Too little, too late: Trump takes on gas prices as fuel costs hamper his midterm hopesPolls show US voters are deeply upset by high gas prices and are likely to punish Republicans in the midterms as a result How will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions With fewer than two weeks until the midterm s, US voters are unlikely to see relief on one of this election cycle’s main…The Guardian3d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
What the U.S. Is Really Doing in VenezuelaSuppressing democracy and extracting resources at the expense of its peopleThe Atlantic3d agoWhole story →Planet
Will Trump Interfere in the Midterms?Plus: A flaw in the PHP coding language prompts website shutdowns, Putin rules out an energy ceasefire in Ukraine, and Japanese robot dogs vs. bears.The Dispatch3d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
James Carville forces confession out of Laura Ingraham on Fox News: 'I wasn't for it'Famed Democratic strategist James Carville used a Fox News appearance on Wednesday to tell President Donald Trump how to bring down energy prices. Host Laura Ingraham quickly made clear that the Iran war wasn’t her idea. Carville laid out what Democrats should do if they win back power, then turned to the war. “You want to bring energy prices down, get…Raw Story3d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
How Democrat Mary Peltola is on the verge of flipping right-leaning AlaskaDemocrats believe circumstances have aligned for them to win a slew of competitive elections in the state How will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions Mary Peltola’s campaign to represent Alaska in the US Senate has taken her to parts of the huge state’s interior that are inaccessible by…The Guardian3d agoWhole story →CommerceGovernment
Whistleblower CEO quits over hidden Russian cash behind gas deal in Trump peace talks: NYTA gas venture that came up in President Donald Trump's Ukraine peace talks had a hidden backer, according to its former boss. Polar LNG, a startup pitching a plan to export natural gas from Alaska's North Slope, received secret funding from Russian energy giant Novatek, The New York Times reported Friday. Joel Riddle, who ran the company until he…Raw Story20h agoWhole story →PlanetSecurity
Adelaide’s next act: Why this South Australia capital is worth a visit - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTThe Australian tourist trail is paved with places full of main-character energy, like cosmopolitan Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and the red rock of Uluru in the heart of the Outback. Lesser-known Adelaide, the country’s fifth-largest city, has long lurked on the edges of the spotlight. But a recent return visit convinced me it’s time for this…Spokane Spokesman-Review15h agoWhole story →PlanetCulture
Energy companies share ways to save energy and money this seasonThese Georgia Power, Dominion and Duke Energy programs could help you save money on your electric bill.Augusta Chronicle15h agoWhole story →Planet
Why a blue wave might miss Minnesota's Senate racePolitical headwinds are blowing in Democrats’ favor nationally, with high gas prices and President Trump’s record-low approval rating creating a difficult midterm environment for Republicans. But in Minnesota’s open Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D), Democrats are facing an unexpectedly competitive race. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D)…The Hill14h agoWhole story →Planet
Voters angry about high prices may get little relief from the next Congress - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTIf voters expect a new Democratic Congress to bring down prices, they will probably be disappointed. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (New York) promises the party’s “affordability agenda” will “drive down the high cost of living in every possible area.” But the main forces driving inflation are the Iran war’s impact on energy prices, fallout from…Spokane Spokesman-Review14h agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanet
Drill, baby drill! Americans want energy independence from foreign countries: pollDrill baby, drill! A majority of Americans support energy independence so the U.S. no longer has to rely on foreign countries for oil and natural gas, according to a new survey.New York Post5d agoWhole story →Planetenergy independence poll
Your Election Interference Fears Were 100% JustifiedThis Is Not a Drill … Repeat … NOT a Drill The Trump administration has launched a full-blown attack on...Talking Points Memo2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentmidterm election interference
Gov. Gianforte and Montana DES promote Great Montana ShakeOut drillGov. Greg Gianforte and Montana Disaster and Emergency Services urge residents to join the Oct. 15, 2026, Great Montana ShakeOut earthquake drill to practice safety.Billings Gazette11d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetGreg Gianforte
North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan begin a military drillKim Jong Un is dialing up pressure on the U.S. after rebuffing Donald Trump’s decision to scale back a major military exercise in the region.POLITICO2mo agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trumpus north korea tensions
Alarm as 'low-flying helicopters' and simulated gunfire to engulf DC in drill: 'Red flags'Critics raised “red flags” after the U.S. Capitol Police gave just one day’s notice of a Sunday “training exercise” at the U.S. Capitol featuring “low-flying helicopters,” emergency vehicles and the “simulated sound of gunfire” just weeks before the midterms. “Uhhhh. What,” asked Brendan Karet, a former researcher and writer for Media Matters for…Raw Story7d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentcapitol police training drill
