Morning Wire Evening Wire: SCOTUS Back In Session & American Bombers Leave Britain | 10.5.26
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Oct 5, 2026 The Supreme Court returns with major cases on climate liability, school funding, citizenship proof, and gun restrictions. Scientists win the Nobel Prize for pioneering light-based brain research. Brazil swings right as the Bolsonaro family gains ground, while Spain faces a snap election. Security scares prompt U.S. bombers to leave Britain, amid plague fears, a foiled hijacking plot, and a deadly Georgia shooting.
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Supreme Court Cases With National Consequences
- The Supreme Court’s new term includes cases that could reshape climate liability, religious funding, voting rules, and firearm restrictions.
- Colorado’s Suncor case could let states pursue energy companies for alleged out-of-state climate harms.
Nobel Winner Got The Call Before Sleep
- Three scientists won the Nobel Prize for developing optogenetics, which uses light to control nerve cells.
- Karl Deisseroth recalled receiving the award call while working late, just after lying down but before falling asleep.
Brazil’s Poll Defying Rightward Shift
- Brazil’s runoff strengthened the Bolsonaro family and defied polls that expected Lula to lead.
- Right-leaning candidates captured most eliminated candidates’ votes, making Flavio Bolsonaro the reported favorite for October 25.