Here is a roundup of the other major stories shaping America on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, beyond the markets and the Texas campaign trail.
1. Vance campaigns in Kansas. Vice President JD Vance visited Topeka to support Senator Roger Marshall's re-election bid, praising tax cuts on overtime, tips and Social Security and attacking Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton. Trump is also due to visit Salina, Kansas, on Saturday after holding a Wichita rally for Marshall last week.
2. Kansas approval ratings fall. The annual Kansas Speaks survey from Fort Hays State University found President Trump's approval in the state fell from 43% last year to 33% this year, while Senator Marshall's approval fell from 34% to 26%. Governor Laura Kelly held steady at 47%.
3. Court orders Maureen Comey reinstated. A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of former prosecutor Maureen Comey to her job with back pay, in a case closely watched amid disputes over the Justice Department. Separately, an attempt to charge former FBI Director James Comey under the Espionage Act failed to secure a grand jury indictment in time.
4. White House sued again over media bans. Press groups have sued the White House again over media restrictions and are seeking a wider injunction, adding to ongoing legal fights over press access.
5. Israel heads to the polls. Israelis are voting in a deeply divided election, with accountability for the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, and the country's future direction at the centre of the campaign.
6. DoorDash in advanced talks to buy Instacart. DoorDash is in advanced negotiations to acquire grocery delivery platform Instacart in a deal valued at around $17 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report. A deal could close as early as this week, while separate talks between DoorDash and Uber are no longer active.
7. Coastal flooding and Fed watch. High tides triggered flooding along both the East and West Coasts, while markets await the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday, widely expected to hold rates steady, with investors watching how the Fed explains its stance as inflation moves in the wrong direction and the labour market stays stable.
Sources: Kansas Public Radio, Fox News, NBC News, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal.
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