Voters in Germany fire a warning shot over Europe

• The US Supreme Court has rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump, dealing a loss to Republicans trying to maintain control. • The rejection involves maps that would have favored Republican candidates, with the court's decision marking a second time it has turned down the proposed maps.

• The 2026 Rhode Island Senate primary election is taking place, with voters casting ballots for Republican and Democratic candidates. • Live results are being reported, showing the number of votes for each candidate by county.

• The 2026 Rhode Island Governor primary election is taking place, with votes being counted for Republican and Democrat candidates, including Daniel McKee and Helena Foulkes. • Live results are being reported by county, allowing voters to track the progress of their preferred candidates.

• President Trump is working to fill over 800 positions that require Senate confirmation out of about 1,300 total positions. • The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service have created a tracker to follow the president's progress in filling these positions.

• US President Donald Trump expects the war with Iran to end "immediately after the election" on November 3, claiming Iran "can't hold out any longer". • Iran has declared a wave of tit-for-tat attacks on shipping, amid a unclear chain of command in the country's leadership.

• Democrats are struggling with the fact that Trump's unconventional actions, which many perceive as narcissistic and irrational, have been effective in achieving his goals. • Bret notes that using a political gimmick to rally conservative voters might not be a bad idea in theory, and could have worked under a different Republican president, such as Ronald Reagan or one of the Bushes.

• A new poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities saying they have little or no trust in federal government information. • The poll shows that majorities have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs, or the environment.

• President Donald Trump claims that only his own sense of morality limits his power, amid concerns over the politicization of the Justice Department. • Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father, emphasized that an educated citizenry is crucial for the success of self-government, highlighting the importance of informed citizens in a democracy.

• The article covers various current events, including a recent ferry fire in the Philippines, political developments in Germany and the UK, the launch of Apple's iPhone Duo, and a proposed tourist tax. • Rupert Lowe, the leader of Restore Britain, congratulated the winners of a significant electoral result in Germany, though the details of the result are not specified.

• Spain's intelligence service alerted Morocco about social media calls for a border exodus into Ceuta, a city in North Africa with a population of 84,000 people. • The warning was made in response to plans for a mass migrant crossing, which ultimately led to more than 100 deaths and a political crisis in Spain.

• Republicans gathered for their midterm convention in Dallas to strategize on maintaining control of Congress. • Party members are relying on President Donald Trump to rally voter enthusiasm because historical trends typically favor the opposing party during midterm elections.