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  "id": 15337422,
  "title": "‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting across US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/no-kings-events-seek-to-boost-early-voting-across-us-15337422",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T02:32:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/18/no-kings-events-seek-to-boost-early-voting-across-us"
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  "account": "As the US midterm elections loom, activists across the nation are rallying for early voting through a series of events dubbed \"No Kings.\" These demonstrations, which have taken place in cities from New York to Los Angeles and small towns nationwide, aim to encourage voter turnout and highlight the importance of casting ballots. One such event featured retired teacher Sabine Carlson, who urged attendees to not only voice their grievances but to also exercise their right to vote. The 66-year-old Democrat emphasized that voting is an act of power, service, and joy, and that it is crucial to ensure the process is smooth and secure. The \"No Kings\" movement, a protest against former President Donald Trump's administration, seeks to reclaim voting as a means of regaining control over the nation's future. By advocating for early voting, organizers hope to prevent any potential malfeasance by the Trump administration and ensure a massive turnout that leaves no doubt about the democratic victory.",
  "summary": "The prominent anti-Donald Trump movement is mobilising voters ahead of the Nov 3 midterm elections.",
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        "published": "2026-10-17T23:56:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-administration-to-add-3-000-ice-agents-to-accelerate-mass",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting across US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/no-kings-events-seek-to-boost-early-voting-across-us",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:32:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}