Press review · Friday, 16 October 2026
16 October 2026
11,830 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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nbcnews.com
Trump looms as tensions flare in final Maine Senate debate
The fourth and final face-off between GOP Sen. Susan Collins and Troy Jackson was the first in front of a live audience Thursday night.
+2 sources- mainepublic.orgKey takeaways from the final, fiery debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
The debate featured lots of talk about Donald Trump, disparate views on the state of American democracy and a moment when Jackson told Collins to "shut up."
- bangordailynews.comSusan Collins and Troy Jackson are still sparring over his ‘shut up’ remark
The exchange in the first 15 minutes of Thursday's debate captured a trait the candidates have shared across four meetings in two weeks: Neither shies away from a fight.
- mainepublic.orgKey takeaways from the final, fiery debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
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yahoo.com
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia did not pass bar exam: Sources
Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer; Trump called her "an attorney."
+1 source- nbcnews.comKatie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just 5 days on the job
Zacharia had come under scrutiny after a shaky first news briefing and the revelation that she represented herself as a lawyer but did not pass her bar exam after law school.
- nbcnews.comKatie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just 5 days on the job
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Democrats in Michigan's big U.S. House, Senate races outraise GOP rivals
In Michigan's competitive congressional races, Democrats consistently topped Republicans in fundraising over the last three months.
+1 source- pro.stateaffairs.comHouse Challengers Raise Millions as Polls Approach
Third-quarter campaign finance reports show Democrats outpaced GOP rivals in fundraising and spending in several key Michigan U.S. House districts.
- pro.stateaffairs.comHouse Challengers Raise Millions as Polls Approach
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The final lap? Two days on the campaign trail with Trump
Donald Trump is crisscrossing America to drum up votes for Republican candidates facing tough midterm election races, but the US president's rallies are often hijacked by his basking in the adulation ...
+3 sources- news.bgov.comBGOV OnPoint: GOP Budget Package Awaits Election Outcomes
Republicans would lose a valuable legislative tool to enact their priorities if Democrats win a majority in either the House or Senate in November’s midterm elections.
- pbs.orgFrustrated with Trump, voters overwhelmingly want change, AP-NORC poll finds
A strong majority of voters believe that President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad, and they want major change in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new AP-NORC poll that raises serious warning signs for the Republican Party at a critical moment.
- slate.comRepublicans Have One Huge Advantage Ahead of the Election, and They’re Banking On It to Avoid a Midterm Wipeout
It’s a tough time to be a GOP candidate, but the party sees a silver lining.
- news.bgov.comBGOV OnPoint: GOP Budget Package Awaits Election Outcomes
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alaskapublic.org
Sullivan, Peltola trade verbal blows, accuse the other of lying during ‘Debate for the State’
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and his Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, traded barbs over affordability, Alaska’s energy future and accused each other of lying.
+2 sources- nbcnews.comAlaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office
Sen. Dan Sullivan attacked former Rep. Mary Peltola over reporting on high staff turnover and lobbying, while Peltola pointed to Sullivan’s increase in wealth while serving the public.
- yahoo.comMAGA Senator Humiliated After Debate Question
A Trump-endorsed MAGA senator has exposed his own lack of preparation during a heated midterm debate. Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and his challenger in Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola, took part in a “...
- nbcnews.comAlaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office
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pbs.org
Trump administration sues California to block counting of alleged noncitizen mail ballots
The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as “likely” noncitizens until their status can be confirmed.
+1 source- sfchronicle.comElection lawyers say they’ve never seen anything like the DOJ’s lawsuit against California
Election law scholars and former Department of Justice attorneys said they found the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking to block California from counting certain ballots to be head-scratchingly inept.
- sfchronicle.comElection lawyers say they’ve never seen anything like the DOJ’s lawsuit against California
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nbcnews.com
Democratic Senate candidates swamp GOP rivals in fundraising
Plus, tensions boil over on the debate stage.
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Where Is the Outrage Over Trump’s Racist Targeting of Ilhan Omar?
Donald Trump has long fantasized about deporting Representative Ilhan Omar. In 2019, Trump lashed out against Omar and her congressional colleagues Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna ...
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Hegseth's TV instincts backfire as Trump rejects execution livestream
WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - As he took to the stage this week at an Army event, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked how much it looked like a TV set. The former Fox News host said that put h...
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thestar.com
Pierre Poilievre urges Albertans not to leave their fellow Canadians behind
The Conservative leader encouraged Albertans to “lock arms with Canadians who want to restore the promise of Canada.”
