Political News For 2026-10-05

How an Uzbek truck driver’s fatal crash exposed troubling fraud trend in Middle America: ‘Chameleon carriers’

Uzbek-linked trucking companies in southwest Ohio face scrutiny over CDL fraud, English proficiency violations and fatal semi-truck crashes on U.S. roads.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Return of the nasty party? Badenoch walks tightrope with ‘punch down’ policies

Shadow minister says Tories have ‘outsourced our toxicity to Reform’, but others doubt leader can spark lasting revivalThe forthcoming Conservative conference will be, almost everyone in the party agrees, notably more upbeat and unified than last year. There is a similar consensus that Kemi Badenoch...

Politics | The Guardian

Oct 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

Justice Department Expands Election Fraud Cases

US Attorney General Todd Blanche tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the Justice Department is expanding investigations into alleged election crimes ahead of the midterms, including noncitizen voting, and plans to deploy monitors to polling locations across the country. Speaking with Myles Miller, Bla...

Bloomberg Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Republicans don’t have a clear boogeyman for this year’s midterms

Some of Democrats’ once-hateable figures are out of the picture. And emerging democratic socialists haven’t made for strong lines of attack nationwide.

Politics

Oct 3, 2026 - politico.com

The Millennial Internet Is Dead, and Politicians Killed It.

Social media use is declining, and what's left has shifted from conversation to passive scrolling.

Reason Magazine

Oct 4, 2026 - reason.com

Ted Cruz blasts JD Vance as ‘insecure,’ says he’s focused on helping GOP win midterms

A clash between two potential candidates for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination spilled into public this week.

Politics

Oct 3, 2026 - politico.com

GOP rising star helped topple Trump-backed incumbent. Now he's caught leadership's eye

Mike Haridopolos is emerging as a behind-the-scenes force on the East Coast, helping secure billions for NASA and Kennedy Space Center's future.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

The one word that lets politicians get away with having no plan

Every democracy has a name problem that it does not know it has. In nearly every country with an elected government, the party outside power is called the opposition. The word is so common that nobody questions it — yet look at what it actually implies. It defines a political party by what it is […]...

Washington Examiner

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Emanuel urges Democrats to prioritize ethics reform over potential third Trump impeachment

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) on Sunday pushed Democrats to focus on ethics reform instead of a third impeachment of President Trump if they win back power in Congress after the midterm elections. “I’m for the investigations. Hold this administration accountable, which is what the Republican...

The Hill News

Oct 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdown

Leaders from the intelligence community, the Pentagon, the Federal Trade Commission and the Office of Personnel Management will serve on the task force.

Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump touts ‘golden age’ at Ohio rally, urges voters to deliver GOP midterm wins

President Donald Trump urged Ohio rally-goers to "pretend I'm on the ballot" as he stumped for Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy in the midterms.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona

Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.

NPR Topics: Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - npr.org

Nearly all women arriving on small boats have been raped, says Shabana Mahmood

Home secretary warns people traffickers will exploit asylum seekers because they decide who comes to the UKNearly all women who try to reach the UK in small boats from northern France have been raped on their journey, Shabana Mahmood has claimed.In an interview with The Rest Is Politics podcast, the...

Politics | The Guardian

Oct 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

Meet the voters who could break the GOP’s decadeslong grip on a Republican stronghold

Black and Hispanic voter turnout could decide whether James Talarico breaks a 30-year Democratic drought in the Texas Senate race this fall.

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Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

WATCH: Dem senators dodge backing Kamala Harris in potential 2028 run: ‘Very messy’

Democratic senators aren't rallying behind Kamala Harris despite her frontrunner status, with a wide open primary looming for the 2028 race.

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Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Washington isn’t broken. It’s just run by insiders who don’t care about you

Public cynicism regarding Washington isn’t just a mood; it has become the default setting for American citizenship. When a tiny fraction of the electorate expresses genuine faith in our federal representation, we aren’t dealing with a simple policy disagreement. We are witnessing a wholesale failure...

Washington Examiner

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump funnels millions from massive war chest into key House, Senate races: Here’s where

President Trump’s super PAC and affiliates have injected tens of millions of dollars into pivotal Senate and House races just one month from Election Day as the GOP looks to keep control of Congress.  Trump’s MAGA Inc. and several affiliated groups — No Going Back PAC Inc. and Safety & Affordability...

