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Some Republicans Reject Trump's Move to Import Diesel Fuel From Russia — High diesel costs have posed a problem for Republicans in the midterms, but President Trump's decision did not satisfy some candidates in key Senate races. — President Trump's announcement of a deal …
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New York Times:
In the Senate, Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him … It was approaching midnight on the Senate floor, and a vote that had been meant to last 15 minutes had dragged on for nearly three hours as Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, weighed whether to kill one of President Trump's top priorities.
Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off GOP election denial — Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee said he's concerned that President Donald Trump and GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers “are not committed to the institution of our democracy.”
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Peter Nicholas / NBC News:
Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose — Trump is looking to defy historical trends by rallying core supporters who might be inclined to sit out the elections. — CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Even as he makes a case that Republicans should win …
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CNN:
Voters are connecting the dots — and it's bad news for Republicans — Donald Trump Congressional news Tariffs PACs — Of all the dynamics threatening the GOP this year, the most menacing may be the unusually direct connection voters are drawing between their economic frustrations …
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Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
Republicans stay bullish on Texas governor's race, but two key groups present hurdles
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Michael Sinkewicz / New York Post:
Trump says he'd ‘love’ to have Sen. John Fetterman as a Republican amid growing speculation
Trump says he'd ‘love’ to have Sen. John Fetterman as a Republican amid growing speculation
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Newsweek
Axios:
House Republican, invoking Reagan, moves to block Trump's Russia oil deal
House Republican, invoking Reagan, moves to block Trump's Russia oil deal
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Joey Cappelletti / Associated Press:
Republicans want Abdul El-Sayed to be the main character of the midterms. He's happy to oblige
Bernard Condon / Associated Press:
Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs
Saige Miller / NPR:
In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat
Associated Press:
Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican
Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
Associated Press:
Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices
Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices
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Aaron Blake / CNN:
The possibility that Trump will cost the GOP the Senate is coming into focus
The possibility that Trump will cost the GOP the Senate is coming into focus
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Washington Post:
Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel deal
Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel deal
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Michelle Del Rey / The Washington Sun:
Trump Blames Zelenskyy for High American Diesel Prices
Trump Blames Zelenskyy for High American Diesel Prices
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New York Times:
Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage — Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was examining whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump. — The Justice Department is investigating whether …
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New York Times:
Threats of Political Violence Have America's Elected Officials Living in Fear — In January, a caller began leaving threats in the voice mail inboxes of members of Congress: “I want to see their throat cut from ear to ear.” — Another caller left a blunt threat for a U.S. senator …
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Adam Serwer / The Atlantic:
All The Things You're Not Allowed To Say In Texas — A censorship bot, political interference, and the assault on free speech — Sara spurgeon, an English professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, has been teaching literature for 20 years. But May 2025 was the first time she was forced …
Tim Balk / New York Times:
A Senator Facing Re-Election Settles a Bakery Bill, 6 Years Later — Senator Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican in a difficult race, paid an old campaign debt for cookies, muffins and brownies after a baker's story went viral online. — Senator Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican …
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Charlie Savage / New York Times:
How the White House Manufactured a Narrative About a Trump Aide's Call Logs — A release of selected records from the classified documents inquiry is a case study in how omitting context can create political ammunition. — On the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 2, the White House invited a mix …
Catherine Neilan / The Observer:
From Russia with interference: Burnham first PM to confirm Kremlin role in Brexit vote — The prime minister has revealed UK authorities told him there was ‘clear evidence’ that Moscow meddled in the referendum — Andy Burnham has said UK authorities are “clear” that there was Russian interference …
Dan Diamond / Washington Post:
Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific — The president also floated the idea of naming an ocean after himself. — SummaryLoading... President Donald Trump on Saturday floated the idea of renaming more bodies of water, following his efforts to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads to end Sunday, Border Patrol official tells court — The Department of Homeland Security intends to stop airing taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump on Sunday, saying there are “no plans” to add onto the $20 million buy from the Customs and Border Patrol account.
Politico:
‘Putin will drag you into the war,’ former Ukrainian foreign minister tells Europeans — Dmytro Kuleba also said Ukraine will endure its worst winter yet as Russia targets the country's infrastructure in bid to break its resistance. — KYIV — Russia's Vladimir Putin is preparing …
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The Guardian
Reuters:
Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells ABC he will organize elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday in response to critical comments from US President Donald Trump that he will organize Ukraine elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
Wall Street Journal:
At Davos, Kimberly Guilfoyle Boasted of Private Jet Trips, Luxury Stays — Recording captures U.S. ambassador saying Greek businessmen were paying for her travels and pleading for an invite to an event with Eric Trump — Kimberly Guilfoyle, as America's newly minted ambassador to Greece …
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