Trump, Controversy and the Midterms: The Conversation
The Iran war, fuel prices and the economy are at the forefront of some readers' minds as they prepare to head out and vote.
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newsweek.com
13.10.2026
Booker ‘wowed’ by GOP challenger’s blunt message to Trump
Justin Murphy told Trump to "finish it" on Iran, drawing applause and a stunned reaction from Cory Booker during their New Jersey Senate debate.
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foxnews.com
13.10.2026
Blink and You’ll Miss Trump’s Quiet Defiance of China
Perspective: Donald Trump is setting China up for a massive disappointment.
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newsweek.com
13.10.2026
Man in Line at Trump Rally Cut Off After Slamming Trump and ‘MAGA Idiots’
The rally attendee said he had come to hear President Donald Trump's "lies and garbage."
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newsweek.com
13.10.2026
Eric Trump Calls Out People Criticizing Susan Dell’s Appearance
President Donald Trump's son condemned a meme on social media about "The MAGA Effect."
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newsweek.com
13.10.2026
Trump Touts 'Big' Ohio Rally Crowd Size: What Videos, Pictures Show
Trump touted a "big" crowd in Ohio as he made his second stop in the state in 10 days.
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newsweek.com
13.10.2026
Zelenskyy’s Trump dilemma: Fight back or fold?
Defying the U.S. president risks costing Ukraine vital military support. But giving in could prove even more dangerous.
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politico.eu
13.10.2026
Trump Debuts New Ads on Truth Social, YouTube After Judge's Taxpayer Order
The new videos included a voiceover quoting President Theodore Roosevelt's 1910 "Man in the Arena" speech about public life.
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newsweek.com
13.10.2026
Trump Teases Kansas Rally as Democrats Threaten 107-Year GOP Stronghold
Senator Marshall is currently in the seat that has been held by the GOP since 1919, and polling shows Democrats could flip it.
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newsweek.com
13.10.2026
New White House press secretary a "devoted fan" of Trump and MAGA
Katie Zacharia worked for one of Trump's companies and raised her profile appearing on conservative-leaning talk shows. She also amplified right-wing conspiracy theories. Now she'll be the president's
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npr.org
13.10.2026
Europe pushes tougher line on Russia in growing split with Trump
EU leaders are calling for new measures against Moscow as Washington eases off, exposing a widening divide over how to end the war in Ukraine.
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politico.eu
12.10.2026
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course
During a four-hour hearing, a federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration about who authorized the removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links.
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nytimes.com
12.10.2026
Trump Pushes $5,000 Checks as He Attacks Democrats on the Economy
The remarks build on an earlier proposal that Trump explicitly tied to the outcome of November's midterm elections.
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newsweek.com
12.10.2026
Biden-appointed judge with history of fiery Trump clashes erupts at DOJ: 'You've lost all credibility!'
Judge Ana Reyes screamed at government lawyers over 430 trees cut down at East Potomac Golf Links, demanding answers about late Friday notification.
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foxnews.com
12.10.2026
Republican lawmakers break with Trump on diesel deal with Russia
Some Republican lawmakers voiced staunch opposition after United States President Donald Trump announced a diesel agreement with Russia.
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foxnews.com
12.10.2026
A Trump Loyalist, a Turkish Investor and a Battle for Wealth and Influence
A Turkish businessman once allied with the Maduro regime has tied the knot with President Trump’s former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, at the same time he is seeking to retain a big contract in Venezu
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nytimes.com
12.10.2026
List of Republicans Criticizing Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on social media that Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel "makes no sense."
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newsweek.com
12.10.2026
How Ukraine Could Explode Trump's 'Deal With the Devil'
The man who brought you "The Art Of The Deal" and "The Apprentice" should know when he’s the one being taken for a ride.
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newsweek.com
12.10.2026
Trump Mulls Houthi Strikes: 3 Scenarios
The question looks like one on Yemen, but Trump's answer will be about Iran.
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newsweek.com
12.10.2026
Ilhan Omar Just Walked Into Trump’s Funhouse Mirror
Trump called investigations political persecution. Now Ilhan Omar faces the same dilemma and a test of her own principles.
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newsweek.com
12.10.2026