Trump signs pardons for 2 Alaska mechanics onstage, calls it something Joe Biden ‘would be unable to do’ Two Anchorage diesel shop owners got pardons at a Wasilla rally We Got This Covered · Oct 14
Fox News is now predicting Democrats will take control of the House in November midterms The Senate, where the GOP holds 53 seats, remains a toss-up, the conservative outlet says The Independent UK · Oct 14
Trump's AI Tiger Video Draws Backlash After President Shares Footage of Fatal Attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Donald Trump faces criticism for sharing footage of a fatal Yorkshire tiger attack and posting an AI-generated video of himself wrestling a tiger. International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Midterms 2026 Turn Real: Early Ballots Flow as Forecasters Give Dems 83% House Odds Iowa and Georgia launched early voting this week with three weeks to go. Forecasters now give Democrats 83% odds in the House and 61% in the Senate. Latin Times · Oct 14
Trump rebuked by judge who cites Dr. Seuss in DC golf course ruling: ‘Just ask the Lorax’ Workers cut down and bulldozed hundreds of trees because the president ‘demands haste,’ according to Judge Ana C Reyes The Independent UK · Oct 14
Why a Woman Was Beaten at Trump's Youngstown Rally — and the Unanswered Epstein Question Behind It All A woman wearing an Epstein files shirt was attacked at Trump's Youngstown rally. Her attacker stayed inside. Trump mocked her body. No charges filed. Latin Times · Oct 14
Press secretary debut Backfires: Katie Zacharia’s shaky start draws ridicule; Trump still backs her TOI Correspondent from Washington: For a White House that treats politics as a television spectacle and television as a political show, Donald Trump's press secretaries have often looked as though they were selected by a casting director rather than the administration’s personnel office. Katie Zacharia arrived at the White House… The Times of India · Oct 14
William Chapman’s family slam offensive viral videos after Trump tiger AI post IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 14
It’s not just Talarico. New Texas poll shows Dems statistically tied in key statewide races Republicans trail behind Democrats in voter enthusiasm, a University of Texas/Texas Politics Project University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows. The Texas Tribune · Oct 14
Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simple Donald Trump announced the beginning of exploration for oil and gas in Greenland which may alleviate energy concerns. Despite Trump's optimistic statements, resource extraction in Greenland has faced numerous challenges over the years. An agreement with Denmark and Greenland was signed to enhance Arctic security but lacks exploration rights. Legislators… The Economic Times · Oct 14
Anthony Scaramucci Reveals He Believes That 'General Milley Hates Trump More Than Melania' Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said General Mark Milley dislikes Donald Trump as much as Melania Trump, though the claim remains unverified. International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Nine ways the Trump administration could interfere with the midterms US President Donald Trump has made efforts to exert control over the upcoming midterm elections. Many election officials are preparing for potential disruptions and challenges that could arise. Trump's history of contesting election outcomes and urging supporters to act complicates the electoral landscape. Federal investigations and other interventions could influence… The Economic Times · Oct 14
Mike Johnson urges Trump to reverse decision on livestreaming Nidal Hasan execution: ‘Not everybody’s in favor of the idea” Even most Republicans are squirmish about the idea. We Got This Covered · Oct 14
UK’s support for Ukraine ‘will not change’, Burnham tells Zelensky The Ukrainian president received an unprecedented honour guard on his arrival at No 10. Evening Standard · Oct 14
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Fifa poised for rule change to avoid Folarin Balogun scandal repeat Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban was suspended after Donald Trump revealed he called Gianni Infantino over the red card
Capital & Main · Oct 14 Two Children of Vietnamese Refugees Face Off in California Congressional Race Both grew up on public assistance. Now they are divided over Trump’s
Reason · Oct 14 Trump's Plan To Buy Russian Diesel Would Violate Federal Law If laws passed by Congress do not apply to presidential actions, then we no longer live in a democracy.
International Business Times UK · Oct 14 Elon Musk's $366M US Midterm Spending Spree Dwarfs His 2024 Donations to Trump Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366 million in the 2026 US midterms, largely backing Republican groups as they fight to retain control of Congress.
We Got This Covered · Oct 14 Donald Trump boasts about Denzel Washington calling him a ‘great friend’ on Truth Social. Then people spot the graphic’s origin: ‘Another lie’ Well, that’s awkward.
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Bulletin world briefing: Trump’s diesel deal with Russia slammed and India rocked by mass protests Here are five stories from across the globe you may have missed
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Even MAGA are cringing over Katie Zacharia’s press secretary debut One official described the briefing as ‘brutal,’ while others questioned why Zacharia didn’t take more time to prepare
The Times of India · Oct 14 Russia hits Coca-Cola, McDonald's sites in Ukraine but Trump staying silent A Russian drone struck a Coca-Cola factory outside Kyiv in early September. On September 3, Zelenskyy referred to the attack in his nightly video address, saying, “Today, the Russians struck a Coca-Cola plant with a drone. Coca-Cola has become such an enemy to them that they’re burning it down with…
The Times of India · Oct 14 Ukraine's Starlink scare - a cautionary note for India? TOI Correspondent from Washington: The raging debate in India over Elon Musk’s bid to muscle Starlink into the country has received a cautionary call after Ukraine reported on Wednesday that its military units suffered disruptions due to unexpected restrictions on Starlink terminals, affecting high-speed connectivity used in combat missions.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14 Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks Vessels were hit by missiles as rise in strikes suggests Iran is trying to close waterway before US midterm elections
International Business Times UK · Oct 14 Megyn Kelly Slams Katie Zacharia Over White House Look: 'You're Not There To Turn Anybody On' Megyn Kelly has criticised Katie Zacharia's appearance after the new White House press secretary's first briefing, while separate reports raised questions about her early performance in the role.