President Trump named Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Daniel Driscoll resigned amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Telle takes over as the Army faces Middle East deployments, conflict with Iran and weapons shortfalls.
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Federal prosecutors accuse Missouri House candidate Thomas Christopher Ross of conspiring to plant cocaine and Adderall on Republican primary rival Louise Secker. Ross defeated Secker by 33 votes, and the state GOP chairman has called on him to withdraw.
The Missouri Supreme Court blocked the state’s Republican-backed congressional map from being used in November, ordering a statewide referendum first. The ruling restores the post-2020 census map for the midterm election and preserves Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s Democratic-leaning district for now.
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. is investigating Iranian Red Crescent reports that shrapnel from an American missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran. The humanitarian group said at least four people were killed and dozens wounded.
Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron agreed in London to increase cooperation on Channel crossings, including a French deployment of 45 additional officers. The leaders also discussed Ukraine missile production, UK-EU ties, trade concerns and the Middle East.
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to let the Postal Service enforce new mail-ballot requirements before the Nov. 3 midterms. A federal judge blocked key parts of the rule after states said compliance was practically impossible so close to voting.
The House approved a bill that would penalize universities for boycotting Israel or restricting academic exchanges with Israeli institutions. Supporters called it an anti-discrimination measure, while critics said it could violate free speech protections.
Israel released Lebanese civilian Malek Ghazi while a southern Lebanese village leader said Israeli forces detained three farmers. The developments come as US-mediated talks remain stalled over detainees, Hezbollah’s disarmament, Lebanese army deployment and an Israeli withdrawal.