Voices, The Peoples News
October 31, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Immigrants
Americans have to pass a strict screening test or they’ll be banned from entering the country. Beginning November 3, 2026, all passengers flying into the United States—including U.S. citizens and green card holders—must sign a form confirming they have not traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the previous 21 days, as reported by The U.S. Sun
https://www.the-sun.com/news/17231942/americans-face-strict-entry-screening-ban/
ICE says a man ‘ran in front of an ICE vehicle’ in Houston, while security video shows the vehicle jump a median and swerve toward his path. Surveillance footage showed the unmarked SUV jump a median and swerve directly into Parra Hernandez’s path, running over his legs and shattering his ankle and leg
https://www.themarysue.com/ice-says-a-man-ran-in-front-of-an-ice-vehicle-in-houston-while-security-video-shows-the-vehicle-jump-a-median-and-swerve-toward-his-path/
DHS investigates ‘nightmare scenario’ data breach that exposed immigration agents’ identities. Officials say immigration agents and their families are at risk after a data breach exposed their identities, calling it a “nightmare scenario.”
https://san.com/cc/dhs-investigates-nightmare-scenario-data-breach-that-exposed-immigration-agents-identities/
Federal Judge Finds ‘Mountain of Evidence’ of Racial Profiling Against Latinos in Southern California ICE Operations. The preliminary injunction requires agents to establish individualized reasonable suspicion before detaining people, while the Trump administration appeals the ruling.
https://www.latintimes.com/judge-bars-racially-biased-immigration-stops-southern-california-600723
# DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency]
DOGE bro who fired thousands and ended USAID may not have had authority to make changes. Reports indicate former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) affiliate Jeremy Lewin may have lacked proper onboarding paperwork when he oversaw mass layoffs and the dismantling of USAID
https://www.wired.com/story/a-28-year-old-doge-operative-gutted-usaid-hr-had-no-record-of-him-working-there/
# Employment / Labor / Unions
Dockworkers in 22 Countries Strike Against Gaza Genocide. “We, the workers in the ports, know very well that without us nothing moves. Without our hands, containers remain still, ships are not loaded, the war machines are blocked.”
https://therealnews.com/dockworkers-strike-against-gaza-genocide
# Environment / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands / Water / USGS / Animals / Bugs
Foreign Entities Now Control 47 Million U.S. Farm Acres, Mostly Through Canadian And European Investors. It is important to note that most of this land is not used in farming. In fact, nearly half is forestland and large amounts are used for renewable energy projects such as solar and wind.
https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/foreign-ownership-of-u-s-agricultural-land-still-growing
# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil / Power Plants / Fuel
Texas power line plan puts 4,200 landowners in its path but spares a billionaire’s ranch
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/texas-power-line-plan-puts-163900856.html
McGovern Says Trump Has Made “Over $35 MILLION” From Oil and Gas Stocks as Americans Pay More at the Pump — “Your Pain Is His Paycheck.” Trump’s federal financial disclosures list multi-million dollar investments in major energy companies
https://www.newsbreak.com/combat-rated-361333999/4973238243110-mcgovern-says-trump-has-made-over-35-million-from-oil-and-gas-stocks-as-americans-pay-more-at-the-pump-your-pain-is-his-paycheck
Trump: “I don’t give a damn about high gas prices. We’re making a freaking fortune.” Shell showed the world who “we” is: $10.8 billion in quarterly profit, double last year’s haul. President Donald Trump made the “freaking fortune” remarks during a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, on October 24, 2026
https://www.instagram.com/p/DfINAm3GPt1/
# Gov / Politics / US
In a statement posted today on X, Senator Chris Murphy warned, “Trump is reportedly planning to restart war with Iran after the election. Some of us have been briefed on the war plan. And while I cannot disclose any details, I can say this: the plan is insane. “But the plan that they have developed will lead, in my view, to a prolongment and an escalation of this war that will be devastating for our security interests.”
