Trump suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
Trump Calls Annie Andrews 'Trannie' Three Times as South Carolina Senate Race Turns Into MAGA Test Donald Trump has repeatedly used a transphobic slur against Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews as South Carolina's unexpectedly competitive race becomes a test of his political influence. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
'I Never Have Empty Seats': Trump Cites His Own Camera Crews and Calls for Media Arrests Donald Trump disputed media reports about attendance at his rallies, citing video crews and alleging coverage was false while calling for The New York Times and other outlets to be arrested International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Biden-Era FBI Tracked Trump Family Movements Before the Mar-a-Lago Raid, 'Plasmic Echo' Files Reveal Declassified Plasmic Echo files show the Biden-era FBI tracked Melania and Barron Trump's travel before the Mar-a-Lago search and logged call details for Trump aide Susie Wiles. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Trump Appears Willing To Sacrifice Los Angeles, San Diego in Iran War as 'Small Price to Pay' Donald Trump defended the economic costs of the Iran war at a Nebraska rally, saying the destruction of Los Angeles or San Diego would be a small price to pay for security. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Trump Taps $400M MAGA Inc. War Chest To Fund 'Patriotic' Ads After $20M Taxpayer Money Backlash Donald Trump says his MAGA Inc. super PAC will take over funding controversial advertisements previously paid for with $20 million in taxpayer money, following bipartisan criticism and calls for investigations. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
'I'm in no rush': Trump leaves US-Canada trade talks in limbo US President Donald Trump has said that he is not rushing to resume trade negotiations with Canada. He insisted that any future agreement requires Canada to approach these talks with honesty. Following the breakdown of negotiations in August, significant tariffs have been imposed by both countries. The dispute currently affects… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, though analysts said the change would not benefit farmers already… France 24 · Oct 6
Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County over error affecting 3,000 ballots US President Donald Trump criticized Maricopa County officials for an error involving early ballots mailed to voters. About 3,000 ballots were sent out prematurely due to a vendor's mistake, according to officials. Despite the mix-up, the ballots remain valid and can be returned normally. Runbeck Election Services acknowledged the situation… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Trump urges supporters to vote by mail, reversing years of attacks on practice President Trump shifted his stance to encourage voting by mail ahead of the midterm elections. He stated that supporters can vote by mail or in-person on November 3rd. This change follows his previous claims of fraud regarding mail-in voting. Recent polls indicate a challenging political environment for Republicans as Trump's… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Channels are open, but Cuba and Trump’s US remain far from the negotiating table: Report Cuba and the United States are not engaged in formal negotiations but maintain communication channels. Lianys Torres Rivera emphasized Cuba's readiness to defend itself against potential US aggression, citing increased preparations. While the Trump administration has tightened the embargo, Cuba continues to pursue free-market reforms. Torres Rivera rejected US claims… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Trump says Super Pac will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked outcry President’s U-turn comes after Democrats and Republicans condemned use of tax dollars for pro-Trump ads The Guardian - US · Oct 6
Trump: Media Outlets Should Be Arrested for 'Dishonesty' Over Rally Crowd Reports, Claims Ohio Venue 'Maxed Out' Donald Trump has called for media outlets to be arrested after reports questioned attendance at Republican rallies, while disputing claims that sections of venues were left empty. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
US judge blocks Trump policy of fining migrants up to $1.8 million A federal judge in Boston ruled against the Trump administration's fines on migrants failing to leave the US. This ruling followed a class-action lawsuit asserting the fines were unlawfully imposed. Judge George O'Toole noted these penalties could lead to financial ruin for affected individuals. The Department of Homeland Security had… The Economic Times · Oct 6
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Trump approval stays at record-low 32% as Hispanic voters desert Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds US President Trump's approval rating is stuck at a record low of 32% according to a recent poll. A significant decline in support from Hispanic voters has been noted, with only 24% approving of his performance. Additionally, independent voters show a preference for Democrats over Republicans by 44% to 37%…
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Tax-exempt diesel expanded for wider access as Donald Trump signs special executive order in Nebraska. How will it benefit Americans? Diesel price in USA: G7 countries announced last week that they would release 100 million barrels of diesel, after pressure from US President Donald Trump who had considered banning US exports of the fuel.
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Trump opens tax-free use of 'red' diesel to all as Republicans face midterm heat US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Nebraska that aims to ease tax limits on diesel fuel. This decision is intended to save farmers millions of dollars and reduce the cost of goods. Trump emphasized that the move would benefit many, including truckers who would save over $100…
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Donald Trump approval rating crashes to new low even as President is holding 32-day blitz of rallies ahead of USA midterm elections 2026. What is going wrong for Republican Party? Donald Trump approval rating poll gave numerous signs that Trump's low popularity was weighing heavily on his Republican Party, with registered voters preferring Democrats over Republicans by 44 per cent to 37 per cent less than a month before the November 3 election.
Ballotpedia · Oct 6 Colorado voters to decide whether Republicans will gain or Democrats will hold their state Senate majority Elections for 18 of the 35 districts in the Colorado Senate will take place on Nov. 3, 2026.
Ballotpedia · Oct 6 2026 recall success rate behind 16-year average Out of the 437 elected officials named in recall efforts in 2026, 35 had been removed from office in a recall election as of Oct. 2, a success rate of 8%. That rate is lower than the 16% success rate Ballotpedia tracked from 2010 to 2025. The highest success rate…
Ballotpedia · Oct 6 Republican incumbents lost primaries at twice the rate of Democrats in this year’s state legislative elections Republican state legislators lost re-election in this year’s primaries at twice the rate of Democrats. Of the 2,737 Republicans who ran for re-election, 126 (4.6%) lost primaries. Of the 2,314 Democrats who ran, 54 (2.3%) did.
Latin Times · Oct 5 Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula — But 33 Million Brazilians Who Didn't Vote May Have the Final Word 33.4 million Brazilians skipped the October 4 first round — a pool 14 times larger than the Bolsonaro-Lula gap heading into the October 25 runoff.
Latin Times · Oct 5 How 39 Million Latino Voters Could Reshape the Senate — and Why Voto Latino Is Counting on Tonight Voto Latino targets 258 campuses before tonight's Texas and Arizona registration deadlines as 39M Latino voters reshape four key congressional races.
Bored Panda · Oct 5 JD Vance Torched For Telling Black Lawmaker She Doesn’t Belong In America, She Fires Back With Brutal Line Vance’s address came the same day he faced renewed scrutiny for defending Donald Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein during an interview.
Latin Times · Oct 5 What the U.S.-Canada Trade War Is Doing to Your Grocery Bill — and Why 75% of Voters Are Paying Attention Mutual tariffs and bans between the U.S. and Canada are pushing food prices higher before November's midterms — and 75% of voters say it affects their vote.