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Trump's foreign policy threatens Republicans in midterms as war, tariffs push costs up - analysis

“The bottom line is people are experiencing the impact of Trump’s war and other policies,” said Christopher Preble, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center think tank in Washington.

US President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa, US, October 22, 2026.
People and police gather outside of Al-Karak Government Hospital, where some of the injured are receiving treatment after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at Hamoud Church, in Karak, Jordan, October 23, 2026.

Security has ramped up in Jordan after deadly terror attack on church killed seven, US embassy says

Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola participate in a debate in Anchorage, Alaska, US, October 15, 2026.

US Justice Department sues Alaska to preemptively block election of Democrat to Senate

 A joint exercise between the IAF and US Air Force

US, Israel plan renewed Iran strikes after midterms, focusing on short, intense attacks - report


Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's envoys on Ukraine held "useful" talks on Saturday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stands nearby during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2026.

Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges

Although opponents say the arch requires congressional approval, Congress approved building a memorial at the site more than 100 years ago.

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

Iran targets US military bases in Kuwait with missile, drone strikes as conflict continues - report

Local sources told IRIB that a US base in Kuwait had been struck, claiming that smoke was rising from the site. Neither the US nor Kuwait have confirmed such reports.

Still from a video purporting to show an Iranian drone launch, released by Iran August 31, 2026.

Pentagon limits classified access amid Iran war concerns - report

It was not immediately clear whether the documents remained available to US personnel through other means or how the reduction in access could affect military planning, according to the report.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrives for an event to honor Marines who were serving during the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing at the Pentagon on August 26, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia; illustrative

DHS chief's plane forced to make emergency landing after engine failure

The pilot declared an emergency after the aircraft's right engine failed during a flight from Atlanta to the Washington, DC, area, according to Mullin and air traffic control audio.

The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is seen on August 6, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia; illustrative

Bessent: Iran in 'death throes,' US allies will support efforts to economically 'asphyxiate' IRGC

The operation has been met with "a great show of support," Bessent told reporters. "What I can tell you is many of our allies came forward and said we will do whatever is necessary."

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference, as finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, US, September 1, 2026.

Hundreds of thousands of X users targeted in cyberattack, DOJ investigating

Blanche said in a statement on X that "sophisticated cyber criminals" attempted the attack, but the platform was able to disrupt it.

In this photo illustration, a smartphone shows the updated app icon for X, with a black background, while the previous version of the X logo is seen in the background, on August 20, 2025 in Chongqing, China; illustrative

Northeast Philadelphia's last Jewish deli shuts down after over 60 years, most Jews in area left

Several customers said that they’ll miss Stein, but they also bemoaned the fact there aren’t many Jewish food options left.

Stein Stein, owner of Steve Stein's Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia, the day after his last day in business, Aug. 24, 2026.

Defendant pleads not guilty in Charlie Kirk murder case as judge allows death penalty

Robinson faces seven charges, among them aggravated murder for endangering the lives of others at the event. That count carries the death penalty in Utah.

 Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, US, December 11, 2025.

US may ask parents to prove citizenship or immigration status to get passports for their children

Limiting birthright citizenship has been one of the president’s top priorities in his far-reaching crackdown on immigration.

US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listen to questions from the press during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026; illustrative