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POLITICSOct 7Ben Affleck slams ‘snarky,’ ‘depressing’ political climate: ‘I think it would be an awful job’Ben Affleck says running for public office “has no appeal” to him because he finds the political world “very depressing.” The “Gone Girl” star, who plays a Los Angeles mayoral candidate in his new movie “Animals,” shot down talk of making a real-life jump from Hollywood to the campaign trail in an interview with Variety…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7US proposes a $70,000 fee for international studentsThe U.S. proposes a $70,000 fee to schools for each international student in the OPT program, affecting universities and technology companies. The measure seeks to combat visa fraud, but could discourage the arrival of foreign talent, impacting the country's innovation and economy.Clarín
POLITICSOct 7Two-thirds of Republican candidates distancing themselves from Trump before midterms, new poll findsTrump’s recent approval rating has hit a career low of 32% going into the midtermsThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 7Conservatives Are Done with 'They're Going to Jail' - Actually Give Us the Perp WalkSeemingly, the entire system is stacked against everything we believe in. Love and devotion to God, family, and country are routinely maligned and openly hated. People here in “flyover country” […] The post Conservatives Are Done with 'They're Going to Jail' - Actually Give Us the Perp Walk appeared first on The Western Journal .westernjournal · united states of america
POLITICSOct 730 days and 5 takeaways on the midtermsAs the midterm elections approach, analysts suggest that Democrats are well-positioned to flip the House due to shifting voter trends and enthusiasm despite significant Republican spending.The Hill
POLITICSOct 7GOP Michigan Senate candidate Rogers calls for trade war with Canada to end ‘now’Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) on Wednesday called for an end to the U.S.-Canada trade war fostered by the Trump administration, a sign of how the battle may be hurting his campaign against Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. “Here in Michigan, we know that Canada is not our enemy. We need to end this tariff…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7Democrat launches ad featuring Moreno ripping GOP’s Miller over daughter’s blue bunnyDemocrat Brian Poindexter’s campaign is launching an ad Wednesday featuring Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) criticizing his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), over an incident involving Moreno’s granddaughter’s stuffed blue bunny. The ad, first shared with The Hill, comes as Miller has faced intense scrutiny amid abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. She has…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7Christa Pike’s attorneys hold a press conferenceWatch live coverage as Christa Pike’s attorneys hold a press conference following the hearing in Davidson County Chancery Court.NBC News
POLITICSOct 7Michigan’s Mike Rogers says trade war with Canada needs to endWeeks after he called for an end to the war with Iran, the GOP Senate candidate is breaking with the Trump administration again.Politico
POLITICSOct 7Texas Plans Execution After Botched Lethal Injection in TennesseeJamaal Howard’s lawyers are seeking information about the lethal injection drug, the same medication used in Tennessee’s failed attempt last week.NYT US
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 7Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injectionCBS News
POLITICSOct 7Castlegar approves entry into provincial pilot project for electric kick scooters (Castlegar)Castlegar has kick started its participation in a provincial pilot project for electric kick scooters. City council approved a Ministry of Transportation and Transit proposal for the program in Castlegar, permitting the operation of electric kick scooters on designated municipal roadways and cycl...castanet · united states of america
POLITICSOct 7If the Kennedy Center Is ‘Dangerous,’ Why Is the Symphony Rehearsing There?The National Symphony Orchestra is practicing inside a building that President Trump and his allies say could fall on their heads.NYT US
POLITICSOct 7Raskin seeks to preserve Trump's D.C. "propaganda" in SmithsonianRep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced legislation Wednesday that would direct the Smithsonian to preserve and display artifacts he said reflect the rise of "governmental propaganda" under President Trump.Why it matters: The bill will almost certainly fail in a Republican-controlled Congress. But it could preview how Democrats would scrutinize the president's use of taxpayer dollars to promote his image if they regain control in November.Trump's drive to remake D.C.'s physical and cultural landscape in his image can be seen in banners bearing his face on government buildings and attempts to rebrAxios
POLITICSOct 7Scott Bessent spat in his food and exploded at DC restaurateur after being confronted by protesters: reportA new report sheds light on Trump Cabinet member’s conduct at the helm of the Treasury, where he is known for losing his temper at staffers and even in the halls of the White HouseThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 7Trump pushing to turn one of his golf courses into presidential retreatPresident Trump wants to add a Camp David-type presidential retreat at his West Palm Beach, Fla., golf club, according to several reports. A letter sent to Palm Beach County commissioners by the golf course’s attorney Harvey Oyer said Trump is offering to “designate” his golf course as a “U.S. Presidential Golf Course” and be “utilized…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7Trump campaigns in Texas while his candidate blames him for poor pollsThe US leader visits Texas to boost legislative elections, supporting the attorney general in his Senate race. Paxton, at a disadvantage, blames conflicts and costs for his drop in the polls, while Trump mobilizes his followers.Clarín
POLITICSOct 7Paxton: Iran war a drag on Texas Senate campaignTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in the Lone Star State, said in a leaked audio recording that the war in Iran and high prices at home are a drag on his midterm campaign. “It’s not tariffs. … It’s the war, it’s gas prices, it’s diesel,” Paxton told donors and lobbyists…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7‘He is welcome to raise his own money’: GOP confronts its Paxton woesPaxton’s closed-door comments — that D.C. Republicans are largely controlling his race — have irked several close to the Texas Senate rescue effort.Politico
POLITICSOct 7What Was Hope Walz Thinking When She Posted This Photo of Her Dad?Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) ran an impressive race on Sunday, and the internet can't stop staring at his shorts.Walz...pjmedia · united states of america
POLITICSOct 7Former Trump adviser: Remarks about LA, San Diego ‘clumsy, sloppy’David Urban, a former adviser to President Trump, panned the president’s recent comments suggesting Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego if the regime successfully builds a nuclear weapon. “I do think that was a clumsy, sloppy kind of statement,” Urban told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in an interview Tuesday. “Obviously, he’s riffing there. I…The Hill
POLITICSOct 7Republican Candidates in Tight Races Try to Distance From TrumpAs candidates across the United States square off in debates, some Republicans are looking to distance themselves from President Donald Trump and the rising costs from the Iran war, with polls showing affordability and the cost of living are top of mind for voters. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.NBC News
POLITICSOct 7Congress workers court arrest protesting against Rahul Gandhi’s detentionThe protesters raised slogans against the Union government and demanded the immediate release of Rahul GandhiThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 7Will Christa Pike be executed again? Her lawyers' legal options and strategies to save her from the death penaltyAfter surviving a lethal injection in an unprecedented event, Christa Pike's defense team is deploying a multi-front legal strategy—including double jeopardy claims and clemency petitions—to ensure that Tennessee cannot send her back to the chamber.Clarín