CNN 5 Things Key Elections, Portland Troops Order, FDA Resignation and more
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Nov 3, 2025 Two key elections in Virginia and New Jersey have Democrats on high alert as they may signal midterm trends. A judge's ruling affects President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Portland during protests. In a poignant moment, Israel has received the remains of three more hostages, while a controversial plan for Gaza's militant movements is on the table. Meanwhile, the FDA faces internal turbulence as a top official resigns amid misconduct allegations, shaking up the agency's leadership.
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Elections As A Midterm Bellwether
- Virginia, New Jersey, California and NYC votes will signal voter sentiment in Trump's second term.
- Results could indicate whether Democrats are regaining ground ahead of next year's midterms.
High-Profile Democratic Front-Runners
- Progressive and moderate Democrats lead high-profile races in NYC and Virginia.
- Trump publicly warned he might withhold federal funds if a left-leaning candidate wins New York City.
Hostage Remains And Political Pressure
- Israel received remains of three hostages from Gaza, including a dual national.
- Israel is weighing an Egyptian proposal to move militants between Gaza areas amid internal political pressure.
