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Oct 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Exit polls from Israel’s election show a tight race between Netanyahu and opposition leader Gotty Eisenkutt, raising questions about coalition formation. In Washington, a federal grand jury rejected a DOJ attempt to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. The federal government partially granted an emergency declaration for flooding in New Mexico, while President Trump campaigned in Texas for Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Additionally, the State Department granted visas to Brazilian opposition figure Flavio Bolsonaro, and a new survey highlights the rapid rise in smartphone and so…

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Israel election exit polls show no clear winner Analysis of coalition formation and Arab party support Grand jury rejects indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson Federal funding for New Mexico flooding recovery Trump campaign push in Texas for Senate race US visas granted to Flavio Bolsonaro Survey on smartphone and social media use among teens Sponsor segment for Mint Mobile
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