Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses - NPR
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses  NPRBlanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime'  PoliticoMidterm election latest: Trump in Michigan; hearing on California voter rolls  CNNAG Todd Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research under the law" with Alaska Senate challenge  CBS NewsTrump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive Phase  The New York Times

Opposition leader María Machado returns to Venezuela - BBC
Opposition leader María Machado returns to Venezuela  BBCOpposition leader María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela from exile  CNNVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado makes surprise return home after nearly a year abroad  Fox NewsOpposition leader María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela to push for elections  The Washington PostCrowds cheer as opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela  Yahoo

Ukraine disputes Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink’s terms of service - AP News
Ukraine disputes Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink’s terms of service  AP NewsUkraine says Starshield back to normal, Musk says Kyiv violated terms  ReutersSen. Adam Schiff says Pete Hegseth should testify on Starlink slowdown in Ukraine  NBC NewsMusk’s Starlink Explanation Challenged by Texas GOP Lawmaker Dan Crenshaw  Bloomberg.comUkraine disputes Elon Musk’s claim that its military violated Starlink terms during drone operations  CNBC

Brazil votes in tight runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro - Reuters
Brazil votes in tight runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro  ReutersBrazil election live: Lula and Bolsonaro face off as Supreme Court extends voting hours  ReutersBrazil election results 2026 live: Top court extends voting for two hours  Al JazeeraThe Left’s Last Great Survivor is Running Out of Road  PoliticoThe Other Bolsonaro Who Could Become Brazil’s Next President  The New York Times

Israelis have changed. Will they change their leadership? - NPR
Israelis have changed. Will they change their leadership?  NPRHow Israel's Election Could Unfold  The New York TimesBenjamin Netanyahu is destroying the case for a Jewish homeland  The TelegraphIsrael is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake  CNNIsraeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold power  CBS News