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Are Trump’s most blatant authoritarian moves backfiring?

The president’s methods, from ‘flooding the zone’ with scandals to prioritizing loyalty over competence, could ultimately weaken rather than strengthen him

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California Democrats Defy Gov. Gavin Newsom, Endorse Billionaire Wealth Tax Proposal Ahead of November Vote

The California Democratic Party endorsed a November ballot measure to tax billionaires’ wealth, defying opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and several influential labor unions.

Benzinga

Domestic Abuse Allegations Put Ohio Congressman Max Miller's Re-Election Campaign Under Fresh Scrutiny

Ohio Congressman Max Miller faces pressure to resign after domestic abuse allegations by ex-wife Emily Moreno. Senator Bernie Moreno's call for resignation intensifies scrutiny ahead of election deadlines.

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Prediction markets approach $200 million in wagered contracts on midterm elections

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Todd Blanche Says 'Good Faith Discussions' Led to Termination of Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund Ahead of Senate Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund on Sunday after negotiations with Republican senators whose opposition had jeopardized his nomination ahead of Tuesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee vote.

Benzinga

Calls To Oust Republican Max Miller Explode Over Gunpoint Claim and Daughter's Broken Collarbone

Republican Congressman Max Miller faces pressure to resign following court filings alleging domestic abuse and concerns over his daughter's injury.

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Chuck Schumer Backs Bipartisan Stopgap Spending Bill: 'We Want to Fund the Government'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) backed a newly released continuing resolution (CR), saying the temporary government funding measure would prevent a shutdown while allowing lawmakers to continue negotiations over a broader bipartisan budget agreement.

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Did Trump Rig the 2024 Election? What the Viral Videos Claim, and What the Evidence Actually Shows

Viral clips claim Trump confessed to rigging the 2024 US election. Fact-checkers traced each one and found no admission and no credible evidence of tampering. Here's what the videos really show.

International Business Times UK

Senate Unveils Bipartisan Stopgap Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown Before Midterm Elections

Senate appropriators unveiled a bipartisan stopgap spending agreement Sunday that would fund federal agencies through Dec. 11 and reduce the risk of another government shutdown before the midterm elections.

Benzinga

Peter Schiff Points to Trump's 'Lowest Ever' Approval Ratings Amid Soaring Inflation, Iran War — Odds Of Impeachment Remain High on Prediction Markets

Economist Peter Schiff highlighted President Donald Trump’s rapidly declining approval rating on Sunday, framing it as a reflection of the hardships facing average Americans.

Benzinga

The not-so-secret filibuster society

President Donald Trump has made his position clear: He wants Senate Republicans to nuke the legislative filibuster and push through a sprawling voter ID bill. It’s enough to make some Republicans think twice before leaping to the filibuster’s defense, as the arcane details of Senate procedure spark strong emotions and…

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Hunter Biden Says Trump Is Making 'Big Oil' Great Again as Chevron, Exxon Mobil Profits Soar—Gavin Newsom Says CVX Is 'Fleecing Californians'

Former President Joe Biden‘s son Hunter Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) slammed Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) and ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. (NYSE:XOM), accusing the oil giants of profiting from the war in Iran.

Benzinga

Social Security COLA: Why Your Expected 2027 Check Keeps Changing for One Reason

The 2027 Social Security COLA estimate keeps swinging between 3.6% and 3.8%, and energy prices driven by the US-Iran war are the reason. Here is what retirees can expect before October.

International Business Times UK

Ro Khanna Says 'What’s Actually Hurting' Americans Is Iran War and Billionaire Tax Breaks, Not Mamdani’s Food Desert Grocery Plan

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) defended New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed grocery store plan, arguing that rising food prices and financial struggles are being driven by the Iran conflict and President Donald Trump’s tax policies, not food desert initiatives.

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Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83

Granger was the first GOP woman from Texas to be elected to Congress, where she served for nearly three decades.

Roll Call

Kay Granger, trailblazing Texas congresswoman, dead at 83

Former House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, the first Republican woman to lead the powerful spending committee, has died at the age of 83. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced her death in a Sunday night post on X, calling her a “dear friend who will be greatly missed.” “Throughout her career,…

International Business Times UK

GOP Weaponizes DSA Leader On-Air Comments Calling To Abolish Senate and ICE Ahead of Midterms

Republican leaders are using Democratic Socialists of America's radical proposals, including abolishing the Senate and defunding the Pentagon, to brand Democrats as extremists before the midterms.

Bangkok Post

New tariffs an opportunity to fight

Here he goes again. US President Donald Trump is increasing and decreasing tariffs willy-nilly, violating international agreements that he himself signed and almost surely violating federal law. The only difference this time is that he has a new pretext for abusing tariffs: stopping forced labour.

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Trump Freezes Out John Thune While Maintaining Contact With Mike Johnson as GOP Fears Midterm Fallout

Trump's limited contact with John Thune, while regularly speaking with Mike Johnson, fuels Republican concern ahead of the midterms.

Bangkok Post

Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid

SAO PAULO - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was "in great shape" as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration looming over the campaign.

International Business Times UK

Max Miller Blames Ex-Wife for Abuse Claims as Records Show Prior High School and College Allegations

Ohio Congressman Max Miller faces intensified scrutiny as new allegations of violent behaviour from his past emerge, raising questions about a potential pattern of misconduct despite his denials.

International Business Times UK

Max Miller Denies Abuse Claims as Sen. Bernie Moreno Says He Needs Psychological Help

Ohio Congressman Max Miller denies domestic abuse allegations amid a custody battle with ex-wife Emily Moreno, as political tensions rise with former father-in-law Sen. Bernie Moreno.

Bangkok Post

Trump's on-again-off-again war against Iran: in his own words

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump has made some of the most aggressive public threats about military action of any modern US president. He has walked back many of them too.

The Guardian - US

Republican senator calls for Max Miller to quit Congress amid abuse allegations

Senator Bernie Moreno says congressman and former son-in-law should step down after ex-wife’s allegations

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones..."

Some quotes remain relevant long after they are first spoken because they capture a universal truth about human nature and responsibility. One such statement comes from former US President Barack Obama: "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones…

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