Trump adds $3.2bn Alabama bridge to long list of things he’d like named after him The Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project was paid for in part by a Biden-era grant The Independent UK · Oct 3
Justice Gorsuch on Abuse of Emergency Powers In a recent talk, he decried a situation where "everything is an emergency." Reason · Oct 2
How Trump changed the way US women vote A decade after his infamous Access Hollywood tape, the gender divide is again shaping a pivotal midterm election The Guardian - US · Oct 2
Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules, a move the group says will make vehicles less efficient, contributing to more pollution and increasing gas consumption The Independent UK · Oct 2
Donald Trump watches his Supreme Court picks vote against his tariffs. Then he compares their loyalty to Dems: ‘What can I do? I put them in’ President Trump is expressing significant frustration with his Supreme Court appointees, specifically Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, over their recent voting records. In an interview published Thursday, as reported by The Hill, the president openly questioned his decision to nominate these justices to the high court. We Got This Covered · Oct 2
Trump boasts about his mobility at rally: ‘I can go ramp, I can go stair’ President Trump claimed that former President Biden ‘could never find the stairs’ during speech at the Peterbilt Motors Company plant in Denton, Texas The Independent UK · Oct 2
Trump says Biden overcharged Obamacare customers. Now almost 1 million of them are getting $500 checks—here's who qualifies The Treasury Department has started mailing one-time $500 payments to HealthCare.gov customers in 30 states who paid full price for 2026 coverage. Fortune · Oct 2
Donald Trump Water Throwing Incident: POTUS Throws Glass of Water on Floor While Criticising Climate Change During a speech at Peterbilt's Denton plant, Donald Trump poured water onto the floor while criticising Biden-era emissions standards and calling climate change a scam International Business Times UK · Oct 2
Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank says Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as canceling new clean energy projects The Independent UK · Oct 2
Trump is Now Less Popular Than Biden On The Economy, a New Poll Shows Most Americans do not think President Trump is doing a good job of managing the economy. International Business Times · Oct 2
Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost Donald Trump and JD Vance are ramping up campaigning in Republican-leaning states ahead of the November 3 midterms, as GOP leaders try to boost turnout and enthusiasm amid concerns over the economy, affordability and the Iran war. Trump has promised a near-daily campaign sprint, while Republicans are also targeting races… The Economic Times · Oct 2
When Judges Pick Their Law Clerks As Replacements Judge Southwick announces he will take senior status, and two days later President Trump nominates Southwick's former clerk. Reason · Oct 1
Federal Contractors Responsible for 'Biased' Alcohol Study Should Be Punished, Oversight Committee Says Rep. James Comer is asking the HHS to consider disciplinary action against anti-alcohol activists empowered by the Biden administration. Reason · Oct 1
Donald Trump approval ratings fall to alarming level ahead of November 2026 US midterm elections: Only 17 per cent of American adults now approve Republican President Donald Trump approval ratings: Only 17 per cent of U.S. adults approve of the Republican president's handling of the cost of living. Just 26 per cent approve of his handling of the economy overall, marking a new low. The Economic Times · Oct 1
The Times of India · Oct 1 Trump says he would pardon admin officials before leaving White House, cites Biden pardons US President Donald Trump said he would consider pre-emptively pardoning members of his administration before the end of his second term, telling Time magazine that he would have no issue granting clemency to officials who could face investigations or prosecution after he leaves office.
The Independent UK · Oct 1 States and cities sue over Trump's EPA eliminating rule that limits emissions from power plants States and cities are suing the Trump administration for repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows A recent survey reveals that a rising number of Americans are unhappy with how Trump is managing the economy and increasing prices. Citizens attribute the high cost of living to his policies, creating worries about affording essential items. Approval ratings for Trump's economic strategies have plummeted, leading to disappointment even…
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Warning signs multiply for Trump just a month before the midterms The Republican Party is entering a challenging political environment as midterm elections approach. Issues related to tariffs and the Iran war are causing economic concerns among voters. Recent polling reveals low approval ratings for Trump's handling of the economy and cost of living. Early voting data indicates stronger Democratic participation…
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Natalie Harp Draws Attention Behind Trump During $15bn Steel Announcement Natalie Harp attracted online attention after appearing behind Donald Trump during a White House announcement about Mesabi Metallics' planned $15bn steel complex in Iowa.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 US waives rights curbs on Egypt military aid over Iran war role, clears $320 mn funds The US State Department waived human rights conditions for Egypt's military aid of over $300 million. This decision aligns with Egypt's support during the US military operation in Iran. For years, Egypt has received about $1.3 billion annually in military aid from the US. There have been previous tensions over…
The Guardian - US · Oct 1 Trump and his allies credit deportations with record low crime. Experts disagree Administration says increased immigration enforcement led to fewer homicides, but they have been on the decline since Joe Biden’s term
Latin Times · Oct 1 President Trump Begins Sending $500 Obamacare Refund Checks to Nearly 1 Million Americans President Trump's administration has started distributing $500 Treasury refund checks to over 950,000 Americans across 30 states. The administration states the funds represent overcollected ACA HealthCare.gov user fees being returned to taxpayers ahead of the midterm elections.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Indian-American Ajay Bhutoria appointed to California regulatory board Ajay Bhutoria has been appointed as a public member of California's regulatory board for engineers and geologists. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment, which does not require Senate confirmation. Previously, Bhutoria served as a Commissioner on President Joe Biden's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans. Bhutoria holds a Bachelor of Technology…
The Guardian - US · Oct 1 Is Trump to blame for Americans getting explosive diarrhea? As the midterms approach, Americans’ digestive health has become a bizarre talking point
We Got This Covered · Oct 1 Trump’s AI chatbot debunked some of his wild claims and said Biden won the 2020 election. A day later, users found out it’s no longer doing so It said there was no widespread fraud in 2020.