Trump says his PAC will now pay for controversial taxpayer-funded ads IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 6
Mark Ruffalo Unloads on Trump at NYC Voting Rights Rally — and the White House Came Out Swinging Mark Ruffalo delivered a fiery speech at NYC's "Hands Off Our Vote" rally, warned of ballot vulnerabilities, and invoked the Hulk ahead of the November 3 midterms. Latin Times · Oct 6
Families of troops killed in Iran war skip Trump’s Gold Star reception Most families of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the deadliest attack of the Iran war aren't attending a White House reception for Gold Star families The Independent UK · Oct 6
White House blasts media coverage of Trump’s remark about Iran destroying LA and San Diego ‘The media freakout over President Trump’s comments is not rooted in reality,’ White House Communications Director Steven Cheung wrote on social media The Independent UK · Oct 6
Whistleblower report alleges Trump ordered FBI investigation on LA anti-ICE protesters White House denies the allegations as ‘false’ and says ‘first amendment does not protect violent rioting’ The Guardian - US · Oct 6
Trump will now pay for controversial ads. But he won’t reimburse taxpayers for millions already spent Trump’s offer to pay for the ads with PAC money instead ‘was not referring to reimbursement,’ White House says The Independent UK · Oct 6
White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them Donald Trump's recent comments at a Nebraska rally have sparked misunderstandings about his intentions regarding Iran. The White House stated he was focusing on preventing Iran from attacking U.S. cities. Critics, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, condemned Trump's remarks as dangerous and deranged. Some Republicans, like Jim Desmond, also criticized… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Trump, 80, Zigzags His Way To Air Force One but White House Insists His Veering Course Was 'Perfect' Donald Trump's changing route to Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews prompted renewed scrutiny, with White House officials defending his walk and no medical explanation identified. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Trump makes it clear his power is becoming entwined with AI New alliances between the White House, the Pentagon, US intelligence and AI companies are looming ominously The Guardian - US · Oct 6
President Donald Trump Reportedly Slammed as Mentally Ill Over a Recent Ronald Reagan History Error Donald Trump faced criticism after disputing Ronald Reagan's use of the MAGA slogan, despite Reagan campaign records documenting it. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Trump attacks Fox as rally crowds shrink The White House also barred Politico from Air Force One to cap off a weekend of media attacks Salon · Oct 6
Donald Trump's Conduct May Involve Medication and Removed Guardrails, Geriatric Neurologist Suggests Geriatric neurologist Germaine Odenheimer said medication and reduced political restraints might help explain Donald Trump's behaviour, while stressing that no diagnosis had been established. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Paramount and Warner Bros. to become one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here Skydance-owned Paramount is expected to close its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros The Independent UK · Oct 6
Trump defers diesel tax for truckers as fuel costs bite weeks before US midterms US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order deferring tax payments on red-dyed diesel used on public roads, as near-record fuel prices linked to the Iran war weigh on the Republican Party weeks before the midterm elections. Euronews · Oct 6
We Got This Covered · Oct 6 Trump defends his taxpayer-funded ‘public service announcements’ as a ‘standard thing to do’, but says he’ll switch the bill to his super PAC He came under fire for the ads
The Guardian - US · Oct 6 Democrats now favored in key midterm races that could give them control of US Senate, new projections find – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
International Business Times UK · Oct 6 Trump Says MAGA Will Pay for His TV Ads, but Will Taxpayers Get Their Money Back? Donald Trump says MAGA Inc. will fund future television advertisements after bipartisan criticism of taxpayer-funded spots, but neither he nor the White House has committed to repaying money already spent
France 24 · 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…
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Trump spends campaign rally complaining about how he is treated by media amid record-low approval ratings Trump tried to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over unfavorable coverage, but a judge ordered that their access be restored
The Guardian - US · 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 Independent UK · Oct 5 Vance insists taxpayer funded ads promoting Trump are not partisan ‘We’re trying to tell a story, I think, about how great the United States of America is,’ Vance said of the taxpayer-funded ads
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Trump is desperate for Republican wins — so he’s changing his mind on mail-in voting ANALYSIS: The president calls mail-in voting ‘inherently corrupt’ — but he needs all the help he can get in midterms. He’s turning to a familiar playbook that has damaged voter trust, Alex Woodward writes
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Doctor who helped lead US response through COVID calls Russia lab outbreak ‘concerning’ Federal health agencies and the State Department are monitoring reports out of eastern Russia following the death of a laboratory worker
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Trump’s increasingly alarming behavior will prove ‘fake’ polls are on the money ANALYSIS: Donald Trump is trying to maintain his approval bubble with right-leaning polling shops. His Republican allies aren’t playing ball, writes John Bowden
The Independent UK · Oct 5 White House bans Politico from Air Force One in latest Trump attack on media Trump administration continues to block reporters from covering the president during legal battle over press access