Sunday, 4 October 2026

Trump held a rally in Ohio on Saturday, predicting a 'big surprise' in the midterm elections and urging voters to support Republican candidates. He defended data centers that have become a contentious issue for some GOP candidates facing bipartisan opposition.

Trump announced the formation of a 'Super Intelligence Force' to coordinate AI policy, naming National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton to lead the task force with members from the intelligence community, Pentagon, FTC, and Office of Personnel Management.

A new poll shows Latino voters swinging away from Trump, with only 27% approving of the president and 69% disapproving, a dramatic shift from his 2024 support among Hispanic voters. The shift is attributed to concerns over immigration enforcement and border security policies.

Trump warned Iran of consequences and a 'hard way' as fighting in Yemen displaced more civilians. Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets unspecified conditions, with former diplomats noting that escalation is more likely than a deal in the coming weeks.

Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel urged Democrats to prioritize ethics reforms over potential impeachment of Trump if they win the House in the midterms, arguing the party should 'hold this administration accountable' through investigations and ethics measures rather than impeachment.

The US Air Force withdrew all B-1 bomber aircraft from RAF Fairford in the UK following several 'terrorism-related' arrests outside the base, marking an abrupt redeployment to the United States amid escalating Iran war concerns.

Justice Samuel Alito gave a rare interview defending the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs decision, discussed the leaked draft and resulting threats, and hinted at eventual retirement while expressing concerns about attacks on the judiciary.

Brazil held its first round presidential election with President Lula and far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro heading to a runoff, as neither secured an outright victory. Bolsonaro received more votes than Lula in the first round of the closely contested race.

A woman who accused Cornell University fraternity members of sexual assault has received threats pressuring her to drop her lawsuit, according to her attorney. The case has generated significant scrutiny of the university and raised broader questions about how institutions handle sexual assault allegations.

Trump shared a meme on Truth Social claiming former President Obama, not Richard Nixon, was the country's 'most corrupt' president, continuing his pattern of attacking the former president over alleged corruption.