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:

Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed  —  Timmy Teepell's firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed  —  The man who attempted to ambush the Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed …

How Trump's FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation  —  On March 3, 2020, Sen. Lindsey Graham walked into a private dining room at Charlie Palmer Steak in Washington, D.C. Graham's time was expensive.  He was meeting with two executives and a lobbyist …

America's deep religious divide over empathy  —  White evangelical Protestants are the only major religious group in which a majority says empathy can become dangerous when it leads people away from a society guided by God's truth, according to a new survey.

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 …

Trump Voters Are Souring on Trump, Says a New Survey  —  One-third of voters who supported President Donald Trump in 2024 think his presidency is going worse than expected, according to a new poll — a worrying sign for Republicans as they try to save the party's congressional majorities ahead of next month's election.

They Fled Trump's America.  Now They Regret It  —  The internet told them Europe was a social paradise.  Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn't free, and people can be really mean.  —  In the autumn of 2024, Annie was ready for something new.

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.

Acton's estranged mother calls her a ‘liar’; Democrat calls Ramaswamy ‘despicable’  —  Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's (D) mother called her a “liar” in a new ad, as her brother labelled the video “a despicable low” on Tuesday ahead of the state's elections in November.

Trump to Offer Up to $30,000 for Tips That Expose Government Fraud  —  The new $25 million antifraud program will be administered by the Justice Department  —  WASHINGTON—President Trump is planning to announce a new program on Tuesday that will pay people up to $30,000 for successful tips …

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 Katie Zacharia I know — and what she told me about her five days of Washington hell  —  I asked Katie Zacharia how she is doing.  It's been rough, she says, but she's holding her head high.  —  A week ago, she was preparing to face the press for the first time in the White House Briefing Room.

Democrats target Oklahoma's deep-red governor's race  —  The Democratic Governors Association announced Tuesday it is investing half a million dollars to flip the governor's mansion in Oklahoma — a state the president won by 34 points in 2024.  —  The race between Republican former state …

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.

Was eggflation foul play?  —  With help from Steve Folk and Cheyenne Haslett  — Economists dismissed egg collusion as crankery and blamed bird flu for high prices for years.  Then the feds found evidence that could prove the cranks right.  — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr …

Republicans see shrinking boost from redistricting  —  House Republicans are quietly scaling back hopes for the 10-seat boost they sought from redistricting nationwide, amid a souring political climate and polls showing a collapse in GOP support among Latino voters in Texas and Florida.

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 …

Two Dans, four choices, one big headache for GOP in Alaska Senate race  —  ANCHORAGE — Alaska Republicans have railed for years against ranked-choice voting.  Now some worry it could cost them in a critical Senate race.  —  GOP Sen. Dan S. Sullivan is facing not only well-known former Democratic …

Bush family royalty backs Democrat in battle to flip Texas blue  —  The NBA executive gave $2,500 to Lone Star Rising PAC, choosing a transparent filing over an anonymous 501c4  —  Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico got a big-name boost from a surprising corner of the Republican Party …

'They've awakened him': How a wealth tax fight made Brin a political force  —  Sergey Brin once called government a “giant bonfire of partisanship” and spent years on the political sidelines.  But in recent months, the Google co-founder has emerged as a political force in California …

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With early race for 2028 fast approaching, 3 more Democrats slated to join summit to plot out future  —  Nine days after next month's midterm elections, three prominent Democrats who are widely believed to have presidential ambitions will join other potential 2028 party contenders in Denver to discuss the future of the party.

Could Mississippi Elect Its First Black Senator Since Reconstruction?  —  On a recent Sunday morning at the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Natchez, Miss., a large sign facing the worshipers described the congregation's goal for 2026: “The Year of Re-Alignment.”

Is Europe Doomed?  —  Is Europe Doomed?  —  Shocking scenes out of France show a continent in crisis.  —  When France sneezes, it used to be said, all Europe catches cold.  One need only consider the French Revolution, 1848's “Springtime of the Peoples,” or even the student protests …

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 …

Live: French PM plans ‘massive’ police operation, weighs military forces for Saturday's protests  —  French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said further curfews would be imposed “where necessary” on Tuesday evening after those on Monday in parts of Paris and other cities …