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Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms Original
Elon Musk's Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 in New York's highly competitive 17th congressional district race to help Mike Lawler, the Republican incumbent, hold on to his seat. Lawler, a moderate Republican, is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in the Hudson valley. It is among the most-watched races that could determine whether Republicans hold on to their majority in Congress.
Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms
Representative Michael Lawler arrives to speak during an event with Donald Trump in Suffern, New York, on 22 May 2026. Photograph: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images Lawler, a moderate Republican, is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in the Hudson valley. It is among the most-watched races that could determine whether Republicans hold on to their majority in Congress. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Bush's brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
Neil Bush, a son of former president George HW Bush and a lifelong Republican, announced on Tuesday that he crossed party lines to vote for James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas. In a Facebook post, Neil Bush said he chose to vote early for Talarico over Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate and current Texas attorney general, because he was “deeply troubled” by Paxton's conduct and was “enormously impressed” by Talarico's principles.
Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate Original
Neil Bush, a son of former president George HW Bush and a lifelong Republican, announced on Tuesday that he crossed party lines to vote for James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas. In a Facebook post, Neil Bush said he chose to vote early for Talarico over Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate and current Texas attorney general, because he was "deeply troubled" by Paxton's conduct and was "enormously impressed" by Talarico's principles.
Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
James Talarico (left; Neil Bush. Composite: Shutterstock, Getty Images for Points of Light Neil Bush, a son of former president George HW Bush and a lifelong Republican, announced on Tuesday that he crossed party lines to vote for James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas.
Trump's approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
Donald Trump 's approval rating sank to 36% just two weeks before the midterm elections , the lowest recorded in a poll by the New York Times/Siena College , with most respondents expressing frustration over his handling of the US economy, cost of living and Iran war. In an October survey of approximately 3,494 likely voters, 59% said they disapproved of Trump's handling of his job, and 52% said they planned to vote for the Democratic candidate in the upcoming election.
Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
Follow Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds Wed, October 21, 2026 at 10:27 AM EDT Melania and Donald Trump walk to sign an executive order signing in the Rose Garden of the White House on Monday.Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images Donald Trump's approval rating sank to 36% just two weeks before the midterm elections, the lowest recorded in a poll by the New York Times/Siena College, with most respondents expressing frustration over his...
Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds
Melania and Donald Trump walk to sign an executive order signing in the Rose Garden of the White House on Monday. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images In an October survey of approximately 3,494 likely voters, 59% said they disapproved of Trump’s handling of his job, and 52% said they planned to vote for the Democratic candidate in the upcoming election. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme
Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would serve as "the arbitrator" of decisions in the justice department's new anti-fraud program that awards compensation to those who submit tips resulting in conviction or significant federal enforcement.
Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme
Donald Trump with JD Vance at the White House on Tuesday. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP While announcing the new program alongside JD Vance, the vice-president, who leads the White House’s taskforce to eliminate fraud, the president told reporters he had a solution for situations where multiple people submit a tip for the same alleged fraud. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered.
Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine
A handful of Republicans have spoken out against Donald Trump's softening stance on Russia, threatening to pull financial support for his agenda over his "embarrassing" handling of the Ukraine war.
Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine
Donald Trump speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the Dalton municipal airport in Georgia on 16 October 2026. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images A handful of Republicans have spoken out against Donald Trump’s softening stance on Russia, threatening to pull financial support for his agenda over his “embarrassing” handling of the Ukraine war. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered.
Who could replace Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary?
Katie Zacharia’s departure comes just months after Karoline Leavitt unexpectedly resigned as the White House press secretary to focus on raising her family. Photograph: Alex Wroblewski/AFP/Getty Images The White House is without a press secretary again after the ousting of Katie Zacharia, just five days into her appointment as Donald Trump’s spokesperson. Zacharia’s departure comes just months after Karoline Leavitt unexpectedly resigned as the White House press secretary to focus on her family.
Who could replace Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary?
The White House is without a press secretary again after the ousting of Katie Zacharia, just five days into her appointment as Donald Trump's spokesperson. Zacharia's departure comes just months after Karoline Leavitt unexpectedly resigned as the White House press secretary to focus on her family. Once again, a sharp-elbowed race inside Trump's world to take on one of the most prominent positions in the administration has kicked off. Here are some of the possible contenders.
FBI investigates letters with 'unknown substance' sent to US election officials
The FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are investigating letters sent to state officials and election offices across the country containing an “unknown substance”. Just weeks before November's US midterm elections , election officers in Louisiana and Oklahoma received envelopes containing a powdery substance, leading to evacuations. A similar package containing white powder was also sent to the Ohio secretary of state, but the US Postal Service intercepted the package.
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary
Donald Trump's new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was fired on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to a White House official. The person was not authorized to speak publicly about the decision, which had not been formally announced. Zacharia had a rocky start to her tenure as press secretary, hosting a widely panned first White House press briefing on Tuesday . She had also faced questions over her legal credentials after admitting she did not pass the bar exam.
