House control all but gone, top Republicans privately concede  —  Some top congressional Republicans have privately concluded that it is likely impossible for them to keep control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, and they are now focused on limiting the scale of the defeat …

‘This cannot be a coincidence’ — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says  —  Ukraine's Starlink access has been restricted without warning, severely disrupting “several” military missions, presidential adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said on Oct. 14.

Katie Zacharia's disastrous response to Popular Information's report  —  Zacharia, who claimed for years to be a lawyer, is not a lawyer.  —  For years, President Trump's new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, has publicly claimed she is a lawyer.  Zacharia has repeatedly said she was …

U.S. probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar focuses on birth date, citizenship papers, people familiar say  —  The Department of Homeland Security declined to move forward with an investigation years ago based on similar allegations, said one person, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss information that has not been made public.

Inside Kimberly Guilfoyle's Final Days as Ambassador to Greece  —  To save her job, she claimed the incriminating texts were AI generated; Trump grew annoyed with the damaging revelations  —  Kimberly Guilfoyle was scrambling to save her job.  —  As damaging revelations piled up …

Prices increased sharply in September in last inflation report ahead of elections  —  Inflation increased in September to a 3.7 percent annual pace, higher than expected.  —  SummaryLoading...  Inflation rose to a 3.7 percent annual pace in September, extending a relentless climb …

American-made goods also got more expensive under Trump tariffs, new research finds  —  Americans aren't just seeing the price tag increase for imported goods.  Thanks to President Donald Trump's tariffs, they are now paying more for products made in the U.S.A., according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

CBS' Foreign Explosion … The message instructed staffers to make a point of attending the morning editorial meeting, immediately stirring intrigue among journalists about what Raice might have to say during the virtual gathering.  —  They didn't have to wait long for an answer.

Trump plays Russian roulette on eve of midterms  —  President Trump is indulging his fondness for Vladimir Putin at a moment of acute political peril, forcing Republicans in the midterms to take cover as he showers Moscow with one-sided concessions. … - On Friday, Trump announced a deal …

Trump pardons 2 auto workers on stage during rally in Alaska  —  President Trump during a political rally in the state late Tuesday granted onstage pardons to two Alaska auto shop owners who pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act — an unusually public use of the president's clemency power.

These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse.  ICE Detained Them Instead.  —  Reporting Highlights  — Dangerous Consequences: Immigrant women across the U.S. have been detained by federal officials after calls to police about domestic violence.  Some say they were the victims.

Why U.S. Airstrikes Are Failing to Stop the Global Cocaine Boom  —  Smugglers are shifting routes and using new tactics to evade military targeting, resulting in record supplies, plunging prices and high purity in the U.S. and Europe  —  BUENAVENTURA, Colombia—The Trump administration's bombing campaign …

Administration delays release of IRS data showing impact of GOP tax cuts  —  The Trump administration is delaying the release of detailed data showing how Republicans' 2025 tax cuts affected millions of Americans' taxes, even as it tries to sell voters on the law ahead of the midterm elections.

Top bidders to attend Trump meme coin dinner appear to be based in foreign countries  —  More than half of the top holders listed as competing for seats at President Trump's next meme coin dinner have used cryptocurrency exchanges that prohibit U.S. customers, indicating that many of the buyers …

House Democrats plan a first 100-days agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections  —  House Democrats are preparing an ambitious 100-days agenda focused on delivering their campaign promises — making life more affordable and conducting vast oversight of the Trump administration …

2026 Midterm Elections in Texas, October 2026  —  Talarico & Paxton Competitive in U.S. Senate Race in Texas... Abbott Edges Hinojosa in Governor's Contest  —  In the race for U.S. Senate in Texas, Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are competitive with only two points separating …

MAGA's Talarico conspiracy theory has no “off” switch  —  The American right's epistemic closure is a thing to behold … Jerusalem Demsas will be interviewing her about her new book, What's So Great About the Great Books? … In 2010, the libertarian writer Julian Sanchez accused …

Rolex and Gold Were for US and Not Trump, Swiss Trade Chief Says  —  Gifts presented to President Donald Trump by Swiss executives were actually for the American people, according to Bern's top trade diplomat.  —  In an interview on Wednesday at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi …

The rise and fall of a MAGA princess  —  This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.  Subscribe here.  —  Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump's ambassador to Greece …

JD Vance needs a Microsoft update  —  Don't close the door behind Satya Nadella.  —  Vice President JD Vance unfairly accused Microsoft last week of replacing American workers with “foreign indentured servants” just hours before President Donald Trump presented the company's immigrant CEO …

A Trump Backlash Endangers Susan Collins, the Only Blue-State G.O.P. Senator … Senator Susan Collins of Maine has cultivated a reputation as an independent-minded Republican who delivers for her state.  As she seeks re-election, she faces a growing set of political challenges.Kenny Holston/The New York Times

‘Abbott Is Struggling’: Ken Paxton Gripes About Texas GOP and Campaign Woes in New Leaked Audio  —  The Republican nominee for Senate vents to lobbyists in recordings obtained by Rolling Stone … “Yes, Abbott is struggling,” Paxton tells an attendee at a small, Washington, D.C. …

Schatz Says Democrats Can't Just Be Voters' ‘Rebound Boyfriend’  —  Sen. Brian Schatz cautioned that if Democrats win big in next month's elections, it would be because of President Donald Trump — and Democrats will need to work hard to come up with an agenda to keep voters on their side.