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Bolton: Trump aims to 'announce deals' during Xi White House visit

Former national security adviser questions credibility of outcomes from Trump-Xi meetings.

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“Trump just wants to announce deals”— John Bolton · full quotes →
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Alaska Democrat Peltola accused of profane outbursts, abusive conduct toward staff

Nine anonymous former staffers detail pattern of anger, slurs, and unusual demands in New York Times exposé weeks before Senate race.

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“F**k that retard”Mary Peltola— Mary Peltola, Democratic Senate nominee · Press · full quotes →
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YouGov poll: Labour could win 321 seats by pledging to rejoin EU

A new MRP survey suggests reversing Brexit would boost Labour's election prospects, though PM Burnham remains cautious on the issue.

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“Britain should signal an intention if the terms are right to enter into a structured formal relationship with Europe and initiate a process of negotiation…”Tony Blair— Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister · Press · full quotes →
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Poll: Most Michigan voters haven't heard of Hasan Piker despite GOP focus

A New York Times–Siena survey finds 54% of likely voters unaware of the Twitch streamer, undermining Republicans' strategy to tie him to…

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“We are being flooded with ads attacking Abdul El-Sayed for campaigning with Hasan Piker but a recent poll shows most Michigan voters have never heard of Piker.”— rchusid@universeodon.com · full quotes →
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Salazar's Trump criticism ad draws fire from Democratic challenger Rodriguez

Rodriguez says Republican incumbent's immigration ad shows desperation in Florida's 27th District race.

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“It shows how scared she is”— Eliott Rodriguez · full quotes →
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Senate report: fossil fuel firms got $190bn in benefits for Trump donations

Senators Whitehouse and Schumer detail a quid pro quo between the Trump administration and oil industry, charging taxpayers billions.

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“The Trump administration has delivered right back, handing polluters benefits worth hundreds of billions of dollars. That bargain came at a price, and American…”— Senators Whitehouse and Schumer · full quotes →
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Trump salutes flag while others place hands over hearts at event

Video shows Trump saluting the U.S. flag while attendees around him use the hand-over-heart gesture prescribed by federal code.

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“Trump improperly SALUTES the flag while everyone around him places their hands over their hearts as provided under 36 U.S.C. §301.”— @CalltoActivism · full quotes →
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Musk's America PAC attacks Medicare for All after he once endorsed government healthcare

The billionaire's super PAC runs ads against Democratic candidates supporting universal healthcare, despite Musk's past public endorsement…

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“put the government in charge of your healthcare”— America PAC ad, Musk's super PAC · Press · full quotes →
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El-Sayed presses back after student demands IRGC condemnation at Michigan town hall

Video of the exchange fuels new scrutiny of the Democratic Senate candidate's Iran stance ahead of the Rogers matchup.

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“My cousin was hunted in the streets of Iran by the IRGC because her hijab wasn't on right.”— Iman Dashti, University of Michigan student · Fox News · full quotes →
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Tim Scott warns GOP faces "fight for our lives" in midterm races

The Republican Senatorial Committee chair tells colleagues the party confronts high stakes in approaching midterm battleground elections.

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“in the fight of our lives”Sen. Tim Scott— Sen. Tim Scott · full quotes →
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Man shot at Trump Pennsylvania rally dies from wounds

A bystander wounded during an assassination attempt on Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally in July has died from his injuries, House GOP…

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Abdul El-Sayed urges Michigan voters to cast ballots for Senate race

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate pushes early voting as absentee ballots arrive ahead of November election.

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“Take your ballot to a ballot box if at all possible and do it early!!! ❤️🙏🏻”— millie29.bsky.social · full quotes →
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NJ Gov. Sherrill demands Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resign over ethics report

An independent investigation found Caldwell made unwanted advances, used a 'young sperm' remark, and misused his office for perks.

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“The Lieutenant Governor was not provided a meaningful opportunity to address each of these anonymous allegations”— Thomas Calcagni · full quotes →
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Judge orders permanent injunction against ICE over NYC detention conditions

Federal judge finds ICE subjected detainees to inhumane, unconstitutional conditions at Manhattan facility and intentionally defied court…

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“The conditions of confinement to which ICE subjected immigration detainees at 26 Fed during the summer of 2025 were inhumane and unconstitutional.”— U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, Federal judge · Press · full quotes →
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Tech industry urges Trump to drop $103,265 H-1B visa fee

Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and AI firms file comment opposing new DHS charge on skilled worker visas.

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“This proposal undermines the president's championing of American global competitiveness, preventing U.S. companies from accessing the top talent from around…”— TechNet · full quotes →
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Trump ally Alina Habba to marry Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon

The former Trump lawyer and acting US attorney weds a Turkish businessman with business ties to Congo and Venezuela.

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“People didn't dare to invest in Congo, so we have taken certain risks.”— Turhan Mildon, Turkish businessman and groom-to-be · Middle East Eye · full quotes →
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Trump admin cites VP Vance's own briefing as justification for press ban

White House accused outlets of endangering national security for reporting quotes from a sanctioned background call it organized.