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary Fri, October 16, 2026 at 6:11 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Katie Zacharia speaks with reporters in the press briefing room at the White House on 13 October.Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Katie Zacharia was fired as the White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to a White House official not authorized to speak publicly.
Trump urges new press secretary to reconsider taking job: Is this for you, Katie?
Donald Trump has urged Katie Zacharia, his new White House press secretary , to “reconsider” taking the job after she faced intense scrutiny from news outlets, including the rightwing cable network Fox News. Speaking with reporters outside the White House on Friday, the US president said Zacharia had been “treated very badly by the media” after she stumbled through a 14-minute press conference on Tuesday and questions arose over her legal credentials. “I said, ‘Is this for you, Katie?
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports
Follow Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports Fri, October 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM EDT Katie Zacharia speaks with reporters in the press briefing room at the White House on 13 October.Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Katie Zacharia was fired as the White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to media reports.
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports Fri, 16 October 2026 at 5:50 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Katie Zacharia speaks with reporters in the press briefing room at the White House on 13 October.Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Katie Zacharia was fired as the White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to media reports.
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports
Katie Zacharia was fired as the White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to media reports. Zacharia had a rocky start to her tenure as press secretary, hosting a widely panned first briefing on Tuesday. She had also faced questions over her legal credentials after admitting she did not pass the bar exam. The Guardian has asked the White House for comment. The New York Times reported Zacharia had been fired.
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports
Katie Zacharia speaks with reporters in the press briefing room at the White House on 13 October.Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Zacharia hosted widely panned first briefing on Tuesday and faced scrutiny after admitting she didn’t pass bar exam Katie Zacharia was fired as the White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to media reports.
Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia speaks with reporters in the press briefing room at the White House on 13 October. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Katie Zacharia was fired as the White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after she assumed the role, according to a White House official not authorized to speak publicly. Zacharia had a rocky start to her tenure as press secretary, hosting a widely panned first briefing on Tuesday.
New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary , faced intense scrutiny from news outlets including the rightwing cable network Fox News amid growing questions over her legal credentials. During an appearance on Fox on Friday – her fifth day as Donald Trump's chief spokesperson – Zacharia was asked if she still has the confidence of the US president. “I'm standing here,” she replied.
New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced intense scrutiny from news outlets including the rightwing cable network Fox News amid growing questions over her legal credentials. During an appearance on Fox on Friday – her fifth day as Donald Trump's chief spokesperson – Zacharia was asked if she still has the confidence of the US president. "I'm standing here," she replied.
New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced intense scrutiny from news outlets including the rightwing cable network Fox News amid growing questions over her legal credentials. During an appearance on Fox on Friday – her fifth day as Donald Trump's chief spokesperson – Zacharia was asked if she still has the confidence of the US president. "I'm standing here," she replied.
New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced intense scrutiny from news outlets including the rightwing cable network Fox News amid growing questions over her legal credentials. During an appearance on Fox on Friday – her fifth day as Donald Trump's chief spokesperson – Zacharia was asked if she still has the confidence of the US president. "I'm standing here," she replied.
New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced intense scrutiny from news outlets including the rightwing cable network Fox News amid growing questions over her legal credentials. During an appearance on Fox on Friday – her fifth day as Donald Trump’s chief spokesperson – Zacharia was asked if she still has the confidence of the US president. “I’m standing here,” she replied.
New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia and Donald Trump in Washington DC on 13 October 2026. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters During an appearance on Fox on Friday – her fifth day as Donald Trump’s chief spokesperson – Zacharia was asked if she still has the confidence of the US president. “I’m standing here,” she replied. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced intense scrutiny from news outlets including the rightwing cable network Fox News amid growing questions over her legal credentials. During an appearance on Fox on Friday – her fifth day as Donald Trump's chief spokesperson – Zacharia was asked if she still has the confidence of the US president. "I'm standing here," she replied.
FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials
Federal officials have urged recipients to treat the mail as ‘potentially hazardous’. Photograph: Jenny Kane/AP The FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are investigating letters sent to state officials and election offices across the country containing an “unknown substance”. Just weeks before November’s US midterm elections, election officers in Louisiana and Oklahoma received envelopes containing a powdery substance, leading to evacuations.
FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials
Federal officials have urged recipients to treat the mail as ‘potentially hazardous’.Photograph: Jenny Kane/AP The FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are investigating letters sent to state officials and election offices across the country containing an “unknown substance”. Just weeks before November’s US midterm elections, election officers in Louisiana and Oklahoma received envelopes containing a powdery substance, leading to evacuations.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton and James Talarico, Republican and Democratic candidates respectively. Composite: Reuters, CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images Tens of millions of dollars are pouring into Texas as Democrats stage an audacious bid to win a US Senate seat in the Republican stronghold. Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is among those wading into the closely watched race as November’s midterm elections approach. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race Original
Tens of millions of dollars are pouring into Texas as Democrats stage an audacious bid to win a US Senate seat in the Republican stronghold. Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is among those wading into the closely watched race as November's midterm elections approach. In September alone, Musk gave $158m to the Senate Leadership Fund, the primary super political action committee (Pac) backing Republican Senate candidates, Axios first reported.
