Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026
20 October 2026
11,815 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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yahoo.com
Trump promises US farmers $8 billion in aid ahead of elections
US President Donald Trump has promised farmers billions of dollars in financial relief amid high diesel prices at a campaign rally in the rural state of Kansas, just two weeks before voters head to th...
+1 source- motherjones.comDonald Trump asked Texas for five more Republicans. Voters might have other plans.
"I'm meeting more fed-up Republicans than I ever have."
- motherjones.comDonald Trump asked Texas for five more Republicans. Voters might have other plans.
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nbcnews.com
Trump uses antisemitic slur in defending Sen. Roger Marshall at rally in Kansas
Trump had used the term during a speech last year, leading to backlash. He said at the time that he wasn’t aware of the word’s antisemitic connotations.
+1 source- yahoo.comTrump uses antisemitic slur in defending Sen. Roger Marshall at rally in Kansas
Trump had used the term during a speech last year, leading to backlash. He said at the time that he wasn’t aware of the word’s antisemitic connotations.
- yahoo.comTrump uses antisemitic slur in defending Sen. Roger Marshall at rally in Kansas
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Amy Acton’s brother slams ad featuring estranged mother
The brother of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton is condemning an unaired ad featuring their estranged mother.
+1 source- rollingstone.comDem Candidate's Family Rips Vivek Ramaswamy Over 'Despicable' Attack Ad
Amy Acton's brother condemned Vivek Ramaswamy over an ad featuring the candidate's estranged mother, who is accused of enabling sexual abuse.
- rollingstone.comDem Candidate's Family Rips Vivek Ramaswamy Over 'Despicable' Attack Ad
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foxnews.com
JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu despite Trump's strong backing
Vice President JD Vance said he will not weigh in on Israel's upcoming election after Trump threw his support behind Netanyahu's reelection bid.
+4 sources- nbcnews.comVance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election
Vance, who campaigned for ousted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán this spring, said he endorses American candidates.
- jpost.comPete Hegseth, Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Israel ahead of elections | The Jerusalem Post
The unannounced meeting comes eight days before Israeli elections and amid US-Israel discussions to resume combat operations against Iran, according to the report.
- militarytimes.comHegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say
Netanyahu and Hegseth discussed “the threats in the region” and the U.S.-Israel partnership in dealing both offensively and defensively with those threats.
- haaretz.comIsrael Election 2026 • Netanyahu, opposition parties still fall short of majority, new polls show
Far-right party head says Netanyahu, Smotrich enlisted his rabbi to pressure him out of race. Anti-Netanyahu bloc split on law weakening Israel's attorney general. Netanyahu slept while Hamas kidnapped my husband to Gaza. He must not win the election | Opinion
- nbcnews.comVance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election
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nytimes.com
Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier
A Republican ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her daughter a liar. The two have not spoken since Dr. Acton’s mother backed her husband after his arrest on rape charges.
+1 source- yahoo.comAmy Acton’s mother calls her ‘liar’ in brutal ad as Ohio race tightens
“She says she grew up living in a tent. None of that is true,” a woman who says she is Amy Acton's mother says in a viral video.
- yahoo.comAmy Acton’s mother calls her ‘liar’ in brutal ad as Ohio race tightens
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cleveland.com
GOP senator makes dire prediction on Trump’s Republican Party: It will be a ‘train wreck’
Thom Tillis, who is not seeking another term in the Senate, spoke with Politico’s Jonathan Martin about his new book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents.”
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Trump snarls, shushes and snaps at reporters: ‘Imagine if Biden said this’
"Are you a sick person? I actually think there’s something wrong with you," Trump told one journalist.
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Trump's $8 Billion Diesel Bailout Pays Farmers for a Problem He Created (opinion)
The new Harvest Fuel Relief program is the latest payment to farmers squeezed by the president’s own war and tariffs.
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foxnews.com
Ilhan Omar's daughters show up at scene of DC raid as rumors swirl about embattled rep's whereabouts
Isra Hirsi was spotted entering Ilhan Omar's D.C. home under cover of darkness as Capitol Police were called to the residence later that evening.
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Trump reveals new way Americans can get money: What to know
The president also opened the invitation to journalists.
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Newsom breaks silence on ex-wife Guilfoyle’s firing, renders 1-word verdict
The two were married from 2001 through 2005.
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unionleader.com
Shaheen and DiLorenzo spar over Iran, energy and data centers
Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo clashed over Iran, data centers and energy policy in a New Hampshire congressional debate, with four more forums ahead before Election Day.
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Elon Musk is on Democrats’ ‘list’ to target if they win midterms: report
The world’s richest man has reportedly poured in hundreds of millions of dollars to support Republican candidates in the midterms as Democrats gain ground in several red states
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Ramaswamy Campaign Addresses Controversy Resurfacing Acton’s Childhood Rape Allegation — Smears Her as a ‘Serial Fabulist’
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign spokesperson released a statement that addressed some of the controversy stemming from a new ad that supports his campaign.
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JD Vance confident but uncertain Trump would endorse him in 2028
Vance claimed he is more focused on the midterm elections than whether to mount a presidential campaign in 2028.
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foxnews.com
Could France's riots happen here? Experts see parallels in socialism, immigration — and key differences
France riots prompt warnings about Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's immigration stances ahead of 2026 midterms.
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Democrat’s estranged mom attacks her as ‘liar’ in leaked GOP ad
The ad features Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's mother, Donna Arthur, who lost custody of Acton when she was 12.
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Ex-Trump press secretary speaks out after 5 days of ‘hell’
She emphasized the importance of refusing to be "defined" by critics.
