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Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in the parliamentary elections, projecting that the opposition Students’ List secured 135 to 140 seats, compared to around 105 for his Serbian Progressive Party. High voter turnout and student-led protests marked this significant political shift after Vucic’s 14-year rule.
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discusses the latest polling ahead of the midterm elections. Retiring GOP Senator Thom Tillis is also featured in the programme.
In Miami-Dade County, Hispanic voters are shifting their support away from President Trump, with a CBS News poll indicating that 60% favour congressional Democrats in the midterms, compared to 39% for Republicans. Concerns over the administration’s immigration policies and economic discontent have contributed to this change.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favour of Terry Pitchford, a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, concerning racial discrimination during jury selection. The court found that the trial court did not adequately address the defence’s objections to peremptory strikes against Black jurors. Pitchford’s conviction is now invalidated, allowing for retrial.
The U.S. is establishing a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, confirmed by CDC officials. This site aims to provide immediate, high-quality care without the extended transport time back to the U.S., while officials work to contain the outbreak.
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google software engineer, faces federal charges for allegedly profiting over $1.2 million by wagering on confidential company data using Polymarket. The charges include commodities fraud and wire fraud, and he has been released on a $2.25 million bond after an arrest in New York.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe faces key discussions on trade policies and energy agreements.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury regarding her civil lawsuits against President Trump. The inquiry, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, focuses on her 2022 deposition claims about funding sources for her litigation.
The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting a control station in Bandar Abbas. Although described as defensive measures, the strikes challenge the ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The situation evolves as diplomatic discussions continue regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
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