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New US sanctions deepen Congo-Rwanda spat

Washington is turning up the pressure on Rwanda over the war in eastern DRC, but is its mediation still impartial? As Kinshasa gains favour and US interest in Congo’s critical minerals grows, questions are mounting over whether peace diplomacy is giving way to commercial

Five of the most expensive races this cycle

In today's issue: ▪ Following the midterm money ▪ Final economic reports before Election Day ▪ Trump cancels Iowa, Kansas rallies ▪ Elon Musk in the crosshairs The 2026 midterms have officially become the most expensive election cycle ever, with a handful of races dominating