Explainer: How a Democratic U.S. House could alter foreign policy

Democrats will try to harden U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia, Russia and North Korea if they win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, while maintaining the status quo on hot-button areas like China and Iran, congressional sources say. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2Qd4bY0 via IFT...

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Trump citizenship plan may not conflict with constitution: Pence

The executive order that President Donald Trump is considering to curb birthright citizenship may not conflict with the U.S. Constitution, Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2zhsahs via IFT...

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U.S. senator says will offer bill to back Trump birthright citizenship plan

Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday said he would introduce legislation to support U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to limit U.S. citizenship to certain children born in the United States. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2SwDfnW via IFT...

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In Trump-won U.S. House districts, Republicans seek a firewall

For months, Republican U.S. Representative Steve Chabot was running about even with Democratic opponent Aftab Pureval in his traditionally conservative southwest Ohio district. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2OhWYVa via IFT...

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Factbox: Democrats gain steam in analyst forecasts for U.S. House races

As of Tuesday, there were 65 U.S. House of Representatives races widely seen as competitive or leaning against the incumbent party. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2yDwd8q via IFT...

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U.S. top court wary of limiting company power to arbitrate disputes

U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled on Monday they may issue more pro-business rulings giving companies wide latitude to use arbitration to resolve disputes with employees, customers or other businesses rather than the courts. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2ES7e74 via IFT...

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Congressional Democrats seek more action on U.S. domestic extremists

Congressional Democrats on Monday called on U.S. law enforcement authorities to do more to track and prosecute far-right extremists after a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue and the mailing of bombs to critics of President Donald Trump. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2OeIAgm via IFT...

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt trial over census

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to postpone a trial set for Nov. 5 that will examine the legality of its decision to ask people taking part in the 2020 U.S. census whether they are citizens. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2zd4U4n via IFT...

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Elections could put Wall Street's favorite lawmaker in top finance role

Next week's U.S. elections could see Wall Street's favorite congressman assume one of the most coveted roles setting financial policy on Capitol Hill - if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2Q6iKwD via IFT...

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Trump on Twitter (Oct 29) - Fake News, Brazil, Caravan

The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2OjzE9y via IFT...

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Adelson and Buffett clash in Nevada showdown over electricity

Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and investor Warren Buffett are set for a desert showdown over electricity next week as the two billionaires' interests collide on election ballots in Nevada. from Reuters: Politics https://ift.tt/2RlHi52 via IFT...

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Tech Accessories With Personality

Photo by Joy Merryman Just because it seems like everyone has the same few phones and tablets these days doesn’t mean they all get—or want—the same things out of them. (Surely you’ve experienced the shock of spying a friend’s home screen with practically zero apps, or marveled at the amount of music a coworker carries around at all times.)...

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