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Trump rallies in Iowa; King Charles on slavery; Alaska suit tossed
The rally at Dubuque's Five Flags Center followed a Thursday cancellation, and the venue's Solidarity mural was covered with a tarp; the schedule survived better.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on this story, from BBN Tonight at 6:29 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are CBC's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by CBC: “King Charles will confront 'shameful aspects' of Britain's role in slavery”, with reporting from Washington Examiner, NBC News, CBS 2 Iowa, Associated Press via WHEC, Republican National Committee event listing, Associated Press via Daily Sitka Sentinel, Associated Press via Greenwich Time, CP24, Malay Mail, Korea Herald and Alaska Beacon.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 6:29 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Iowa, Alaska, King Charles, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump campaigns in Iowa; Taiwan-China standoff; Arsenal win at Anfield (November 1).
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- CBCKing Charles will confront 'shameful aspects' of Britain's role in slavery
- Washington ExaminerWATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns in Iowa just days before midterm elections
- NBC NewsFederal judge dismisses Trump attempt to interfere in Alaska Senate race
- CBS 2 IowaTrump scheduled to rally in Dubuque after brief cancellation November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Associated Press via WHECTrump's rallies in Iowa and Kansas come as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control - WHEC.com November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Republican National Committee event listingMidterm Rally in Dubuque, Iowa featuring President Donald J. Trump November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Associated Press via Daily Sitka SentinelTrump's rallies in Iowa and Kansas come as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control - Daily Sitka Sentinel November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Associated Press via Greenwich TimeTrump's rallies in Iowa and Kansas come as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- CP24King Charles III to address Commonwealth with ‘unflinching honesty’ amid slavery focus November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Malay MailKing Charles promises ‘unflinching honesty’ over UK’s role in slavery — but will he apologise? November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Korea HeraldUK king to address Commonwealth with 'unflinching honesty' amid slavery focus - The Korea Herald November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- Alaska BeaconFederal judge rejects Trump administration attempt to pause Alaska’s US Senate election November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOn this Sunday, November first, Trump rallies in Iowa days before the midterms. King Charles prepares to address Britain's role in slavery.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd a federal judge in Alaska dismisses a Trump lawsuit over the Senate race. Chip Darnell begins us in Dubuque.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThanks, Hank. President Trump held a campaign rally here in Dubuque today, just days before the midterm elections.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt almost didn't happen. The rally was canceled on Thursday, then the Republican National Committee announced Friday that it was back on.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCanceled, then uncanceled. In one week.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDoors opened at ten-thirty, remarks began at two, and the event center is on Main Street. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson greeted the crowd first.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCBS 2 Iowa reports a tarp was placed over the venue's Solidarity mural, painted in twenty twenty, ten raised fists in different colors.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA tarp. Over a mural that says solidarity.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo who was the tarp for? I'd like to know who asked for it.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Associated Press says more than fifty-two million votes are already cast, and Republicans are fighting to hold a Senate seat and the governor's office here.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNext stop is Salina, Kansas, on Tuesday. Chip Darnell, BBN News, Dubuque.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Chip. The mural is called Solidarity. It spent the afternoon under a tarp.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt was the only thing in the building that stayed put.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOverseas, King Charles is preparing to confront what Buckingham Palace calls the shameful aspects of Britain's role in slavery. Gloria Vance has more.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThank you, Hank. The King will speak to Commonwealth leaders on Tuesday, November third, in Antigua and Barbuda, the palace says.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA palace spokesperson said, quote, the King will not shy away from confronting the most shameful aspects of the past during this visit.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPrime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to the United Kingdom formally apologising.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWhether the King will use that word, the palace has not said.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWill he apologise?

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is the question in every capital tonight, Hank. Gloria Vance, BBN News, London.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Gloria.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn Alaska, a federal judge has dismissed the Trump civil lawsuit against the state, a twenty-page order issued Sunday morning, the Alaska Beacon reports.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJudge Sharon Gleason, the most senior federal judge in Alaska, ruled on the suit. It sought to separate and preserve certain ballots.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt also asked the court to stop the state from declaring anyone but Republican Senator Dan Sullivan the winner.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnyone but him? Before the votes are counted?

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat is what the lawsuit asked. The judge said no, in twenty pages.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAlso tonight: the rest of the day's headlines, including a few that are lighter.
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