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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
PoliticsOct 13Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own makingThe new press secretary made an embarrassing faux pas and then cut off the entire event after just a few minutes. It left some serious questions about whether she actually believes what she’s saying, writes Holly BaxterThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Cook Political Report shifts 4 governors’ races toward DemocratsCook Political Report is shifting four gubernatorial races in Democrats’ favor, the nonpartisan election handicapper said Tuesday, all in states which currently have Republican governors. Among the most notable shifts is Alaska, which moved from a “tossup” to “lean Democrat.” Three Republicans and one Democrat are vying for the state’s governor’s mansion, which is currently…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Vance announces plan to use wartime authority to boost fuel production at Texas refineryThe Trump administration will use wartime authority to augment fuel production at a refinery in Texas, Vice President JD Vance announced on Tuesday. The move comes as high energy prices are putting a strain on the economy and are becoming a political liability ahead of the midterms. “I am pleased to announce that the Trump…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13Obama to campaign with Brown, Acton in ClevelandFormer President Obama is scheduled to hit the campaign trail with Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown (D) and gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton (D) at the end of the month.  The former head of state will travel to Cleveland on Oct. 24 in an effort to boost support for the Democratic slate in the Buckeye State…The Hill
PoliticsOct 13POTUS to Wichita: Trump flying in next week to rally for Roger Marshall - KWCHPOTUS to Wichita: Trump flying in next week to rally for Roger Marshall KWCH Trump coming to Wichita for campaign rally KSN-TV Trump to hold rally in Wichita for Sen. Roger Marshall ahead of election KAKE Trump scheduled to visit Kansas amid tight Marshall-Hamilton Senate race Kansas City Star Scoop: Top Trump operative enlisted to rescue Kansas senator's campaign Axiosgoogle · united states of america
PoliticsOct 13NYC Council set to ban Central Park's carriage horse industryThe aftermath of Wednesday's fatal horse carriage crash in Central Park. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he supports the ban, and a majority of city councilmembers have signed on to support legislation that would end the industry. [ more › ]gothamist · united states of america
PoliticsOct 13US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog case on Elon Musk’s DOGE recordsThe Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from freedom of information requirements.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 13More Republicans come out against Trump's diesel deal with PutinSenators told Trump, the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin "will not achieve just ends, nor will it benefit Americans."CNBC
PoliticsOct 13Trump responds after firing Guilfoyle: ‘She dated my son ... but we didn’t like what we were reading’Guilfoyle, the former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., was asked to resign after reportedly begging a Trump donor for $100,000 to pay her AMEX billThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Supporters who pushed for Texas abortion law appeared to boast about ordering pills. Now they’re getting sued under their lawThe lawsuit seeks nearly $460,000 from the defendants — a figure representing the estimated average cost of raising two children to adulthood in TexasThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece — after Trump tells her, ‘You’re fired’Former Fox News star and ex-fiancee of Donald Trump Jr. vowed to fight the ‘false’ allegations against herThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Hegseth wants a livestream execution. Here's how firing squads workDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by using a firing squad, one of the rarest forms of capital punishment in the United States.Why it matters: The planned livestream would mark the first public U.S. execution in roughly 90 years, but it has already drawn scrutiny, with President Trump expressing doubt it'll happen.Catch up quick: Hegseth said Oct. 8 that Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting, will be executed in December, and the execution will be livestreamed.Trump has expressed apparent uneasAxios
PoliticsOct 13Poll Finds Dead Heat in Texas Senate RaceA new Quantus Insights poll in Texas finds Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) tied in the U.S. Senate race, 47% to 47%, with Ted Brown (L) at 2%. Texas Senate Race Ken Paxton (R) 47% James Talarico (D) 47% Quantus Insights poll · likely voters · ±3.6%politicalwire · united states of america
PoliticsOct 13Ilhan Omar Tries to Cash in After Federal Raid, Begs Supporters to 'Chip In'Fresh off of having her home raided by the feds, Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, has begun fundraising by fearmongering to her base about the Trump administration’s allegedly “partisan […] The post Ilhan Omar Tries to Cash in After Federal Raid, Begs Supporters to 'Chip In' appeared first on The Western Journal.westernjournal · united states of america