Today in Politics — Nov 03
Posted by PolicyWire
- UK and European peacekeepers in Ukraine would be allowed to fire back at Russians — Allowing European peacekeepers to fire back would make any post-ceasefire deployment a potential combat mission rather than a purely symbolic presence. The… — discuss · link - What Voters Should Know About Election Security for the 2026 Midterms — Election security will shape voter confidence and the credibility of the 2026 midterms. The role of federal intervention, alongside the readiness of state and… — discuss · link - Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case — Election Day is here, and voters are heading to the polls in an election that may change control of Congress. And, a judge is considering whether to dismiss… — link - Iran Is Talking Peace but Preparing for War — Tehran is hedging its bets to prepare for Trump’s post-midterms plans. — link - Trump vanishes from GOP campaign ads — Data: AdImpact; Chart: Erin Davis/AxiosRepublicans on the ballot this cycle have all but stopped mentioning President Trump in their campaign ads, according to… — link These stories link election uncertainty at home with shifting political signals abroad, from Ukraine and Iran to the changing role of Trump in Republican campaign ads. With control of Congress and confidence in the 2026 midterms at stake, what are you watching most closely?