Monday, October 26, 2026

🌕 It's a very full week

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Monday, October 26

The Daily Briefing

 

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Welcome to Monday. It's Oct. 26, and over the weekend: A mass shooting outside FAMU stadium wounded 11 people. Protests in France continued. Venezuela's opposition leader returned from exile. Obama campaigned in Ohio . And the Brewers started the World Series strong.

I’m Mallorie Sullivan, and October's full moon peaks tonight! Here's the best time to see it, and what else you need to know this week.

🗳️ We're closing in on midterms

As of tomorrow, we’re officially one week out from the midterms. You’ve likely heard plenty about the battle for Congress, with every U.S. House seat and 33 Senate seats up for grabs. But some of the races closer to home, from governors and secretaries of state to mayors and state lawmakers, could be just as consequential. Here are 50 races to watch in all 50 states.

• Also: Early voting begins and ends in several states this week.
• And: Here's what you should know before you cast your ballot.

👀 One more election to watch

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to hold onto power as voters head to the polls Tuesday. He enters the election facing backlash over corruption scandals and the security failures that preceded Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack. Meanwhile, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has risen in the polls amid growing discontent. Here’s what could decide Netanyahu’s political future.

• Ahead of the election, President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu.
• Over the weekend: Brazilian President Lula won a historic fourth term.

💵 Another rate decision is coming

If the cost of living is on your mind heading into the midterms, you’re not alone: The Federal Reserve is paying close attention to rising prices, too. On Wednesday, officials will weigh whether to raise interest rates again or hold off. Another hike could make it more expensive to borrow money, while a pause would give officials more time to see where inflation is headed. Here’s what could tip the decision.

👀 More to keep an eye on this week

• 🏀 The WNBA Finals is all tied up after a big weekend from the Valkyries. Action continues tonight at 8 p.m. ET and runs through this week.
• ⚾️ The World Series also rolls on this week. The Brewers are up 2-0 over the Rays as they head into Game 3 tonight at 8 p.m. ET. See the playoff schedule.
• 📚 Tuesday is a big day for book lovers, with the sixth book in the "ACOTAR" series, and memoirs from Sophia Bush, Christopher Lloyd and William Shatner all set to launch.
• 🌧️ Forecasters are watching an "unusual weather pattern" they say could bring significant rain and flash flooding to Hawaii early this week.
• 📱 Apple, which just released the iPhone Duo, is expected to announce more new products Wednesday.

⏰ It's almost time to fall back

• Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, when the clocks fall back an hour at 2 a.m. local time (unless you live in Arizona or Hawaii). And while you may enjoy that extra hour of sleep, your body may have a harder time adjusting. Here's how to ease into it this week and more tips to make the switch easier.
• Wednesday, Oct. 28: Go to bed at 10:20 p.m. and wake up at 6:20 a.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 29: Go to bed at 10:40 p.m. and wake up at 6:40 a.m.
• Friday, Oct. 30: Go to bed at 11 p.m. and wake up at 7 a.m.

Keep scrolling for the latest headlines, and here’s your crossword! See you tomorrow 👋

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What values do we value? Republicans and Democrats disagree in poll

People walk past a US flag painted on the side of an antiques store in Monroe, Georgia, US, October 9, 2026. Early voting starts today in Georgia, where Republicans’ track record for dominating statewide elections is increasingly challenged as the state’s population booms and diversifies. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

People walk past a US flag painted on the side of an antiques store in Monroe, Georgia, US, October 9, 2026. Early voting starts today in Georgia, where Republicans’ track record for dominating statewide elections is increasingly challenged as the state’s population booms and diversifies. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Jonathan Ernst, REUTERS

As crucial midterms loom, a Gallup/With Honor survey found no consensus that basic American values are shared across party and other lines.

 

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