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Check out this daily round-up of happenings in politics, government, foreign affairs, entertainment, culture, and more. It's a fresh take on the news with the signature witty edge of the "intellectually irreverent" New York Times #1 bestselling author, historian, and political pundit Dr. Larry Schweikart. The News of Today is the History of Tomorrow.2023-2024 Larry Schweikart Mondiale Politica e governo Scienze politiche
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  • TODAY'S NEWS, October 8-9, 2026

    TODAY'S NEWS, October 8-9, 2026
    Oct 10 2026
    IN POLITICAL NEWS1) The Texas Senate race is reportedly tightening as James Talarico remains out of public view, with competing explanations for his absence. The source cites polling and campaign-finance developments while questioning his campaign’s prospects.2) Republican House prospects are being revised as Seth Keshel projects a GOP pickup in Maine’s 2nd District, offset by a possible Democratic gain in New Jersey’s 7th. The source also highlights Republican registration trends, Florida mail-in voting, and early-voting demographics that it believes favor Republicans.3) In one of California’s wealthiest areas, 46% of residents reportedly plan to leave within the next few years.4) Nicolás Maduro has reportedly been charged with ordering the torture of Americans.5) New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced jeers from pro-Palestinian supporters over his October 7 remarks, which condemned the deaths of Hamas members as well as other victims.6) Cassidy Hutchinson, who testified before the January 6 committee that Trump tried to take control of the presidential limousine, is reportedly under DOJ investigation for allegedly lying to the committee.7) A Connecticut state senator is reportedly implicated in a campaign-fraud case described as involving around a dozen operatives. The source presents it as another example of alleged Democratic election fraud.8) The Eighth Circuit intervened in Minnesota’s efforts to restrict speech under election-interference rules.9) The DOJ reportedly says Marjorie Taylor Greene became approximately $20 million wealthier after breaking with Trump and MAGA.10) Trump reached a deal with Russia for an immediate 300,000 tons of diesel fuel, followed by another 4.5 million tons over the next few months.11) The FBI disrupted an alleged ISIS mass-shooting plot at the Mall of America and arrested a key suspect in the ShinyHunters hack of the FBI.IN AI NEWS12) Tensions are reportedly growing between Hollywood and major technology companies over AI’s potential impact on film and television production. The source argues for legal protections for individuals’ images, voices, and likenesses, while noting a wave of films portraying technology executives as villains.13) Google pledged to cover all costs associated with building nuclear power facilities to supply data centers in three states.IN CULTURAL NEWS14) Los Angeles’ school district reportedly awarded teachers a contract with a 14% pay increase before announcing plans to lay off 6,000 employees, raising questions about its finances.15) The Cornell sexual-assault case continues to develop, with the source highlighting newly surfaced images of the complainant and questioning efforts to pursue a rape case.IN ECONOMIC NEWS16) The administration reportedly removed major IT outsourcing companies, including Microsoft, Cognizant, Adobe, and Infosys, from its labor-certification program over hiring practices favoring foreign workers. The source says the move contributed to a sharp decline in India’s stock market and notes Bernie Sanders’ criticism of H-1B visa abuse.17) A federal spending chart shows that defense, historically one of the government’s largest spending categories, has recently fallen well behind Social Security, healthcare, Medicare, and other social spending.18) U.S. unemployment claims remained below 200,000 for the fourth consecutive week.19) Massachusetts’ governor is reportedly considering restoring gas pipelines amid concerns about energy costs and heating needs.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS20) The Babylon Bee satirized France’s riots with a joke about the French searching for someone to surrender to.21) Panama was struck by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake.22) The United States announced criminal sanctions against the International Criminal Court over its pursuit of American soldiers for actions during combat in Afghanistan.23) The Nobel Prize committee reportedly awarded a prize to someone the source describes as a lifelong antisemite.24) Chinese employees reportedly returned from a national holiday to find their equipment removed and business owners missing, highlighting concerns about instability in China’s business environment.IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS25) Mike Ditka, the coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears and a former Dallas Cowboys tight end who caught a touchdown in Super Bowl VI, died at 86.26) Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning, which portrays technology executives negatively, is projected to open with only about $8 million. The source argues that audiences are not embracing Hollywood’s attempt to cast tech leaders as villains and recommends revisiting The Myth of the Robber Barons.27) The documentary Generation Covid examines alleged harms caused by lockdowns and other COVID-era restrictions.IN MEDICAL NEWS- 28) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a vaccine-injury reporting initiative. The source highlights provisions allowing doctors to receive reimbursement for the time ...
