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Poll: Majority of Democrats say they'd welcome a coup or Trump's death

A Center for Strategic Politics/Liberal Currents survey of Democratic voters finds majorities favorable toward several extralegal ways of ending Trump's presidency early.

Poll: Majority of Democrats say they'd welcome a coup or Trump's death
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“We polled five routes for Trump to leave office before the end of his term. A plurality of Dems support four of them, including a military coup and death by natural causes. The only one underwater, an assassination, is still supported by 29%.”— Center for Strategic Politics, pollster · RedState · full quotes →
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Silver Bulletin questions whether Republicans' money edge can offset polling decline

Analysis challenges Washington Post claim that fundraising dominance is Republicans' clearest 2026 advantage.

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“They have massive amounts of outside spending, but their candidates are consistently being outraised by Democrats.”— Eli McKown-Dawson · full quotes →
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Harris calls Trump's White House press ban ‘abhorrent,’ says ‘the man is afraid’

The former vice president condemns Trump's exclusion of CNN, Politico and MS NOW as lawsuits and a TV pool boycott escalate the standoff.

6 pieces of coverage since Sep 22 Sep 22now 6 pieces · 2 sources · 13 comments
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“The man is afraid of the voice of the people and that the people understand and know what he's doing”Kamala Harris— Kamala Harris · full quotes →
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DOJ says it is near recruiting 1,000 election monitors for the midterms

Harmeet Dhillon claims the Justice Department is close to fielding history's largest election-monitoring force, though her own description…

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“I've called for, and plan to send, 1,000 to the general election jurisdictions that we're selecting. And I'm really excited to say that we have — we're pretty…”Harmeet Dhillon— Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General, DOJ Civil Rights Division · Press · full quotes →
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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' at UN, cites Truth Social poll

At the U.N. General Assembly, Trump announces the official rebranding of artificial intelligence based on a poll from his social media…

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“Here and after officially called 'super intelligence' changing the name and that the use of the word artificial makes intelligence fake. It makes it sound…”President Trump— President Trump · full quotes →
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FBI closed inquiry into Collins ally over doubts about donor account

Senior bureau officials shut down the investigation last year, questioning the credibility of allegations from a campaign donor.

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“The inquiry was closed last year because senior bureau officials questioned the veracity of a campaign donor's account.”— Current and former FBI officials, FBI sources · full quotes →
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Bessent and Chinese counterpart set up new AI hotline

Politico reports on a newly created communication channel between Treasury Secretary Bessent and his Chinese counterpart meant to serve as…

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“The scientific, technical term is BS”— Unnamed source quoted by Politico · full quotes →
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Supreme Court declines to intervene in surrogate-custody battle over heart-defect baby

Justice Kagan rejected McKenna West's emergency appeal in a multistate dispute with California parents over a newborn with a severe heart…

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“She's making us run from doctor to doctor, state to state with our baby. She's trying to take him.”— Nausheen Gilkar, genetic mother · full quotes →
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AP: Secret Service already runs a drone port yards from Trump's planned ballroom one

An AP investigation finds the Secret Service's own surveillance drone station has quietly operated next to the White House, undercutting…

16 pieces of coverage since Sep 22 Sep 22now 16 pieces · 4 sources · 19 comments
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“To be honest, if a drone was so close to the White House that it needed interdiction, it’s already gotten too far”— Matt Sloane · full quotes →
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Senate Republicans break ranks with Trump amid midterm anxiety

As Trump takes aggressive UN stance, GOP senators distance themselves on key votes ahead of 2026 elections.

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“As Donald Trump took an aggressive stance on the global stage at the United Nations on Tuesday, several Senate Republicans were breaking from the president…”— Bloomberg · full quotes →
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Kagan Rejects Surrogate Mother's Appeal Over Refusal to Abort

Justice Elena Kagan declined to take up an emergency appeal from a surrogate mother who had refused to terminate a pregnancy.

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Republican senators flip on Iran War as election nears, drawing scrutiny

GOP candidates in close races suddenly oppose a conflict they backed for seven months, sparking accusations of opportunism.

