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October 12, 2026 3 min read

Abbas decree delays Palestinian legislative vote to 2027

The Palestinian president has merged the legislative ballot with a presidential race, citing PLO consultations and Israeli obstacles to the earlier date.

October 11, 2026 4 min read

Midterm Elections and the Forces That Shift Control of Congress

The party holding the presidency often loses ground in Congress at midterms. This guide covers motivation, chamber structure, turnout, district lines and forecasts.

October 11, 2026 4 min read

Russia to ship diesel to US markets after Trump-Putin call

A temporary Treasury license now lets Russian diesel reach buyers until April 7, a sanctions carve-out that drew a sharp rebuke from Ukraine’s president.