The Hill News

Oct 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump announces plan to send $90 payments to millions of seniors

The White House said the one-time payments would be drawn from a fund set up to improve Medicare.

Politics

Oct 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Real voters reveal what could decide the 2026 midterms

With Election Day about a month away, real voters talk with NewsNation about what issues matter to them most.

The Hill News

Oct 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Buttigieg goes big to help 2026 Dems

He is set to campaign in at least six states in the final stretch. As he does, he’s refining his message and thinking about what comes next.

Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - politico.com

GOP Senate candidate's estranged wife confirms who she's voting for amid divorce proceedings

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton urges voters to back the GOP ticket without naming estranged husband Ken Paxton, who faces James Talarico in a tight Texas Senate race.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

An election chief lost. Then he padlocked the ballots and called the FBI.

Shasta County, California, where election doubts run so deep that some don’t trust results even when their choice prevails, offers a glimpse of what happens when distrust in voting systems takes root.

Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Top Republican unloads on rise of 'anti-American' candidates heading into midterms: 'You got to be kidding'

Tom Emmer launched a 56-district blitz by labeling Democratic candidates as "communists" and "Marxists" while rallying support for Paul LePage.

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Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’

VANDALIA, Ohio — President Donald Trump rallied Saturday for Republicans in Ohio’s competitive races for Senate and governor, predicting that the party will defy expectations in a choppy midterm election climate.

NBC News Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Burnham’s plans for social care and its workers are admirable but changes must come quickly | Heather Stewart

Money is needed now for a system that has left families including mine struggling their way unsupported and forgotten As one of many hundreds of thousands of people in the UK with a parent with Alzheimer’s, the passage in Andy Burnham’s speech about social care moved me to tears.My mother had not ev...

Politics | The Guardian

Oct 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

New York has a socialist mayor. Los Angeles may be next

LOS ANGELES — Voters could make history next month by giving the two largest U.S. cities something in common: South Asian immigrant democratic socialist mayors.Why it matters: Such a pairing would capture two forces reshaping urban America — its growing diversity and the Democratic Party's shifting ...

Axios

Oct 4, 2026 - axios.com

Australian Treasurer Calls US-Iran War an Economic ‘Disaster’

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the US war with Iran has been an economic disaster, blaming the conflict for higher inflation and borrowing costs worldwide and warning it’s also damping global growth.

Bloomberg Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

10/4: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discusses the latest polls as the final countdown to the midterm elections begin. Plus, Iowa's GOP nominee for governor, Zach Lahn, and Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly join.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Oct 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Trump’s opponents are planning efforts to reverse his changes to presidency

As the midterms approach, some of the president’s foes are working to ensure his aggressive approach to executive power doesn’t outlast him.

Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices

Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Oct 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns

The Supreme Court kicks off its term Monday with cases involving climate change, President Trump's immigration policies and the Second Amendment among the most high-profile disputes.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Oct 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com

The demands of Welsh devolution are simple: just give us what Scotland has | Will Hayward

Andy Burnham is a Westminster leader whom Welsh nationalists could finally work with - but only if he stands up to the devo-sceptics in UK LabourAs I sat in the first Plaid Cymru conference since the party won the Welsh election and started leading the Welsh government, I heard things I had never he...

Politics | The Guardian

Oct 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

Should Big Oil pay for climate change? A Supreme Court case will help decide.

Boulder, Colo., is hoping its novel lawsuit will be the environmental equivalent of the landmark litigation that produced billions in damages and settlements against Big Tobacco and opioid makers.

Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

With threats to midterms, states say Trump administration isn’t helping

U.S. spy agencies see Russia and others plotting to sow distrust and misinformation in the upcoming elections.

Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Samuel Alito warns ‘concerted’ effort to intimidate Supreme Court threatens its future

Justice Samuel Alito warned Sunday against a coordinated effort to intimidate the Supreme Court, which he said threatens the high court’s future as justices face threats and public pressure related to the rulings handed down. Alito, 76, sat down with Fox News Sunday to promote his book, So Ordered: ...

