Congress braces for post-election leadership battles | Breaking News Evening Oct 23, 2026

Breaking News · Friday, October 23, 2026 · 6 PM

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12 new stories since the last update. Short summaries, full reporting at the source.

#1 · Drudge Report OPEN READ

Congress braces for post-election leadership battles…

Capitol Hill braces for leadership elections as Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, John Thune and Chuck Schumer all face uncertain futures ahead.

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#2 · Drudge Report MAY REQUIRE SIGN-IN

U.S. official: Iran war could last another year!

The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says the war with Iran could last another year, but he hopes Tehran will. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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#3 · RealClearPolitics

Giving Thanks for My Father's Freedom

For many years, I have prayed for something most people take for granted: the opportunity to see my father again. My father, Stephen James Hubbard, was taken into Russian custody in April 2022 in the Ukrainian city of Izyum.

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#4 · RealClearPolitics

Can Catholicism Learn From Success of Evangelicalism?

For all the buzz around a 'Catholic century,' evangelicalism is the denomination best placed to thrive in contemporary America.

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#5 · Fox News OPEN READ

Vance receives warm reception during Bengals visit despite negative media portrayal: source

Video from JD Vance's Cincinnati Bengals practice visit tells a different story than the viral clip, showing handshakes with coach Zac Taylor.

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#6 · Reuters WIRE

Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town, to hold peace talks next month – Reuters

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#7 · Reuters WIRE

Trump ends tariffs on some Canadian products, aiming to help Senator Collins – Reuters

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#8 · Dallas Express DALLAS

Musk Says Talarico Wants To ‘Trans Your Kids And Destroy The Border’: Does His Record Back It Up?

Elon Musk accused state Rep. James Talarico (D-District 50), Texas’ Democratic U.S.

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#9 · NY Post OPEN READ

Vanessa Trump reveals she’s cancer-free — six months after receiving devastating diagnosis

Vanessa Trump revealed Friday she is cancer free, just six months after she received the devastating diagnosis.

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#10 · NY Post OPEN READ

Family’s heartbreak as hundreds in San Francisco mourn slain top cop and daughter: ‘Evil’

Hundreds of mourners packed into a San Francisco church to bid farewell to slain retired police officer Ann Mannix and her daughter Katie Mannix — as the pair's devastated loved ones condemned the "brutal act of violence" behind their deaths.

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#11 · Citizen Free Press

Hero of Oregon school shooting speaks out.

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#12 · Drudge Report MAY REQUIRE SIGN-IN

Georgia's Collins joked about pushing Pelosi from plane…

In last week’s Georgia Senate debate, Democrat Jon Ossoff accused Republican congressman Mike Collins of calling for immigrants to be thrown to their deaths from helicopters, referring to a social media post Collins sent in 2024. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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