Melania Trump secures "temporary ceasefire" in Ukrainian city
First lady Melania Trump's office says she secured a localized ceasefire for the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky.
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125 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
We Beat the Trump Administration in Court. Now We’re Going to the ICC.
Truthout reports the author beat the Trump administration in court and is now going to the ICC, hoping for justice for dozens of family members lost in Gaza.
Advances the causeSource: Truthout (truthout.org)
Melania Trump brokers localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, White House says
The White House says first lady Melania Trump secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky, to begin Thursday, to allow humanitarian aid to enter.
Advances the causeSource: The Hill (thehill.com)
Chili’s is Serving Up Gender and Racial Discrimination to Its Workers, Lawsuit Alleges
Workers in Queens filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging Brinker International's reliance on the tipped subminimum wage fosters racial discrimination and sexual harassment.
Advances the causeSource: Documented (documentedny.com)
Netanyahu Orders “Full Lockdown” of Occupied West Bank
Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank, and Smotrich said the Palestinian Authority should be dismantled and called for increased demolition of Palestinian homes.
Works against the causeSource: Truthout (truthout.org)
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
Israel's Netanyahu says he ordered the military to cordon off a major city in the occupied West Bank after an attack by Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers.
Works against the causeSource: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
Israel orders full West Bank 'lockdown' after deadly shooting attack
Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israel Defense Forces to impose a closure of Hebron and prepare for a "full lockdown" of the occupied West Bank after a shooting attack, NBC News reports.
Works against the causeSource: NBC News (nbcnews.com)
Headlines for October 23, 2026
Democracy Now! headlines: Netanyahu moves to fully lock down West Bank ahead of Israeli elections; U.S. ambassador says Iran war could last another year.
Works against the causeSource: Democracy Now! (democracynow.org)
Military reinforcements move to Mideast. And, millions of Americans vote early
Military reinforcements are heading to the Middle East, pointing to a potential attack on Iran, and millions of Americans have already voted in the midterms, NPR reports.
Advances the causeSource: NPR (npr.org)
Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack
Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men the military said had launched an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, and Israel ordered a closure of the West Bank.
Works against the causeSource: NPR (npr.org)
Bernie Sanders Gives $1 Million to Bolster El-Sayed and Counter AIPAC in Michigan
Bernie Sanders gives $1 million to bolster El-Sayed and counter AIPAC in Michigan a day after news the pro-Israel lobby planned to contribute as much as $9 million to defeat the Democratic nominee.
Neutral reportSource: The New York Times Politics (nytimes.com)
NJ SR 96: Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership between US, NJ, and Taiwan.
New Jersey Senate passed SR 96 recognizing the NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and the Taiwan Relations Act anniversary.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
EE.UU. e Israel preparan nuevo ataque contra Irán después de las elecciones de miedio término, según informes
The U.S. and Israel prepare a new ataque on Iran after the elections, según informes.
Works against the causeSource: El Diario NY (eldiariony.com)
Would a Democratic Congress change course on Israel?
Vox reports on whether a Democratic Congress would change course on Israel, after midterm primaries in which Democrats clashed over military aid, Gaza, and AIPAC.
Neutral reportSource: Vox (vox.com)
Pentagon locks in 10-year F-35 jet deal
The Pentagon announced an initial deal with Lockheed Martin to produce at least 850 F-35 fighter jets over the next 10 years, with Lockheed to put forward at least $7 billion in its own funding.
Works against the causeSource: The Hill (thehill.com)
MS HB 108: Minimum wage; establish at $10.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.
MS HB 108, which would establish a $10.00 minimum wage with requirements for exemptions and overtime, died in committee on 2026-02-03.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Sanders feuds with AIPAC over last-minute Rogers donations
Sen. Bernie Sanders and AIPAC feuded online over donations from the PAC to Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers; Sanders says AIPAC is spending as much as $9 million against Abdul El-Sayed.
Neutral reportSource: The Hill (thehill.com)
Reports: US and Israel Set to Restart Major Operations in Iran After Midterms
Reports say the US and Israel are set to restart major operations in Iran after the midterms, and a majority of US voters say Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran was a mistake.
Works against the causeSource: Truthout (truthout.org)
CAIR Demands U.S. Firm Halt Shipment of Electroshock Weapons to Israel for Use in Torture Against Palestinian Detainees
CAIR demanded a U.S. manufacturer stop sending electroshock weapons to Israel after an investigation published by The Guardian revealed their use in torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees.
Advances the causeSource: Common Dreams (commondreams.org)
27-0176: C) A Resolution Ordering The Preparation Of A Report Pursuant To California Elections Code Section 9212 On The Effects Of The Citizen Sponsored Initiative Entitled “Oakland Living Wage For All Act Of 2026,” To Be Presented To Council Within 30 Days; On The December 1, 2026 City Council Agen
A City Council resolution orders a report pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9212 on the effects of the citizen sponsored initiative Oakland Living Wage For All Act Of 2026.
Neutral reportSource: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (oakland.legistar.com) · Status, sponsor and your legislators