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Poland's upcoming presidential election is seen as a referendum on the country's rule of law, with US Republicans criticizing the EU for perceived double standards in election financing and alleging favoritism towards centrist candidate Rafał Trzaskowski, amid a closely contested race that could have broader regional implications.
US Republicans criticize the EU for a perceived double standard regarding Polish election financing, amid broader EU initiatives to bolster European tech independence and regulate online safety, reflecting ongoing geopolitical and regulatory tensions.
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron sparked controversy in the US by comparing efforts to curb Ukraine's aid with appeasing Hitler, urging Republicans not to obstruct additional military aid packages for Ukraine. Republicans fired back, criticizing the UK's contribution to aiding Ukraine and expressing concerns about signing off on a 'blank check' with no clear benchmarks for ending the war. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden called for urgent approval of a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, warning that refusal to take up the bill would play into Putin's hands.
U.S. Republicans are reportedly prepared to block Jim Jordan from becoming the new Speaker of the House, following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy earlier in October.
As millions of Americans suffer from extreme heatwaves and other climate-related disasters, US Republicans are opposing climate funding and measures to address the climate crisis. Republican lawmakers are attempting to block spending provisions focused on climate resilience and environmental justice efforts, including funding for scientific agencies like NASA. House Republicans are also slipping anti-climate provisions into spending bill drafts, aiming to block renewable energy funding and impede federal efforts to tackle the climate crisis. Environmental advocates criticize these actions, highlighting the devastating impact on communities and the lack of support at the federal level.