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NEW: The U.S. and Israel are reportedly preparing a major wave of strikes against Iran following the midterm elections. An additional U.S. Patriot missile defense battery is deploying to Israel as regional forces brace for retaliation.

BREAKING: The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at 3.75% to 4%, just six days before the midterm elections, as inflation continues to weigh on the U.S. economy. Fed policymakers voted 10-2 to keep rates unchanged after raising them by 25 basis points in September, the central bank’s first rate hike since July 2023. Rising energy costs, tariffs, and strong consumer spending have helped keep prices elevated, while the Fed’s pause leaves borrowing costs high for American households and businesses. | @AmericaRpts

EMPIRE STATE PROPOSAL FALLOUT: The daredevil couple who scaled the Empire State Building to get engaged on its lightning rod will appear in an NYC courtroom Tuesday. The Russian nationals—famous for climbing world landmarks—are now facing multiple felony charges, including reckless endangerment and criminal mischief.