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“obviously, what's even more abnormal here is then accusing that outlet of endangering national security or spreading falsehoods for participating in a call…”— Oliver Darcy · full quotes →
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Warren: Trump 'loves dictators' and the power Xi represents

Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticizes Trump's ceremonial greeting of Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews.

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“He loves dictators, and he loves the power that Xi Jinping represents”Sen. Elizabeth Warren— Sen. Elizabeth Warren · full quotes →
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Iranian-American group sues Trump, saying Iran war needs Congressional approval

NIAC Action filed a constitutional challenge after the Senate rejected a War Powers Resolution to end the conflict.

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“We've unfortunately seen this Congress fail its job of standing up for their constitutional role as the sole body empowered to declare war. That's why we are…”— Jamal Abdi · full quotes →
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DHS denies ICE chased driver who died in fatal Grand Rapids crash

Homeland Security says officers were a half-mile away when Mario Coronado Juarez crashed and died, as Michigan's governor orders a state…

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“In the interest of public safety, ICE officers immediately discontinued the enforcement action.”— DHS · full quotes →
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Trump and Xi meet at White House with no public details disclosed

The U.S. and Chinese leaders held talks at the White House on Sept. 24, but offered no readout of their discussions.

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Reform UK posts statement on immigration, labels it 'escalating invasion'

Reform UK's social media account issues urgent statement characterizing immigration as an invasion of the country.

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“🚨 STATEMENT ON THE ESCALATING INVASION OF OUR COUNTRY 🚨”— @reformparty_uk · full quotes →
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GOP Sen. Tillis calls Trump-Xi state dinner a "WTF moment"

Retiring North Carolina Republican questions Trump's shift toward China and red-carpet treatment of Xi Jinping.

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“If we want to build a relationship, a productive relationship with Xi Jinping and China, we also have to hold him accountable for things that are just simply…”Sen. Thom Tillis— Sen. Thom Tillis · full quotes →
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Senate rejects war powers resolution on Trump's Iran conflict

The Democratic-led measure failed 50-49, with only four Republicans breaking ranks to support limits on military action.

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“My own view is that the focus right now needs to be on attacking the cost of living issues”— Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) · full quotes →
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Trump calls Kaitlan Collins and CNN “sleazebags” after UN press clash

Days after banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, Trump confronted Collins at the UN and then escalated to insults.

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“SLEAZEBAGS”Donald Trump— Donald Trump · full quotes →
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Trump's Xi greeting photo shows only aide Natalie Harp in frame

A White House photo of Trump welcoming Xi Jinping features just one other person, aide Natalie Harp, reviving scrutiny of her role in his…

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“I feel ashamed to be a world citizen having to share a planet with such an embarrassment.”— Zieprus_ · full quotes →
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31 Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of interfering in Brazil's Oct. 4 election

Congressional Democrats sent Secretary of State Rubio a letter alleging tariffs, visa denials, and election observation plans target Lula…

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“We will not allow the enemies of democracy, internal or external, to act against the will of the people.”— Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · full quotes →
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Court order violations reported; calls for enforcement

Social media users demand arrest of officials allegedly breaking court orders.

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“The people violating the court order should be arrested. It doesn't matter who it is - Trump, Miller - put them in jail.”— @YourAnonNews · full quotes →
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Russian disinformation network deepfakes Mother Jones in 2026 midterm attack

Storm-1679, a Russian operation dubbed Matryoshka, circulated fake videos impersonating major US media outlets to interfere with US…

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“Yup. We were deepfaked. But it's all part of a much bigger story about Russia's interference in our 2026 midterms to help the GOP.”Mother Jones— Mother Jones, News outlet on Bluesky · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Missouri GOP asks Supreme Court to reinstate gerrymandered map, blames state court

Republicans are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Missouri court's decision to block their gerrymander weeks before the election.

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“Missouri's goal throughout this litigation has been to run an orderly and fair congressional election. However, the Missouri Supreme Court's September 3, 2026…”— Lawyers for Missouri's attorney general · full quotes →
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NYT details allegations Peltola berated staff, used slurs; campaign cites grief

Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola faces workplace misconduct claims as she challenges Alaska's incumbent Republican senator in…

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“Exaggerating and outright lying about moments from the hardest period of her life, and falsely presenting them as a pattern of behavior, is wrong.”— Harry Child · full quotes →
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Supreme Court to weigh Trump's power to appoint allies as prosecutors

Justices asked to rule whether the president can fill top prosecutor posts without Senate confirmation.

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“The justices have been asked to rule on whether the president can appoint allies as top prosecutors.”Adam Liptak— Adam Liptak, New York Times journalist · full quotes →
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Baldwin challenges NFL streaming exclusivity for Packers games

Wisconsin senator says fans shouldn't pay tech billionaires for games that taxpayer-subsidized teams broadcast.

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“Wisconsinites shouldn't have to pay for another streaming service owned by a tech billionaire just to watch our Packers play.”— Senator Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Senator (Wisconsin) · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Justice Jackson criticizes Supreme Court's quick interventions favoring Trump

The justice says the Court is intervening too rapidly on the former president's side in emergency matters.

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“Supreme Court intervenes too quickly on Trump's side”— Justice Jackson, Supreme Court Justice · Press · full quotes →
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