Guardian, run by ICE and state and local partners across 15 states from October 26 to 28, targeted illegal aliens with unauthorized commercial driver's licenses and other trucking industry threats.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentTransportationLegalSocial Issues Operation GuardianMarkwayne MullinU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementcommercial driver's licensesOperation GuardrailOklahoma
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Clark Says Working Families Are 'Drowning' in Republican Economy, Touts Democrats' Affordability Agenda
Rep. Katherine Clark says Republicans have betrayed working people and vows Democrats will lower costs, protect healthcare and fight hunger as the 120th Congress approaches.
Politics and GovernmentDemocratic PartyCongressEconomySocial IssuesElection Katherine ClarkRepublican PartySNAP cutsGreater Boston Food BankaffordabilityService Academy DayCongresswoman Katherine Clark
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FDA Warns Parents: Throw Away Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Bars Over Fatal Choking Risk
FDA says toddlers aged 1.5 to 2.5 have suffered complete airway obstruction after eating Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels bars, which form a sticky mass that resists standard choking first aid.
HealthBusinessLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceSocial Issues Product RecallUS Food and Drug AdministrationOnce Upon a Farm Tractor Wheelschoking hazardtoddler foodCostcoWalmartFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Solar Activity Stays Very Low, Small Chance of C-Class Flares Through 05 Nov
NOAA reports very low solar activity with three numbered sunspot regions and a chance of C-class flares, while geomagnetic conditions are expected to turn quiet to active by 05 Nov.
Science & TechnologyWeatherAstronomy and SpaceGeneral Weather NOAAsolar activitysunspot regionsgeomagnetic fieldC-class flaresspace weathersolar windSolar Flares
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Governor Kay Ivey to Cast Final Vote as Governor in Tuesday's General Election
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will vote at the Cleveland Avenue Branch YMCA in Montgomery at about 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, the last time she votes while serving as governor.
Politics and GovernmentElectionState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Kay IveyGeneral ElectionAlabamaMontgomeryVotingCleveland Avenue Branch YMCAGina MaiolaAlabama Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block California Mail-In Ballot Count as Midterms Near
Newsweek reports the Trump administration made a last-minute Supreme Court appeal to stop 20,000 California mail-in midterm ballots from being counted, and that Trump threatened to "veto everything" if Democrats win Congress.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictElectionCongressWhite HouseLegalMiddle East midterm electionsDonald TrumpSupreme CourtCalifornia mail-in ballotsFlorida plane crashIranMichigan Senate raceNewsweek
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Media Monitor: CAIR Plans Midterm Election Coverage, Urges Muslim Voters to the Polls
CAIR is planning a livestream of 2026 midterm election results and urging Muslim voters to make a plan to vote, while also pressing Rep. Keith Self to renounce calls for violence against Muslim leaders.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldElectionCongressSocial IssuesMiddle EastLegal CAIR2026 midterm electionsMuslim votersKeith SelfHebronhate crimeDonald Trump
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Mayor Bass Blasts Trump Supreme Court Filing on Eve of Election Day
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accused Donald Trump of trying to scare voters into staying home after his administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in California's election process.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionGeneral PoliticsLegalDemocratic Party Karen BassDonald TrumpSupreme CourtCalifornia electionElection DayLos AngelesvotingLA Mayors Office
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Cold Showers Linked to 31% Fewer Sick Days, New Research Finds
A University of Basel study of more than 700 adults found daily cold showers left people feeling more awake and cut sick days by 31%, while also saving energy and cutting carbon emissions.
