The Democrats' Socialist Moment The DSA is set to grow its influence in government after the 2026 elections. Reason · Oct 8
USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in San Diego after harrowing stretch at sea Deployment for nearly a year was marked by reports of supply shortages and deteriorating morale and mental health among crew The Guardian - US · Oct 8
‘System is rigged’: Democrat Sherrod Brown puts datacenter danger at heart of populist Senate bid Ohio former senator attacks Republican rival as the ‘face of datacenters’ as he wraps AI concerns into pro-worker message The Guardian - US · 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
Sam Altman says AI will make ‘bad things’ happen. Exhibit A: needless death AI is already implicated in violent deaths and nearly started world war three. Those bad things? They only happen to other people The Guardian - US · Oct 8
Rosie O'Donnell apologises for saying Wynonna Judd supports Donald Trump Rosie O'Donnell has issued a public apology after Wynonna Judd admitted she was baffled by the claim. BANG Premier · Oct 8
How Texas candidates plan to lower the cost of gas, groceries and housing From groceries to childcare, Texans are spending more to live here. Here’s how much costs have risen, why it’s happening and what candidates are proposing to fix it. The Texas Tribune · Oct 8
Democrat Nathan Johnson pitches back-to-basics attorney general’s office after 12 years under Paxton Johnson is hoping enough moderates are tired of Paxton-era culture wars to cross party lines. His GOP opponent, Mayes Middleton, is running as the outgoing incumbent’s ideological heir. 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. The Texas Tribune · Oct 8
Hegseth falsely claims Obama called 2009 Fort Hood attack ‘workplace violence’ – as it happened Pentagon chief joins Trump in attempt to use deadly shooting at Texas base to attack former Democratic president The Guardian - US · 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
Homebuyer loan program for University of California staff is the first initiative to qualify for California’s 2028 ballot Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 8
Trump Rally in Texas Turns Violent as Supporter Grabs Protester by the Hair; At Least 10 Hecklers Ejected or Walk Out At a Trump rally in San Antonio, a supporter allegedly grabbed a heckler by the hair as at least 10 protesters were ejected during Ken Paxton's campaign speech. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
‘That guy’s got to lose a lot of weight’: Trump lashes out at hecklers during Texas rally The president was speaking at rally in support of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton The Independent UK · Oct 8
The Independent UK · Oct 8 The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home to San Diego after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war
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
Bored Panda · Oct 8 Satirical Golden Statue Of Donald Trump Goes On Display, And The Comments Are Brutal A statue of Donald Trump, wearing no clothes and sitting atop of a man struggling under his weight, was unveiled in the European Parliament building in France.
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.
Euronews · Oct 8 'The Orange Plague': Naked Trump statue on display at European Parliament in Strasbourg A gold statue depicting Donald Trump fully naked and crushing a smaller man’s shoulders has been unveiled in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France.
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Hurricane Isaias update: Gulf Coast braces for life-threatening storm surge Forecasters warned Isaias could deliver destructive hurricane-force winds
Fortune · Oct 8 Trump keeps changing who gets his $5,000 dividend, and only 21% of voters believe he'll actually pay it Who is getting the cash: all U.S. citizens or only American adults?
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 French Mayor Bally Bagayoko Slams Donald Trump Over Mass Student Protests and Migration Comments Student protests that began at a Créteil high school have spread across France, with demonstrators citing staff shortages, deteriorating buildings and inadequate equipment while demanding urgent reforms.
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Susan Dell Tells Parents Trump Accounts Have Money 'Already Waiting' as Video Sparks Brutal 'Alien' Jibes Susan Dell urged parents and grandparents to claim Trump Accounts during a White House event, while online users mocked her appearance and posture. The programme includes government and privately funded contributions.
Euronews · Oct 8 Brent crude tops $105 as Trump weighs resuming 'major combat operations' in Iran Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel on Thursday after reports that US President Donald Trump is considering a return to "major combat operations" against Iran, while European stock markets opened lower as rising oil prices fuelled inflation fears.