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PoliticsOct 13Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics scandalUS President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, the White House said Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 13Axelrod questions timing of Omar raid weeks before electionDemocratic strategist David Axelrod on Monday questioned the timing of the federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.) home. “We do not know the nature of the probe against Omar. But it is highly unlikely that it’s so serious and urgent that the government felt they needed to act publicly three weeks before the election…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Judge rebukes DHS for ‘outrageous’ false statements targeting former FEMA officialA federal judge rebuked the leadership of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for “outrageous” conduct in targeting the former chief financial officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after accusing her of wrongly dispersing a grant related to migrant housing. DHS fired Mary Comans over an $80 million grant to New York City…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Judge rebukes DHS for ‘outrageous’ false statements targeting former FEMA officialA federal judge rebuked the leadership of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for “outrageous” conduct in targeting the former chief financial officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after accusing her of wrongly dispersing a grant related to migrant housing. DHS fired Mary Comans over an $80 million grant to New York City…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Rep. Ilhan Omar under investigation by Jeanine Pirro's officeU.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said her office is probing Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) financial disclosures, the day after federal agents searched the congresswoman's Washington, D.C. home.The big picture: It's another example of the administration's escalating fight with the progressive lawmaker, who has clashed with the White House over its immigration crackdown — and whom President Trump has labeled as "crooked."Driving the news: Asked about a prior ethics probe into financial filings from the Office of Congressional Conduct, which her office said cleared Omar, Pirro said Tuesday on Fox News' Axios
PoliticsOct 13Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel dealSix Democratic and six Republican senators wrote a letter calling on President Trump to withdraw from his recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.NPR News
PoliticsOct 13Live updates: Trump heads to Alaska rally; White House asks Guilfoyle to quitPresident Trump took the stage in Wasilla, Alaska just before 8:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday to rally for Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), as he faces a tight reelection race against former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska). Peltola has been leading Sullivan in the polls for much of the fall, according to the Decision Desk HQ polling average.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Official and confirmed | Immigrants with DACA or green card in process who travel with Advance Parole could be blocked for 10 years from returning to the United StatesUna resolución modificó las consecuencias de salir del país con un permiso anticipado de viaje.Quiénes pueden quedar alcanzados y por qué el historial migratorio resulta decisivo.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13Trump will campaign in Kansas to boost Marshall’s Senate bidPresident Trump will hit the campaign trail in Kansas next week, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced on Tuesday, as the state’s Senate race grows more competitive. Trump’s upcoming rally Monday in Wichita is the latest sign Republicans are paying more attention to their chances in Sen. Roger Marshall’s (R-Kan.) reelection bid. The nonpartisan Cook…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13A judge blocks the government's tree-clearing spree at a municipal D.C. golf courseLocals and preservationists have long opposed Trump's plan to redevelop a municipal D.C. golf course. That legal fight escalated after the government cleared hundreds of trees on short notice.NPR News
PoliticsOct 13Zelensky on U.S. talks: Ukraine is ready to meet in coming daysThe Ukrainian side is ready to meet with its American partners in the coming days.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 13Most say Trump more interested in his wealth than helping people like them: SurveyMost Americans say President Trump is more interested in his own wealth than helping people similar to them, according to a new poll. An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that 56 percent of respondents described Trump’s overall prioritization of “his personal business interests” as “a lot” during his second term. Nineteen…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Is Trump’s new press secretary a lawyer? Questions swirl after Katie Zacharia claims to be an ‘attorney’Katie Zacharia previously worked for a Chinese law firm and as ‘general counsel’ for a right-wing advocacy groupThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Fewer than half of Americans believe midterm votes will be counted accurately, poll findsDoubts about election fairness appear to be growing since JulyThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13LG candidates split on working with Trump as ICE, affordability dominateBOSTON — Attention stayed on President Donald Trump during the first and only lieutenant governor debate Tuesday, closely following the contours of the showdown between Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue last week.gloucestertimes · united states of america
PoliticsOct 13GOP cuts bait on vulnerable Iowa representative one week after Johnson’s visitThe CLF pulled funding for Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) four days after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) campaigned with her.washingtonexaminer · united states of america
PoliticsOct 13Democrats lead Republicans on favorability, economy: GallupA new poll found that Democrats lead Republicans on favorability and on the economy as candidates make their final pitches in the weeks leading up to the November midterm elections. The new Gallup poll released Tuesday showed 43 percent of respondents favoring the Democratic Party more than the GOP, which saw support from 35 percent.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13US withdraws its chargé d'affaires in Managua after rejection of its nominated ambassadorWashington withdraws its representative in Managua after the Nicaraguan regime's refusal to accept the proposed ambassador, Natasha Franceschi. The measure reflects diplomatic tensions and highlights the absolute control of the Ortega and Murillo government, criticized for its internal repression.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13US calls its chargé d'affaires in Nicaragua for consultations due to the veto of its ambassadorWashington summons its representative in Managua after Ortega's rejection of the new US ambassador, Natasha Franceschi. The State Department criticizes Ortega and Murillo's refusal, noting a lack of willingness for effective dialogue.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13Democratic midterm gains could speed US military aid to Ukraine, lawmaker saysPolling and prediction markets suggest the midterms could deliver “a fairly massive repudiation of the president,” said Rep. Jim Himes, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.Breaking Defense
PoliticsOct 13Amit Shah slams SIR protests, says Congress will suffer its fourth consecutive defeat in 2029The trust of people cannot be earned through manufactured media events and the echo of falsehoods, says Home MinisterThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13Internet can’t stop laughing at White House press secretary’s short and awkward briefing: ‘Is this a hostage video’Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, pulled the plug on the briefing after 14 minutesThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Judge Prohibits Further Tree Cutting at East Potomac Golf Course for Two WeeksThe ruling barred major modifications at the D.C. course while a federal judge seeks testimony from Interior Department officials about whether they ignored a court order.NYT US
PoliticsOct 13Who is Katie Zacharia? Trump’s new press secretary that replaced Karoline LeavittThe incoming press secretary briefly worked for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this yearThe Independent World
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