Pentagon says Trump and Hegseth ‘completely aligned’ on decision to cancel livestream of firing squad execution – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Oct 15
Even Marjorie Taylor Greene, who wants Ilhan Omar deported, dismisses the raid as midterms theater: ‘People are so sick and tired’ "How many times did you say she needed to be deported?" We Got This Covered · Oct 15
Anatomy of a lie: James Talarico got the flu – sending rightwing midterm misinformation machine into overdrive Claims that James Talarico suffered a mental health crisis spread across rightwing media, offering a warning about disinformation ahead of the US midterm election The Guardian - US · Oct 15
Outspent and unknown, Democrat Vikki Goodwin gives Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick his toughest race yet The race for Texas’ powerful second-in-command role pits a third-term GOP kingmaker against a state lawmaker who is riding the political tailwind felt by Democrats up and down the ballot. The Texas Tribune · Oct 15
Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll The Guardian - US · Oct 15
Republican Super PAC Pulls Out of Four House Races and Pours Money Into 16 Others as Midterm Map Shifts Republican super PAC drops ads in a pair of seats it once defended. See where the Congressional Leadership Fund cash is going and what the opposition plans. International Business Times UK · Oct 15
The Houthis’ Saudi attacks are ‘unprecedented.’ Trump wants to ‘ignore’ until the midterms, but the chaos may force U.S. to respond The Houthis are “misbehaving very badly,” but the U.S. is doing little in reply—for now. Fortune · Oct 15
Chevron CEO warns oil buffers that cushioned the Iran war shock have been ‘drained’—and diesel relief may not come until 2027 Mike Wirth says commercial stockpiles, emergency reserves, and once-sanctioned barrels have all been tapped, leaving the global energy system more exposed just weeks before the midterms. Fortune · Oct 15
Trump Defends Qatar 747 Gift: says you just say thank you; affordability worries persist US President Donald Trump defended his acceptance of a luxury Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar during a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, saying that when someone gives you a gift, the appropriate response is to say thank you. Trump later travelled to Montana as part of a Western campaign… The Times of India · Oct 15
Scaramucci trolls Trump over his strange fascination with another man’s backside IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 15
Republicans privately concede defeat in midterms as Trump becomes electoral liability: report IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 14
Three-Time Trump Voter Says He Can No Longer Afford His Favourite Steak as US Inflation Hits 3.7% A three-time Trump voter says steak has become unaffordable as Trump defends his economic record ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Will Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answered your questions The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answered your questions about the US economy ahead of November The Guardian - US · Oct 14
Trump takes bizarre swipe at Elon Musk’s intelligence despite $276M GOP donation spree IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 14
France 24 · Oct 14 French glassmaker Duralex pulled back from the brink – again The French glassmaker Duralex is known for its practically unbreakable tableware – and business model. It's been pulled back from the brink for the fifth time in 25 years, by an entrepreneur who is vowing a new, environmentally conscious chapter for the manufacturer. Also in the show: high energy prices…
We Got This Covered · Oct 14 Republicans head into midterm elections with US inflation at 3.7%. Then a report shows it’s the highest before midterms since 1990 'Not nice.'
Reason · Oct 14 Trump's $90 Checks to Seniors Look a Lot Like Vote Buying With the midterms rapidly approaching, Trump is sending out billions in taxpayer money to court Medicare-enrolled seniors.
International Business Times UK · Oct 14 Melania Dragged Into Marriage Speculation After Trump Jokes Staying Married Is Cheaper Than Divorce at Midterm Rally Donald Trump's Alaska rally marriage joke prompted online speculation about Melania, but the clip provides no evidence of a separation.
Roll Call · Oct 14 Political ad rates case frozen through midterms The Supreme Court in an unsigned decision Wednesday sided with Republicans in a dispute over expanding discounted television advertising rates beyond political candidates ahead of the midterms. The unsigned order from a majority of the court paused a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals from the 4th Circuit that…
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Fox News is now predicting Democrats will take control of the House in November midterms The Senate, where the GOP holds 53 seats, remains a toss-up, the conservative outlet says
Latin Times · Oct 14 Midterms 2026 Turn Real: Early Ballots Flow as Forecasters Give Dems 83% House Odds Iowa and Georgia launched early voting this week with three weeks to go. Forecasters now give Democrats 83% odds in the House and 61% in the Senate.
International Business Times UK · Oct 14 New Leaked Audio Catches Ken Paxton Saying Greg Abbott Is 'Struggling' and GOP Could Lose Texas Seats Leaked audio attributed to Ken Paxton calls Greg Abbott 'struggling', while Texas polling shows close governor and Senate races ahead of the midterms.
The Economic Times · Oct 14 Nine ways the Trump administration could interfere with the midterms US President Donald Trump has made efforts to exert control over the upcoming midterm elections. Many election officials are preparing for potential disruptions and challenges that could arise. Trump's history of contesting election outcomes and urging supporters to act complicates the electoral landscape. Federal investigations and other interventions could influence…
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm elections
International Business Times UK · Oct 14 Elon Musk's $366M US Midterm Spending Spree Dwarfs His 2024 Donations to Trump Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366 million in the 2026 US midterms, largely backing Republican groups as they fight to retain control of Congress.