Press review · Wednesday, 21 October 2026
21 October 2026
11,815 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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nbcnews.com
Attack ad spreading online rattles Ohio governor’s race — and no one is taking credit for it
Democrat Amy Acton’s campaign condemned the video featuring her estranged mother. The campaign of her opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, declined to confirm or deny its involvement.
+3 sources- yahoo.comAmy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother
The GOP candidate told reporters Tuesday that the ad was from his campaign.
- abcnews.comAmy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton’s campaign alleged her opponent's campaign is using her estranged mother in a controversial political ad against her.
- boston.comVance says he’s ‘disgusted’ by GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
The advertisement features Acton’s birth mother, Donna Arthur, calling her “a liar” and insinuating she has mental health issues. Arthur lost custody of her children after their stepfather was indicted for raping Acton.
- yahoo.comAmy Acton campaign slams Ramaswamy over controversial ad featuring estranged mother
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nytimes.com
In Trump’s Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example.
The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.
+1 source- yahoo.comPutin: Russia open to trilateral peace talks with U.S., Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that officials would be ready to resume peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States after Nov. 10.
- yahoo.comPutin: Russia open to trilateral peace talks with U.S., Ukraine
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foxnews.com
Trump says Ilhan Omar could go to jail or be deported, calls her ‘a disgrace to our country’
President Donald Trump said Ilhan Omar could face jail in addition to deportation, calling her "a disgrace" amid a federal immigration fraud probe.
+1 source- yahoo.comIlhan Omar finally emerges after DC raid with video pleading for cash to fight Trump
Ilhan Omar's campaign video breaks her silence after the DHS raid on her D.C. home, accusing Trump of trying to intimidate political enemies.
- yahoo.comIlhan Omar finally emerges after DC raid with video pleading for cash to fight Trump
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Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds
Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.
+2 sources- abcnews.comAbout 6 in 10 Americans are confident the election will be conducted fairly and accurately: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll
Most Americans are not confident Trump will accept midterm results if GOP loses.
- yahoo.comThe 2026 midterms are less than 2 weeks away. Which party has a better chance of winning? Here's what the latest polls say.
Trump's approval rating is going down. Democrats' lead on the generic ballot is going up. Could this be a "wave" election?
- abcnews.comAbout 6 in 10 Americans are confident the election will be conducted fairly and accurately: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll
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nbcnews.com
James Talarico and Ken Paxton hold a day of dueling rallies as Texas begins early voting
Paxton, the Republican Senate candidate, brought out RFK Jr., while Democrat Talarico had the cast of “Friday Night Lights.”
+3 sources- foxnews.comTalarico skips Bernie Sanders rally in Texas, campaigns separately as Senate race heats up
James Talarico held a Fort Worth rally while Bernie Sanders headlined a separate El Paso event promoting his Texas Senate bid against Ken Paxton.
- dallasnews.comWhat Paxton and Talarico supporters are saying about the candidates
From personal attacks to pleas for unity, Paxton and Talarico supporters speak out as early voting begins.
- yahoo.comIn the crowd: Barbs, cheers and battle cries in Texas’ heated Senate race
From personal attacks to pleas for unity, Paxton and Talarico supporters speak out as early voting begins.
- foxnews.comTalarico skips Bernie Sanders rally in Texas, campaigns separately as Senate race heats up
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thewrap.com
White House Won’t Deny Trump Is Eyeing Press Briefing Room for Indoor Pool
The White House did not deny a Tuesday report that Donald Trump is considering replacing the press briefing room with an indoor pool.
+1 source- yahoo.comWhite House Doesn’t Rule Out Donald Trump Press Room Pool Proposal
The White House on Tuesday refused to shut down a report that Donald Trump wants to swap the press briefing room for a swimming pool, saying the president is keeping every option open and will announc...
- yahoo.comWhite House Doesn’t Rule Out Donald Trump Press Room Pool Proposal
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cleveland.com
Chaos, infighting grip White House amid fears of post-midterm Trump rampage
“You can’t trust anybody here.”
