Trump claims he could have targeted Obama, Clinton, and Biden for ‘bad things’ but chose not to: ‘I view the presidency as a very sacred position’ Trump says he treats the presidency with respect We Got This Covered · Oct 8
First Thing: Trump endures protests in Texas as DNC sues over adverts The president was repeatedly interrupted at a rally, and faces a legal challenge over taxpayer-funded adverts. Plus Jonathan the giant tortoise, who may have the secret to longevity The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
'Mentally Ill': Gavin Newsom Demands 25th Amendment Removal Over President Trump's Iran Remarks California Governor Gavin Newsom urged Trump's removal under the 25th Amendment after disputed remarks about potential Iranian attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego. The White House rejected his interpretation. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
The Trump Admin. is Reportedly Drawing Up Plans For Renewed Attacks Against Iran. Oil Prices Soar. Trump and his national security team have discussed potentially resuming the bombing campaign against Tehran in a recent meeting. International Business Times · Oct 8
Trump pardoned a Texas Democrat to save him from a potential 20 years in prison. Now he is calling him out for not switching parties: ‘a LOSER’ Trump pardoned him in December. We Got This Covered · Oct 8
The cost of drugs from Canada is set to soar for millions of Americans because of a federal rule Millions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access due to a new customs rule The Independent UK · Oct 8
Trump Doubles Down on 'Let Them Hit Los Angeles' Remark, Warns US Would Be in 'Free Fall' After Iran War Donald Trump has repeated remarks appearing to suggest Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego, drawing renewed condemnation from California officials and members of both parties. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
Marriage fraud, duplicate identity: 4 Pakistani men to lose US citizenship in largest denaturalization move by the Trump administration Among the 40 men who will lose their US citizenship in the Donald Trump administration's largest denaturalization move, four are from Pakistan. Attorney General Todd Blanche called this the largest denaturalization effort in modern history. All of them lied to obtain US citizenship, used several identities to conceal their criminal… The Times of India · Oct 8
Trump holds a rally in San Antonio for Ken Paxton. Then 6 interruptions break out and his supporters start screaming: ‘We love you, Daddy Trump!’ Police also had to restrain one of his own supporters. We Got This Covered · Oct 8
I’m the attorney general of Washington state. Here’s how we’re protecting the midterm elections A coalition of Democratic attorneys general is working to make sure voters across the spectrum have their voices heard The Guardian - US · Oct 8
Three-time Ohio Trump voter says he’ll knock on doors for Democrats, his life ‘getting worse and worse and worse’ under Trump "Something has to change politically in this country." We Got This Covered · Oct 8
Most Republican Candidates Are Distancing Themselves from Trump on Policies, Analysis Shows Candidates are challenging the president selectively on issues that could hurt them with swing voters. International Business Times · Oct 8
Donald Trump says ‘nobody knows’ where James Talarico is after meat controversy, but the Democrat has a different explanation Trump repeatedly called Talarico “Talafreako” during his speech. He claimed the candidate had vanished from public view. Trump also suggested Talarico was feeling unwell after facing political pressure to eat meat. The Economic Times · Oct 8
Trump’s latest attacks on the press exude desperation Trump seems to invent ugly new variations on his press-bashing theme almost every day The Guardian - US · Oct 8
The Texas Tribune · Oct 8 “We have to suck it up”: Ken Paxton privately suggests cutting federal benefit programs to reduce national deficit In a conversation that has been leaked in pieces to multiple publications, the GOP Senate nominee called for “reasonable cuts to mandatory spending,” which is driven by Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Donald Trump's Podium Grip, Facial Movements at Alabama Rally Fuel Health Scrutiny Despite 'Excellent' Checkup Trump health claims from two analysts of his Mobile speech meet the White House's 29 May memo, so learn what each saw and what the exam recorded.
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Trump Issues Chilling Warning to Hillary Clinton, Obama and Biden, Claims He Can 'Do Whatever I Want' Donald Trump said he could have taken serious action against Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, while Democrats have not committed to another impeachment bid.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Oil prices jump 5% on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid reports White House has asked to see options for more strikes against Iran
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Donald Trump's ICE Obtained 50M Voter Records as Documents Expose Proposed Palantir Data Transfer Documents obtained by Democracy Forward show ICE collected 50.6 million voter records and considered transferring state election data to Palantir's ELITE system, although the transfer has not been confirmed.
Roll Call · Oct 8 Warner pitches health care expansion as he preps for swan song Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is leaning into a major expansion of U.S. health insurance coverage as he prepares for what’s likely to be his final term in office, in contrast to his earlier years on Capitol Hill marked by a more centrist approach to health care. With health…
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Congressional Candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia Claims She Was Knocked Out and Raped During Late-Night Campaign Stop Democratic Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia has reported an alleged sexual assault in Sun City, telling Phoenix New Times she was attacked while repairing a campaign sign.
The Independent UK · Oct 8 The midterm elections won't keep Trump from college football on Saturday. A hurricane might A hurricane is menacing the Gulf Coast, but President Donald Trump remains eager to attend a big college football game in Alabama on Saturday night
Latin Times · Oct 8 Inside the Final 26 Days of the Texas Senate Race Nobody Expected to Be This Close Talarico leads Paxton 51–49 in a new Fox News poll as Trump makes a third Texas visit and Republican spending tops $200M with no polling gain.
The Economic Times · Oct 8 Trump says Iran war will end 'very quickly', oil prices will 'come tumbling down' US President Donald Trump stated that the ongoing war with Iran will conclude rapidly, affecting global oil prices. He emphasized the need to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities, asserting that their economy is struggling. Meanwhile, Iranian officials rejected claims about their oil minister's resignation, asserting internal political stability. US Vice President…
The Guardian - US · Oct 8 Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests Trump briefly stepped away from the microphone after one protester appeared to approach the stage