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abcnews.com
US nearing deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans: Sources
Sources say the talks have centered on freeing Stephen Hubbard.
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federalnewsnetwork.com
Is oversight something lawmakers talk about, or something they do?
"You shouldn't measure the effectiveness of a Congress based on the number of hearings they hold," said Tim Stretton.
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CNN Threatens White House to Restore Access to Air Force One — or Else
CNN has threatened to file legal action against Donald Trump's White House if it refuses to restore the network's access to Air Force One.
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nbcnews.com
Democrats jump into Mississippi Senate race
Senate Majority PAC announced it is launching a new ad campaign in Mississippi, where Democrat Scott Colom is challenging GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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JD Vance breaks with Trump — then gets hit with fact check
The vice president said that he is focusing on only American candidates.
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GOP senator says Trump is being played like a ‘fiddle’ on Russia
Trump faced widespread bipartisan backlash after he waived Russian sanctions on Friday.
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unionleader.com
Ayotte and Warmington clash over costs, taxes, energy and schools in first debate
Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington clashed over taxes, housing, schools and energy in their first debate, with another matchup set for Wednesday night.
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Democrats Salivating Over Chance to Probe Elon Musk If They Win Midterms
Democratic lawmakers are gearing up to probe Elon Musk over DOGE and SpaceX if they retake control of the House of Representatives, Politico reported on Tuesday.
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Hecklers repeatedly disrupt Trump rally in deep-red state in alarming new midterm omen
Senate race there suddenly a toss-up.
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Trump claims to know Christianity ‘more than anybody’
He boasted about his Christian support during a Kansas campaign rally.
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foxnews.com
France could face even worse destruction with second weekend of planned riots, State Dept warns
An internal State Department document warns antifascist protests near Marine Le Pen's National Rally congress in Orléans could spark new unrest.
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Donald Trump’s plans for a public golf course expose how little he cares about the public or golf | Opinion
It’s yet one more entry in a bulging book of evidence that Trump considers public land his property to repurpose at will
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thehill.com
The high cost of Trump’s backward fuel policy
American consumers will pay dearly for this misguided decision.
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nbcnews.com
‘I trusted you all:’ Judges question Trump administration’s credibility
The judiciary has traditionally deferred to the U.S. government, taking lawyers at face value. The White House is testing that practice.
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US holds up Ukraine Patriot missile transfers, report says; Alberta votes against independence
Plus, newly unsealed records raise questions about whether O.J. Simpson had help covering up the murders. And France imposes curfews following weekend riots.
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Trump gets slammed after calling to rename U.S. state: ‘Stupid s---’
Democrats in the state aren't too fond of the idea.
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tulsaworld.com
Revised analysis of governor's race doesn't signal an upset, Oklahoma pollster says
The "likely Republican" analysis looked similar when Democratic candidate Joy Hofmeister challenged Gov. Kevin Stitt in 2022, said Pat McFerron, who said "the Mazzei campaign has a lot more room
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Political guru’s stunning new prediction redraws midterm map
Forecast comes as campaigns enter the homestretch.
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Trump attacks freedom of the press during Kansas rally: ‘I’d love to sue’
“Fake ads like that shouldn’t be allowed,” Trump said. “Oh, I’d love to sue the media. I would love to sue.”
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foxnews.com
Torched cars, ransacked businesses: Anti-Sharia crusader warns France 'civil war' could be imported to US
A top House Republican blames France riots on mass migration, warning America could face the same future if it doesn't learn from the Paris chaos.
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The problem(s) with the White House’s new women’s health initiative
Under the circumstances, it’s probably best to keep expectations low as the White House’s efforts on this issue get underway.
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Trump says his golf project will turn ‘Trash Island’ into ‘Island of Beauty and Success’
The complex, located south of the White House, is at the center of an ongoing legal battle
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Kimberly Guilfoyle’s sacking drains a drop from Trump’s overflowing swamp
Guilfoyle is small potatoes.
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Trump’s $5,000 checks promise keeps facing doubt
The president has a defense to concerns from voters.
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The wheels are flying off the wagon
Between Oct. 11 and Oct. 18, 2026, President Trump faced widespread criticism following several controversial decisions, including the appointment of a press secretary, a proposal for televised executions, a modified Russia sanction deal, and the release of an AI-generated video involving a tiger.
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Zelenskyy briefs bipartisan group of lawmakers amid backlash over Trump’s Russia deal
The Ukrainian president detailed disruptions to U.S. support during a bipartisan call.
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unionleader.com
Trump’s Russia moves could complicate lame-duck agenda
Trump’s Russia policy moves are drawing bipartisan backlash in Congress, with some lawmakers warning they could jeopardize his lame-duck agenda and Ukraine support.
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foxnews.com
Trump puts fraudsters on notice with $25M whistleblower program offering cash for tips that deliver
President Donald Trump unveiled a fraud whistleblower program offering qualifying tipsters a 1% commission, joined by JD Vance and independent journalist Nick Shirley.
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nbcnews.com
A blue-collar bellwether weighs ousting longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
Voters in Lewiston helped propel Collins to victory in her last election. Some are ready for a change, but others are wary of losing Collins’ sway in the Senate.
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Three returning Democratic committee leaders still behind on dues
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is one of three House Democrats who have yet to pay their DCCC dues in full despite plans to return to top committee jobs next year.
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Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.
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foxnews.com
Ilhan Omar's sister questioned by feds after dramatic DC home raid
Ilhan Omar's older sister Sahra Noor was questioned by federal investigators in connection with the immigration fraud probe following the DHS raid.
