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Oct 20, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Justice Department charged 28 California green card holders with illegal voting, a move critics deem minor given the state's 23 million registered voters. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a Central Asia trip aimed at countering Chinese influence, announcing $12 billion in trade deals. In Australia, a minister was critically injured in a political attack, prompting calls for calmer discourse. Additionally, the Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the World Series, and Jon Stewart signed a new contract to host The Daily Show through 2028.

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