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Court blocks Trump DOJ bid to stop California mail-in ballot counting

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The appeals court said it lacked jurisdiction at this stage in the litigation.

The DOJ filed suit against California earlier in October, accusing the state of failing to review a list of alleged noncitizens claimed to have been sent mail-in ballots.

A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel rejected a request from the Justice Department for an immediate order demanding California segregate roughly 20,000 mail-in ballots.

Circuit Judge Mark Bennett and Circuit Judge Gabriel Sanchez ruled against the administration's request.

The ruling was 2-1 against the Trump administration's request.

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“the federal court to dictate to a state legislature a matter squarely within the state’s traditional domain”
Gabriel Sanchez Said OCT 26 Reported OCT 27 verbatim · 1 source

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a two-to-one decision against the Trump administration's bid to block California from counting certain mail-in ballots.

5 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

OCT 27

Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show

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Super Bowl LXI will air on ABC and ESPN.

SoFi Stadium previously hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022.

The halftime show at Super Bowl LVI won the Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding variety special (live).

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“When we first reached an agreement with Roc Nation to produce the show, I had just one request: that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him,”
Roger Goodell Said OCT 26 Reported OCT 27 verbatim · 1 source

Goodell said on Monday that the NFL had wanted Jay-Z to perform for years.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Lula re-elected in Brazil runoff election

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Lula is the first person in Brazilian history to secure a fourth presidential term.

Both the Lula and Bolsonaro campaigns had requested an extension to voting times.

The São Paulo stock exchange opened 15% down after the election result.

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“The Bolsonaro response is exactly as I feared, but I don’t think it will mean very much. All these world leaders are now recognising Lula’s win, and I don’t think Bolsonaro has a hope of overturning this result. [For Lula] this is the crescendo of an incredible, if sometimes controversial, 50-year political career. The first elected working-class leader of Brazil, who has helped millions of people escape poverty.”
Tom Phillips Said DATE NOT STATED Reported OCT 26 verbatim · 1 source

Phillips commented overnight on Bolsonaro's refusal to concede and the international recognition of Lula's election win.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Trump administration seeks to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizen voters in Washington

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The Department of Justice told Washington it anticipates sending the state an additional list of people it suspects are not citizens prior to election day.

Charles Neil Floyd is the acting US attorney in Seattle.

The data shared by the Department of Justice included the last time each of the 405 people voted, with one dating to 1994.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Bank of Japan expected to hold rates, stay hawkish

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Ryutaro Kimura of BNP Paribas Asset Management said he was waiting to see if the BOJ changes its phrasing about inflation from 'underlying CPI inflation has been approaching 2 percent' to 'has reached 2 percent.'

The BOJ is expected to declare that its underlying inflation target of 2% has been met at this meeting.

Japan's core inflation excluding fresh foods for September rose 2.1% from a year earlier, reaching its highest this year.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

OCT 27

Bessent dines at Cheesecake Factory, slams Obama over Trump joke

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dined at a Cheesecake Factory near the White House and praised its food.

Bessent said he ordered the French Dip Cheeseburger at Cheesecake Factory.

Trump defended his White House redesign and said Obama had failed to address needed repairs.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

China industrial profits post strongest growth in three months

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Chinese industrial profits declined for three straight years before a modest gain in 2025.

Chinese industrial profits climbed 15.5% in the first nine months of the year.

China's GDP growth in the first nine months was 4.6%.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazilian election

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Lula was first elected president of Brazil in 2002 and took office in 2003 as the first leftist leader in nearly half a century.

Lula's convictions were annulled in 2021, allowing him to run for president in 2022.

Donald Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods in July, citing the trial of Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges as a trigger.

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“Brazil does not fit into anyone's backyard”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Said DATE NOT STATED Reported OCT 26 verbatim · 1 source

Lula rejected the implications of Trump's so-called 'Donroe doctrine' asserting US dominance in the Western hemisphere.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

US midterm elections 2026 in maps and charts

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Senate rules require 60 votes to end debate on most legislation.

In Georgia, if no Senate candidate wins a majority, the race goes to a run-off election on December 1.

The 2026 US midterm elections are scheduled for November 3.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

OCT 27

Portland officials deny approving policies leading to removal of women's sports supporters

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Brandi Kruse said she never received an explanation from security or from the organization as to why she and the group were forced to leave.

Brandi Kruse said OutKick's Matt Calkins was assaulted by the mob and his press pass was ripped from his chest by a security guard.

The Thorns claimed that security and enforcement decisions are managed locally.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

OCT 27

Brooke Hogan criticizes Hulk Hogan's Florida home sale

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The reality series 'Hogan Knows Best' ran from 2005 to 2007.

Brooke Hogan said she asked to be removed from Hulk Hogan's will because she wanted no part of an anticipated battle over his fortune.

Brooke Hogan claimed Jennifer McDaniel asked for nothing following her split from Hulk Hogan.

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“And I’ve had to hear everyone say I’m the jerk for stepping away from the toxic behavior and brainwashing, fake, greedy people… ‘I should have been there.’ ‘Everyone else’ was there till the end. NO. They were there AT the end. To collect,”
Brooke Hogan Said OCT 26 Reported OCT 27 verbatim · 1 source

Brooke pushed back against criticism of her estrangement from Hulk, saying people only appeared at the end to profit.

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DHS suspends visa-free travel for Chinese nationals

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The suspension is set to take effect at 2 p.m. EDT on Oct. 30 and will apply to both new applicants and travelers who have already been approved.

Those already in the territory under the program may finish their authorized stays but will need a visa for future visits unless another lawful exception applies.

Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Tom Tiffany raised concerns about the program in March.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Quote of the day
“There has never been a greater president for Catholic Americans than President Trump, and his strong record proves it: he stopped the weaponization of the federal government against Christians, proudly defended and expanded our religious rights, pardoned pro-life activists, stopped the chemical mutilation of our nation’s children, and protected parents’ rights,”
Taylor Rogers Said OCT 26 Reported OCT 27 verbatim · 1 source

White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers defended Trump's record on religious liberty and Catholic priorities following the archbishop's public apology.

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