Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Citing 'challenges,' AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates

In this file photo from 2023, U.S. and Israeli flags fill a field in Boston, Massachusetts.

The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political donor announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns, instead mobilizing its members to give individually.

(Image credit: Joseph Prezioso)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

A voting location in Wainwright, Alberta, is seen on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

(Image credit: Ty O'Neil)