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“I just checked the websites of the Senators, Congressmen and Governor for Idaho. Where they were once loaded with "Endorsed by Trump" banners there is now not…”— spicedrop74 · full quotes →
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Burnham 'survives' first Trump meeting, but doubts linger over US impression

UK PM Andy Burnham met Donald Trump for the first time at the UN summit, winning praise as a 'natural businessperson' but facing Trump…

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“natural businessperson”Donald Trump— Donald Trump, US President · Google News (The Guardian) · full quotes →
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ProPublica: FBI bribery probe into Sen. Susan Collins was dropped after Trump took office

An investigation into alleged pay-to-play payments from defense contractor Navatek to Collins was shelved amid Trump's DOJ purge; Collins'…

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“The seven-year-old allegations made against Senator Collins and her staff in this piece are categorically false.”— Annie Clark · full quotes →
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Vance and Oz announce crackdown on alleged Obamacare fraud

The Trump administration says it will cancel subsidy payments tied to 760,000 ACA exchange accounts it calls fraudulent or ineligible.

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Appeals court strikes down Capitol steps protest ban

D.C. Circuit rules 2-1 that Capitol Police restrictions on Capitol steps demonstrations violate the First Amendment.

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“These steps unfold above the bases in broad cascading marble terraces that readily serve as speaking platforms and places for congregating, rather than steps…”— Judge Judith W. Rogers · full quotes →
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DOJ cites Utah ballot-dumping indictment to defend blocked USPS mail voting rule

Acting deputy AG Trent McCotter used a former postal worker's indictment to attack judges who halted Trump's ballot-tracking regulation.

4 pieces of coverage since Sep 22 Sep 22now 4 pieces · 2 sources · 58 comments
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“Your honor, a postal service employee discarded hundreds of ballots. We're not even mad, that's impressive. We'd like to give them more opportunities to lose…”— u/beren0073 · full quotes →
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Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran while indirect talks proceed at UN

As Iranian president prepares to address the General Assembly, Trump issues stark ultimatum but US envoy confirms ongoing indirect…

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“Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again?”President Trump— President Trump, US President · Press · full quotes →
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Carney defends 'clear mandate' for sweeping economic reforms amid pushback

Canada's PM asserts electoral backing for major economic legislation including labour code changes and infrastructure projects, drawing…

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“I say Carney can go fuck himself with a rusty spoon.”— driusan, Mastodon user · Mastodon · full quotes →
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X Strategies sues co-founder Derek Utley over alleged $5M embezzlement

Trump-aligned social media firm accuses its former chairman and CFO of siphoning company funds to feed a gambling habit and lavish…

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“his exclusive control over X Strategies’ finances and the position of trust he held as a senior officer of X Strategies to siphon off funds for his own…”— X Strategies lawsuit, legal complaint · Mastodon · full quotes →
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Hunter Biden challenges GOP senator: willing to testify alongside Trump Jr.

Biden's son says he'll appear before Congress if Donald Trump Jr. does, responding to a Republican senator's request.

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“Sen. Curtis of Utah has suggested that Don Jr. and I should testify before Congress. I'll sit next to Don Jr. and testify any time.”Hunter Biden— Hunter Biden · full quotes →
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Trump’s ‘National Security’ Rationale Expands From Ballroom to Militarized Arch

The administration invokes national security to justify a fortified triumphal arch, an extended National Guard deployment, and a press ban…

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“Trump is prepping DC for invasion. But by whom?”— @thenewsdesk@flipboard.com · full quotes →
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GOP candidates distance from Trump as midterm outlook darkens

Facing losses in November, Republican candidates in tough races are publicly breaking with the unpopular president on Iran, immigration…

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“The war with Iran needs to end, and end quickly.”— Mike Rogers · full quotes →
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Trump avoids sanctioning Chinese banks on Iran ahead of Xi meeting

The U.S. has imposed airline sanctions but stopped short of targeting Beijing's financial system despite maximizing pressure on Tehran.

