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137 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
Israelis voted Tuesday in one of the most important elections, with the potential to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and help shape the future of the war with Iran and the Gaza Strip.
Source: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
The cost of the U.S. war against Iran has increased to $47 billion, up more than $3 billion since last month, as President Trump mulls strikes against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections.
Source: The Hill (thehill.com)
CA SB 1365 on price gouging was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-30 as Chapter 1028, Statutes of 2026.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
The U.S. military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific; Trump says the attacks stem the flow of drugs, and critics have questioned their legality.
Source: PBS NewsHour (pbs.org)
CA SB 1174 on public contracts, Department of Transportation bid preferences and employee stock ownership plans was held in committee and under submission at an August 13 hearing.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
The Intercept reports that tech investors are spending millions against the leading candidate for LA city attorney, who is backed by the local DSA and vows to regulate Big Tech.
Source: The Intercept (theintercept.com)
The US military says it killed five people after an airstrike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, among more than 70 such attacks according to media tallies.
Source: The Guardian US (theguardian.com)
IA HF 2380, a bill providing for a community-based wage enforcement program for state wage payment collection and minimum wage laws, was rereferred to State Government.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Billionaires are fighting the Prop 40 California wealth tax; the New York Times calls a Silicon Valley billionaire club a $333 million political ad machine engaged in next week's elections.
Source: The New York Times Politics (nytimes.com)
A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect in the Russian-occupied southern Ukraine city of Oleshky after first lady Melania Trump announced she secured a humanitarian agreement.
Source: The Hill (thehill.com)
The Los Angeles Times reports accusations of sexual misconduct have left Rep. Jimmy Gomez vulnerable to challenger Angela Gonzales-Torres, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Source: Los Angeles Times Politics (latimes.com)
VT S 125, an act relating to collective bargaining, was committed to the Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on 2025-06-16 on motion of Senator Clarkson.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
VT H 556, an act relating to exceptions to applicability of State minimum wage, was read 1st time and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on 2026-03-20.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Axios reports a fight over Israel is fracturing the socialist movement as DSA leaders debate whether to disown Nithya Raman in the Los Angeles mayor race.
Source: Axios (axios.com)
MO SB 1035 creates a county option to enact right-to-work laws; latest action on 2026-01-15: second read and referred to the Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SJR 68, which prohibits taxation of unrealized gains, was voted Do Pass with SCS SJRs 68 & 96 by the Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
HI SR 20 urges an immediate and permanent ceasefire and an end to hostilities in Iran; certified copies of resolutions sent 05-12-26.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
ME LD 238, an act to protect emergency medical services persons' right to work in multiple health care settings, became law without the governor's signature on 2025-05-13.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
ABC News reports President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, saying it would last a matter of weeks, and calls it a roadblock in the midterm elections.
Source: ABC News (abcnews.com)
IL HR 1027 condemns socialism; its latest action on 2026-09-21 added co-sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators