Iran nuclear mediation, judge blocks DOJ on California ballots, GDP growth beats forecasts

Brief'd · Oct 30, 2026 · 6m

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan arrived in Tehran for a joint diplomatic mission aimed at de-escalation before a potential restart of strikes. A federal judge blocked the Justice Department from interfering with California's mail ballots just days before Election Day. The economy grew at a 3.4 percent annualized rate in the third quarter, driven by strong consumer and business spending.