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220 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
NYC high school faces backlash over ‘intifada’ post
The Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter at Stuyvesant High School co-signed a social media post declaring 'Intifada Until Victory!', and the school faces backlash.
Source: Politico politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook-pm/2… (link to politico.com)
Trump links Russia sanctions waiver to release of jailed American
President Trump said his decision to hold back sanctions on Russia was related to freeing an American wrongly imprisoned in Russia.
Source: The Hill thehill.com/homenews/6163898-trump-waives-russi… (link to thehill.com)
The Mahmoud Khalil and Badar Khan Suri cases: an explainer
The federal government detained and sought to deport students and academics over support for Palestine, and the Supreme Court could soon take up the cases of Mahmoud Khalil and Badar Khan Suri.
Source: SCOTUSblog scotusblog.com/2026/10/the-mahmoud-khalil-and-b… (link to scotusblog.com)
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s ‘dangerous’ push to cut off medical care for transgender prisoners
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's bid to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender people in federal prisons, preserving access while a legal challenge continues.
Source: The Advocate advocate.com/breaking-news/supreme-court-transg… (link to advocate.com)
Rabbi says IDF arrested her, others while "acting out Jewish values" in West Bank olive harvest
Rabbi Jill Jacobs says Israeli forces detained her in the occupied West Bank while she observed and supported the Palestinian olive harvest.
Source: CBS News cbsnews.com/video/rabbis-arrested-by-idf-were-a… (link to cbsnews.com)
Anti-LGBTQ+ group asks Supreme Court to fast-track national blanket trans sports ban
An anti-LGBTQ+ group asks the Supreme Court to fast-track a national blanket trans sports ban through an emergency appeal.
Source: The Advocate advocate.com/politics/national/adf-national-spo… (link to advocate.com)
Zelensky speaks to Witkoff and Kushner amid U.S.-Ukraine crisis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about the crisis between the countries and U.S. efforts to resume peace talks with Russia.
Source: Axios axios.com/2026/10/18/zelensky-witkoff-kushner-u… (link to axios.com)
Trump calls for major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending
The budget pairs a large military increase with a 10% cut to non-defense spending, including health, housing and education programs.
Source: Anchorage Daily News (AP) adn.com/nation-world/2026/04/03/trump-calls-for… (link to adn.com)
Los Angeles Reports Rise in Anti-Trans and Homophobic Hate Crimes. Many More May Be Going Unreported
LAPD data released Tuesday confirms a rise in hate crimes against gay men and transgender people in Los Angeles, and many more may be going unreported.
Source: them them.us/news/hate-crime-uptick-trans-gay (link to them.us)
US preparing to withdraw all 1,000 troops from Syria, ending decade-long mission
U.S. officials were reported to be preparing a full withdrawal of roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, closing out a ten-year presence.
Source: Yeni Safak en.yenisafak.com/world/us-preparing-to-withdraw… (link to en.yenisafak.com)
Supreme Court rejects Trump admin’s request to end trans-related care in prison
The Supreme Court rejected the Trump admin's request to immediately end gender-affirming medical care for trans people in prison; only Thomas and Alito sided with the admin.
Source: Law Dork lawdork.com/p/supreme-court-trump-trans-prison-… (link to lawdork.com)
US plans 5,000-troop drawdown from Germany, cancels long-range missile deployment
The Pentagon plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany over six to twelve months and has cancelled a planned long-range missile deployment.
Source: Stratfor worldview.stratfor.com/situation-report/germany… (link to worldview.stratfor.com)
Streisand Effect? The GOP’s Constant Attack Ads May Be Teaching Texas Kids the Word “Transgender”
GOP-aligned ads targeting Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico highlight his advocacy for transgender people, upsetting some parents.
Source: them them.us/politics/james-talarico-ads-transgender… (link to them.us)
New Zealand High Court Rules Puberty Blocker Ban Is “Unjustified Discrimination”
New Zealand High Court ruled a puberty blocker ban is unjustified discrimination, saying decisions about this healthcare are best made by patients and their doctors.
Source: Erin in the Morning erininthemorning.com/p/new-zealand-high-court-r… (link to erininthemorning.com)
Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"
President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the national interests to hold off on sweeping levies under the Graham Act he signed last month.
Source: Axios axios.com/2026/10/17/trump-russia-sanctions (link to axios.com)
Trump's budget fuels Democratic attacks over Iran, spending cuts
Democrats criticized the proposed military buildup and domestic cuts as out of step with voters' priorities ahead of the midterms.
Source: Bloomberg Government news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/trumps-… (link to news.bgov.com)