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“That's 'the last line to cross' if 'you really want to put the squeeze.'”— Jennifer Welch · full quotes →
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DOJ blurs line between election "monitors" and "observers" ahead of midterms

Harmeet Dhillon calls DOJ's planned 1,000-person poll-watching force "observers," a legal status she and the department don't have…

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“Federal election monitors from the department are — observers, I should say — are similar to other types of observers you see, so they’re not going to be…”Harmeet Dhillon— Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General, DOJ Civil Rights Division · Democracy Docket · full quotes →
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Republicans split on Iran war as Trump's low ratings fuel midterm fears

GOP candidates defect from party line on unpopular conflict as polls shift toward Democrats ahead of November elections.

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“This midterm is going to be a fucking bloodbath.”Nancy Mace— Nancy Mace · full quotes →
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Washington Examiner urges Trump to pressure Russia, not Ukraine, on energy

Editorial argues Trump's push for Ukrainian ceasefire on energy strikes misses the real culprit in rising gas prices.

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“Ukraine must keep targeting Russia's energy infrastructure, which hampers Russia's ability to supply its war machine and makes Putin pay the domestic costs of…”— Washington Examiner · full quotes →
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Beshear denies new book signals 2028 presidential bid

Kentucky governor says faith-focused memoir written to reclaim religion from politicization, not to lay groundwork for campaign.

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“I didn't write this book for anything in the future. I wrote this book because I was tired of people hijacking faith to hurt people instead of to help people.”Andy Beshear— Andy Beshear, Kentucky governor · Washington Examiner · full quotes →
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Seattle Mayor's $1.7M grocery security plan sparks 'bandage on bullet wound' backlash

Mayor Katie Wilson's city-funded store security initiative draws fierce criticism from those demanding stronger law enforcement instead.

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“The best way to support grocery store — and all businesses — is to actually enforce the law with a fully staffed and funded police department. Giving money or…”— Jason Rantz · full quotes →
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Hochul leads Blakeman by 19 points in NY governor's race

Quinnipiac poll shows Hochul at 58%, Blakeman at 39%, with cost of living dominating voter concerns.

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“Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul holds a commanding lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman with 58 percent of likely voters supporting Hochul…”— Quinnipiac University · Press · full quotes →
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Zia Yusuf criticizes police escorts for migrant arrivals in UK ports

UK politician claims authorities are providing police escorts to migrants arriving by boat, calling the practice unprecedented.

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“A 'megadinghy' full of invaders is on its way to Gosport. Burnham is sending ANOTHER police escort to take them to their taxpayer funded hotel.”Zia Yusuf— Zia Yusuf · full quotes →
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Christie mulls 2028 bid as GOP faces midterm losses

The ex-New Jersey governor says he's considering a third White House run if Republicans perform poorly in six weeks.

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“The way I look at this is, if I'm going to go back home to my wife and say, 'I know you may not believe this, but third time is the charm,' like, I better have…”— Chris Christie · full quotes →
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Jennings Says Trump’s White House Press Ban Likely to Lose in Court

CNN commentator Scott Jennings predicts Trump will fail to defend his ban on MS NOW, CNN and Politico after the outlets vow legal action.

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“unlikely to prevail in court”— Scott Jennings, Political commentator · full quotes →
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RFK Jr. diverted $12M from minority health office to fund security detail

HHS Secretary moved funds from Reagan-era agency addressing Black infant mortality to cover his growing protection costs.

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“Secretary Kennedy faces a security environment that differs significantly from that of previous HHS secretaries. His protection reflects the threats he faces…”— Emily Hilliard · full quotes →
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NYT withholds White House pool photos in solidarity with Trump-targeted outlets

The New York Times says it will stop publishing images from the White House still photos pool to support news organizations the president…

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“NYT says it will keep withholding publication or distribution of images captured for the WH still photos pool, in support of outlets Trump "targeted with a ban"”— @NYTimesPR · X · full quotes →
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Harris joins El-Sayed for Detroit maternal healthcare event

Kamala Harris appeared alongside Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a roundtable, reviving debate over the 2024 'uncommitted…

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“His supposed lack of support in the Black community in MI traces not to Uncommitted but rather to the primary race against Stevens.”— novapsyche444.bsky.social · full quotes →
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