James Blair and Chris LaCivita make Trump’s world look red
With 26 days to go before a disastrous midterm report, Republicans are turning their guns on the two men tasked with the herculean task of maintaining control of Congress. “It opened the floodgates,” a person close to the White House told POLITICO of the…
Democrats, Republicans see wide-open House map for 2026: NPR
A general view of voting machines at the Franklin County Board of Elections on October 6, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Jeff Dean/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption I Jeff Dean/Getty Images Stay informed with our Politics newsletter, sent every week.…
Texas carries out its first execution in the United States since the failure of Tennessee
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited history. Review our AI policy and give us your feedback. A Texas death row inmate convicted of a fatal 2000 robbery and executed Wednesday night is the first person put to death in…
WATCH: Gov. Wes Moore and GOP challenger Dan Cox face off in Maryland gubernatorial debate
Gov. Wes Moore, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, is expected to face a familiar GOP opponent, former state Rep. Dan Cox, in a debate Tuesday as he seeks a second term as Maryland’s chief executive. The broadcast begins at 7 p.m.…
Real-time crime center monitoring software goes far beyond Flock: NPR
A police officer monitors video surveillance in the real-time crime center of the Irvine Police Department in California in 2024. It is unclear whether Irvine uses Axon Fusus surveillance software or other software in its crime center. Paul…
Trump’s diesel order may not help farmers and truckers with fuel prices
SIOUX FALLS, SD (AP) — Farmers, truckers and economists say an approach to reduce taxes on diesel will bring little relief to record fuel prices which have skyrocketed since the American attack Iran months ago. Industry groups said they appreciated That…
Raskin proposes preserving Trump banners in Washington and signs in Smithsonian exhibit
Trump’s desire to remake DC’s physical and cultural landscape in his image is reflected in banners bearing his face on government buildings and attempts to rename institutions with his name. The administration also unveiled plans last month…
Isaias strengthens in first hurricane of Atlantic season: NPR
This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Isaias off the east coast of Mexico on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/via AP hide caption toggle caption I…
The United States lost or suffered damage to 81 military aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion in the Iran war, according to a congressional report
The US military destroyed or damaged 81 aircraft during the war against Iran, according to a Congressional Research Service report released this week. This number includes both planes and helicopters as well as drones, with the MQ-9 Reaper drone – used…
87-year-old woman whose deportation shook Spain dies in hospital: NPR
Protesters gather after the reported death of María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose deportation sparked nationwide protests, at Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Bernat Armangue/AP hide caption toggle caption I…