Sen. Roger Marshall promoted Trump’s $5,000 dividend on social media, then hedged on it days later at a debate: ‘Not the first time I’ve disagreed’ He seems to be having second thoughts. We Got This Covered · Sep 13
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany in hospital after plane forced to make emergency landing on lake Tom Tiffany is recovering in hospital and says the light aircraft lost power as it approached Wausau Downtown Airport The Independent UK · Sep 13
Bill Maher claimed he has ‘some standing’ with conservatives, but still called Trump’s supporters part of ‘a cult’: ‘Got to get a little smarter’ Maher says Conservatives believe he respects them. We Got This Covered · Sep 13
Federal Court Rules Trump Administration 'Unlawfully Usurped the Authority' of FEMA Over Staffing A federal judge ruled that DHS unlawfully controlled FEMA staffing decisions and CORE worker renewals, while deleted Signal messages and changing policies complicated the unions' request for relief International Business Times UK · Sep 13
‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gain The Guardian - US · Sep 13
‘It’s just straight bigotry’: wave of Islamophobic rhetoric looms over US midterm elections As Muslims win historic victories, experts describe rise in anti-Islamic sentiment that rivals post-9/11 climate The Guardian - US · Sep 13
Trump’s attempted crackdown on mail-in voting – here’s what to know President and allies have tried to ram through changes to the US voting system, but his efforts are being challenged The Guardian - US · Sep 13
Trump continues visit to Ireland amid row over Irish unity remarks The US president is expected to present the trophy to the winner of the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort on Sunday. Evening Standard · Sep 13
JD Vance’s Catholicism could be at odds with Maga evangelicals in 2028 Vice-president wears religion on his sleeve but winding spiritual path could alienate evangelicals and conservative Catholics The Guardian - US · Sep 13
OPINION - Why millions of Brits are dead wrong about what’s really happening on London’s streets People are way too negative about the realities of London, says KCL professor Bobby Duffy, who has just published a landmark report on misconceptions of life in the capital Evening Standard · Sep 13
Trump continues Irish visit at golf tournament US President Donald Trump continues his visit to Ireland on Sunday after stirring up a diplomatic row hours into the trip by backing Irish unification Evening Standard · Sep 13
Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's plan to cut staffing at FEMA by 50% was unlawful The Independent UK · Sep 13
Howard Lutnick says the $5,000 Trump Dividend will come ‘not from taxpayer money,’ but the Trump Platinum Card which hasn’t launched yet That's some futureproofing. We Got This Covered · Sep 12
Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who wrongly checked 'US citizen' box Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against a group of residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court threw out felony charges against a woman who wrongly checked a box saying she was a U.S. citizen The Independent UK · Sep 12
The Economic Times · Sep 12 In 1788, New York City was declared national capital of United States of America, over 230 years later NYC is set to play pivotal role in midterm elections 2026 Although New York City became the first capital under the Constitution, its status was always intended to be temporary. The location of the permanent seat of government quickly became a major political dispute.
The Times of India · Sep 12 Trump says he will give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins in mid-terms; his aide reveals how US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said Donald Trump’s proposed USD 5,000 “dividend” for American adults would not be funded through tax revenue amid questions over how the plan would be financed.
Evening Standard · Sep 12 Donald Trump turns focus to golf after sparking row with Irish unity remarks The US president is making a two-day visit to Ireland.
International Business Times UK · Sep 12 Donald Trump Tells ABC Reporter 'Not You' During Heated Exchange Over $5,000 Payments Donald Trump clashed with ABC News reporter Rachel Scott during a live exchange about his proposed $5,000 tariff rebate cheques, declining to answer her question directly.
We Got This Covered · Sep 12 Should Democrats win a congressional majority this midterm, Trump thinks he would ‘probably’ be able to make a deal, but promises, ‘I’ll be a blocker’ “It’s never as important.”
Latin Times · Sep 12 H-1B Workers Could Lose Their 60-Day Safety Net: What DHS's New Rule Means DHS wants to scrap the 60-day grace period that protects laid-off H-1B workers, risking instant status loss. Comments close Nov. 10, 2026.
We Got This Covered · Sep 12 JD Vance rouses RNC to cheers by taking jabs at Abdul El-Sayed and a protester who appeared with a Mexican flag to define what he calls American values “Do not throw the baby out with your bathwater.”
The Economic Times · Sep 12 No political roles for nephews Akash, Ishan in BSP: Mayawati BSP chief Mayawati has made a clear announcement regarding the future of party leadership, confirming that her nephews, Akash and Ishan Anand, will not assume any political roles. This decision comes after Akash Anand was recently relieved of his duties. Mayawati reiterated her dedication to eradicating nepotism within the Bahujan…
The Economic Times · Sep 12 Could the US workweek drop to 32 hours? New Congress bill backed by Bernie Sanders and Mark Takano could change overtime rules A new bill proposes gradually reducing the US overtime threshold to 32 hours as U.S. Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, introduced a bill in Congress this week that would reduce the workweek to 32 hours. Lawmakers argue work has changed and productivity gains should benefit employees…
The Guardian - US · Sep 12 Taxes wouldn’t fund $5,000 Trump ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms, says commerce secretary Lutnick said $500bn of estimated $1tn needed to fund checks to all US adults could come from new visa program
International Business Times UK · Sep 12 Mitch McConnell's Expected Senate Return Highlights Age and Term Limit Debates for Ageing American Lawmakers Mitch McConnell's expected Senate return after a three month health absence is reviving America's debate over age and term limits for ageing lawmakers.