https://newrepublic.com/post/217352/plan-insane-democratic-senator-murphy-warning-next-stage-iran-war
‘Whoa!’ Trump official goes ‘silent’ as judge pulls dictionary to define president’s word
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-reyes-dc-golf-course-whoa/
These MAGA shills face hefty prison sentences — and it’s terrifying Trump’s team
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/cam-higby/
200+ Global Groups Implore Congress to Prevent Trump Nuclear Attack on Iran
“The use of even a single nuclear weapon in Iran would destroy a taboo that has held since Nagasaki, with unimaginable consequences for all humanity.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/200-groups-say-don-t-nuke-iran
Must-Win MAGA Candidate Throws in Towel as Crowds Vanish / 4 Days Until America Decides. After acknowledging a crowd for a single clap, Ken Paxton has canceled three stops in his final push to save his Texas campaign.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/must-win-maga-candidate-throws-in-towel-as-crowds-vanish
Trump Comments on Iran War: Trump defends Iran war and threatens annihilation at UN General Assembly. Trump said a deal could come after the midterm elections and that the alternative was to “annihilate the Islamic Republic.” Nick Schifrin reports.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-defends-iran-war-and-threatens-annihilation-at-un-general-assembly
Trump admin again loses bid to block California from counting alleged noncitizen votes. The 9th Circuit Court calls the petition to remove 20,000 ballots from California’s vote count unconstitutional.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/30/us-appeals-court-again-rejects-trump-bid-to-set-aside-california-ballots
DOJ wants to force Alaska to segregate Senate election ballots
https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-10-30/doj-launches-law-enforcement-surge-in-alaska-to-investigate-ballot-stacking-allegations
From Trump to Epstein to data centers, Democrats have seized on a rigged system as the unifying message of the midterms.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/corruption-midterms-data-centers-epstein-stock-trading-pharma-texas-hinojosa-ossoff-sand/
Why Is This Albanian Politician Hanging Out With Ken Paxton? In his home country, Fatmir Mediu is facing charges. In America, he’s meeting with MAGA luminaries.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/why-is-this-albanian-politician-hanging-out-with-ken-paxton/
Bruce Blakeman is running for governor. He has deep ties to Israel’s far right. An Israeli official once called the GOP candidate a “strategic asset”—for both New York and Israel.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/bruce-blakeman-new-york-governor-israel-settlers/
‘I have two luhlaaa’: Trump’s new ‘cognitive glitch’ sparks fresh health critiques
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-glitch-two-sisters-new/
Republicans Have Surrendered Their Principles to Trump. The Midterms May Be the Reckoning. The upcoming American midterm elections will be a referendum on President Donald Trump. But they should also be a reckoning for the Republican Party itself.
https://www.timesnownews.com/opinion/world/republicans-have-surrendered-their-principles-to-trump-the-midterms-may-be-the-reckoning-article-156436297
Trump plans to resume strikes on Iran day after midterm elections. With Republican support for the war slipping and a third aircraft carrier headed to the region, Trump is weighing another attack against Iran that he hopes will bring the war to a close.
https://www.ms.now/news/trump-plans-to-resume-strikes-on-iran-day-after-midterm-elections
These GOP ballot measures are more dangerous than they appear: Red State Voters Approved Progressive Measures. GOP Lawmakers Are Trying to Undermine Them. In the wake of ballot measures that increased abortion access and improved sick leave for workers, a coordinated effort is unfolding across the country to restrict direct democracy, and shift power to partisan legislatures.
https://www.propublica.org/article/red-state-ballot-initiatives-gop-republicans-florida-missouri
‘I am scared’: Former pageant queen leveling serious allegations against President Donald Trump says she’s receiving anonymous threats to stop her from discussing ‘brutal’ and ‘violent’ alleged attack. Beatrice Keul alleged that Donald Trump assaulted her inside a suite at New York’s Plaza Hotel in November 1993 following the American Dream Pageant. She described the encounter as “brutal” and “violent”
https://www.newsweek.com/swiss-model-who-accused-trump-of-rape-fears-for-her-safety-i-am-scared-12626294
Ilhan Omar’s allies break ranks as ex-Dem insider says sham marriage allegations are ‘almost certainly true’
https://nypost.com/2026/10/30/us-news/ilhan-omars-own-democratic-allies-break-ranks-as-ex-party-insider-says-marriage-fraud-allegations-are-almost-certainly-true/
Trump DOJ Demands States Preserve Election Records, Setting Stage to Contest Races. Officials must keep ballots, pollbooks, precinct sign-in sheets, and other voting materials. The letters state that a willful failure to keep these records is a crime. Violations can lead to a $1,000 fine and up to one year in prison
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/breaking-trump-doj-demands-states-preserve-election-records-setting-stage-to-contest-races/
# Global News
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a warning, telling top military commanders that any renewed U.S. or Israeli attack will face an immediate response without geographical limits. Iran directed its military to update target lists to include physical and non-physical U.S. and Israeli assets. The leadership ordered an increase in the manufacturing of weapons, combat drones, and ammunition.
