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🗳️ MIDTERM ELECTION DAY —DAYS —HRS —MIN —SEC NOV 3

Gas back at $4 as Mideast fighting ramps up

Higher fuel costs hit household budgets and can affect prices for goods and commuting costs for many Americans.

U.S. expands strikes after service members killed; Iran retaliates

New strikes and retaliations raise risk to U.S. troops overseas and could disrupt oil shipping, affecting fuel prices and energy markets.

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Ukraine launches about 400 drones toward Moscow

A massive drone strike raises the war’s stakes and could affect Western decisions about military aid that shape international responses.

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Record AIPAC-aligned spending reshapes Michigan Senate primary

Heavy outside spending could sway Michigan’s primary outcome, with possible implications for Senate control and future federal policy affecting daily life.

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Spain edges Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time — a major cultural moment in the U.S., highlighting viewership and event security.

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Trump presents World Cup trophy as U.S.-hosted tournament closes

Presidential involvement highlights how politics and big sports events intersect, relevant to tourism, security planning and government roles in U.S.-hosted global events.

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Earlier on PoliticalDad

Gas back to $4 as oil tops $905:50 AM AP News

AIPAC-linked spending floods Michigan primary5:50 AM AP News

NYC ends smoke response as tariff threats surface5:50 AM NYC Emergenc

Andy Burnham named U.K. prime minister5:50 AM The Guardian

VP Vance and wife announce birth of son5:50 AM Wash. Post

NYC mayor says he’s reviewing possible arrest of Netanyahu5:50 AM NBC New York

Burnham pledges stability and long-term plan as PM5:50 AM AP News

U.S. World Cup wrap: record interest and tourist boost5:50 AM AP News

Yesterday

DHS chief tells four states to check voter rolls for noncitizens, warns of penalties; enforcement push follows Trump speech8:12 PM Fox News

Analysis: U.S. and Iran blow past red lines as strikes intensify across the region8:12 PM AP

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister Monday; faces economic and security tests8:12 PM AP

Judge to rule by July 22 on states’ bid to pause $110B Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger8:12 PM Variety

Tropical Depression off Florida prompts watches as Tropical Storm Fausto forms in the Pacific8:12 PM News &

Wildfire smoke triggers air-quality alerts and postpones Pirates–Guardians game8:12 PM AP

What the biggest-ever World Cup means for North America: key takeaways8:12 PM AP

World Cup debuts Super Bowl–style halftime show at the final with major stars8:12 PM AP

Trump attends World Cup final, set to present trophy alongside FIFA president6:34 PM AP

Spain wins World Cup 1-0 in extra time (106th minute)6:34 PM AP

Star-studded halftime show debuts at World Cup final6:34 PM AP

England beats France 6-4 for third place as war frames the weekend6:34 PM Euronews

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after Iranian attack killed two American troops in Jordan3:11 PM AP

DOJ uses long-dormant 'alien terrorist' court for first time3:11 PM AP

Texas prosecutor reveals new timeline in ICE killing of Houston father3:11 PM AP

Spain vs. Argentina: World Cup final in New Jersey3:11 PM The Guardian

Tropical Depression Two forms; Florida Panhandle under watch3:11 PM WUSF

Ferry with more than 100 aboard capsizes off Guyana; dozens rescued3:11 PM AP

AP: 16 U.S. service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air11:10 AM AP

State Department issues Worldwide Caution amid Middle East escalation11:10 AM U.S.

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