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POLITICSOct 7Lawyers looking to block Texas man’s execution following Christa Pike’s botched executionLawyers for a Texas death row inmate are looking to block his execution following the botched lethal injection attempts against Christa Pike in Tennessee. Jamaal Howard is scheduled for execution by lethal injection on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. EDT, marking the first time an inmate has been put to death since the incident with…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7DNC sues to block Trump administration from using government funds for political adsThe Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Wednesday sued the Trump administration, claiming it misused congressional appropriations in using government funding to run new ads featuring the president. “The Trump Administration is using taxpayer dollars to air political advertisements, a blatant violation of the statutory ban on the use of appropriations for ‘publicity or propaganda purposes.’…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7Watch live: Trump rallies Texas Republicans amid midterm warning signsPresident Trump is returning to Texas Wednesday night as Republicans look to shore up support in an increasingly competitive midterm landscape. Trump will rally voters in San Antonio, marking his third trip to the state in a month after stops in Dallas for the GOP midterm convention and a tour last week at a truck…The Hill
POLITICSOct 79/11 families flood New York court seeking justice over alleged Saudi plotters: ‘I’m still angry’Lawsuit alleges that the Saudi government provided support to several of the hijackers, a claim the kingdom has consistently deniedThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 7Trump says he could have done "very bad things" to Hillary Clinton, Biden, and ObamaThe US president hinted at possible actions against Democratic figures, highlighting respect for his office as a reason not to act. The discussion arises given the potential for a new impeachment, while elections that could change the control of Congress are approaching.Clarín
POLITICSOct 7Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"It's not yet clear what the taxpayer benefit would be for such a build, or how much it would cost.CBS News
POLITICSOct 7Jackson, Collins tangle on Canada tariffs: ‘We can’t eat road salt’Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Democrat Troy Jackson tangled over the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada during the first debate of their battleground Senate race in Maine. Collins stressed her opposition to the tariffs on Canada, hailing America’s longtime ally as a vital trading partner for the state she’s represented for five terms in the…The Hill
POLITICSOct 79/11 victims’ families challenge Saudi Arabia in appeals court hearingThe appeals judges seemed unsure exactly how they would respond to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's claims that it should be dismissed as a defendant on sovereign immunity groundsThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 7Trump's taxpayer-funded ad blitz lands in courtPresident Trump said he will help pay for his administration's campaign-style ads after the Democratic National Committee sued Wednesday over their use of taxpayer money.Why it matters: Trump's funding announcement does not address the DNC's central allegation that the administration illegally used taxpayer money to finance the ads.What they're saying: Trump said in a Truth Social post that he considers the ads "to be a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A." and defended using taxpayer money for them."This is a rather standard thing to do but, rather than doing that, although nothing will maAxios
POLITICSOct 7US Republicans, independents express low trust in election integrity: PollA Gallup survey highlights a deep – and historic – partisan divide over confidence in the country's elections.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 7Political candidate in Arizona reports she was raped while out mending campaign signsDriving out in the early morning hours to fix damaged signs was a frequent routine for Greene-Placentia, who intended to avoid daytime traffic and extreme summer heatThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 7Half of Democratic voters say the party will win Congress because of Trump’s actions: PollHalf of Democratic voters say they expect their party to retake the House and Senate in the November midterm elections, mostly in response to President Trump’s policies and actions, according to a poll released Wednesday. A Politico poll found that 50 percent of Democratic respondents believed their party will take over the House and Senate…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7As US midterm elections loom, Trump's campaign tactics are becoming increasingly unusual, and expensiveDespite not being on the ballot, Trump is campaigning hard ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. His tactics and promises have mostly been at the expense of US taypayers. Experts say some might violate federal law.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 7Trump says he thinks he's "helping the Republican Party with the rallies" ahead of midtermsPresident Trump spoke with reporters outside the White House on Wednesday before leaving for an event in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Trump discussed the Iran war, the midterm elections and more.CBS News
POLITICSOct 7Trump to propose relaxing methane rules for oil and gas industryThe Trump administration will propose to loosen restrictions that rein in methane from oil and gas production, it announced Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press release that in the coming days, it will propose changes to Biden-era regulations.  It did not release a specific proposal but said it would make changes…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7Trump brushes question off about handing out cash before electionPresident Trump dismissed a question Wednesday about his administration sending money to Americans ahead of the midterms, choosing instead to tout his tariffs. “What we’re doing is we have tremendous growth. We have the greatest growth of any country, maybe ever in history,” the president said in the Oval Office, when the Independent’s Andrew Feinberg…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7HBCU students sue Missouri for $549M, citing underfundingCurrent and former students at Lincoln University of Missouri filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state has underfunded the institution for decades.   The students want the state to pay almost $549 million to a fund that would go toward campus repairs and other university needs.   The case centers around a law that requires certain state money to go…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7Union alleges Bureau of Prisons in contempt for failing to reinstate collective bargaining agreementLast week, a judge in Connecticut blocked the Bureau of Prisons from terminating its collective bargaining agreement.CBS News
POLITICSOct 7Trump's midterm strategists draw scrutiny over Russia-aligned workPresident Trump threatened Wednesday to fire two of his top political consultants if he finds a conflict, after reports that they advised a Russia-aligned government ahead of local elections there.Why it matters: Chris LaCivita and James Blair are leading Republicans' midterm election strategy, putting their foreign consulting work in tension with their prominent roles in Trump's political operation.What they're saying: Trump called the pair "outside consultants" in a Truth Social post Wednesday."They do not work for me, other than as outside consultants. They most likely have numerous clientsAxios
POLITICSOct 7“Maricarmen has to be the last victim of the system”: hundreds of campers march from Sol to CongressLa muerte de la vecina madrileña sacude la acampada de Sol, que responde con una protesta hasta la Cámara baja entre gritos de “asesinos”El País
POLITICSOct 7Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preservedA week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency."NPR News
POLITICSOct 7The campers of Sol march towards Congress after the death of Maricarmen: "Murderers!" and "Shame, shame""Rentistas, vosotros sois los terroristas", corean los manifestantes entre otras consignas LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 7White House promotes 'Trump TV' with an AI-altered photoThe White House has promoted “Trump TV” using an AI-altered photo of passengers apparently watching the president’s new streaming channel. But the image was originally posted online in February 2023, showing passengers watching the NFL Super Bowl, with one watching the film “Hitch”. The original photo was modified using AI to make it appear the passengers were watching Trump TV. The post did not disclose that the image had been altered. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 7Federal appeals judges don't reveal how they'll rule on Saudi Arabia's effort to end 9/11 litigationFamily members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks crowded a federal appeals courtroom in New York City where three judges heard arguments over whether legal claims against Saudi Arabia can proceedThe Independent World
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