Former President Barack Obama has launched a series of digital ads for the Democratic National Committee, aiming to energise voters ahead of the upcoming elections. The initiative, part of a six-figure ad buy, includes endorsements and focuses on mobilising grassroots support while encouraging participation from citizens.

During a heated Michigan Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed labelled Republican Mike Rogers as a “glitchy AI chatbot,” while Rogers described El-Sayed as “weak” and “cowardly.” The candidates clashed on issues including immigration, healthcare, and the Iran war, with rivalry evident in their exchanges.

The U.S. military will livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution on 3 December at Fort Hood, according to a Pentagon official. The plan, approved by President Trump, involves a firing squad, marking the first military execution of an American service member since 1961.

Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, face a new charge of conspiracy to commit torture following a superseding indictment filed in New York. Prosecutors allege the couple oversaw a system of repression involving torture of political opponents, including American citizens, in Venezuela.

National Democratic support for Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa has intensified, with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Democratic Governors Association each committing at least $1 million following tightening polls against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. Hinojosa’s campaign, having reported $4 million cash on hand, is pushing for additional funding.

Federal prosecutors are poised to file new charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, related to the alleged torture of American detainees in Venezuela. Additional individuals may also face charges. Flores is set for a bond hearing in federal court on Thursday.