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Trump press secretary faces scrutiny over legal credentials
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has come under scrutiny over her professional credentials following a rocky first press briefing that raised questions about her suitability for the role. Cr...
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nbcnews.com
Republicans eye a potential opportunity in Minnesota in a tough midterm climate
The GOP hasn’t won a Senate race in Minnesota since 2002. But party strategists tell NBC News that they view the race as a potential opportunity to flip a seat.
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theweek.com
Who benefits from Trump’s Russia diesel deal?
Prices remain high, but Putin gets a cash infusion
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Donald Trump Ally Who Introduced Him to Melania Loses Job After Bitter Feud
Paolo Zampolli, the man who says he brought Donald Trump and Melania Trump together, has lost his State Department post. His exit caps a months-long battle with a senior official and a swirl of legal ...
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motherjones.com
"You Can See Everything" will make you question everything
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary is a masterful search for reality.
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Fearing Ken Paxton’s defeat in Texas, Trump tries pre-blaming John Cornyn
If the president genuinely believed Paxton was well positioned to win, he wouldn’t be looking for ways to shift the blame for this race away from himself.
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Huge Problem With Trump’s Twisted Revenge Plot Exposed
Donald Trump’s bizarre crusade against Rep. Ilhan Omar has a massive problem. The Minnesota congresswoman has been a constant thorn in the side of the president, and he has tried to remedy it by quest...
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US's AI task force sets path for study and reviews, leader tells CNBC
WASHINGTON, Oct 16 () - A new government task force on AI used its inaugural meeting to set up protocols, a risk study and various committees, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton told CNBC...
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Critics Floored by Sean Hannity’s Grilling of Katie Zacharia on Fox News: ‘She’s Cooked’
Hannity, who had initially defended Zacharia's debut appearance as “perfectly normal,” took a decidedly different approach when she joined him Thursday.
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Trump’s Slurs Come Back to Bite New Mouthpiece
President Donald Trump’s habit of belittling rivals who failed the bar exam has come back to haunt him as his new mouthpiece fends off questions about her legal credentials. Trump’s new White House pr...
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nbcnews.com
Democrats eye a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to flip state legislative chambers
With the national political winds at their backs, Democrats are targeting eight states for potential state government trifectas.
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jpost.com
Israelis prefer unity gov't to another election, Benjamin Netanyahu falls behind Gadi Eisenkot | The Jerusalem Post
The Maariv poll also found that 48% of people think Gadi Eisenkot would make a better prime minister than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had 41% support, giving Eisenkot a significant lead.
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Elon Musk Points to Trump Over Ukraine’s Starshield Restrictions
Elon Musk just threw the ball into Trump’s court over Ukraine’s Starshield controversy. The SpaceX CEO addressed who actually controls the military satellite network amid accusations of disrupted Ukra...
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michiganpublic.org
Abdul El-Sayed, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaign in U.P. to mobilize Senate voters
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed campaigned across Michigan's Upper Peninsula with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, touting healthcare and affordability as priorities.
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Collins, Jackson trade jabs in final Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways
The Iran war emerged as a major point of contention in the debate, with Jackson arguing that Collins had failed to use her powerful position as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee to help put...
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AOC and JD Vance's Michigan rally crowd sizes compared: Photos
Photos show crowds at rival Michigan rallies where AOC backed Abdul El-Sayed and JD Vance campaigned for Mike Rogers.
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Sean Hannity Puts Trump’s Press Secretary Through the Ringer: ‘What Happened?’
Noting that her debut was "widely panned," the Fox News host asked, "What happened?"
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bridgemi.com
Fact check: JD Vance attacks Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan - Bridge Michigan
In a Michigan speech, JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed a ‘little weasel’ who ‘hates’ America. Here are the facts.
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abc13.com
Voters warned to watch for AI-generated content designed to mislead them ahead of Election Day
As early voting approaches, AI experts and companies are warning voters to watch for AI-generated content designed to mislead them ahead of Election Day.
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nbcnews.com
Trump invokes executive privilege in Kennedy Center court fight
A lawyer for the White House said information about the president’s management of the center, including efforts to add his name to it, should be off-limits.
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nbcnews.com
Why AOC was in a deep-red part of Michigan: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Republicans breaking with Trump on tariffs.
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Sen. Moreno Eyes 'Giant' GOP Bill After Midterms
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nbcnews.com
Letters with suspicious substances mailed to lawmakers and state election offices
Candidates hit the debate stage tonight for Senate races in Maine and Alaska, as well as the governor’s race in Michigan.
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Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws bipartisan criticism from a frustrated Congress
The deal is being criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and drawing the U.S. closer to Russia.