https://www.the-sun.com/news/17233409/iran-leader-warns-us-threats/
Putin says Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe in chilling threat. Putin remarked on October 29, 2026, “We’re ready, but we do not want any war with Europe.” He warned that if tensions escalate too far, “there will be no winners at all”.
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/putin-war-europe-russia-threat-ukraine-b3075952.html
# Medical / Biologicals / CDC / Recalls / Nursing / Medications / Hospitals / Programs
Doctors want Medicare reform. Why bipartisan agreement on Medicare payment reform means so much. The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act will bring fairness and stability to Medicare payments, protecting access for patients and securing physician practices.
https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/why-bipartisan-agreement-medicare-payment-reform-means-so-much
Murphy Introduces Legislation to Improve Medicare Reimbursement Stability. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, legislation to modernize and update the underlying mechanics of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) to improve stability for physicians and their patients.
https://murphy.house.gov/media/press-releases/murphy-introduces-legislation-improve-medicare-reimbursement-stability
US Health Officials Remove Warnings: Federal health officials approved removing strictest “black-box” risk warnings about cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and dementia from three additional estradiol transdermal patches used for menopausal hormone therapy
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/30/fda-remove-warnings-menopause-treatments
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD] / NATO / Boat Strikes
US’ Massive Attack On Iran Within 96 Hours’? Pentagon’s ‘Bomb Tehran Plan Set, Awaits Trump’s Nod? According to a US media report, American forces already deployed in the Middle East are prepared to act within that timeframe. Trump has not decided whether to launch a fresh offensive. The military planning reportedly goes beyond limited strikes. US Central Command and the Pentagon have been preparing a wider list of potential targets, including Iranian military installations, energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuk0sfOn_50
‘Specter of menace’: Pentagon-tied influencers vent of ‘civil war’ threat after midterms
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/insurrection-act/
US Army practices digging mass graves in North Carolina, trains troops to bury up to 2,400 bodies a day. The Army is preparing for the grim possibility of burying fallen soldiers on the battlefield, testing how fast it can dig temporary graves while preserving remains for eventual identification and return to families after the end of a conflict.
https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2026/10/26/army-practices-digging-temporary-battlefield-graves/
# Social / Communities / Housing
The Little-Known Weapon Behind Some of the Worst Protest Injuries in America. DHS made a record buy of the FN303, a launcher with a 23-year trail of harm.
https://www.motherjones.com/criminal-justice/2026/10/fn303-the-little-known-weapon-behind-some-of-the-worst-protest-injuries-in-america/
# Social Services / Social Security / Disability / SSI / AFDC (Aid for dependant children)
How to check if Social Security Administration records are accurate
https://socialsecurityreport.org/tips-on-verifying-personal-data-accuracy-in-ssas-records/
Social Security has started sending a redesigned decision notice to some people who win a disability hearing, with the onset date and the reason on it
https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/advocates/2026-10-27.html
# Technology / Robotics / AI / Data Centers
250,000 Trees Reportedly Cut Down for Google’s AI Data Center – Now Police Are Investigating
Finland launches criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of forest for datacentre site
Authorities allege company may have breached Finnish environmental laws by forgoing required impact assessment
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/29/finland-criminal-investigation-google-clearing-forest-datacentre
‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre
Data center backlash gives Democrats new weapon in US midterm battles. A groundswell of opposition to data center development in communities across the country has increasingly real consequences for the future of artificial intelligence and the upcoming midterm elections.
https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/article/from-texas-to-ohio-the-data-center-backlash-is-spilling-over-into-the-midterms-155954881.html
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