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- 'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letterby The Associated Press (NPR Topics: Politics) on November 1, 2026 at 8:20 am
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul […]
- Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letterby Dave Collins, Associated Press (PBS News Hour - Politics) on October 31, 2026 at 10:32 pm
U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed the suit with prejudice, ruling that the president did not prove the defendants made defamatory statements with […]
- Judge dismisses with prejudice Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journalby Politics - CBSNews.com on October 31, 2026 at 8:59 pm
In a 20-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed the suit with prejudice, ruling that President Trump did not prove the defendants made […]
- Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letterby Marina Dunbar (Donald Trump | The Guardian) on October 31, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Ruling ‘with prejudice’ means US president may not amend or refile his lawsuit over his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey EpsteinA US judge dismissed Donald […]
- Trump beware: US voters are concerned about government corruptionby Eduardo Porter (Donald Trump | The Guardian) on October 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
Alleged self-dealing by the president and his allies doesn’t look so good as corruption emerges as a key issue for midterm votersGovernment corruption a top issue for […]
- The fight to save Canadian town threatened by Trump's tariffsby BBC News on October 31, 2026 at 2:39 am
A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.
- Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV, social mediaby Larry Neumeister, Associated Press (PBS News Hour - Politics) on October 30, 2026 at 11:57 pm
The federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads that appear to have been made for political or propaganda purposes, including one touting […]
- Judge investigating whether Trump administration lied about golf course renovationsby BBC News on October 30, 2026 at 9:19 pm
A judge grilled Trump lawyers about what they knew of plans to close the golf course next month and said .
- Judge skeptical of administration's defense of Trump's proposed archby Politics - CBSNews.com on October 30, 2026 at 8:38 pm
The Justice Department and a group of veterans faced off in court over the fate of the 250-foot arch that President Trump wants to build.
- 2 Trump attempts to change the D.C. landscape play out in the courts as midterms nearby Gary Fields, Associated Press (PBS News Hour - Politics) on October 30, 2026 at 7:34 pm
The cases involved are an impending shutdown and reconfiguration of a historic public golf course and the construction of the monumental arch that, at 250 feet, would be […]
- Judge opens misconduct inquiry into Trump officials in golf course caseby Politics - CBSNews.com on October 30, 2026 at 6:23 pm
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes said she will conduct a formal inquiry into whether government officials engaged in misconduct.
- Justice Department announces Trump plans for golf course are in the worksby ABC News: Politics on October 29, 2026 at 7:01 am
The Justice Department has filed notice that President Donald Trump’s announcements that there are plans for renovating the East Potomac Golf Course and there are […]
- How Cleta Mitchell Turned Trump’s “Big Lie” Into a Movementby Doug Bock Clark (ProPublica) on October 28, 2026 at 9:00 am
The post How Cleta Mitchell Turned Trump’s “Big Lie” Into a Movement appeared first on ProPublica.
- Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rareby BBC News on October 27, 2026 at 9:46 pm
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
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- Trump to appear at rallies in battlegrounds Iowa and Kansas two days before midterms – liveby Chris Hippensteel (now) (Donald Trump | The Guardian) on November 1, 2026 at 3:03 pm
He had originally canceled the in-person appearances in favor of tele-rallies, only to reverse courseSign up for the Breaking News US […]
- Mike Lawler flipped a New York district red in 2022. But his ties to Trump might bite him in the midtermsby Ariana Baio in New York (Donald Trump | The Guardian) on November 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Republican congressman’s support of many of the president’s policies has infuriated some of his constituentsThe Republican congressman […]
- Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in weeks before the midtermsby ABC News: Politics on November 1, 2026 at 2:50 pm
President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks of the […]
- Analysis: Republicans face a midterm reckoning of Trump's makingby ABC News: Politics on November 1, 2026 at 1:56 pm
President Donald Trump is asking voters to pretend he’s on the Election Day ballot again, and that's creating challenges for Republicans
- Trump says U.S. still has to "take care" of more targets in Iranby Politics - CBSNews.com on November 1, 2026 at 1:50 pm
After Iran's Supreme Leader warned against restarting the war, President Trump suggested there are still targets to "take care of."
- Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's planned archby Politics - CBSNews.com on November 1, 2026 at 12:10 pm
There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250 feet over Washington, D.C.
- ‘He’s a force’: Obama answers call to boost Democrats – and rattle Trumpby David Smith in Washington (Donald Trump | The Guardian) on November 1, 2026 at 11:00 am
Former president has given series of blistering speeches to help candidates in key races – and deployment has proved a hit with party’s […]
- This Republican Wants Voters to Consider a Post-Trump Worldby Jess Bidgood (NYT > U.S. > Politics) on November 1, 2026 at 10:02 am
John E. Sununu, the Republican Senate candidate in New Hampshire, has the president’s endorsement but is keeping him at arm’s length.
- Gaffes and Men’s Bodies: Analysis of Trump’s Speeches at Age 80by Peter Baker and Dylan Freedman (NYT > U.S. > Politics) on November 1, 2026 at 10:01 am
A Times review of the president’s public speeches finds that he is more profane, more absolutist, longer-winded and less coherent than he […]
- Trump thanks supporters for the memories in final campaign stops for 2026 midtermsby Tamara Keith (NPR Topics: Politics) on November 1, 2026 at 9:00 am
President Trump has maintained a near-daily rally schedule as Election Day draws closer, playing his greatest hits for loyal crowds in red […]
- 'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letterby The Associated Press (NPR Topics: Politics) on November 1, 2026 at 8:20 am
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall […]
- Trump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatoryby ABC News: Politics on November 1, 2026 at 4:22 am
The Trump administration’s online accounts have circulated images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed […]
- ‘I Came as Donald Trump’: The President Hosts a Luxury Halloween at Mar-a-Lagoby Tyler Pager (NYT > U.S. > Politics) on November 1, 2026 at 3:37 am
President Trump attended his jungle-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago dressed as a distinctly recognizable figure.
- Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacksby Tim Balk and Sam Easter (NYT > U.S. > Politics) on November 1, 2026 at 3:04 am
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic […]
- Trump Calls Former Lawyer’s $50 Million Deal ‘Obnoxious and Outrageous’by Tyler Pager (NYT > U.S. > Politics) on November 1, 2026 at 1:37 am
At a Halloween event in Florida, President Trump told reporters that Alina Habba Mildon’s lucrative work for someone seeking a pardon was […]
- Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'by Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press (PBS News Hour - Politics) on October 31, 2026 at 11:22 pm
The Department of Justice on Friday added a request that the judge separate all ballots showing votes for the second Dan Sullivan until it […]
- Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns virtuallyby Bill Barrow, Associated Press (PBS News Hour - Politics) on October 31, 2026 at 11:14 pm
The closing sprint in Texas comes as early voting nears its conclusion in several states. Early balloting totals were approaching 50 […]
- Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letterby Dave Collins, Associated Press (PBS News Hour - Politics) on October 31, 2026 at 10:32 pm
U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed the suit with prejudice, ruling that the president did not prove the defendants made […]
- Judge dismisses with prejudice Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journalby Politics - CBSNews.com on October 31, 2026 at 8:59 pm
In a 20-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed the suit with prejudice, ruling that President Trump did not […]
- Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letterby Marina Dunbar (Donald Trump | The Guardian) on October 31, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Ruling ‘with prejudice’ means US president may not amend or refile his lawsuit over his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey EpsteinA US […]
- Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'by ABC News: Politics on October 31, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Alaska’s Republican-run state government is urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump’s direction to […]
- Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to beginby Gary Fields, Associated Press (PBS News Hour - Politics) on October 31, 2026 at 7:29 pm
There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250 feet on a patch of grass off the bridge […]
- Trump’s Arch Faces New Legal Challenge From Virginia and D.C.by Luke Broadwater (NYT > U.S. > Politics) on October 31, 2026 at 7:11 pm
The two jurisdictions contend that President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch is “flagrantly unlawful,” citing concerns over traffic, […]
- Virginia and DC sue to stop Trump’s arch as government looks to start constructionby Associated Press (Donald Trump | The Guardian) on October 31, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Legal challenges to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting even as its construction is imminentThe legal challenges to Donald […]


























