No. 58 · Monday, October 12, 2026
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded TV commercials promoting what?
CHis political message
Why
A federal judge barred the Trump administration from airing publicly funded promotional ads after liberal organizations sued over the campaign.
NYT PoliticsIn South Carolina's Senate debate this week, Democratic challenger Annie Andrews and Senator Darline Graham clashed over which topic among others?
CIran policy and AI regulation
Why
Annie Andrews and Darline Graham, vying for an open Senate seat after Lindsey Graham's death, took their social media feud to the debate stage with exchanges on Iran, AI, and Trump's influence.
NBC NewsPost-Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain and coastal flooding to which region this weekend?
CSouthern California
Why
Post-Tropical Storm Rachel churned inland after bringing coastal flooding and high winds to Southern California, with waves crashing into beachfront homes in Long Beach.
NYT Top StoriesPope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery this week to remove what from his lung?
DAn early-stage nodule
Why
Pope Leo XIV said Sunday he would undergo surgery after doctors found a localized nodule on his lung, with the procedure scheduled for this week.
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