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Trump's reluctance to fight Houthis rattles Saudi Arabia, ex-official warns

US hesitation over Yemen conflict amplifies doubts in Riyadh about Washington's reliability as its primary defense partner.

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“'MBS will not forget this': Ex-US official warns of Trump-Saudi rift over Houthi strikes”— Moneycontrol.com headline · full quotes →
Donald TrumpDonald Trump Former US President, political candidateMohammed bin Salman (MBS) Saudi Arabian Crown PrinceUnnamed ex-US official Former US government official
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Trump’s UN speech meets fatigue and pushback from world leaders

Coverage of Trump’s UN General Assembly address suggests his usual tactics are landing with less shock as some leaders push back.

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“World shows hints of bucking Trump at the UN”— politico.com · full quotes →
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Collins faces abortion backlash as voters weigh her Kavanaugh vote

The Maine senator's 2018 confirmation vote for Kavanaugh, who later voted to overturn Roe, haunts her 2026 reelection bid.

167 pieces of coverage since Sep 22 Sep 22now 167 pieces · 1 source · 267 comments
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“Sen. Susan Collins cast the pivotal vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. He then helped overturn Roe v. Wade four years later.”— Vox · full quotes →
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AOC refuses to rule out 2028 primary challenge to Schumer

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leaves door open to Senate race while acknowledging the political hurdles she faces.

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“I don't think that my decisions would come down to deference.”Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez · full quotes →
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Senate Democrats demand Trump administration refund consumers for struck-down tariffs

Six lawmakers press Greer on whether firms are passing refunds to shoppers as $100B in tariff money flows back to importers.

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“Without such a plan, President Trump's reckless trade policy risks becoming nothing but a multi-billion-dollar scheme to transfer wealth from consumers to…”— Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and five colleagues · full quotes →
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Ed Davey pledges £17bn tax cuts funded by EU single market rejoining

The Lib Dem leader promises to raise income tax thresholds by year five of government, but the plan depends on rapid EU trade negotiations.

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“Reform say you can have a tax cut, but only if they get to punish disabled people at the same time. We say no.”Ed Davey— Ed Davey, Lib Dem leader · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Guardian investigation ties FCC chair Brendan Carr to alleged AA 'cult'

A decade-long Guardian probe finds Carr belonged for years to a rogue Alcoholics Anonymous group whose leader allegedly sexually exploited…

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“He did not engage in any of the allegedly illegal conduct or abusive behavior you reference.”— FCC spokesperson for Brendan Carr · full quotes →
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Reform UK support falls to two-year low in new YouGov poll

YouGov puts Reform at 21%, level with the Tories, after months of donation scandals and a slump in Farage's personal ratings.

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“The latest polling has returned the lowest share YouGov has recorded for Reform UK since the pollster restarted its voting intention tracker in January 2025”— The Independent · full quotes →
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Bessent emerges as leading contender for Trump's new AI czar post

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a top candidate to lead Trump's planned AI policy effort, though the White House calls the reports…

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“Any reporting about personnel decisions that have not been officially announced by the administration should be regarded as baseless speculation”— Kush Desai · full quotes →
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Judge strikes down Trump directive barring immigrants from Head Start

A Trump-appointed federal judge made permanent her injunction against the administration's policy excluding legal and undocumented…

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“From cancer screenings to food banks to early childhood education, the federal government's attempts to decimate the social safety net would have been…”Letitia James— Letitia James · full quotes →
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Trump's Iran War Approval Tanks as GOP Fractures Weeks Before Midterms

CNN poll shows only 26% approve of Trump's handling of the seven-month conflict, down from 33% in March.

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“Last month, we signed the largest oil deal in history, covering 65 billion barrels of oil which will benefit both Venezuela and the United States enormously.”Donald Trump— Donald Trump · full quotes →
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Trump addresses UN amid Iran war, AI regulation stance

Trump delivers UN speech defending Iran conflict while opposing international AI regulation and promoting 'super intelligence' terminology.

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“Trump made wild comments about Russia's war against Ukraine, including a grotesque false equivalence between Ukrainian children abducted into Russia and his…”— The Bulwark · full quotes →
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California, New York sue Trump over $4B wind project buyback deals

Eight states challenge administration's plan to pay energy companies to cancel offshore wind projects and redirect funds to fossil fuels.

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“Because we have to go to court and block an unlawful action by the Trump administration each time, it takes time. It slows the process down and we know we are…”Rob Bonta— Rob Bonta · full quotes →
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Trump hits lowest foreign affairs approval over Iran war, one month before midterms

New polling shows Trump's foreign policy rating at its lowest point as an ongoing Iran conflict weighs on voters.

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“Trump, dragged down by Iran war, hits lowest approval ever on foreign affairs in new poll”— Politico · full quotes →
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Bill Clinton criticizes Trump's triumphal arch and 'profit center' governance

The former president takes public aim at the Trump administration's recent policy directions.

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“Hard to make up”Bill Clinton— Bill Clinton, Former U.S. President · Press · full quotes →
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Bluesky users build custom election-night dashboards with DecisionDeskHQ's Votes Hub Pro

A viral Bluesky post showcasing a customizable, real-time election-results dashboard sparks a wide-ranging thread on tools, races to watch…

25 pieces of coverage since Sep 22 Sep 22now 25 pieces · 1 source · 54 comments
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“Be aware that DecisionDeskHQ may serve as an entryway for hacking the vote count.”— democracysos.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Reform MSPs walk out of Holyrood independence debate

Malcolm Offord leads party out of chamber after failed bid to cancel Scottish constitutional motion.

