White House airs new taxpayer-funded ad praising Trump’s war on Iran New ad features audio from Trump’s declaration of war and Pete Hegseth saying ‘if you kill Americans … we will kill you’ The Guardian - US · Oct 1
From Robert Kraft to Netanyahu, Israel’s supporters keep helping its critics These men’s actions aren’t just morally loathsome; they’re politically stupid. Social science may explain the phenomenon The Guardian - US · Oct 1
‘Page one of repressive playbook’: critics warn of Trump’s conspiratorial attacks President’s outlandish and extensive conspiracy theories endanger US freedoms, health and science, experts say The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Americans are turning against Trump's handling of economy, prices Poll results reveal widespread dissatisfaction among Americans regarding Donald Trump's management of the economy and inflation. Many citizens express concerns about the increasing cost of essentials like food and fuel. A significant majority believe Trump’s policies contribute to these financial challenges, as his economic approval ratings have sharply declined. Sparticularly,… The Times of India · Oct 1
Trump’s immigration detention policy to face justices The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear a dispute about the legality of the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for many immigrants facing deportation. The brief order sets up another high-profile fight during the coming term, when the justices will also hear issues ranging from gun rights to civil rights.… Roll Call · Oct 1
Lame-duck effort brewing to protect NIH grantmaking Senate appropriators from both parties are workshopping language that could be added to a spending bill to prevent the White House from exerting political influence on medical research grants. The provision would go into the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill that lawmakers hope to pass before stopgap funding expires Dec. 11. The senators, led by Appropriations Chair… Roll Call · Oct 1
Leaked audio caught Ken Paxton saying Trump’s convention ‘dropped our numbers.’ Then Trump was asked about Paxton’s comments He brought up the NFL again. We Got This Covered · Oct 1
Trump the environmentalist? How his Iran war exposed the fragility of dirty energy Gavin Newsom says Trump is a ‘gift’ to the climate cause for dispelling notions of fossil fuel energy security The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Donald Trump Reportedly 'Twitching in Anger' While Calling Undocumented Migrants 'The Worst People' Donald Trump defended ICE and criticised migrants and Democrats after a reporter asked whether immigration enforcement was contributing to higher beef-processing prices in Kansas. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
‘You seem to welcome immigrants who look like you’: Debate gets heated over immigration. Then, the Democrat candidate makes a serious accusation He accused the Republicans of double standards We Got This Covered · Oct 1
Supreme Court Hands Trump a Major Win With 'Evil' Emergency Order Described as 'Reckless Cruelty' The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume rapid deportations to third countries, despite warnings from critics about due process, persecution and torture risks. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Americans are paying millions for a batch of pro-Trump ads The spots, including a recycled campaign ad, are funded by taxpayers and present the president as a hero The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Republican Senate Nominee Ken Paxton's Office Gave No-Jail Plea Deals in Three Other Sex Abuse Cases, Records Show Court records show Ken Paxton's office offered no-jail deals in multiple Texas sex-abuse and trafficking cases, including La Vernia athletes and a sheriff. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
The Texas Tribune · Oct 1 Trump’s proposed ban on diesel exports could have unintended consequences for Texas refineries Experts say the president’s goal of lowering gas prices by prohibiting exports would devastate the energy sector and cause fuel shortages.
Ballotpedia · Oct 1 Democrats have won 13 previously Republican-held state legislative seats in special elections since Trump took office Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, Brew.
We Got This Covered · Oct 1 Donald Trump waxes lyrical about ‘greatest ballroom ever built,’ claims only a Hispanic person could survive falling from it Trump says "it's a long way down..."
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 'No Fatties, No Trannies': Pete Hegseth Hails Trump's Military Culture Shift and Tougher Standards US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended stricter military standards and sweeping reforms at Quantico, while bipartisan critics questioned senior officer dismissals and his attacks on journalists.
Roll Call · Oct 1 Florida Democrat is latest candidate to unveil anticorruption plan A Democrat running for a Central Florida seat on the edge of the House battleground unveiled an anti-corruption plan Thursday that calls for overhauling the Ethics Committee, joining other candidates who’ve made fighting corruption a campaign focal point this year. Bale Dalton, a former NASA chief of staff, is running…
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Lindsey Graham Was 'Likely' Witness in Trump 2020 Election Case, Jack Smith Tells Late Senator's Sister Jack Smith hearing: See what the former special counsel told Darline Graham about her brother's phone data. Learn why Marsha Blackburn is taking Smith to federal court.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race US President Trump announced South Korea's intention to invest $54 billion in an Alaska natural gas project. The project aims to connect Alaska's North Slope to a liquefied natural gas export terminal. While Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan supports the initiative, South Korean officials remain cautious about the investment's commercial viability.…
Medical Daily · Oct 1 Senators Give CDC Until October 9 to Explain Nearly Four-Week Delay in Free COVID Shots for Low-Income Children Senators want the CDC to explain a nearly four-week delay in free COVID shots for low-income kids. Here is what parents of VFC-eligible children can do now.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Trump says he has done a 'bad job' explaining his economic record Donald Trump admitted to a crowd that he has not effectively communicated his economic achievements to the public. He blamed worsening approval ratings on high gasoline prices and public dissatisfaction with his economic management. Trump argues that the country is performing well despite these challenges, including increased consumer pessimism. His…
The Economic Times · Oct 1 H-1B visa fee: Second US judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 charge A federal judge recently blocked a substantial fee that was imposed on H-1B visas by Donald Trump. The ruling was based on the failure of government agencies to follow necessary procedures. A coalition of unions and nonprofits had sought this legal action, with another judge already blocking the fee in…
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections A bill aiming to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled in the Senate as lawmakers headed for the exits until after the November midterm elections