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Al Jazeera examines what military options remain available to President Trump as the standoff between the United States and Iran reaches a stalemate. The report weighs potential courses of action, their risks and regional consequences, as diplomacy appears stalled and tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to shape debate over the next steps.

Elon Musk says any restrictions on Starlink usage by Kyiv were decided at the level of the US president, not by his company. He stated that Starshield systems, the military version of Starlink, are owned and controlled by the US government, and that limits on speed or usage are set by the US military and the White House. The claim puts responsibility for wartime communications controls in Ukraine on Washington and renews debate over the company's role in the conflict.

The White House has stated it had nothing to do with restrictions on Starlink operations in Ukraine, according to Axios, which cited unnamed US sources. The denial comes amid ongoing questions over the satellite internet service's availability on Ukrainian battlefields, where it is critical for military communications, and over who is responsible for any limits on its use.

A Democratic challenger in North Carolina is making his military background a centerpiece of his campaign for Congress, arguing his service record equips him to represent the district in Washington. The race is drawing attention as Democrats look to compete in North Carolina, a closely contested state where congressional seats can be pivotal for control of the House. Local coverage highlights the candidate's service as a distinguishing credential against the incumbent.

One of the most competitive congressional races in the United States is unfolding in southwest Washington state, where an incumbent Democratic congresswoman is defending her seat against a Republican challenger endorsed by Donald Trump. The contest is being closely watched as it could help determine the balance of power in the House, with national attention on swing districts like this one.

Republican campaigns in Ohio and across the country are leaning heavily on tax cut messaging ahead of elections, hoping to protect their House majority and hold key state races. But reporting by The Washington Post suggests the message is not landing, with many voters unenthusiastic about the party's economic pitch despite the focus on tax cuts.

News outlets are laying out what voters need to know ahead of the 2026 United States midterm elections, including which offices will be on the ballot. All 435 House seats are up, along with roughly a third of the Senate and numerous governorships and state offices. Coverage is focused on helping voters prepare and on what the results could mean for the balance of power in Washington.

A closely contested Washington state House race has turned to the challenger's own business, with questions raised over safety conditions there. The issue has drawn sharp exchanges between the campaigns as both sides fight for advantage in a race expected to be decided by a narrow margin.

Erin Covey of the Cook Political Report sat down with PoliticsPA to discuss Pennsylvania's congressional races, offering analysis of the state's key House contests and their place in the national battle for control of Congress. Pennsylvania remains one of the most closely watched battlegrounds, with several competitive districts expected to shape the balance of power in Washington.

Mark Carney has published a post invoking the War of 1812, referencing the British-Canadian forces that routed American troops during that conflict. The historical reference, in which British and Canadian forces burned Washington including the White House in 1814, is drawing attention amid current Canada-US tensions, with readers weighing its significance as a pointed message about resisting American pressure.

Washington state House candidates Liz Hallock and Reedy Berg laid out their positions in a forum covered by the Yakima Herald-Republic, focusing on education funding, conditions for farmworkers, and the growth of data centers in the region. The exchange gives voters in the Yakima Valley district a direct comparison of the two candidates' priorities ahead of the election.