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Oct 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Trump held a rally in Michigan, attacking Democrats while downplaying economic and foreign policy issues. Senator Adam Schiff demanded an investigation into the curtailment of Ukraine's Starlink access, blaming conflicting statements from officials. The U.S. faces a severe measles resurgence, with over 4,500 cases nationwide and significant deaths in Pennsylvania. In international news, Brazil's Lula da Silva won the presidential election, and Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado returned from exile. Additionally, wind-up radio sales surged in the UK after government emergency warnings, while t…

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