Thursday, October 29, 2026

All World Brief Now updates for this day, Central Time.

1. 6 AM CTMorning Brief: Trump says Vance's Iran letter was about medical supplies; Hegseth fires top war planner; DOJ appeals in California ballot fight
   • Update: Trump says no, he did not direct Vance to restart Iran peace talks; says the outreach was about medical supplies
   • Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top war planner, Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, as Trump weighs renewed Iran strikes
   • North Korea fires about a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast
   • Update: Israel's election committee asks Shin Bet to probe alleged foreign interference; Arab parties projected at a record 19 seats
2. 5 PM CTComing at 5 PM CT