Today in Politics — Oct 10
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- In Deep-Red Kansas, a Surprisingly Competitive Senate Race Takes Shape — A competitive Senate race in deeply Republican Kansas could test assumptions about the state’s political map. Adam Hamilton’s bid would be notable because a… — discuss · link - Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel — The reported agreement would tie US fuel-price policy to a politically sensitive relationship with Russia. It could also deepen tensions with Zelenskyy,… — discuss · link - Labour sees off Green challenge to win Holborn by-election — Labour’s retention of Holborn, despite a challenge from Green Party leader Zack Polanski, provides a clear test of the Greens’ ability to convert leadership… — discuss · link - U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court — The U.S. has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowing to dismantle the world's only permanent… — link - Trump announces major diesel deal with Putin, infuriating Ukraine — President Trump announced Friday that he's reached a deal with Russia to increase the supply of diesel to the U.S. and global markets — angering Ukraine, which… — link These stories point to political pressure on established parties and institutions, from a competitive Senate race in Kansas and a Green challenge in Holborn to U.S. action involving Russia and the International Criminal Court. What are you seeing in your own communities about trust in political leaders and international institutions?