No. 70 · Saturday, October 24, 2026
The U.S. government ordered diplomats and federal employees to leave which country this week amid Iranian attack threats?
Why
The State Department ordered a drawdown of staff at U.S. missions across the Middle East after officials said Iran was in 'advanced stages' of planning attacks against Americans.
NYTThe Justice Department sent letters to California counties demanding they help identify what group, threatening federal scrutiny if they refuse?
Why
Federal election officials warned California counties they risk significant scrutiny if they fail to cooperate with the Justice Department's effort to identify noncitizens on voter rolls.
NYTThe Justice Department filed an unusual lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's Senate race results if which candidate loses?
Why
The Trump administration argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result and sought pre-emptive authority to block certification if the Republican incumbent loses narrowly.
NYTModerna and Merck's personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and death by what percentage compared with standard treatment?
Why
The late-stage clinical trial of the personalized melanoma vaccine showed a 42% reduction in recurrence and death risk, marking a significant breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy.
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