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Friday, October 23, 2026

161 stories, ranked by how many outlets across the spectrum covered each one · Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:41 PM ET

Topics this day: 2026 Midterm Elections Russia & Ukraine Texas Politics Elon Musk & Starlink Ohio Politics Florida Politics AI Policy Immigration & ICE Alaska Politics Pentagon & Military

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail 9 outlets
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden laptop probe 9 outlets
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses 8 outlets
Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules 8 outlets
Ninth Circuit questions Trump DOJ's emergency request to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots 6 outlets
Iran has 'substantially increased' efforts to target Americans abroad, US intelligence memo warns 4 outlets
Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’ 3 outlets
Melania Trump secures "temporary ceasefire" in Ukrainian city 3 outlets
Watch as sailors in the USS George Washington strike group prepare for a possible escalation in fighting on the front lines of the Iran war 2 outlets
Tom Tiffany Tries to Distance Himself From Trump in Wisconsin Governor’s Race 2 outlets
Buttigieg endorses independent Seth Bodnar in Montana Senate race 2 outlets
Watch live: Trump rallies in Fort Myers, Florida 2 outlets
Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say 2 outlets
Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after revealing diagnosis 2 outlets
Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown 2 outlets
Mysterious ‘black triangles’ spotted over sensitive US site, new Pentagon UFO files reveal 2 outlets
Thune campaigns with Ashley Hinson as Senate GOP zeroes in on Iowa 2 outlets
China urges US Treasury to stop proposed restrictions on tech investments 2 outlets
Norman's son says he's 'leaning' toward voting for Andrews for South Carolina Senate 2 outlets
GOP lawmaker says he will move to expel Omar 2 outlets
Rubio floats CIA 'partnership' to Cubans tired of 'failed promises, corruption' 2 outlets
Kennedy rolls out US-caught seafood labeling, Seafood.gov 2 outlets
Ketanji Brown Jackson issues public dissent in New Hampshire voting case 2 outlets
Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance" 1 outlet
Stephen Moore: It'd be appropriate for Republicans to say 'I feel your pain' on economy 1 outlet
Trump suggests Omar resign 'immediately' over 'fake name' 1 outlet
USSS closes street near Ukraine Embassy due to 'suspicious package' 1 outlet
White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom 1 outlet
What will Trump do if he loses in November? Your questions answered – podcast 1 outlet
Wall Street Journal editorial board hits Marshall for backing Social Security tax increase 1 outlet
Cook Political Report shifts 19 House seats in Democrats' favor 1 outlet
Trump election advisers donate Bosnia consulting fee to presidential library 1 outlet
West Virginia attorney general subpoenas environmental groups 1 outlet
Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests 1 outlet
About half concerned Republicans could try to overturn midterm results: Survey 1 outlet
Trump spars with NBC reporter over Ramaswamy attack ad 1 outlet
UFO files detail strange, silent triangular craft: "Absolute acoustic silence" 1 outlet
Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests 1 outlet
Roy Cooper Has Never Lost an Election. Can He Flip North Carolina’s Senate Seat? 1 outlet
Kushner pushes back on report involving phone, spies, transfer 1 outlet
Ty Cobb predicts Trump will likely skip deposition, dismiss BBC lawsuit 1 outlet
President Trump, first lady vote early in person in Florida 1 outlet
Paxton sues OpenAI, Altman for failing to warn Texans about ChatGPT's 'dangers' 1 outlet
Does Congress Need to Approve the Arch? Trump Says It Did 100 Years Ago. 1 outlet
Laura Loomer releases videos from Ukraine, says US must help 1 outlet
DeSantis gifts Trump gold coin with engraved image of him 'flipping the bird' 1 outlet
Disappointed primary voters weigh their choices: From the Politics Desk 1 outlet
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump 1 outlet
Surging turnout, with Democrats voting more: key takeaways from early voting data 1 outlet
Here are the states where you can register to vote on Election Day 1 outlet
Congress should reassert its role in trade policy after the midterms 1 outlet
Ohio could decide control of the Senate. Its rural voters might decide the winner 1 outlet
