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Oct 31, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump reversed course to hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with G20 counterparts amid Poland's bid to join the group. Wall Street saw a deepening tech sell-off as investors questioned massive AI spending, with the Nasdaq closing its worst month in over a year. Additionally, the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first championship in 69 years, and an ICE officer was charged with aggravated assault after ramming a construction worker in Houston.

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Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Trump resumes rallies in Kansas and Iowa Rubio meets G20; Poland lobbies for membership Tech sell-off deepens on Wall Street Milwaukee Brewers championship parade ICE officer charged in Houston car incident Survivor speaks after botched Tennessee execution
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