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federalnewsnetwork.com
Senate lawmakers press Pentagon for greater price transparency
The lawmakers want to know whether DoD will disqualify contractors that refuse to provide necessary cost and pricing data.
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foxbusiness.com
Elon Musk says he will retaliate against Democrats who investigate him
Elon Musk vowed to fight back after reports that Democratic lawmakers are weighing investigations into Tesla, SpaceX and his DOGE involvement.
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foxnews.com
Fox News Poll: Gender gap and pocketbook pain shape Ohio Senate race
Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted 52% to 47% in the Ohio U.S. Senate race, fueled by a major gender gap and Trump's sliding approval in the Buckeye State.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. troops and diplomats evacuating Middle East posts, sources say
The drawdowns are in response to ongoing threats in the region, sources say, and are taking place as President Trump weighs new military action in Iran.
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unionleader.com
YDC fund chief urges lawyers to cut fees
YDC Settlement Fund administrator Gerard Boyle is urging lawyers to cut fees from 33% to 25% as the fund seeks another $35 million to pay abuse claims.
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motherjones.com
AI helped find a critical bug affecting huge swathes of the internet
It’s the most startling cybersecurity vulnerability found by AI yet. It won’t be the last.
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George W. Bush’s brother blasts Trump in rare political message: ‘Deeply troubled’
The brother of former President George W. Bush said he voted for James Talarico in the Texas Senate race.
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Polling guru shifts midterm forecast in favor of GOP after fake polls are revealed
Group admits to issuing fraudulent surveys "as a wake-up call."
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yahoo.com
U.S. House committee subpoenas NJ SOS, probes 6.6k illegal voter registrations
(The Center Square) – Two U. S.
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Sherrill responds to House subpoena over noncitizens on NJ voter rolls
NJ's Acting Secretary of State has been subpoenaed for not providing “sufficient documents responsive to the committees' oversight requests.”
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unionleader.com
NH attorney general rejects call for 3 Supreme Court justices to step aside
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said he sees no legal basis to seek the recusal of three Supreme Court justices amid scrutiny tied to former Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald’s resignation.
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GOP congressman teases top Trump official with ‘very soon’ impeachment threat
The eight articles of impeachment were unveiled last month.
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JD Vance accused of amplifying ‘another lie’ about Ohio Democrat
A day after an ad where Amy Acton's estranged mother called her a "liar" leaked online, Vance alluded to another attack against the Democrat.
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i24news.tv
Israelis living abroad are paying thousands of dollars to fly home and vote - i24NEWS
Many Israelis view this election as a sliding doors moment, and are willing to fork out on flight fees and hotel costs to make a difference.
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foxnews.com
Trump supporters confronted with painful gas prices deliver striking response: ‘I'll take that any day’
Trump rally attendees in North Carolina say rising gas prices are worth it if the Iran war stops a nuclear weapon from threatening future generations.
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Gavin Newsom gets harsh reality check as 2028 talk grows
Despite the results, the Democrat running to replace him holds a large lead.
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Matthew McConaughey condemned for ‘dangerously reckless’ midterm video message
“Not the f—king time to put this out there.”
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Trump promises to help military families — on 1 condition critics find 'disgusting'
The president's pledge to families affected by contaminated water at a North Carolina military base was ripped as "despicable."
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nbcnews.com
Justice Department IG refuses to investigate botched Reflecting Pool case after Trump’s false vandalism claims
Attorneys for David Hearn have asked the inspector general’s office to reconsider, citing “numerous potential crimes” in DOJ’s handling of the case.
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foxnews.com
Greta Thunberg joins Paris protests, underscoring radical three-way alliance
Greta Thunberg urged followers to mobilize for Paris protests days before demonstrations turned violent, joining a vast network of 54 organizations.
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Trump drops new name for a hurricane during North Carolina rally: ‘Your state was dying’
Trump coined the term "watercane" for Hurricane Helene while attacking Democrat Roy Cooper's disaster response.