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling 1 outlet
America must reverse Trump’s moral squalor | Robert Reich 1 outlet
Poll: Trump wants the midterms to be about him. That could backfire. 1 outlet
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics 1 outlet
How Trump is trying to save his longtime golf buddy in battleground Arizona 1 outlet
Oil prices hit highest point since May 1 outlet
These key races in the 2026 midterms will decide who controls the US Senate – video explainer 1 outlet
Anthropic’s AI oversight isn’t democratic enough 1 outlet
Thune weighs nightmare scenario for GOP as Democrats threaten to flip House 1 outlet
Vance becomes a hurricane as it nears Mexico 1 outlet
Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor's race from toss-up to lean Democrat 1 outlet
Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel 1 outlet
GOP pushes for oversight of Musk’s dominance of space 1 outlet
The Memo: Trump backs controversial Ohio ad, pouring fuel on midterm campaign fires 1 outlet
Military reinforcements move to Mideast. And, millions of Americans vote early 1 outlet
Make universities limit ties to China — and fund US STEM students instead 1 outlet
Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress 1 outlet
The Pentagon's guidelines for "responsible AI" aren't always followed, report shows 1 outlet
Antifa supporter charged with stealing GOP campaign signs in NY race to replace Stefanik 1 outlet
Being pro-Trump has been ‘easy radio’ for conservative hosts like Jesse Kelly. Those days are ending. 1 outlet
Trump's affinity for Putin harms US interests 1 outlet
White House says Melania Trump brokered truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster' 1 outlet
As midterms loom, Trump and his allies try to change the subject 1 outlet
Put the last cell tower in orbit 1 outlet
Trump floats unconstitutional third term at campaign rally in Iowa – video 1 outlet
Live updates: Trump stumps in Florida, boosting Donalds and criticizing Omar 1 outlet
40 years after the Anti-Drug Abuse Act, punishment is law and treatment is lacking 1 outlet
Stocks slide as oil prices rise again ahead of midterms 1 outlet
Trump again invokes claim he has the ‘right’ to run for third term as president 1 outlet
Rollins says USDA is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganization 1 outlet
Reporter's Notebook: Congress braces for post-election game of musical chairs as leadership battles loom 1 outlet
House battleground map tightens as GOP scrambles to shore up red seats 1 outlet
Secret Service closes road near White House due to suspicious package 1 outlet
Home distillers rejoice as US Supreme Court considers whether to finally legalise moonshine 1 outlet
Send your questions for Steve Kornacki on the midterm elections 1 outlet
Why reported challenges with touchscreen voting machines don't signal election rigging 1 outlet
Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning 1 outlet
Most Voters Believe the Midterm Elections Will Be Accurate, Poll Finds 1 outlet
Global Oil Price Hits $116 a Barrel, Highest Since April 1 outlet
Kansas Democratic gubernatorial candidate pitches voters on her ‘history of collaboration’ 1 outlet
Musk midterm spending tops $442M 1 outlet
DOJ has monitored elections for decades. Here's why some state officials are concerned this year 1 outlet
The religious left makes a play for red-state conservatives 1 outlet
Minnesota officials say US government stopped sharing evidence on fatal ICE shootings 1 outlet
The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the U.S. despite Ukraine's protests 1 outlet
Trump says wind turbine part imports cause national security issue, but doesn't impose tariffs 1 outlet
Treasury moves to ease access to single-family home purchases ahead of midterms 1 outlet
Feds knocking on doors to question voters' immigration status: CBS 1 outlet
Lawmakers Plan to Block Trump Nominees Over Ukraine Satellite Network Restrictions 1 outlet
Alleged Chinese agent pleads not guilty in Los Angeles courtroom 1 outlet
Appeals Court Backs Trump on Constitutionality of Detentions 1 outlet
Surging diesel prices loom over Republicans in Iowa's midterm races 1 outlet
Live Q&A: How the economy, inflation and tariffs could shape midterm elections and determine control of Congress and Trump’s agenda 1 outlet
Russia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisis 1 outlet
Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say 1 outlet
