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Elon Musk and America PAC agree to settle lawsuits over a 2024 $1 million voter giveaway and alleged misleading claims about how winners were selected.

Allies of Donald Trump are discussing martial law and taking control of ballots if November's midterm results are disputed, despite legal experts rejecting the proposals and evidence of rigging being absent.

The Trump administration plans to admit up to 17,500 refugees in fiscal 2027, primarily Afrikaners, while thousands of vetted applicants from other countries remain stranded.

Donations to Trump's $333M White House ballroom fund coincided with government contracts, regulatory decisions, and a presidential pardon, records show.

A Maryland teenager is suing CBS for $20m, claiming its coverage of the alleged Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism falsely portrayed him as one of those arrested.

Signed by Donald Trump on 4 July 2025, the law will impose activity requirements, six-month reviews and shorter retroactive coverage for some Medicaid beneficiaries from 2027.

Pentagon report on Minab school strike reportedly delayed until after US midterms, prompting criticism as investigators examine the attack that killed more than 150 people.

A Pennsylvania Trump voter says rising health insurance and petrol costs have left his family struggling, as a Fox News poll shows Trump's approval rating on inflation has hit a record low of 22%.

A US DOJ lawsuit alleges REPS & Company used 1,300 accounts to buy 7,624 Beyoncé tickets, bypassing limits under the BOTS Act.

Two anonymous women accuse former US congressman, Matt Gaetz, of sex trafficking in a federal civil suit, and his online response appeared to identify an accuser the court shields.

Eric Deters is suing Kimberly Guilfoyle for defamation, seeking $1M, while claiming he has an unreleased Greece recording that could affect a future Vance-Rubio ticket.

Nine former FBI employees have sued the Trump administration, alleging they were unlawfully dismissed in retaliation for their roles in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking additional air-defence systems, F-16 jets and ammunition from European partners as Russian attacks continue to threaten Ukraine's cities and energy infrastructure.

Elon Musk donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund in September, with the Republican-aligned group transferring matching sums to a super PAC supporting Ken Paxton the following day, according to reporting based on federal filings.

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killed three children and a teacher. Police said an armed bystander shot the teenage suspect.

Apple and NVIDIA reportedly pledged $25m each towards Donald Trump's White House ballroom, prompting renewed questions about donor transparency, corporate influence and funding disclosures

Akiko Ota has admitted killing her two children, but a Japanese court must determine whether her mental state made her legally insane or diminished her responsibility.

Ben Shapiro claims Livingston, Montana, halted his Daily Wire movie over its politics, so see why the town says its decision was about safety complaints instead.

A new study estimates Thwaites Glacier could contribute up to 30 millimetres to global sea-level rise by 2100, highlighting the importance of seawater movement beneath the ice.

Eric Deters has sued Kimberly Guilfoyle and several of her lawyers in Kentucky, alleging defamation and a broken agreement linked to efforts to publicise a fugitive surgeon's patients' cases.

FBI Director Kash Patel faced criticism for mocking an erroneous report about a Russia trip as Russian attacks killed six people in Ukraine and damaged critical infrastructure.

Donald Trump joked about having 'very severe problems' while discussing his avoidance of alcohol, smoking and drugs, then said he was 'just having fun'.

Footage from Donald Trump's Alaska rally shows an apparent movement towards a holster as a man approaches security personnel, but does not establish a threat.

Two women have sued former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz over alleged sex trafficking, payments and travel. Gaetz denies the claims in the civil case.

Donald Trump has abandoned plans to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's execution after bipartisan criticism, while the execution remains scheduled for December 2026.

Katie Zacharia reportedly failed California's bar exam in 2011, adding to scrutiny of her legal credentials after a watchdog complaint.

New York Fed research estimates US tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to consumer-goods inflation by February 2026, raising costs for manufacturers and shoppers.

The IRS has delayed income-group data on Trump's 2025 tax law as the midterms near. Critics say the figures could test claims about who benefits.

Donald Trump said Melania objected to his stage behaviour during an Arizona rally, as renewed attention focused on Michael Wolff's unverified claims about their marriage.