Wednesday, 28 October 2026

With six days until the midterm elections, Democrats lead national polls as both Trump and Obama campaign in key states. Republicans express anxiety over declining Senate prospects, with pessimism growing over traditionally competitive races.

A federal grand jury rejected the Justice Department's attempt to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, marking a setback in Trump's effort to prosecute his political opponents.

Trump announced at a Texas rally that his administration will roll back Biden-era methane emissions rules for oil and gas companies, claiming the changes will save companies and consumers billions despite climate warnings.

A federal judge disqualified Trump appointee Bill Essayli from serving as prosecutor after finding he has been 'unlawfully serving' in his role without Senate confirmation, as he continues pursuing voter fraud cases.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh held interest rates unchanged at 3.75-4 percent despite inflation remaining above 3%, with dissents from governors Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack who favored a rate hike. The decision came in the final major Fed action before midterm elections.

Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran's national security chief signaling that any negotiations to avoid U.S. military strikes must address the nuclear program, as regional mediators attempt to restart diplomacy and prevent renewed war after the midterms.

Conservative influencers James O'Keefe and Cam Higby were charged with felony unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota after an election security stunt in Muslim garb. They claimed they were demonstrating vulnerabilities in voter verification procedures.

Brazilian far-right senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro fled Brazil after his election loss, crossing into Argentina and flying to the United States via Ecuador. The Trump administration granted him and his family visas, despite Brazilian authorities canceling his passport in relation to an ongoing investigation.

The Trump administration and federal prosecutors announced a list of illegal immigrants charged with voter fraud ahead of the midterms, as the White House touted arrests of violent illegal aliens across Ohio before a Trump rally.

A House Judiciary Committee report details allegations that Trump sexually assaulted multiple women including a 13-year-old girl during the mid-1990s, allegedly in connection with Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ has been accused of withholding classified documents and covering up evidence related to the Epstein files.