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    18 min
  • TODAY'S NEWS, October 6-7, 2026

    TODAY'S NEWS, October 6-7, 2026
    Oct 7 2026
    IN POLITICAL NEWS1) Early absentee voting in Wisconsin is reportedly down 18%, especially in major Democratic cities. The source cites Republican-favorable projections in Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Arizona, suggesting Republicans could be approaching the 218 seats needed for a House majority. It also accuses Apple News of suppressing stories about Democratic fundraising difficulties.2) Trump reportedly canceled a campaign event intended to reach Black voters and has been absent from public view for more than 11 days, according to the source.3) The source agrees with Shipwreckedcrew’s argument that Gavin Newsom wants Kamala Harris out of the presidential race early, potentially leaving her as the fallback candidate.4) Several Justice Department officials reportedly opposed Merrick Garland’s “anti-MAGA task force” but went along with it.5) Border protection has reportedly processed more than one billion people using facial recognition.6) Trump approved a firing-squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people and wounded dozens in 2009. Separately, Christa Pike has reportedly regained consciousness after a botched execution, while a landmark case establishes that men can be victims of sexual harassment.7) Authorities arrested multiple suspects in the ShinyHunters hacking case involving the FBI. Separately, hackers who breached Arizona’s court system reportedly obtained personal information belonging to more than one million people.IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS- 8) The DOJ plans to strip citizenship from 40 people accused of various crimes. The source also points to a California couple allegedly operating a surrogacy business under the guise of farming.IN CULTURAL NEWS9) Economic historian Joel Mokyr’s new book, The Grim Old Days, challenges romanticized views of the past by examining how difficult historical life actually was.10) Christopher Rufo examines debate over Indian immigration. The source argues that immigration should involve assimilation, protections against foreign labor undercutting American workers, and limits on the concentration of unassimilated immigrant communities. It also discusses religious accommodations, mosques, and opposition to Sharia law.11) The author recommends A Patriot’s History of the United States, 15th Anniversary Edition, and Allan Nevins’s eight-volume historical series for their depth of research and characterization.IN ECONOMIC NEWS12) California is criticized for imposing regulations on seats for 16-year-olds and banning quartz-countertop production. The source says businesses in North Carolina and Arkansas stand to benefit from displaced orders.13) Fuel prices remain high despite the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with the source attributing much of the problem to depleted reserves.14) The United Auto Workers reportedly has more members attending college than working at General Motors.15) Starbucks faces renewed criticism over the sugar content of its drinks, with a protein beverage reportedly containing more sugar than a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS16) Riots in France have intensified, and authorities are reportedly increasing citizenship-removal orders for Islamic terrorists. Around 500 schools were reportedly closed amid the unrest.17) Germany’s former top intelligence official was arrested on treason and espionage charges.18) China’s construction output, fixed-asset investment, and property investment are reportedly weakening, with property investment down 19%. The source also cites concerns about AI-assisted hacking of foreign banking systems, including in South Korea.19) A suspected Muslim terrorist linked to FlyDubai allegedly planned to hijack a flight to Israel and crash it into Tel Aviv airport. United Airlines has also reportedly removed a pilot who praised Hamas attackers from service.20) The withdrawal of U.S. B-1 bombers from Britain reportedly followed intelligence about a potential Iranian drone attack. Separately, a UK Home Secretary claimed that almost all female migrants are raped before reaching Britain.21) Russian authorities are facing concerns after an employee died at a plague research facility, while denying that the disease escaped.22) Portugal’s largest solar company, owned by British interests, has filed for insolvency, raising questions about the profitability of the solar industry.IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS23) Paramount has completed its deal with Warner Bros.24) Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, known for On the Waterfront, has died at 102.25) Miley Cyrus’s latest album reportedly suffered the largest one-week collapse in Billboard chart history, dropping 157 positions.26) The Resident Evil film adaptation has reportedly earned nearly $250 million against a $75 million budget, bringing it close to profitability.IN MEDICAL NEWS- 27) A study reportedly found that people with ADHD are three times more likely to develop dementia. The source questions the ...