HealthScience & TechnologySportMedical ScienceEnvironmentAgriculture cold showersLena GlaserUniversity of Baselbird flumink farmdaylight exposurepublic health
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Commission Recommends Three Candidates for Tenth Judicial District Vacancy to Governor Walz
Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection has recommended Robert Bieniek, Jake Murphy and Karen Wolff to Governor Walz to fill a Tenth Judicial District judgeship chambered in Buffalo.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalElection Commission on Judicial SelectionTenth Judicial DistrictGovernor Tim WalzWright CountyMinnesota Court of Appealsjudicial vacancyBuffalo, MinnesotaOffice of Minnesota Governor
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DC Arts Commission Opens FY2027 Juried Exhibition Grant on Water and Waterways
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is seeking applications from District artists for its FY2027 Juried Exhibition Grant, with a water-themed show and a November 30 deadline.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironment Juried Exhibition GrantDC Commission on the Arts and Humanitiesvisual artsgrant applicationsEye Street GalleryWashington DCwater and waterwaysDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle highlights Veterans Week, cancer research and startup advice
The Cornell Chronicle reports on a Veterans Week celebration, a new strategy targeting a common cancer driver, tame fox brain research and Paul Graham's startup advice.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEducationMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Cornell UniversityCornell ChronicleVeterans Weekcancer researchY Combinatordiversity training
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Mayor Bass Signs Two Executive Directives to Speed Up Housing Construction and Simplify Affordable Housing Applications
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed Executive Directives 25 and 26 to cut permitting delays, expand housing on public land and launch a universal affordable housing application system.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessReal EstateState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomy Karen BassLos Angelesaffordable housingExecutive Directive 25Executive Directive 26BuildLA Project portalhousing constructionLA Mayors Office
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Fairfax County Election Day Guide: Polls Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3
Fairfax County voters head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide federal races, three Virginia constitutional amendments and two county bond referendums, with Herndon also electing a mayor and council.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax CountyElection DayVirginia Constitution amendmentsbond referendumsHerndonVolunteer PostAdopt-A-FamilyFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles and Rapists Over the Weekend, DHS Says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 15 criminal illegal aliens over the weekend, including individuals convicted of homicide, child rape and armed robbery, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal immigrationcriminal arrestsdeportationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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FTC and Washington State Reach $600,000 Settlement With Payment Processor Riverside Payments
Riverside Payments, affiliate Cascade Equipment Leasing and their operators will pay $600,000 to settle FTC and Washington state allegations of hidden fees and near-impossible cancellation terms.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionRiverside Payments Inc.Cascade Equipment Leasing LLCWashington statepayment processingsmall businessessettlement
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Newsom Says California Is Ready to Defend Democracy on Election Day, Warns Would-Be Meddlers They Will Be Prosecuted
Ahead of Election Day 2026, Governor Newsom touts 15 new election laws and nearly $40 million for counties, saying California has beaten back three federal attempts to toss 20,000 votes.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Gavin NewsomCaliforniaElection Day 2026election securityDepartment of JusticeDonald Trumpvoter fraudCalifornia Governors Office
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DeWine Announces $55 Million to Expand Healthcare Access for Rural Ohio Children
Ohio will use more than $55 million in federal Rural Health Transformation funds to take OhioSEE statewide, launch a school-based dental program and open or expand dozens of health centers.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceEducation Mike DeWineRural Health Transformation ProgramOhioSEEOhioDENTALschool-based health centersOhio Department of Healthrural healthcareOhio Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Tracks Defense Races in Midterm Elections
Breaking Defense reports that Tuesday's midterm elections could reshape the roster of defense advocates on Capitol Hill, with longtime national security heavyweights retiring and committee leaders defending seats.
Politics and GovernmentElectionCongressMilitaryFederal Government Breaking Defensemidterm electionsdefense committeesnational securityCapitol Hillelection nightBreaking Defence
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Treasury Expects $618 Billion in Fourth-Quarter Borrowing, $10 Billion Below August Estimate
Treasury projects $618 billion in privately-held net marketable borrowing for October–December 2026, $10 billion less than its August estimate, and $800 billion for January–March 2027.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFinancial MarketsFederal Government U.S. Department of the Treasurymarketable borrowingQuarterly Refundingfederal debtgovernment financecash balanceUS Treasury
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Census Bureau to Release 2024 LODES Data, Updated OnTheMap and Population Projections to 2100 for 24 Countries on Nov. 5
The same day's releases also include the Business Trends and Outlook Survey, with trade, manufacturing and construction data due earlier in the week.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationTradeTransportationEmployment and Labor U.S. Census BureauInternational Databasepopulation estimateseconomic indicatorsAmerican Community Surveyelectric vehicleswebinarsLODESOnTheMapBusiness Trends and Outlook SurveyCurrent Population Survey
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Rocket Lab Launches 99th Electron Rocket for iQPS, With 100th Mission Set for November 14
The "Sea God Surveys" mission lifted off from Launch Complex 1 carrying a QPS-SAR satellite, Rocket Lab's tenth dedicated launch for the Japanese operator and its 20th of the year.
Science & TechnologyBusinessAstronomy and SpaceComputers and InternetNew Zealand Rocket LabElectron rocketiQPSQPS-SARLaunch Complex 1synthetic aperture radarspace launchElectronsatellite launchlow Earth orbit
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Rice to Break Ground on $75M 'The Arc' Lab and Office Building in Houston's Ion District
Rice University will build The Arc, a $75 million, 200,000-square-foot research, laboratory and office facility at 4151 Main St. in Houston's Ion District, with groundbreaking set for Nov. 5.
Politics and GovernmentEducationHealthScience & TechnologyElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEnergyAstronomy and Space Rice UniversityThe ArcIon DistrictHoustonConstruction and Real EstateU.S. News & World ReportRice Athletics
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SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda to Speak at PLI's 58th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation
SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda has delivered remarks at the Practicing Law Institute's 58th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation, the agency has announced.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFinancial MarketsLegalFederal Government Securities and Exchange CommissionMark T. UyedaPracticing Law InstituteInstitute on Securities RegulationSEC speechessecurities regulation