Over 47,000 troops from seven nations participate in Russia's Tsentr-2026 exercises featuring advanced drone systems and ground robots, demonstrating deepening China-Russia defense ties.
United States dispatches third aircraft carrier strike group with 9,000 troops to Middle East as Iran war enters eighth month, while diplomatic efforts continue alongside military buildup.
GOP strategists increasingly rely on possibility that polls underestimate Republican support, as party faces difficult Senate landscape with Trump approval weighing on statewide races.
Democrats show 57% chance of winning Senate control with strengthening positions in North Carolina and New Hampshire, though GOP hopes polls underestimate their support.
USS Theodore Roosevelt joins two other carrier strike groups in massive military buildup near Iran.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards report vessel hit mine in strategic waterway as regional tensions escalate.
The president's October travel blitz includes Georgia, Florida, and Iowa as Republicans fight to retain congressional control.
Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek face off for Joni Ernst's seat as Republicans defend their Senate majority.