Trump doesn’t rule out declaring state of emergency before midterm elections President also dismissed low poll ratings as ‘fake numbers’ and deflected responsibility for Iran war in Time interview The Guardian - US · Oct 1
250,000 U.S. Visas Revoked: Inside America's Largest-Ever Crackdown — From Birth Tourism to Govt. Officials The U.S. State Department has revoked over 250,000 visas under Trump. Who is targeted, what crimes qualify, and what it means for holders going forward. Latin Times · Oct 1
Rep. McIver joins rare group who have given birth in Congress Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., announced the arrival of her daughter this week, boosting the ranks of congresswomen who have given birth in office. It’s still a small group — just 14 others have given birth to children while serving as sitting members of Congress, according to the House historian’s office.… Roll Call · Oct 1
A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS The Trump administration has proposed a change to the 1040 tax form that will require Americans to disclose their citizenship and residency status The Independent UK · Oct 1
At the Races: Debate demands and dodges Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire Debates have been a part of politics since the days of… Roll Call · Oct 1
Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump House Democrats say officials may have illegally misused public funds to pay for president’s ‘narcissistic ego trips’ The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Donald Trump Allegedly Caught Doing 'Gross' Wink in 'Direction of Natalie Harp' During Meeting A video of Donald Trump winking and smiling during Ron Johnson's remarks about a proposed $15 billion Iowa steel mill prompted speculation on X, but the gesture's intended recipient remains unconfirmed International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Texas Trump voter argues wife too ‘good’ to be sent back to Honduras: ‘I’d go back and vote Kamala’ "I still like a lot of what he’s done, though not everything." We Got This Covered · Oct 1
Warning signs multiply for Trump just a month before the midterms The Republican Party is entering a challenging political environment as midterm elections approach. Issues related to tariffs and the Iran war are causing economic concerns among voters. Recent polling reveals low approval ratings for Trump's handling of the economy and cost of living. Early voting data indicates stronger Democratic participation… The Economic Times · Oct 1
US Supreme Court to hear clash over Trump's immigration detention policy The US Supreme Court has decided to review a contentious issue surrounding the mandatory detention of undocumented immigrants, a policy born out of President Trump's administration. This practice has faced backlash from several advocacy groups, especially after the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals supported the administration's stance. Numerous lawsuits… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Supreme Court to review Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for immigrants The US Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review the Trump administration’s policy of denying bond hearings to immigrants detained while facing possible deportation, taking up a legal dispute over whether the practice violates federal law. The Times of India · Oct 1
Iran Negotiations Remain Stalled. Trump Now Said He Doesn't Think There Could 'Ever' Be Peace With Tehran. "By annihilating Iran, we've created peace in the world," Trump said in an interview with TIME magazine. International Business Times · Oct 1
Who Is Jasmine Bugarín? The Mexican Senator Born in California at the Center of a Nationality Fight Jasmine Bugarín, a Mexican senator from the Pacific coast state of Nayarit who has emerged as a leading figure in the governing Morena coalition ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, is pushing back after President Claudia Sheinbaum questioned whether she still holds U.S. citizenship. Latin Times · Oct 1
Supreme Court to review Trump policy denying bond hearings to detained immigrants The federal government has indefinitely detained thousands of immigrants facing deportation proceedings The Independent UK · Oct 1
Latin Times · Oct 1 President Trump Begins Sending $500 Obamacare Refund Checks to Nearly 1 Million Americans President Trump's administration has started distributing $500 Treasury refund checks to over 950,000 Americans across 30 states. The administration states the funds represent overcollected ACA HealthCare.gov user fees being returned to taxpayers ahead of the midterm elections.
Latin Times · Oct 1 Pro-Paxton Group Unleashes $131 Million Spending Blitz in Texas Senate Race as Midterms Near A pro-Paxton PAC unleashed $131M in Texas, highlighting the intense fight for the Senate seat as Democrats make aggressive plays for Hispanic voters.
Roll Call · Oct 1 Vulnerable Republican senators stick with Trump on votes since 2025 The six Republicans who made CQ Roll Call’s latest list of the most vulnerable senators have been almost uniformly supportive of President Donald Trump’s priorities since his return to office. In fact, five of them – Ohio’s Jon Husted, Alaska’s Dan Sullivan, Kansas’ Roger Marshall, Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts and South…
Latin Times · Oct 1 Gov. Sanders' "Brad" Ad United MAGA and the Left in Outrage — for Completely Opposite Reasons Sanders' "Meet Brad" welfare ad drew fire from both MAGA commentators and the NAACP — and the data behind the backlash is more complicated than either side admits.
Medical Daily · Oct 1 FDA Will Likely Stay Without a Confirmed Commissioner into November as Senate Panel Holds Off on Overton Vote No Senate committee vote on FDA nominee Heidi Overton is expected before the midterms, leaving the agency under acting leadership through fall.
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Students in 30 states can apply for scholarships next year under Trump plan that includes federal tax credits Scheduled to launch on Jan. 1, the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit represents the nation's first federal school choice program
The Guardian - US · Oct 1 Is Trump to blame for Americans getting explosive diarrhea? As the midterms approach, Americans’ digestive health has become a bizarre talking point
We Got This Covered · Oct 1 ‘Devastated’ former DHS chief Kristi Noem files to end 34-year marriage after online scandal and White House firing Thirty-four years later, things changed
Latin Times · Oct 1 A Baby Named Nathan Just Became the Face of America's New Birthright Citizenship Battle — Nathan v. Trump A new lawsuit, Nathan v. Trump, challenges Trump's revised birthright citizenship order weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his first attempt.
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Nicki Minaj Praises Lara Trump as 'Very Gracious & Inviting' After Fox News Interview Nicki Minaj praised Lara Trump and the Fox News team after their interview drew online criticism over her support for Donald Trump and comments about Black voters.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when? The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The states to receive Obamacare refunds are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,…