Politics, with the numbers in view — page 27

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October 2026

Elections
Cook Political Report moves 12 more House races toward Democrats, projecting a 12- to 25-seat gain
Cook now rates 222 seats as favoring Democrats and 18 as Toss Ups. Ratings are forecasts, and its own record shows Lean favorites lose about 6% of the time.
Oct 30, 2026By 567 Politics staff
Policy
Most EU energy ministers reject Commission rule to tax electricity no more than gas
Governments say the tax rule needs unanimity and resist EU-wide grid-fee design. Separately, the Commission opened a €21.3 billion SAFE defense-loan call.
Oct 30, 2026By 567politics News Desk
Policy
Big Bend border wall fight is fully briefed at the Supreme Court
A river guide and two nonprofits asked the justices to keep a judge's halt on Big Bend wall work. The government says the judge had no power to rule.
Oct 30, 2026By 567politics News Desk
Germany
Merz asks Japan to join a rules-based trade alliance as Tokyo raises concerns about EU industrial rules
Germany and Japan issued technology and economic-security declarations on Oct. 28, and Seoul upgraded ties a day later. The trade alliance is still a proposal.
Oct 30, 2026By 567politics News Desk
Policy
Hegseth removes Joint Staff planner Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, citing leaks; colleagues dispute the account
The Pentagon says an Air Force investigation found leaks to reporters and has referred the case to the Justice Department. No charges have been filed.
Oct 30, 2026By 567politics News Desk

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