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POLITICS10h agoTrump 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
POLITICS10h agoA 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
POLITICS10h agoZelensky 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]
POLITICS10h agoMost 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
POLITICS10h agoIs 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
POLITICS10h agoFewer than half of Americans believe midterm votes will be counted accurately, poll findsDoubts about election fairness appear to be growing since JulyThe Independent World
POLITICS10h agoDemocrats 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
POLITICS11h agoUS 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
POLITICS11h agoUS 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
POLITICS11h agoDemocratic 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
POLITICS11h agoAmit 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
POLITICS11h agoInternet 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
POLITICS11h agoJudge 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
POLITICS11h agoWho 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
POLITICS11h agoKatie 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
POLITICS11h agoCook 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
POLITICS11h agoVance 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
POLITICS11h agoObama 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
POLITICS11h agoUS 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]
POLITICS11h agoMore 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
POLITICS11h agoTrump 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
POLITICS11h agoSupporters 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
POLITICS11h agoKimberly 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
POLITICS11h agoHegseth 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