The Wisconsin Supreme Court will directly hear a case brought by the ACLU on behalf of an immigrant rights group challenging the legality of local jails holding immigrant detainees at the request of federal authorities. The court, controlled 4-3 by liberal justices, will expedite the process, potentially reaching a final ruling by mid-2026. The lawsuit, filed against five county sheriffs, argues that honoring ICE detainers, which extend detention beyond state law requirements, constitutes illegal arrests. The ACLU contends that this practice, which has seen over 700 requests in the first seven months of the year, violates Wisconsin law, while the sheriffs maintain their actions are lawful within the existing framework.
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb alerted European leaders to potential parallel negotiations between U.S. negotiators and Russia while talks were ongoing with Ukraine in Florida. This warning followed meetings between U.S. envoys, including Jared Kushner, and Vladimir Putin in Moscow, raising concerns among European officials. During the discussion, Stubb noted Kushner’s claim that a deal was nearly complete but hinged on Ukraine ceding territory, a prospect Kyiv strongly opposed. European leaders voiced worries about a potential U.S.-led agreement that would exclude them and stressed the importance of enforceable security guarantees for Ukraine and European control over frozen Russian assets.
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Throughout the autumn of 2025, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted over 50 successful strikes on strategic Russian targets, including oil refineries and military facilities. These attacks, confirmed by experts, have been the most intense of the period, utilizing satellite imagery to map the damage to crucial sites. The strikes have begun to negatively impact the Russian economy, leading to fuel shortages in certain regions and reducing Russia’s military potential. Notable targets included the Saran Mechanical Plant and an oil terminal in Tuapse, prompting Russia to increase defense measures, although these efforts are believed to be weakening their overall combat capability.
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AP News reports that a Navy admiral testified before lawmakers, denying a “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth concerning a strike near Venezuela. Although there was no direct order for the second attack, lawmakers remain concerned. Investigations are underway regarding the handling of the military operation and whether it violated the law, with Democrats demanding full video footage and records. Pressure on Hegseth mounts as Republicans pledge a thorough review.
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Flight Radar 24 reported that the aircraft carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin was the most tracked flight globally. The aircraft was en route to India, where Putin was scheduled to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi over two days. The highly customized presidential aircraft, the Ilyushin IL-96-300PU, also known as the “Flying Kremlin”, landed in New Delhi. The leaders are expected to discuss various topics, including defense and trade.
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Speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Halle Berry criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a menopause care bill for the second year in a row. Berry, who is a strong advocate for women’s health and the founder of wellness company Respin Health, expressed her disappointment, emphasizing the devaluation of women in midlife within society. Newsom’s office later clarified the veto was due to concerns about potentially increasing healthcare costs for working women. Berry’s remarks occurred shortly before Newsom himself was scheduled to speak at the same event.
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House Speaker Johnson delayed swearing in Representative Grijalva, reportedly due to the latter’s potential deciding vote on a petition related to the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. This delay coincided with the government shutdown at the beginning of October. With Congress and President Trump having since approved the files’ release, Johnson has now sworn in Representative Van Epps, whose vote is crucial for the narrow Republican majority. Van Epps, endorsed by Trump, won his election by a smaller margin than anticipated, causing concern among national Republicans.
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The family of Dawn Sturgess, who died after being exposed to a nerve agent, has criticized the UK state for failing to protect the public and prevent such tragedies. They expressed concern that the inquiry into her death did not provide sufficient plans to prevent future incidents. The family noted the report did not contain any recommendations, especially regarding the lack of risk assessment of Sergei Skripal and the inadequate protective measures, which put the British public at risk. Furthermore, the family also criticized the police for initially mischaracterizing Sturgess as a drug user and highlighted the need for more widespread training on nerve agent symptoms and improved public health advice.
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The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that have effectively banned most mainstream media outlets from the building. The Times argues the rules violate constitutional freedoms by granting Hegseth the sole power to ban reporters, leading to the exclusion of outlets like the Times, the Associated Press, and others. Despite the denial of access, these outlets continue to report on the military, highlighting stories that the Pentagon may not like. The Times believes this viewpoint discrimination case is strengthened by the lack of credentials for its reporters, while the Pentagon defends the policy as necessary to protect the military.
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The Harvard Youth Poll reveals a concerning trend of declining trust among young Americans towards institutions and growing pessimism about the country’s direction. Gen Z expresses significant anxiety over economic issues like inflation and job security, with a majority disapproving of President Trump’s policies. The poll indicates that a significant percentage view the country as headed in the wrong direction and worry about the impact of AI on their employment prospects. Furthermore, the survey highlights a concerning acceptance of political violence under specific circumstances.
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