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Trump administration cuts refugees’ deadline to contest status termination, raising fears

The Trump administration is cutting the time refugees have to contest the termination of their status

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Democrats See Expanded Senate Map Ahead of Midterms as Trump Policies Create Headwinds for the GOP

The Democrats need a net gain of four Senate seats to win a majority.

International Business Times · Oct 13

Inside the 12-Day MAGA Disinformation Push That May Have Backfired in the Texas Senate Race

James Talarico returned to the campaign trail after 12 days with flu as MAGA influencers pushed a debunked Ohio hospital conspiracy, raising possible HIPAA legal exposure.

Latin Times · Oct 13

Democrat bets on anti-corruption pitch in Pennsylvania swing district

SCRANTON, Pa. — In this corner of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Democrat running for a battleground House seat sees parallels between her race and Donald Trump’s first election in 2016.  Paige Cognetti, who has led Scranton as mayor since 2020, is challenging Republican freshman Rob Bresnahan Jr. in the 8th District,…

Roll Call · Oct 13

Omar home search raises fears about election season probes

A search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home has sent shockwaves through electoral politics weeks before the midterms, as experts said it appeared to flout longstanding norms meant to keep prosecutors out of elections. While the Minnesota Democrat herself has been on a glide path to reelection in a deep-blue district,…

Roll Call · Oct 13

Donald Trump's Aide Inadvertently Humiliates Him as Trolls Claim 'Nobody Shows Up' to Ohio Rallies

Margo Martin's video of Trump's Youngstown rally drew empty-seat claims and supportive replies, while reporting from inside the arena confirmed unoccupied sections.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

House’s most vulnerable Republicans haven’t deviated from Trump on 2026 votes

While polls show around 60 percent of Americans disapproving of Donald Trump’s job performance, House Republicans have remained steadfast in their support for the president in 2026, especially when it comes to floor votes.  Continuing from their record level of support last year, Republicans in the House have, on average,…

Roll Call · Oct 13

MAGA Donor Eric Deters Breaks His Silence on Kimberly Guilfoyle Scandal via FB Video: Here's What He Said

Kentucky Republican donor Eric Deters says he deliberately released messages involving Kimberly Guilfoyle to draw national attention to litigation involving former patients of fugitive surgeon Atiq Durrani.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Suddenly competitive Iowa now pivotal to midterm election

By Evyn Ableson, Lindsay Augustine, Sean Campbell, Benjamin Gamson, Leo Li, Lizzy Liautaud, Maybeline Tucker DAVENPORT, Iowa — In a critical visit to the heartland, Speaker Mike Johnson laid out the stakes clearly as he stood alongside Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, imploring Iowans to “defy history” and help him preserve…

Roll Call · Oct 13

Elon Musk becomes biggest donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spent

Musk’s midterm donations, mostly for rightwing candidates and causes, surpass his contributions to Trump in 2024

The Guardian - US · Oct 13