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POLITICSOct 9Venezuela's majority opposition seeks to persuade the U.S. to accelerate political changeVenezuela's main opposition coalition seeks more fluid dialogue with the U.S. to expedite political changes after Maduro's capture. The PUD, led by Machado, emphasizes the importance of free elections to attract investments and stabilize the South American country.Clarín
POLITICSOct 9Sen. Murphy accuses Trump administration of "cover-up" over blocked U.S. base accessDemocratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he was blocked from accessing a U.S. base as part of a Trump administration "cover-up" linked to the Iran war. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.CBS News
POLITICSOct 9Donald Trump launches committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa CookMove comes after Supreme Court in June rebuffed president’s attempt to sack central bankerFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 926 percent of Trump voters say GOP candidates should break from him: SurveyOver one-fourth of President Trump’s 2024 voters believe Republicans would be more likely to win the midterms if they break away from the president this November, a Politico-PF Global poll found.  Twenty-six percent of respondents who voted for the president in 2024 said the Republican in their district would have a better chance of winning…The Hill
POLITICSOct 9Watch live: Trump touts Columbus Day at White HousePresident Trump is hosting a Columbus Day celebration at the White House on Friday, renewing his push to honor the Italian explorer amid years of debate over his legacy. The event comes months after Trump installed a 13-foot statue of Christopher Columbus on White House grounds — a replica of a monument that protesters toppled…The Hill
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 9Protests erupt after ICE agent shoots NYC man who was in car with 5-year-old sonCBS News
POLITICSOct 9ICE won't pause enforcement in NY after Bronx shooting, DHS's Mullin saysNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she asked Homeland Security Secretary Mullin and President Donald Trump to immediately halt ICE operations in her state.CNBC
POLITICSOct 978 percent blame Trump policies for rising prices: SurveyNearly 8 in 10 Americans blame the Trump administration for rising costs of living across the country, according to a new poll released Friday.  The Reuters survey found that 78 percent of Americans — including 64 percent of Republicans, 76 percent of independents and 95 percent of Democrats — believe some of the responsibility for…The Hill
POLITICSOct 9Cook Political Report tilts 18 House races toward DemocratsHouse races in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Washington, Michigan and more are shifting in Democrats' direction, according to a Friday update from the closely watched Cook Political Report.Why it matters: The GOP's midterm outlook was already bleak, anchored by an unpopular war and high fuel prices. But staving off a blue resurgence, despite heavy spending, is looking increasingly complicated as Election Day approaches.Driving the news: Cook's new moves put the likely midterm outcome at Democrats picking up nine to 19 seats, a range of 224 to 234. The shifts include:Five seats — in Iowa, Pennsylvania anAxios
POLITICSOct 9Heated Senate debates in Georgia, Maine and MichiganSenate candidates in Georgia, Maine and Michigan squared off in heated debates ahead of the midterm elections. Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks it down.CBS News
POLITICSOct 9What we know about the ICE shooting in New York CityAn ICE agent shot and injured a man in New York City's Bronx borough while his 5-year-old son was in the car, according to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.CBS News
POLITICSOct 9Virginia county sues to stop Trump from building his beloved triumphal archThe lawsuit marks the first time a government entity has challenged the proposed arch in courtThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 9Jon Ossoff slams Mike Collins in Georgia debate, claims he promoted neo-Nazi contentGeorgia senatorial candidates Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins engaged in a debate ahead of the midterms, where both traded attacks on the economy, tariffs, healthcare cuts, data centers and more. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.CBS News
POLITICSOct 9Trump again raises the specter of electoral fraud ahead of key US elections.Trump intensifies his discourse on electoral fraud before the elections, despite experts doubting its effectiveness. The cost of living concerns voters more than the president's unsubstantiated accusations, according to recent polls.Clarín
POLITICSOct 9Mike Rogers clashes with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan debate over Iran, Hamas and IsraelMichigan senatorial candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed clashed during a debate before the midterm elections. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has some fact-checking on some of the claims made.CBS News
POLITICSOct 9Trump rips El-Sayed after Michigan Senate debatePresident Trump slammed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) following the first debate between the Democrat and his opponent, former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers, on Thursday evening. “Mike Rogers, the great American Patriot and Republican Candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, completely obliterated Mohammed El-Sayed in the big debate tonight,” Trump wrote on Truth…The Hill
POLITICSOct 9International students could see a massive fee increase for OPT work visaThe option to stay and work in the U.S. after graduation is a big draw for a lot of international students.marketplace_org · united states of america
POLITICSOct 9Diesel and fertilizer prices test US farmers' support for Republicans.Rising diesel and fertilizer costs are affecting Ohio farmers, who are key to Republicans in legislative elections. Despite the difficulties, many maintain their support for Trump, though with growing concern for the economy and international politics.Clarín
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 9NYC mayor Mamdani calls ICE ‘rotten to its core’ after agents shoot at car with 5-year-old insideMarkwayne Mullin lashed out at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the New York City Mayor said that ICE was ‘rotten to its core’The Independent World
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 9Live updates: Mamdani fumes over NYC ICE shooting; Trump to make blue-state stop in midterm blitzPresident Trump Later is holding a rally in upstate New York after focusing his crunch-time campaign blitz for GOP candidates in red states. He’s speaking in Syracuse, N.Y., to give a last-minute boost to Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman — whom nonpartisan election forecaster Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) gave a 10 percent chance of winning…The Hill
POLITICSOct 9Mamdani: ‘No explanation’ for ICE shooting man near child in New YorkNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) late Thursday condemned the recent shooting of a man in the city by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. “There is no explanation for these tactics. There is no explanation for federal officers firing this many rounds into a car that has a five-year-old in the…The Hill
POLITICSOct 9How the permitting bill could collapseCongress has its best chance in years to pass sweeping permitting legislation, but a series of political and policy obstacles could derail the bipartisan Senate plan.Why it matters: Cutting hurdles for energy projects is a top priority for fossil fuels and renewables sectors, and major business groups more broadly.Here are five risks to a lame-duck deal:👱‍♂️ President Trump himself. The White House says it supports the bill, but Trump is mercurial, so nothing is final until it's final. His administration's willingness — or not — to loosen the screws on wind and solar projects it's restrictingAxios
POLITICSOct 9US lawmakers push green card bill for Hongkongers, but observers doubt successTwo US lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would allow Hongkongers in the country to apply for permanent residency, but authorities and observers have dismissed it as a political move unlikely to succeed. Senator Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, and Representative James McGovern, a Massachusetts Democrat, announced the Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act, seeking to provide a pathway to green cards and ultimately citizenship for Hong Kong residents in the US currently protected under the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 9In our current system, Congress’s crazy behavior is actually rationalTo transform an underperforming Congress into a highly productive legislature, we must change politicians’ electoral incentives.The Hill