Washington Examiner

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump says polls 'don't account for one thing,' as he pledges to defeat communists 'once and for all'

President Donald Trump told a cheering Dayton, Ohio, rally crowd that polls don't account for him campaigning as Republicans face a tough House path.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Latvia’s United List Party Wins Record 42 Parliamentary Seats Backing Kulbergs

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ party won a record number of seats in Latvia’s parliamentary elections, a result that should help him consolidate power at a time of growing security threats from Russia.

Bloomberg Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

One southern state's rise is making it America's new 'economic center of gravity'

Jeb Hensarling says the Texas Stock Exchange is the final piece making Texas the best place to list, incorporate and headquarter a business.

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Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Rahm Emanuel urges Dems not to impeach Trump if they win the House

Rahm Emanuel warns Democrats against impeaching Trump if they win the House, pushing for a comprehensive ethics package instead of a "food fight."

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Politics chat: Midterm polls, Senate races, Trump in Texas

As polls come out with increasing frequency closer to the midterm election, how much credence should voters give them? Meanwhile, President Trump continues campaigning for GOP candidates.

NPR Topics: Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - npr.org

Economic Concerns Loom Over Trump’s Midterm Push

Bloomberg White House Correspondent Kate Sullivan and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Ron Brownstein are on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing President Donald Trump’s midterm campaign push as Republicans defend increasingly competitive races in states including Ohio and Alaska. Speaking with hosts David...

Bloomberg Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Why Older Lawmakers Keep Winning Elections

Analysis by The New York Times showed older incumbents consistently beating their younger challengers in this year’s midterm primaries. Our national political correspondent Lisa Lerer looks at why.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - nytimes.com

Judge Temporarily Blocks Dep't of Education Release of Names of Individual Foreign Donors to U.S. Colleges

From Judge Tanya Chutkan (D.D.C.) Thursday evening in Ass'n of Am. Univ. v. U.S. Dep't of Ed.: Section 117 of… The post Judge Temporarily Blocks Dep't of Education Release of Names of Individual Foreign Donors to U.S. Colleges appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason Magazine

Oct 3, 2026 - reason.com

Trump promises ‘nearly $100’ to seniors 30 days before Election Day

And the president repeated his promise of $5,000 checks to all adult Americans if Republicans win the midterm elections. The post Trump promises ‘nearly $100’ to seniors 30 days before Election Day ap...

MS NOW

Oct 3, 2026 - ms.now

Rahm Emanuel says US ready for Jewish president, but ‘my faith is not your problem’

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the United States is ready for a Jewish president but emphasized his religion should not be an issue for voters who feel leadership has “lost faith” in them. In an interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, Emanuel, who is Jewish, was pressed on the Democ...

Washington Examiner

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Sunday shows preview: Trump boosts midterm candidates in final stretch; Supreme Court opens new term

With a month until the midterm elections, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail in an effort to ramp up voter turnout across traditionally red states, as rising costs and a deeply unpopular Iran war leave the GOP scrambling to protect its majority in Congress. Trump’s October campaign blitz ...

The Hill News

Oct 3, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump Pitches Company Investment to Ohio Voters at Midterm Rally

President Donald Trump cited major corporate investment plans in Ohio during a rally in the state, part of his effort to boost Republican candidates in key races ahead of the midterm elections in November.

Bloomberg Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Supreme Court kicks off new term with fresh questions over its legitimacy and its future

The Supreme Court opens its new term with major cases on gun rights, voter citizenship and religious liberty amid record-low public approval ratings.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar

Trump said Clayton will lead the White House's new "Super Intelligence Force," which will coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligence.

NPR Topics: Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - npr.org

Hassett on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don’t buy it’

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said Sunday he doesn’t believe in recent polls that show Americans’ negative feelings about the economy. “Ahead of an election cycle, the fact that there’s, you know, possibly partisan pollsters telling us that the people are really really de...

The Hill News

Oct 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump pledges to send $90 checks to millions of seniors on Medicare

President Donald Trump promised on Friday to give $90 rebate checks to offset premiums for millions of U.S. seniors on Medicare, his latest pledge to send money to Americans ahead of the midterm elections.

NBC News Politics

Oct 3, 2026 - nbcnews.com

How Roy Cooper became Democrats’ best chance to flip a Senate seat

The former North Carolina governor is running in a state that for decades has more often preferred Republicans for federal office.

Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Latino voters swing back to Democrats ahead of midterm elections: poll

NBC News polling shows 69% of Latino voters disapprove of Trump as Democrats hold a 24-point edge ahead of the 2026 midterm elections races.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump Vowed To Lower Gas Prices. Alaska Isn't Buying It

The skyrocketing cost of diesel fuel, which is disproportionately integral to the everyday lives of Alaskans, is among the factors that are putting Sullivan's seat in danger from his Democratic challenger, Peltola.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Oct 4, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Bosnia Election: Donald Trump’s Promises Foster Rare Unity

As Bosnians vote in an election this weekend, the country is embracing the US president’s family and friends.

Bloomberg Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Photos show elections in Brazil where Lula faces Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro for president

Brazilians vote Sunday as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeks a fourth term against Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. An Oct. 25 runoff follows if no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes.

ABC News: Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - abcnews.com

Trump reveals Tom Cotton’s phone number in daylight saving time standoff

The GOP senator, usually a staunch Trump ally, has vowed to oppose efforts for year-round daylight saving time. He reiterated his opposition Saturday.

Politics

Oct 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump is suddenly urging Republicans to ‘vote by mail’

President Donald Trump has called mail-in voting "corrupt" and a "disaster." Now he says: “Vote early. Vote by mail.” The post Trump is suddenly urging Republicans to ‘vote by mail’ appeared first on ...

MS NOW

Oct 4, 2026 - ms.now

Cruz-Vance rivalry heats up as Texas senator suggests VP is 'feeling insecure'

Sen. Ted Cruz fired back at Vice President JD Vance's presidential campaign accusation, saying he is focused on helping Republicans win in the midterms.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Dems hand GOP fresh midterm weapon by opposing widely used voter ID

Senate Democrats blocked a voter ID and insider trading ban bill as Chuck Schumer's caucus faces accusations from Republicans of denying Trump a win.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Police Allegedly Destroyed $37,000 of Legal Hemp. Georgia's Supreme Court Just Upended 60 Years of Precedent.

The ruling has major implications for property owners when the government ruins their possessions in the exercise of "police power."

Reason Magazine

Oct 4, 2026 - reason.com

The Election of 1936: When 'Democracy' Was on the Ballot

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Oct 4, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Lula and Bolsonaro Face Off in Brazil Vote

Bloomberg Brazil Country Chief Filipe Pacheco is on Bloomberg This Weekend as voters cast ballots in a closely contested presidential election between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with smaller-party candidates also competing in the first round. Speaking with host...

Bloomberg Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

The Republican with the most on the line this Election Day isn’t on the ballot

The vice president’s ‘Golden Age’ gaslighting may doom his 2028 ambitions. The post The Republican with the most on the line this Election Day isn’t on the ballot appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Oct 4, 2026 - ms.now

Brazil Presidential Election 2026: Live Updates as Lula, Bolsonaro Face Off

Bloomberg Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Southern Baptist president calls on pastors to 'step up' ahead of midterm elections

Willy Rice says pastors must "step up" on abortion, marriage, gender identity and immigration, arguing these political issues are deeply theological.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

In Arkansas, the Good, the Brad, and the Ugly

Mores about race have changed since the ’90s, but there is such a thing as overcorrection. The post In Arkansas, the Good, the Brad, and the Ugly appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Oct 4, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end climate-change suit

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday over a bid by Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy to block a lawsuit filed by the city and county of Boulder over the effects of climate change.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Oct 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Tech powerhouse’s regulatory push bears similarities to a notorious Washington strategy

Anthropic's AI regulation push mirrors Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto lobbying playbook, with millions in donations and safety rhetoric critics call capture.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Oct 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

South Africa’s Zille Leads in Race for Johannesburg Mayor: Poll

Veteran South African opposition politician Helen Zille is the front-runner to become Johannesburg’s next mayor, a new poll showed, but she’ll likely fall short of securing an outright majority in municipal elections to be held on Nov. 4.

Bloomberg Politics

Oct 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism

Motion calling for single Palestinian state, which is opposed by most Green MPs and expected to be challenged, passes by 1,022 votes to 813The Greens have formally adopted a policy that equates Zionism with racism and calls for Israel to be replaced by a single Palestinian state, a move opposed by t...

Politics | The Guardian

Oct 4, 2026 - theguardian.com