Justice Department Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into White House Television Pool’s Coverage Halt
The Justice Department says it is investigating whether a coordinated halt in White House television-pool coverage violated federal antitrust law, adding a business-competition question to an already serious dispute over press access.
Pakistan Suspends Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Under Emergency Order
Pakistan’s president suspended the elected government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday after declaring a state of emergency in the northwestern province, escalating the confrontation between the federal government and the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Medicaid Changes Leave Some Legal Immigrants Facing a Sudden Gap in Care
For families who rely on Medicaid, a change in eligibility can quickly become a question about the next prescription, appointment or month of care. Federal restrictions effective October 1 removed coverage from certain legally present immigrants, including refugees and survivors of trafficking or domestic violence, AP reported October 10.
India’s Voter-List Dispute Escalates as Police Detain Youth Protesters in New Delhi
Indian authorities detained thousands of demonstrators in New Delhi October 10 as a youth-led movement attempted to protest a contentious voter-list revision, AP reported. Police restricted access to the planned protest site and detained organizers and opposition lawmakers; mobile-internet restrictions also complicated the demonstration.
Midterm Poll Finds an Enthusiasm Gap, but Voters Have Yet to Deliver the Result
Democrats have an advantage in one measure of voter motivation, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released October 8. Whether that advantage becomes votes will be determined by participation, not by the survey itself.
Supreme Court Opens New Term With Major Test of Climate-Damage Lawsuits
A dispute over who can be held financially responsible for climate-related damage will reach the Supreme Court as its new term begins Monday, October 5.
White House Announces $90 Medicare Payments: Who Is Included and What to Check
The White House has announced a one-time $90 payment for more than 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees, with most eligible recipients expected to receive direct deposits in early October.
Voters Trust Democrats More on Living Costs, but Doubt Both Parties Can Deliver
Democrats hold an advantage over Republicans on handling living costs in a newly reported AP-NORC survey, but the same findings reveal a public deeply skeptical of both parties’ ability to solve problems.
Permanent Daylight Saving Bill Stalls; November 1 Clock Change Still Applies
A House vote did not end seasonal clock changes. With Senate action stalled, the November 1 return to standard time remains scheduled.
Fact Check: Earlier Trump War-Timeline Statements Addressed More Than Iran’s Nuclear Threat
The documented record includes estimates about the wider conflict. Those forecasts also allowed for a longer campaign, a qualification that belongs in the account.