Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices Talarico, who criticized the Iran war, has called for months for a gas tax holiday. Paxton now says the tax should be permanently ended. The Texas Tribune · Sep 26
Trump Emphasizes Favorable Economic Figures In Pitch To Win Over Voters Before Midterms. The president stated that the U.S. poverty rate is at its lowest, U.S. median household income is at its highest and U.S. business is booming. International Business Times · Sep 26
Barack Obama Pitches an All-Female U.S. Government, Stating Things 'Would Be Better' Under Women Barack Obama said governments led by women could produce better outcomes, while discussing US political divisions, democracy and the importance of bringing younger people into politics. International Business Times UK · Sep 26
Donald Trump's Brain Is 'Regressing' and World Is in 'Extreme Danger', Dr Bandy Lee Warns Bandy Lee says aspects of Donald Trump's public behaviour may reflect regression and warns about risks linked to presidential power, while the White House rejects psychiatric assessments based on public appearances. International Business Times UK · Sep 26
'What I Got: Nothing': Rapper Turns on Donald Trump After Voting for Him Three Times Country-rap artist Adam Calhoun criticises President Donald Trump over fuel and grocery costs, saying his three votes for Trump delivered 'nothing' and that he no longer plans to vote after becoming disillusioned with both major parties. International Business Times UK · Sep 26
Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race. The Texas Tribune · Sep 26
Hegseth Accused of Politicising Military Voting With Midterm Message Highlighting Democratic Cities: 'Incredibly Unethical' US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged military commanders to encourage service members to vote, prompting criticism over references to heavily Democratic cities. International Business Times UK · Sep 26
‘I’m not JD Vance’: the Appalachia memoir author running for Congress Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, is drawing on her reporting experience to win Virginia voters in a longtime Republican district The Guardian - US · Sep 26
'Trump Has Lied': Marjorie Taylor Greene Says 'MAGA Is Dead' and Calls Trump Backers 'In a Cult' Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene has declared that 'MAGA is dead,' accusing the president of betraying supporters and Republicans of refusing to hold him accountable. International Business Times UK · Sep 26
Fat Bear Week should be every week Give me the "American Idol" version of meadowlark songs Salon · Sep 26
Kamala Harris is belatedly courting progressives. Is it too little, too late? As she mulls another presidential run, the former VP is building bridges with progressive and Arab American leaders The Guardian - US · Sep 26
Venezuelan TPS Expires in 6 Days — A Narrow Class, a Pending Court Case, $10.7 Billion on the Line in Florida Venezuelan TPS work permits expire October 2. Who still qualifies, what documents to check, and what a June Supreme Court ruling changed. Latin Times · Sep 26
Legendary Singer Who Donald Trump Told POTUS to 'Be Quiet' Because He Is Acting 'Not Presidential' Singer Pat Boone has urged Donald Trump to speak less, stop calling people names and show greater politeness, while also asking the press to remain silent for several days International Business Times UK · Sep 26
Some states are taking a tougher stance as Medicaid work requirements kick in The Medicaid changes are projected to save the federal government $887 billion over the next decade and result in 7.5 million fewer people with health insurance The Independent UK · Sep 26
The Guardian - US · Sep 26 ‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans distance themselves from him
France 24 · Sep 26 CNN removed from Trump press pool despite judge order to reinstate White House access US news outlet CNN has been removed from a press pool that is accompanying President Donald Trump on a trip to Tennessee on Saturday. Last week, the Trump administration barred CNN, along with MS NOW and Politico, from accessing the White House. A judge then ordered their access temporarily restored,…
The Guardian - US · Sep 26 White House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news media Outlet had been scheduled to fly with Donald Trump to Tennessee for a college football game, network said Friday
The Times of India · Sep 26 Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, expects post-midterm bombing as Tehran offers 7-day Hormuz plan US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects US bombing of Iran to resume after the November midterm elections, according to US officials cited by The Washington Post.
The Guardian - US · Sep 26 Trump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by Congress President using rare power to revoke expenditure with bipartisan approval to aid immigrant services
The Times of India · Sep 26 Trump gets Supreme Court nod for voter citizenship checks weeks before midterms The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to use a controversial federal database to help states check the citizenship status of registered voters, handing President Donald Trump a victory in his broader effort to increase federal involvement in election administration ahead of the midterm elections.
The Times of India · Sep 26 Why the Supreme Court rejected Trump-backed Missouri congressional map The US Supreme Court on Friday rejected an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, potentially bringing an end to a long-running redistricting dispute as absentee voting gets underway in the state.
The Guardian - US · Sep 25 White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’ Some Democrats say taxpayer-funded ad could be illegal government propaganda aimed at influencing voters
The Independent UK · Sep 25 A White House press ban was lifted this week. But the tensions and legal battle aren't over yet Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are back at the White House after President Donald Trump attempted to ban them over what he said was unfavorable coverage
The Texas Tribune · Sep 25 Republicans expect to retain control of Texas House, lawmaker says Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville, made the remark during a conversation at the Texas Tribune Festival. Another lawmaker urged Paxton to debate Talarico in their race for U.S. Senate.
Ballotpedia · Sep 25 Weekly Brew: September 25, 2026 Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of September 21 - September 25.