Trump is Now Less Popular Than Biden On The Economy, a New Poll Shows Most Americans do not think President Trump is doing a good job of managing the economy. International Business Times · Oct 2
Texas 15th Court of Appeals race: Who is running and what to know Three seats on Texas’ 15th Court of Appeals are on the ballot in November. The court hears challenges to state laws and other consequential civil cases. Here’s what to know about the candidates. The Texas Tribune · Oct 2
Republicans are spending big to boost Ken Paxton on the airwaves, but not in Spanish Nearly 7 in 10 Latino voters said in a recent statewide survey that when they see a political candidate on Spanish-language media, it “makes me feel they want to earn my vote.” The Texas Tribune · Oct 2
Voters in six states are deciding on seven campaign finance ballot measures this year Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 2
Alleged White Supremacists Charged With Hate Crimes for Carrying Out Racially Motivated Attacks in San Diego Alleged white supremacists face federal hate crime and obstruction charges over attacks on three people, including two Marines, near California's Oceanside Pier in June. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
House Democrats grow more bullish about midterms as target list expands Democrats are adding eight more House districts in deep-red terrain to their offensive target list, another sign of the party’s growing confidence that it will reclaim the House majority. Among the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s new targets are seats in Kansas, Michigan and Virginia that Donald Trump carried by around… Roll Call · Oct 2
Todd Butler's Problematic Publications He consistently attacks Justice Scalia, as advancing his "own political agenda." Reason · Oct 2
Trump administration sued over alleged restrictions on overseas Americans’ voting access The Democratic National Committee has sued the Trump administration over changes to an overseas voter registration form that it says could make it harder for some US citizens who have never lived in the country to register to vote. The lawsuit argues the Pentagon improperly removed a longstanding option used… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Guns, voting and immigration on deck for Supreme Court The Supreme Court begins its new term Monday facing cases on Americans’ civil rights, federalist struggles between states and the federal government, and the looming specter of more last-second litigation over the coming midterm elections. The court, currently controlled by six conservative appointees, has stocked its docket with fights over… Roll Call · Oct 2
Iowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant Iowa lawmakers are set to return to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding state tax incentives The Independent UK · Oct 2
Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes as US sends 9,000 more troops to Middle East The US military is deploying approximately 9,000 additional troops to the Middle East aboard ships for heightened tensions with Iran. President Donald Trump has hinted at potential escalating strikes after the upcoming elections. This military buildup includes three aircraft carriers, increasing US naval presence in the region significantly. Concerns are… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Confidence about the economy is in short supply despite a relatively solid job market The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proven sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline prices rocketing and squeezed family budgets The Independent UK · Oct 2
Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost Donald Trump and JD Vance are ramping up campaigning in Republican-leaning states ahead of the November 3 midterms, as GOP leaders try to boost turnout and enthusiasm amid concerns over the economy, affordability and the Iran war. Trump has promised a near-daily campaign sprint, while Republicans are also targeting races… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Trump and Vance hit campaign trail as Republicans seek to energise voters Trump and Vance are actively campaigning in Republican strongholds as midterm elections approach next month. They seek to energize their base and improve GOP candidate chances amid growing competition for Congressional control. The political landscape shows increasing anxiety among Republican leaders due to low approval ratings for Trump's administration. Trump… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Medical Daily · Oct 2 Nearly 1 Million HealthCare.gov Enrollees Start Getting $500 Refunds, and Here Is How to Spot Copycat Scams $500 HealthCare.gov refunds started arriving Sept. 30 with a Trump letter. Here's who qualifies, how payments arrive, and how to avoid copycat scams.
Ballotpedia · Oct 1 Trump saw lowest average approval rating of his second term in September At the end of September, approval polling averages showed President Donald Trump (R) at 39% approval. Sixty percent of voters disapproved of his performance. September saw the lowest average approval rating of his second term at 38%, last seen on Sept. 29, 2026. The highest average approval rating of his…
The Times of India · Oct 1 Trespass Claim Spurs Feud: Hasan Piker’s UT talk sparks clash with DariusIRL; streamer hints at litigation Hasan Piker spoke at the University of Texas despite earlier venue problems. Outside the event, DariusIRL said authorities trespassed him from the campus while he was streaming. Darius later criticized Piker and UT on X. Hasan said he did not know Darius was outside and linked the incident to his…
Saving Advice · Oct 1 How a Republican Victory in November Could Affect Families, Retirees, and Workers The November 2026 midterm elections won’t put a president on the ballot, but they could still influence some of the rules that determine what families...
Ballotpedia · Oct 1 Trump issued eleven executive orders in September, bringing his total across both terms to 508 President Donald Trump’s (R) issued 11 executive orders in September, bringing his second term total to 288 as of Oct. 1. Trump issued orders on livestock, ranching, adjustments to delegations under the Defense Production Act, veterans benefits and employment opportunities, water quality, hunting, fishing, the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program, America.gov,…
Reason · Oct 1 When Judges Pick Their Law Clerks As Replacements Judge Southwick announces he will take senior status, and two days later President Trump nominates Southwick's former clerk.
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Justice Department finds UCLA law school illegally used race in admissions The Justice Department found that the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, illegally considered race in admissions
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Federal panel gives final approval to new design for White House security screening center A federal panel has approved plans for an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House
The Guardian - US · Oct 1 Supreme court to hear case challenging Trump’s immigration detention policy Court will review practice of indefinite detention for undocumented immigrants living in the US
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Trump Calls Cornell 'A Fine School' as Prosecutor Plans To Take Alleged Chi Phi Rape Case to a Grand Jury Donald Trump has commented on an alleged gang rape at Cornell as a New York prosecutor reopens the investigation and prepares evidence for a grand jury.
Latin Times · Oct 1 USCIS Raises 4 Fees Oct. 16 — Send the Wrong Amount and Your Case Gets Rejected Four USCIS immigration fees rise on October 16. Here's what changes for asylum seekers, TPS holders, and parolees — and what happens if you send the wrong amount.