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Friday, October 23, 2026 4:28 AM ET

Christian Science Monitor - US News

Foreign Policy - As midterms near and Putin beckons, Trump embraces big-power diplomacy - President Donald Trump is signaling a full-on embrace of Vladimir Putin and Russia – and of big-power relations – as he faces adverse midterm results and a potential lame-duck presidency. By - Howard LaFranchi - / 6 min

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As US childcare costs climb, states and other nations offer a road map -- Goodluck Ajeh

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Politics - Trump disinvited international election observers. Here's what that could mean. By - Scott Baldauf - / 5 min

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A simple joy, multiplied: Bakers bring 27,000 cookies to Boston Common -- Laina Gustafson

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Society -- AI companies commit to self-regulation, a strategy with a mixed track record

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Politics -- M is for Musk, and money: One big donor towers over 2026

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Politics -- The AI industry's race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash

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From the Editors -- The midterms as a story of power and balance

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Politics -- Holding a new constitutional convention: Would that fly?

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Politics -- Letter from Mar-a-Lago: How times have changed – and haven't

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Politics -- Can Democrats win back Christian voters? A Kansas pastor charts a faith-based campaign.

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Security -- Securing a military victory is not easy. What Iran is teaching America.

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Society -- Perseverance drives Angel Reese – and WNBA – into the 2026 championship

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Why the US is tightening the flow of highly skilled foreign workers

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Politics -- Democrats plan investigations, affordability efforts if they reclaim Congress

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The Explainer -- What is behind the raid on Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar?

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