Underwhelming Job Report Gives Trump Midterm Headwind
Hiring has remained volatile during Trump's second term, with the unemployment rate sitting above 4 percent.
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
G7 to hold emergency talks over possible diesel release
The meeting comes as Trump threatens to ban U.S. diesel exports.
Politics
politico.eu
02.10.2026
Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Some 9,000 more U.S. forces head for the Middle East as Trump vows the war will end "right after the election," if not sooner.
World
cbsnews.com
02.10.2026
Diesel falls sharply as EU considers releasing 50mn barrels under pressure from Trump
US president has threatened to ban US exports of the fuel if the continent does not unlock reserves
Finance
ft.com
02.10.2026
Trump’s first-year government overhaul delivers change Washington hasn’t seen since the 1960s
IRS audit revenue dropped 35% after nearly 10,000 agents were let go, raising questions about whether federal workforce cuts are saving money.
Politics
foxnews.com
02.10.2026
Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet
U.S.-sanctioned Iranian airlines made at least 83 flights into Turkey after a key Treasury deadline, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says.
World
foxnews.com
02.10.2026
Saida Mirziyoyeva meets Donald Trump as US-Uzbekistan ties deepen
Azerbaijan
trend.az
02.10.2026
UK is not facing diesel shortage despite fears of Trump export ban, minister says
In effort to avoid panic at pumps, Keir Mather insists supply of fuel to Britain is ‘inherently resilient’Business live – latest updatesThe government has moved to avert panic at the pumps, insisting
World
theguardian.com
02.10.2026
Takaichi told during Trump talks that weak yen was hurting U.S. trade
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has repeatedly suggested the BOJ should raise interest rates to help the yen find an appropriate level.
World
japantimes.co.jp
02.10.2026
A must-win midterm state is the real loser of Trump's Canada trade war
President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada could raise vehicle prices at Michigan dealerships as auto parts cross the border multiple times.
Politics
foxnews.com
02.10.2026
The Crude Logic of Trump's America | Opinion
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
The U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Can this Ohio Democrat win back working class votes?
After 32 years in Congress, Ohio's Sherrod Brown lost his Senate seat in 2024 as many working class voters turned out for Trump. Now Brown is counting on union voters to send him back to Washington.
Politics
npr.org
02.10.2026
How China Is Saving Trump’s Christmas
Donald Trump's new trade deal with Xi Jinping could make things better for voters—and himself.
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
Midterm Race Ratings Have Never Mattered More and Never Been so Disruptive
In the era of prediction markets and Trump, race ratings move money, but what constitutes a precise rating is being hotly debated.
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from China
Amid threats from China, Taipai is growing concerned about the Trump administration's commitment to arming the island.
World
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
The FCC Targeting Disney is Another Trump Attack on Press Freedom | Opinion
"Silent obedience is what Trump wants from the media industry—and this is another case where the industry must speak up."
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
US could establish military base in Poland, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the establishment of an American military base in Poland is being considered.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
02.10.2026
Donald Trump Attacks GOP Senator As Fight To End Daylight Saving Time Stalls
Trump has attacked Senator Tom Cotton, accusing him of blocking a bipartisan bill to end the daylight saving time clock changes.
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai pilot stabbing attack
Passengers described rushing the cockpit and a fight for control after the plane suddenly plummeted, losing around 17,000 feet of altitude in the span of a minute, according to the Flightradar24 websi
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
02.10.2026
Trump warning on diesel forces EU emergency talks as prices hit record highs
Donald Trump has said he may call on European countries to release diesel reserves as the UK joined crisis talks with Brussels to discuss emergency stocks.
World
news.sky.com
02.10.2026