Trump Signs Tax-Free Red Diesel Order For Highway Use The executive order lets highway vehicles legally use dyed diesel without the 24.4 cent federal tax through 2026, with possible added state breaks. Motor1 · Oct 7
From the Acropolis, Rubio calls on Europe to emerge from ‘slumber’ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday urged Western nations to return to what he called their civilisational roots and ensure the West "maintains its place at the head of the world" in a speech delivered against the backdrop of the Acropolis in Athens. The top US diplomat called… France 24 · Oct 7
Kansas GOP Senator Who Sued 700+ Patients Over Medical Debt Faces Voter Fury as Race Hits Toss-Up Republican Senator Roger Marshall's Kansas re-election campaign has become unexpectedly competitive after a medical debt controversy, voter frustration over costs and close polling boosted Democrat Adam Hamilton. International Business Times UK · Oct 7
Republicans fear even their $1 billion war chest can’t save them in midterms Some Republican strategists worry much of the money is being spent too late The Independent UK · Oct 7
Blockers by Michael Lewis review – the quiet heroes who tried to stop Doge The author of Moneyball brings his exceptional narrative skills to bear on Musk’s anti-government crusade The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
Red-dyed diesel order unlikely to stem red ink from high prices A White House bid to address sky high fuel prices by allowing temporary expanded use of untaxed diesel will have a limited impact on businesses and consumers feeling the pain at the pump, experts say. President Donald Trump signed an executive order while at a Nebraska campaign event on Monday… Roll Call · Oct 7
Brussels looks to capture Big Tech through tax on large corporations Brussels is considering taxing big US tech companies through a broad levy on large corporations in an effort to raise revenues for the EU while avoiding a backlash from the Trump administration, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The Economic Times · Oct 7
Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor won't be there Donald Trump plans to highlight Anduril’s $3.7 billion investment in a Baltimore-area facility that will make components for US nuclear-powered submarines, part of his push to showcase manufacturing investment ahead of the November 3 midterms. The project is expected to create 3,100 direct jobs, with the federal government committing $2.9… The Economic Times · Oct 7
Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no Republicans enter the final month before the midterms with a major cash advantage but growing concern that late spending may not offset voter dissatisfaction over Trump, the cost of living and the Iran war. Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into competitive Senate and governor races, but the late ad buys… The Economic Times · Oct 7
Susan Collins tells voters she’s ‘not exactly’ Trump’s favorite senator Democrats are targeting the Maine seat to gain control of the Senate The Independent UK · Oct 7
OPINION - George Galloway: We need an end to wokery, greenery and quackery Leader of Workers Party of Great Britain and candidate for Holborn and St Pancras by-election calls for end to ‘crawling to the madness of Donald Trump’ Evening Standard · Oct 7
Iran-US war latest: Trump says he doesn’t ‘really want’ peace deal as US prepares to resume strikes Trump and his national security team discuss possibility of restarting large-scale US military operations in Iran The Independent UK · Oct 7
Trump explains why critics forced ‘tariff’ down his list of favorite words IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 7
Putin pal baffled after Don Jr. repays him for lavish wedding gift IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 7
The Independent UK · Oct 7 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Children killed while they slept among 25 dead in ‘vile birthday present’ for Putin A Russian missile strike obliterates five-storey residential building in Pryluky
The Independent UK · Oct 7 Trump swaps his luxury Apprentice-era suits for a $250 alternative IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Oct 7 Paralysed Fort Hood Killer Nidal Hasan Faces December Firing Squad in a Wheelchair Nidal Hasan, paralysed since his 2009 Fort Hood rampage, will die by firing squad on 3 December in the first US military execution in 65 years, the Army has confirmed.
The Times of India · Oct 7 'Actions, not words': Vance demands Iran cut nuclear enrichment to end war US vice president JD Vance emphasized that Iran needs to make significant reductions in enrichment capacity. Vance highlighted the necessity of actionable commitments rather than mere promises for negotiations. The US is uncertain about Iran's internal decision-making process, especially after recent significant events. As the conflict continues, it poses political…
International Business Times UK · Oct 7 Trump Mobile Hackers Claim the Company Admitted It Had 'No Team' To Handle the Data Breach Hackers calling themselves BYOD claim they leaked data on 3,615 Trump Mobile customers and say the company admitted it had no team to handle the breach.
The Economic Times · Oct 7 US, China, EU: three paths to regulating AI The United States, China and the European Union are taking different paths to govern artificial intelligence, as calls grow worldwide to rein in its most powerful systems. The same day, Trump ordered federal agencies to replace the term "artificial intelligence" with "super intelligence" in official communications.
Medical Daily · Oct 7 White House's $64 Billion Medicaid Drug Savings Claim Rests on a 10-Year Projection with Murky Details A FactCheck.org review finds the White House's $64 billion Medicaid drug savings claim rests on a 10-year projection with key details still unclear.
The Conversation · Oct 7 Yemen is spiralling into another civil war that could swiftly engulf in the entire region The Middle East has seen many explosions of violence in recent years. But while the US-Iran war has grabbed the headlines this year, the rapidly escalating conflict between the Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognised government and Saudi Arabia risks becoming just as consequential for the region.
The Times of India · Oct 7 Pneumonic plague alarm in Siberia: Trump offers help, Rubio urges Russia to share info A woman at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia reportedly died from pneumonia of unknown cause. While there are suggestions she may have contracted pneumonic plague, Russian authorities have not confirmed this diagnosis. The World Health Organisation assesses the risk of spreading beyond Russia as very low and is…
The Economic Times · Oct 7 Trump blames France student protests on Islam, migration as US midterms approach Donald Trump has blamed France's ongoing mass student protests on Islam and migration without providing evidence. French students have been protesting since late September, demanding better school conditions and facing police clashes. The demonstrations have sparked interest among right-wing commentators in the US, warning of similar issues in America. France's…
The Economic Times · Oct 7 Families of some US troops killed in the Iran war's deadliest strike absent from White House event At a recent White House gathering, relatives of servicemen who fell in the Iran war came together to honor their ultimate sacrifice and air their frustrations. A significant number are upset about the unresolved inquiries regarding the deadly March 1 drone strike that left six soldiers dead. The ceremony honored…