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy 1 outlet
Watch live: Decision Desk ‘26 Midterm Preview powered by 2WAY and The Hill 1 outlet
Bodycam clip released in fatal police shooting of Mississippi one-year-old 1 outlet
Trump believes NFL 'could have probably postponed' Paris game 1 outlet
How will Democrats address UFO sightings if returned to the majority? 1 outlet
DOJ launches new midterm legal battle 1 outlet
Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump's threat to block Alaska election results 1 outlet
Exclusive: Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies 1 outlet
"People are tired of theater": The left sours on "performative" Trump impeachment 1 outlet
Could Hillary Clinton’s Supreme Court expansion push backfire on Democrats? 1 outlet
Trump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race 1 outlet
New 60 Minutes report on "third-country deporations" 1 outlet
Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress 1 outlet
A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that 1 outlet
Musk ups midterm spending in final stretch 1 outlet
Trump's midterm campaign tour stops in Iowa 1 outlet
Pocketbook issues top President Trump’s talking points, but on TikTok, videos critical of his claims far outnumber supportive ones. Vulnerable Republicans are steering clear of mentioning him. 1 outlet
At a Texas high school football game, fans offer a glimpse into evolving politics 1 outlet
Focus group: Supporters of losing primary candidates in Michigan & Texas weigh general election vote 1 outlet
Pressure mounts on Trump administration over Starlink slowdown 1 outlet
Billionaire tax and trans rights: what are key state ballot initiatives in midterms? 1 outlet
Nationwide recall on these compound GLP-1 drugs 1 outlet
Trump Advisers Give Fees Earned for Aiding Srpska to His Library 1 outlet
Free lunch, transgender athletes: Voters nationwide face major education decisions 1 outlet
We analyzed Judge Reyes’s record in Trump cases. Here’s what we found 1 outlet
What Democrats would do about Gen Z’s housing crisis if they win Congress 1 outlet
Trump ties big promises to GOP midterm election wins 1 outlet
Inside the unlikely coalition taking on prediction markets 1 outlet
What’s up with Trump’s unhinged rants on male candidates’ bodies at rallies? 1 outlet
Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing Votes 1 outlet
Cognitive surrender: Artificial intelligence’s threat to democracy 1 outlet
The Week: Insane in the Ukraine 1 outlet
Chicago's 12-language ballots make elections 'harder to monitor,' Illinois GOP chair warns 1 outlet
Focus groups: Their candidates lost in the Michigan and Texas primaries. Now what? 1 outlet
U.S. designates helium a critical material, days after 60 Minutes report 1 outlet
EXCLUSIVE: Fed timeline challenges reports of migrant baby facing immigration judge alone 1 outlet
Federal judge kicked off 'botch job' anti-DEI case after stunning appeals court rebuke 1 outlet
America's vaccine system is an operations failure waiting to happen 1 outlet
Republican campaign operatives worry that a series of damaging stories have contributed to voter concerns about alleged government corruption less than two weeks before the midterm elections 1 outlet
A Democratic win in Texas is a long shot – but Ken Paxton’s weakness is obvious | Moira Donegan 1 outlet
Whole Hog Politics: 5 House races that will tell the story of 2026 1 outlet
Trump looks for some midterm Sunshine 1 outlet
Trump's MAGA faithful send warning to Republicans ahead of high-stakes midterm elections 1 outlet
Peltola calls Alaska lawsuit a 'desperate attempt' for GOP to 'cling to power' 1 outlet
Trump says Reflecting Pool 85 percent full: 'Looking really good' 1 outlet
The mega-Maga contender in deep-red Florida who doesn’t want to talk about Trump 1 outlet
Woman at centre of Cornell University rape inquiry in 'constant fear', lawyer says 1 outlet
DOJ charges two former top FBI officials who were frequent targets of Trump allies 1 outlet
Ramaswamy's last-ditch attack shows signs of backfiring 1 outlet
Trump denies speaking to Musk about Starlink but says he will if it’s not fixed 1 outlet
Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Starshield Restrictions on Ukraine 1 outlet
Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink? 1 outlet
Ramaswamy accuses Acton of ‘lying’ about attack ad, but court records contradict mother’s claim – as it happened 1 outlet
Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires? 1 outlet

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