Trump's ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Donald Trump has appointed family members, friends and loyal political allies to represent the US on the world stage, dispatching an extraordinary array of characters to embassies across the world. While presidents of both parties have long rewarded donors and allies with plum ambassadorships, Trump has chosen loyalists willing to go to bat for him regardless of the implications for US-foreign relationships.
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Donald Trump has appointed family members, friends and loyal political allies to represent the US on the world stage, dispatching an extraordinary array of characters to embassies across the world. While presidents of both parties have long rewarded donors and allies with plum ambassadorships, Trump has chosen loyalists willing to go to bat for him regardless of the implications for US-foreign relationships.
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Donald Trump has appointed family members, friends and loyal political allies to represent the US on the world stage, dispatching an extraordinary array of characters to embassies across the world. While presidents of both parties have long rewarded donors and allies with plum ambassadorships, Trump has chosen loyalists willing to go to bat for him regardless of the implications for US-foreign relationships.
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Charles Kushner, Kari Lake and Kimberly Guilfoyle, the latter of whom stepped down as the US ambassador of Greece after allegations of corruption.Photograph: Getty Images Donald Trump has appointed family members, friends and loyal political allies to represent the US on the world stage, dispatching an extraordinary array of characters to embassies across the world.
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Donald Trump has appointed family members, friends and loyal political allies to represent the US on the world stage, dispatching an extraordinary array of characters to embassies across the world. While presidents of both parties have long rewarded donors and allies with plum ambassadorships, Trump has chosen loyalists willing to go to bat for him regardless of the implications for US-foreign relationships.
Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Charles Kushner, Kari Lake and Kimberly Guilfoyle, the latter of whom stepped down as the US ambassador of Greece after allegations of corruption. Photograph: Getty Images While presidents of both parties have long rewarded donors and allies with plum ambassadorships, Trump has chosen loyalists willing to go to bat for him regardless of the implications for US-foreign relationships. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race
James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for Senate, sat face to face with several undecided voters who grilled him on a slew of contentious issues including Israel's military campaign in Gaza, abortion and foreign aid, during a CNN town hall on Wednesday evening. One voter, a devout small business owner, questioned the authenticity of Talarico's faith, referencing a past remark where he described God as nonbinary.
Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race
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Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race
Most recent polls show James Talarico (R) with a narrow lead over Ken Paxton to become Texas’s next US senator. Composite: Getty Images James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for Senate, sat face to face with several undecided voters who grilled him on a slew of contentious issues including Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, abortion and foreign aid, during a CNN town hall on Wednesday evening.
Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race
James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for Senate, sat face to face with several undecided voters who grilled him on a slew of contentious issues including Israel's military campaign in Gaza, abortion and foreign aid, during a CNN town hall on Wednesday evening. One voter, a devout small business owner, questioned the authenticity of Talarico's faith, referencing a past remark where he described God as nonbinary.
Immigration, climate, guns: key Trump policies to be tested at Supreme Court
Several of Donald Trump's second-term policies will be tested at the supreme court in the coming months: it is being asked to rule on challenges to theadministration's harsh immigration and deportation policies, along with a climate change lawsuit against energy companies and an attempt to loosen restrictions on assault-style rifles.
New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriages
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the leader of the New York City council have agreed to ban horse-drawn carriages from the city, a popular tourist attraction that has faced widespread scrutiny. Mamdani has agreed to back a bill supported by Julie Menin, the speaker of the New York City council, that would make it illegal to operate horse-drawn carriages beginning in June 2028, Politico reported on Tuesday. The city council is expected to vote on the legislation next week.
New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriages
A horse tied to a carriage at Central Park on 16 August 2022 in New York. Photograph: John Smith/View press/Corbis via Getty Images Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the leader of the New York City council have agreed to ban horse-drawn carriages from the city, a popular tourist attraction that has faced widespread scrutiny.
Immigration, climate, guns: key Trump policies to be tested at supreme court
Several of Donald Trump's second-term policies will be tested at the supreme court in the coming months: it is being asked to rule on challenges to theadministration's harsh immigration and deportation policies, along with a climate change lawsuit against energy companies and an attempt to loosen restrictions on assault-style rifles.
Immigration, climate, guns: key Trump policies to be tested at supreme court
Several of Donald Trump's second-term policies will be tested at the supreme court in the coming months: it is being asked to rule on challenges to theadministration's harsh immigration and deportation policies, along with a climate change lawsuit against energy companies and an attempt to loosen restrictions on assault-style rifles.
Immigration, climate, guns: key Trump policies to be tested at supreme court
The setting sun casts a warm glow on the front of the U.S. Supreme Court building on September 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photograph: J David Ake/Getty Images Several of Donald Trump’s second-term policies will be tested at the supreme court in the coming months: it is being asked to rule on challenges to theadministration’s harsh immigration and deportation policies, along with a climate change lawsuit against energy companies and an attempt to loosen restrictions on assault-style rifles.
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