4 pieces of coverage since Sep 22 Sep 22now 4 pieces · 2 sources · 4 comments
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“Just because a right has been exercised once does not mean it can never be exercised again.”John Swinney— John Swinney · full quotes →
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White House launches 24/7 “Trump TV” stream using clips from Breaking Bad, Simpsons

The livestream debuts days after Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House, prompting a lawsuit and criticism it is…

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“IT'S LIVE. 📺🦅 TRUMP TV IS STREAMING NOW. 24/7, updated in real time, with top past moments, announcements, and the latest and greatest from the…”— The White House (@WhiteHouse), official White House X account · full quotes →
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Gulf states urge Trump to avoid Iran escalation at Tuesday meeting

Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other Gulf Arab leaders plan to counsel restraint on Iran policy during talks with the U.S. president.

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“Gulf Arab states are set to urge US President Donald Trump to avoid any escalation of hostilities with Iran at a meeting on Tuesday”— Bloomberg sources, People familiar with the matter · full quotes →
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Trump claims he settled eight wars, including Gaza conflict

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Trump says trade and relationships with world leaders were key to ending conflicts.

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“My honour to settle eight wars”Donald Trump— Donald Trump · full quotes →
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Republicans hold $103M cash edge as Democrats lead polls in midterm stretch

Six weeks before the 2026 midterms, Republicans have a substantial fundraising advantage despite trailing in national and battleground…

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“Republicans hold a $103 million cash advantage across national party committees as the fight for control of Congress enters its final six weeks.”— CNBC · full quotes →
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Trump Signs Greenland-Denmark Security Pact at UN

The US president signed a security agreement with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

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AOC hints at 2028 presidential run: 'You only get one shot'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells New York Times she may run for president but will decide after November midterms.

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“I'm not naïve to the fact that we are living under a very regressive administration, and I happen to be a woman, and I, you know, happen to be Latina.”Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez · full quotes →
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Trump warns Senate GOP he'll be 'last Republican president' without filibuster elimination

Trump escalates pressure on Republicans to eliminate the 60-vote threshold, citing statehood threats to D.C. and Puerto Rico.

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“At some point, Democrats may try and steal the car, but we're not going to hand them the keys.”John Thune— John Thune · full quotes →
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Ohio TV stations defy Max Miller's legal threat, air Democratic rival's abuse allegations ad

GOP Rep. Miller's cease-and-desist letter fails to stop broadcast of challenger's spot highlighting domestic abuse claims.

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“Ohio television stations are so far choosing to ignore a legal threat from GOP Rep. Max Miller and broadcast an ad from his Democratic challenger centered on…”— Politico · Press · full quotes →
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Fox News joins TV boycott of Trump after CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House

Networks halt pooled coverage of the president as the three banned outlets sue, while a helicopter drowns out his ribbon-cutting remarks.

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“It's interesting because, they said they were going to boycott me, but they never boycott me, so I wasn't very worried about that. Look at all that press.”Donald Trump— Donald Trump, US President · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Bystander Taunts Trump Over Last Year's UN 'Escalator Sabotage' Claim

Returning to UN headquarters, Trump is greeted by a callback jab referencing his year-old escalator meltdown.

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“Be careful with the stairs.”— Unidentified woman (described as a journalist) · full quotes →
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Trump names Rubio as national security adviser

Marco Rubio officially appointed to lead Trump's national security team.

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Vance task force removes 760K from ACA rolls in fraud crackdown

VP Vance's anti-fraud effort targets allegedly ineligible and fake enrollments, saving an estimated $2.2 billion.

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“To perform covert testing of federal Marketplace enrollment controls, we created 20 fictitious identities and submitted applications for individual health care…”— GAO report, Federal auditor · Press · full quotes →
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AOC gives clearest signal yet on a possible 2028 presidential run

In a New York Times interview, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses how she is weighing a bid for the White House.

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“Life Doesn’t Wait for You to Be Ready”Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez · full quotes →
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Trump's ban on CNN, NBC News Now, Politico heads to court Wednesday

Banned outlets covered his UN speech using alternate credentials as they challenge the White House order.

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“I'm surprised that CNN is here covering me, you shouldn't be here”— Trump · full quotes →
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Trump administration announces $500 ACA refunds for ~1M enrollees

Nearly 1 million Americans in 29 states will receive one-time Affordable Care Act refunds beginning in October, the White House said.

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“The Trump administration announced that nearly 1 million Americans will receive $500 Affordable Care Act (ACA) refunds beginning in October 2026.”White House— White House · full quotes →
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Trump jokes about dropping Rubio in Cuba to 'fix' the country

At the UN General Assembly, Trump quipped he'd use an aircraft carrier to deposit his Secretary of State on the island as part of his Cuba…

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“we're going to, someday in the near future, drop him off in the middle of Cuba, just on the way back from Iran…and he'll figure out the rest.”Donald Trump— Donald Trump, President · Mediaite · full quotes →
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New Marist Polls Find Democrats Leading Nationally and in Iowa, Texas Senate Races

September Marist surveys show Democrats ahead on the generic ballot and in marquee Senate and governor races as Trump's approval sits under…

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“President Donald Trump may not be on the ballot this year, but his presence is felt in this year's midterm elections.”— Marist Poll, Polling organization · Mastodon · full quotes →
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