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James Comey Hearing: DOJ Faces Dismissal Bid in Espionage Act Case

James Comey returned to court on 30 October 2026 as his lawyers sought dismissal of the DOJ Espionage Act case, arguing the 2016 leak claim is time-barred.

Polymarket Hack Drains $2.7 Million in Vendor Script Attack on Election Bettors

Polymarket halted trading on October 29, 2026, after a compromised vendor script drained about $2.7 million from user wallets. Here is what happened.

Bank of Japan Holds Rates at 1.25% but Signals More Hikes as Yen Steadies

Bank of Japan holds rates at 1.25% on October 30, 2026, but flags more hikes as inflation hits its 2% target, the yen steadies near 157 and US markets watch.

Data Center Ballot Measures Put AI Boom to the Vote in 10 States on Nov 3

Voters in 10 states will decide 41 data center ballot measures on November 3, with Ohio leading the backlash over power bills, water use and AI growth.

Russian AI Deepfakes Target Brown and Talarico in Final Days Before Midterms

Russian-linked AI deepfakes using real people's identities target Sherrod Brown and James Talarico days before the November 3 midterms, researchers say.

Overcapacity Tariffs on Hold as Trump Weighs Prices Before Midterms

Trump holds off overcapacity tariffs on China and 15 other economies before the November 3 midterms, as price worries outweigh a push to revive his trade agenda.

Seven Governor Races 2026 to Watch as Trump, Economy Shape Midterms

Seven governor races 2026 to watch on November 3: Arizona, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, Nevada and Wisconsin, where Trump, prices and abortion shape the fight

Oil Prices Surge Past $117 as Houthi Attacks and Hormuz Tanker Blast Stoke Fears

Oil prices surged past $117 on Friday after Houthi attacks on Saudi refineries and a tanker blast in the Strait of Hormuz. What the rally means for US gas prices.

Trump Election Legal Challenges Escalate in Alaska and California Before Midterms

Trump election legal challenges escalate in Alaska and California days before the Nov. 3 midterms, as courts, subpoenas and 44 million early votes collide.

Texas Mystery Mailers Ruling: Judge Orders Senders to Testify Under Oath

A Travis County judge ordered the senders of mystery Texas mailers to answer under oath, as the impersonated nonprofit seeks their identities before November 3.