Trump takes bizarre swipe at Elon Musk’s intelligence despite $276M GOP donation spree IN FULL The Independent UK · 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… France 24 · 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.' We Got This Covered · 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. Reason · 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. International Business Times UK · 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… Roll Call · 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 The Independent UK · 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. Latin Times · 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. International Business Times UK · 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 Economic Times · 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 The Independent 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. International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Iran Escalates the Rhetoric Ahead of the Midterms: 'Impatient to Sink American Warships' "If the Americans think the Strait of Hormuz is open, let them come closer," IRGC chief Ali Ozmaei said. International Business Times · Oct 14
Donald Trump approval ratings crash in 39 states ahead of November 3 US Midterm elections, energy, gasoline prices add to worry. Can Social Security Cost of Living-Cola Payment save it for Republicans? Donald Trump approval ratings in some states were sliding to negative from the positive that is recorder earlier in 2026. Republicans are retreating from a handful of battleground U.S. House races, while Democrats are racing to raise money to boost candidates who seemed like long shots earlier this year. The Economic Times · Oct 14
The Economic Times · Oct 14 Kamala Harris adds stops to her final midterm campaign stretch but her decision about 2028 comes later Kamala Harris is embarking on a campaign tour to support Democratic nominees in key states. She will visit Nevada, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Georgia from October 21 to 30. Harris's tour highlights various historic candidates, including potential first Black governors and senators. In Georgia, she will participate in events…
We Got This Covered · Oct 14 Elon Musk dumps $366M into the 2026 midterms. Then officials discover what his PAC is texting voters: ‘Is something fishy going on?’ Big spending, bigger questions.
International Business Times UK · Oct 14 Top Republicans Privately Concede House Is Likely Lost, Blame Trump for Midterm Collapse: Report Republicans privately fear losing the House in November as some predict a 10-seat Democratic gain and cite Donald Trump's approval ratings as a liability.
France 24 · Oct 14 In Phoenix, young ultra-conservatives look to carry on Charlie Kirk’s legacy More than a year after the assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk in September 2025, young activists from the organisation he co-founded, Turning Point USA, are working tirelessly to honour his legacy by rallying the youth vote ahead of the US midterm elections.
The Economic Times · Oct 14 US CPI inflation rises as Iran war drives up fuel prices: How higher petrol and diesel costs could hit American households American households are facing increased inflation and rising fuel prices just weeks before the midterm elections. Consumer prices rose unexpectedly in September, driven primarily by a significant rise in gasoline costs. The conflict involving the United States and Iran has contributed to these economic pressures, particularly affecting energy availability. As…
International Business Times UK · Oct 14 Donald Trump Claims He Already Won Midterms 'In a Landslide' While Issuing a Bizarre Houthi Warning Donald Trump warned Yemen's Houthi movement over Saudi attacks while invoking his 2024 election victory and accusing the group of seeking higher oil prices.
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Trump DOJ’s Ilhan Omar probe is focused on a very specific detail: report The timing of the latest probe against Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, a longtime Trump target, has raised eyebrows with just weeks to go until the midterm elections
Euronews · Oct 14 US inflation rises to 3.7% as fuel costs climb ahead of midterms Higher petrol prices and airfares pushed US inflation to 3.7% in September, adding pressure on households and the Federal Reserve weeks before the midterm elections.
The Times of India · Oct 14 US midterms 2026: Trump to campaign in Arizona, Montana after Alaska rally US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold campaign rallies in Arizona and Montana on Wednesday as Republicans face competitive races ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The visits follow his rally in Alaska on Tuesday.
The Economic Times · Oct 14 US inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near U.S. inflation increased in September as consumers faced higher prices for essentials like gas and clothing. The consumer price index rose 3.7% compared to the previous year, indicating ongoing economic challenges. This rise in inflation has political implications ahead of the midterm elections, impacting public sentiment towards Republican lawmakers. Federal…
The Economic Times · Oct 14 US midterm elections 2026: What changes if Republicans or Democrats control the House or Senate? The upcoming midterm elections on November 3 will significantly impact the balance of power in Washington. Democrats aim to regain control of the House, needing just three net seat gains for victory. Republicans, on the other hand, will strive to maintain their Senate majority amid various challenging circumstances. Additionally, 36…