The Traitor in Chief  —  Trump and his allies hate America and what it stands for  —  Trump says Russia is being “fine” on Ukraine  —  Writing in the New York Times, David Sanger highlights the extent to which Donald Trump is going all out to support Vladimir Putin's war of aggression in Ukraine:

Democrats have a message for Elon Musk: Watch out  —  Democrats are eyeing many targets as they make plans to probe corruption in and around President Donald Trump's administration should they win control of the House next month.  —  Few loom larger than Elon Musk.

Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  —  President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to a record low as Americans worried about high gasoline prices and appeared ready to punish his Republican Party in the November 3 congressional elections …

‘A warning sign for polling’: Why one GOP pollster thinks a blue wave may fall short  —  Democrats are salivating over, and Republicans are bracing for, a potentially massive blue wave.  One GOP pollster is urging everyone to calm down.  —  Patrick Ruffini, a founding partner at Echelon Insights …

How Trump's FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation  —  Reporting Highlights  — Pay for Play: A Hawaiian naval firm filled South Carolina politicians' campaign coffers with cash and won federal contracts in the state.

Alberta rejects a move toward independence from Canada in a victory for Carney  —  Voters in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney's push for national unity amid U.S …

Justice Department Charges 28 Foreign Nationals in California for Election Crimes  —  For Immediate Release  —  Federal law enforcement throughout California today arrested 11 foreign nationals living in the United States who are among 28 total charged in criminal complaints with federal crimes …

Musk to give SpaceX share to every US child  —  Close  —  Thank you for signing up!  —  The latest in politics and policy.  Direct to your inbox.  Sign up for the Business and Economy newsletter  —     —  The Big Story  —  Musk promises SpaceX share for every American child

Republican National Committee, Far Richer Than D.N.C., Pumps $50 Million Into Midterms  —  The party apparatus is taking advantage of its enormous war chest, as well as a Supreme Court campaign-finance ruling this year, to send tens of millions into congressional races.

Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses  —  Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.  —  President Trump said at a rally in Kansas Monday night that the Agriculture Department …

The deficit is getting real expensive to deal with  —  The U.S. budget deficit is ballooning, reaching $2 trillion this fiscal year, according to the latest figures. … - The deficit is being driven in part by the cost of servicing the nation's enormous debt at a time when interest rates are rising due …

DCCC launches ads against Mike Turner in red Ohio district  —  House Democrats' campaign arm is launching its first ad buy against 12-term GOP Rep. Mike Turner in his western Ohio district as they seek to turn up the pressure on Republicans in once-safe red seats.

Transcript: Trump Hits Brutal Poll Low—and MAGA Finger-Pointing Erupts  —  The following is a lightly edited transcript of the October 20 episode of the Daily Blast podcast.  Listen to it here.  —  Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR Network.

Scoop: Hegseth meets Netanyahu on unannounced Israel visit  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday, two sources with knowledge told Axios. … - The Pentagon and the Israeli Embassy declined to comment.

Feds have DNA evidence that can prove Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud, wed her brother: sources  —  WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors are planning to use DNA evidence to prove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) committed immigration fraud, as part of the sprawling investigation into the congresswoman, sources told The Post.

Trump admin cuts to satellites will set back US weather forecasting by a decade, experts say  —  The Trump administration's cuts to weather satellites will set the country back nearly a decade, experts say.  The loss of data used to observe, forecast and research extreme weather could prevent …

Trump Administration Plans to Ban DeepSeek From Most Federal Agencies  —  DHS cited potential threats if civilian federal agencies use the Chinese company's technology.  — Copy  —  The Department of Homeland Security plans to ban nonmilitary federal agencies from using technology developed by DeepSeek …

‘I will hunt you down’: U.S. attorney baselessly threatens voters as polls open in Texas  —  A top federal prosecutor in Texas began the first day of early voting with a stark message to voters and local officials: “If you violate federal election law, I will hunt you down and prosecute you.

About 6 in 10 Americans are confident the election will be conducted fairly and accurately: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll  —  Most Americans are not confident Trump will accept midterm results if GOP loses.  —  About 6 in 10 Americans are confident that the midterm elections will be conducted fairly and accurately …

Ilhan Omar's sister questioned by feds after dramatic DC home raid  —  Sahra Noor voluntarily spoke with investigators last week after HSI agents raided her sister's home  —  EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Ilhan Omar's older sister was questioned by federal investigators last week in relation …

How The Proud Boys Lost Their Name  —  West Palm Beach, FL - On Sept. 26, the film “American Martyrs” premiered at the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach, Florida.  —  The subject of the film, presented by the far-right media outlet Gateway Pundit, was the Proud Boys …

Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Iran Braces for Aftermath of U.S. Vote  —  The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.  —  In the run-up to the midterm elections, Iranian state media is gleefully chronicling high prices …

Christiane Amanpour announces she will leave CNN next June  —  CNN legend Christiane Amanpour, the network's chief international anchor, said Monday that she will sign off from CNN next June.  —  “After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!”

Inflation Hits Trump's Merch Machine  —  It's costing more to look and smell like Donald Trump.  — Copy  —  The economy is reeling from inflation, tariffs, and a war in Iran that's made it more expensive to fill your gas tank, fridge and closet.  —  The Trump economy is also affecting Trump merch …

When Idaho Banned Abortion, OB-GYNs Fled.  The Doctors Who Stayed Are Cracking.  —  From childbirth to miscarriages, women's health care in the state has become increasingly dangerous.  —  Ashlie Heywood traveled two hours to deliver her baby at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho.

Democratic super PAC hammers GOP over trans bathroom focus  —  A Democratic super PAC is hammering Republicans over their focus on transgender issues as GOP candidates in battleground races invoke culture war issues against their Democratic opponents in the final stretch of the midterm cycle.