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    18 min
  • TODAY'S NEWS, October 3-5, 2026

    TODAY'S NEWS, October 3-5, 2026
    Oct 6 2026
    IN POLITICAL NEWS1) 2026 is described as the most expensive midterm election ever, with record ad spending and both parties treating the election as potentially decisive. The source also highlights Democratic self-criticism in campaign ads.2) Democrats are reportedly reconsidering their mail-in voting strategy, while Georgia vote-by-mail requests have fallen more sharply in counties won by Harris than Trump. The source also cites favorable Republican polling and turnout calculations in Oregon and Texas.3) An Arizona grand jury reportedly targeted Sen. Ruben Gallego’s PAC in a slush-fund investigation.4) New allegations concern fraud involving sponsors of undocumented migrant children brought into the country during the Biden administration.5) Tennessee’s prison chief resigned after a botched lethal-injection execution left Christa Pike unconscious in hospital.6) A federal judge in Oklahoma ruled that police searches of Flock camera data without a warrant violate the Fourth Amendment.7) A Department of Energy employee was arrested over alleged involvement in a Houthi-linked drone and explosives plot.8) The Colorado Supreme Court is hearing the Suncor Energy climate-lawfare case.9) The Cornell rape case is resurfacing alongside criticism of New York officials and discussion of Trump appointing young conservative judges. Justice Alito also said he believes he knows who leaked the Dobbs draft but declined to identify the person.10) Questions remain about Thomas Crooks’ communications before his attempted assassination of Trump, with the source criticizing the FBI for its slow release of information.11) CNN analyst Harry Enten described Trump as the most influential president of this century and potentially much of the last century. The source ranks Trump highly among presidents.12) Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert died at 84.13) Further allegations are raised about Jack Smith’s team wiretapping Susie Wiles and Trump’s lawyers.IN AI NEWS14) Trump announced the formation of a “super intelligent AI task force.”15) Regulators approved a 3,000-acre Amazon data center in Texas.IN ILLEGAL CRIMINAL ALIEN NEWS16) The Supreme Court is reportedly taking up a process concerning the removal of undocumented immigrants.IN CULTURAL NEWS17) A new generation of young Christian influencers is emerging.18) The source argues that “The Great Feminization” is influencing universities, businesses, and law, particularly through a perceived shift away from enforcing difficult rules.19) Jonathan Turley argues that public education has failed, particularly in blue states, while advocating homeschooling.20) The source describes increasingly coercive laws in places such as California as “kill switch” or mimetic societies designed to enforce compliance.21) Only about one-third of respondents now consider college “very important,” while more Gen Z Americans are leaving school and moving back home.22) Wealthy people are reportedly paying around $20,000 for ibogaine treatments, described as an intense psychedelic experience intended to rewire the brain.IN ECONOMIC NEWS23) Seattle banned “surveillance pricing,” which charges consumers different prices based on collected personal data. The source frames privacy and personal identity as an emerging major economic and political battleground.24) Washington state imposed a wealth tax on millionaires, prompting wealthy residents to push for its repeal.25) Sen. Josh Hawley introduced the Anti-Flock Act to restrict the use of automated surveillance cameras.26) Energy commentator David Blackmon says environmental groups are organizing against a new permitting bill that the source argues is needed.27) Gas-powered vehicles fell below 50% of sales for the first time.28) September’s final manufacturing PMI showed continued strong growth, while unemployment below 5% reached a level not seen since the 1960s.IN INTERNATIONAL NEWS29) France is experiencing major riots, with political blame falling on the far left and immigration. Marine Le Pen’s political prospects are reportedly improving amid the unrest.30) Democrats are criticizing Trump’s Venezuela oil deal, while the source argues it could become part of a broader strategy to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund and eventually reduce income taxes.31) Britain and France abandoned a major migrant redistribution agreement as political pressure grows to reduce immigration.32) The U.S. withdrew all B-1 bombers from Britain amid stated security concerns, with the source emphasizing the speed of the deployment and withdrawal.33) Flavio Bolsonaro narrowly missed the 50% threshold needed to win Brazil’s presidency outright and will face a runoff. The source frames this as part of a broader rightward political shift in Latin America.34) The source argues that dismantling USAID has significantly weakened left-wing political networks across Latin America.35) British actor John Cleese was reportedly reported to police over ...
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    23 min
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