Zelensky Condemns Trump Deal for Russian Diesel Shipments
President Donald Trump announced a sanctions relief deal on October 9, allowing Russia to immediately release hundreds of thousands of tonnes of diesel to the United States and…
US Midterm Elections
SpaceX Spectrum Deal Pressures Telecoms As US Stocks Rise
US stock indexes rose in premarket trading on Friday as oil prices retreated following statements that the US will not attack Iran before midterm elections.
Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed Clash in Michigan Senate Debate
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican former U.S.
No Military Strikes on Iran Before Midterms, Trump Announces
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States will not launch military strikes against Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
SNL Mocks Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell in Midterms Cold Open
Saturday Night Live opened its second show of the 52nd season on October 3, 2026, with a midterms-themed cold open featuring Republican get-out-the-vote ads, a frozen Mitch…
Trump Advisers Analyze Diesel Export Ban As Prices Hit Record
President Donald Trump’s economic advisers are analyzing a potential short-term ban on U.S. diesel exports as national prices hit a record $6.53 a gallon.
2026 US Midterms: Early Voting Begins as Battle for Congress Starts
In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections began Friday, marking the start of a six-week period for Americans to decide the balance of power in Congress.
GOP Candidates Mostly Ignore Trump Advice on Payouts and Midterms
Most Republican congressional candidates are ignoring President Donald Trump’s midterm advice to promise $5,000 voter payouts and act as if he is on the ballot, according to a…
Trump Promises $5,000 Dividend to All Adults if Republicans Win Midterms
Facing an uphill battle during the final weeks of an affordability-focused midterm election, President Donald Trump announced a proposal to give a $5,000 “dividend” to all adult…
Trump Considering End of Iran War Amid Midterm Elections
US President Donald Trump is privately weighing a potential declaration to end the Iran war ahead of November’s midterm elections, as military and economic pressures intensify.
Kaitlan Collins: Trump Would Put Up More Fight If Democrats Sweep
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins predicted on Friday that if Democrats sweep the upcoming midterm elections, President Donald Trump will face any potential impeachment with far more…
Canada to Impose $20 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods in 2026
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in American goods starting September 8, 2026, matching U.S.