Morning news, Oct 29, 2026, 07:00 ET

DHS investigates massive data breach exposing 40,000 employees, including ICE and Border Patrol agents Fox News · Oct 29, 2026, 00:31 ET
Explain the Big Deal: DHS is checking what was exposed and says it will protect affected staff. The leak could put undercover agents and other personnel at risk, but the full impact is not yet clear.
Judge rebuffs Trump DoJ’s bid to force California to set aside 20,000 ballots The Guardian · Oct 28, 2026, 21:54 ET
Explain the Big Deal: California is expected to keep counting ballots unless a higher court changes the ruling; the judge said the government had not shown enough to separate them.
Utah files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi and company co-founders The Guardian · Oct 28, 2026, 21:56 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The case could force a broader legal test of prediction markets, with Utah pressing criminal enforcement and Kalshi likely fighting in court. The next major step may come from higher courts, possibly the US Supreme Court.
FTC orders Delta, Uber and others to hand over data on algorithmic pricing The Guardian · Oct 29, 2026, 06:00 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The FTC is asking for records and explanations now; the companies may have to justify how they set prices, wages and loyalty-based offers.
Data center health worries animate midterm campaigns CBS News · Oct 29, 2026, 05:00 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Local approvals and election races may decide whether planned data centers move ahead, while opponents keep pushing pauses and stricter reviews.

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