Hackers remotely altered freezer settings to 50°C in retail chains from Belgium to Finland, forcing stores to discard spoiled food in what experts call a form of infrastructure terrorism.
The U.S. launched airstrikes on strategic Qeshm Island targeting anti-ship missile facilities near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Vice President Vance expressed optimism about peace negotiations.
Democratic committee leaders plan sustained investigations of Trump administration officials beginning in January 2027, with subpoena authority enabling document demands and testimony that Republicans blocked.
Democrats captured seven Senate seats and retained House control in Tuesday's midterms, ending unified Republican governance and positioning the opposition to block nominees and launch investigations.
Chinese state media revealed Sunday significant upgrades to the J-20 stealth fighter family, including domestically produced engines and enhanced sensor systems that advance Beijing's fifth-generation aerial warfare capabilities.
Tehran announced Monday it can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if Washington meets conditions, compressing the timeline from seven days as negotiations intensify ahead of Tuesday's elections.
The White House has developed a governing blueprint centered on presidential vetoes and executive authority, with Trump pledging to reject Democratic legislation if Republicans lose control of Congress on Tuesday.
Democrats hold leads in five key Senate races as Americans prepare to vote on November 3, with Trump vowing to veto any Democratic legislation if his party loses congressional control.