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Trump faces troubling trend in 5 new polls: ‘Extraordinarily low and still dropping’
New polling from the New York Times, NBC News, ABC News and Reuters are raising alarm for the president.
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Republicans deliver scathing midterm judgment on Trump in new poll
Concerns grow as a GOP washout is predicted in elections.
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Top Dem strategist admits he has Trump Derangement Syndrome: 'Iwant it to get worse'
"If I could take a pill that would help me hate that motherf----- more and obsess over him more, I would take that pill," James Carville said.
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foxnews.com
Democrats furious after pollster boosting far-left candidates admits fabricating surveys: ‘Absolute scumbags’
Wedgewood Polling admitted to fabricating data, shaking key races including the Michigan Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow.
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nbcnews.com
Supreme Court rejects Trump policy restricting treatment for transgender federal inmates
The decision means the Bureau of Prisons cannot move forward with a policy that would bar gender transition surgeries, hormone treatments or social accommodations.
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DOJ official takes swipe at United Airlines CEO amid backlash over wealth tax proposal
DOJ official Harmeet Dhillon takes a jab at United Airlines as CEO Scott Kirby faces criticism over wealth tax comments, executive pay and the airline's seating fees.
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thehill.com
Why the safest political path on Daylight Saving Time is to do nothing
What will the Senate do with the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025? Likely nothing.
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CNN: MAGA Pundits Scott Jennings & Jason Rantz Slam Trump-Backed Candidate
The pair laid into Vivek Ramaswamy's 'extremely risky' strategy.
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Alina Habba Entered $50M Deal With Venezuelan Billionaire Before Trump Pardoned Him
Donald Trump’s former attorney landed a more-than-$50 million deal with the family of a scandal-ridden Venezuelan billionaire just weeks before the president pardoned him. The extraordinary arrangemen...
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Sabato's Crystal Ball moves 28 races in Democrats' favor with 2 weeks left
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted 28 House races in Democrats’ favor with less than two weeks to go before 2026 midterms.
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White House reporter fires back after Trump ‘lost control’ in the Oval Office
The journalist said he was simply doing his job.
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Is Trump a RINO?
True conservatives are realizing that Trump is using the Republican Party for his own convenience.
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I got ejected from Ken Paxton’s “Come and Take It” tour after filming the breakfast buffet.
I’m really the least of his problems.
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nbcnews.com
New York congressional candidate Brad Lander says he was detained by IDF in the occupied West Bank
Lander, the former New York City comptroller, wrote in a post on X that he was detained by the Israel Defense Forces while harvesting olives with other volunteers.
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Election expert delivers brutal news for Donald Trump: ‘Five alarm Trumpster fire’
Harry Enten said on Tuesday that Trump’s low net approval rating is the worst of any president in the month before a midterm election.
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Trump’s first press secretary warns him to stop focusing on looks for his next pick
Trump’s most recent press secretary, Katie Zacharia, lasted less than a week at the podium after a disastrous first briefing
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US food importer sues Trump administration over 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Gellert Global Group says Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian cheese imports could cost $40 million annually, filing suit to challenge the USMCA override.
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Wichita State professor breaks down impact of Kansas Trump rally
Alexandra Middlewood, an associate professor of political science, talks with KSN's Raj Ghanekar about what effect the president's rally could have on the Senate election.
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Alberta voters choose Canada, but separatist movement says it will continue
Early results show roughly 75% chose to remain a Canadian province in a vote that would have set the stage for a future separation referendum.
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nbcnews.com
Trump keeps promising ‘goodies’ on the campaign trail — but only if Republicans win
It’s not just his promise of $5,000 payments: Trump is promising all kinds of giveaways and executive actions if his allies are re-elected and the GOP maintains control of Congress.
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nbcnews.com
Justice Elena Kagan accuses Supreme Court’s conservative majority of undermining democracy
The liberal justice took aim at various recent rulings, including one that paved the way for rampant partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts.
