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abcnews.com | 40 min. ago NEW

Justice Department announces Trump plans for golf course are in the works, course will close Nov. 15

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 plans to close the park beginning Nov. 15 are accurate

mirror.co.uk | 1 hrs. 6 min. ago

Barack Obama mercilessly trolls Donald Trump by doubling down on 'Cheesecake Factory' jibes

"They mobilised a whole of government response to that joke. Not to inflation, but to that joke," Obama said, poking fun at the President and branding his team "not serious"

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 9 min. ago

Hochul says Trump rallies are 'poisoning' Nicki Minaj's mind

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) criticized rapper Nicki Minaj on Wednesday, saying President Trump's rallies were “poisoning” the artist’s mind. “Maybe she oughta get outside and get offline a little more,” Hochul told reporters. “And stop going to Trump rallies, it’s kinda poisoning your mind.”

The Empire State governor was responding to a post...

news.sky.com | 1 hrs. 12 min. ago

Trump warned $10bn BBC lawsuit could be dismissed

Donald Trump's $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation lawsuit against the BBC could be dismissed unless he turns over documents requested by the broadcaster, a US court has warned.

nbcnews.com | 1 hrs. 13 min. ago

California judge denies Trump DOJ request to segregate alleged noncitizen ballots

A federal judge in California on Wednesday refused the Trump administration’s request to segregate 20,000 mail-in ballots from individuals it alleges are noncitizens.

koreatimes.co.kr | 1 hrs. 43 min. ago

Inflation whale drags Trump polls down

Inflation whale drags Trump polls down

nytimes.com | 1 hrs. 49 min. ago

[$] Five Takeaways From the New Hampshire Senate Debate

Representative Chris Pappas and former Senator John E. Sununu both stressed their willingness to buck their parties on occasion. Neither had kind words for President Trump.

nypost.com | 1 hrs. 50 min. ago

Trump, Obama trade barbs at dueling primetime rallies days before midterm elections

“I always worry when [Obama] campaigns against me,” Trump said sarcastically. “He got involved with Hillary Clinton … and he lost. He then got involved with Kamala [Harris] and he lost."

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 5 min. ago

Maharashtra MLC election: Congress trumps BJP in Nagpur, MVA leads 3-2 in State

While the NCP SP called for going back to ballot papers for holding elections, the BJP called for introspection among the alliance partners

nytimes.com | 2 hrs. 17 min. ago

[$] A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of Peace

A rare localized peace deal announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.

abcnews.com | 2 hrs. 23 min. ago

How Trump's immigration crackdown sparked a backlash that could boomerang in the midterms

Donald Trump roared back into office two years ago partly on the power of immigration

independent.co.uk | 2 hrs. 28 min. ago

Carney hosts EU leaders as Trump pushes Canada toward Europe, but membership label faces resistance

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Canada “the most European of non-European countries” early in President Donald Trump’s trade war

nytimes.com | 2 hrs. 56 min. ago

A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of Peace

A rare localized peace deal announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.

businessinsider.com | 3 hrs. 50 min. ago

Obama says The Cheesecake Factory was his 'jam' — and that Trump was less offended by being compared to Saddam Hussein

Obama defended his Cheesecake Factory credentials after his joke about Trump's decor sparked backlash from Republicans and the White House.

scmp.com | 4 hrs. 43 min. ago

UN condemns US embargo on Cuba, but backing erodes under Trump pressure

The UN General Assembly condemned the US economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year on Wednesday, even as Washington’s campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out the decision for the first time. The vote was 130-17, with 25 abstentions – a notable decrease in support from last year, when more than 160 nations supported the measure and only 12 abstained.

While such resolutions at the UN General Assembly are not legally binding, they...

dailymail.com | 4 hrs. 52 min. ago

Obama mocks Trump for 'mobilizing whole government' to respond to his Cheesecake Factory joke: 'He was very upset'

Former President Barack Obama took the stage in Georgia to campaign for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, with a fresh attack against President Donald Trump.

thehill.com | 5 hrs. 22 min. ago

Trump facing new hearing on East Potomac Park

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump facing new hearing on East Potomac Park A federal judge is ordering a new hearing regarding President Trump’s plans to redevelop East Potomac Park after he posted on social media this week vowing to press ahead with his plans for the property despite...

nytimes.com | 5 hrs. 23 min. ago

Judge Rejects Trump Officials’ Bid to Set Aside California Ballots

The judge ruled that no immediate action was necessary, dealing another setback to the administration as it moves to target voting by noncitizens.

nbcnews.com | 5 hrs. 25 min. ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro vows to stand up to Trump ahead of the midterms

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro tells NBC News' Hallie Jackson that voters are "angry" with the "corruption" in Washington, and vows to stand up to President Trump ahead of the midterms elections next week. The governor dodge questions about a potential run for president in 2028, saying the sole focus for him and his team are the midterms.

nbcnews.com | 5 hrs. 25 min. ago

Memorable moments from Trump rallies ahead of the midterms

President Trump has made several comments about people's appearances during recent rallies ahead of the midterms. In Michigan, he commented on the singer Nicki Minaj's physique, and in South Carolina he called a heckler who was punched during the event "unattractive."

abcnews.com | 5 hrs. 27 min. ago

Judge rejects Trump admin request for order to segregate 20,000 Calif. ballots

The Justice Department sought an emergency order in the case.

theguardian.com | 6 hrs. 7 min. ago

I’ve mailed off my vote in the US midterms. It will be a nail-biting watch, but easier from outside Trump’s America

Eleanor Limprecht | I’m hopeful these elections will be a win for democracy rather than dictatorship, for peace rather than war, and humanity rather than hubrisRecently I made my own envelope out of a sheet of paper and sticky tape, signed it and affixed a sticker.

Then I took it to my nearest Australia Post shop in Sydney and mailed it.In other words, I voted from abroad in the US midterm elections. Because my last place of residence in the US was the state of Virginia, I can register to vote and request a ballot online, but the ballot still needs to be printed, signed, sealed in an envelope made of folded paper, signed again, placed inside another (store-bought) envelope and mailed in.

There was no sausage sizzle or cake stall to reward me for my civic duty, and no spectre of a fine if I didn’t complete it. Continue reading...

npr.org | 6 hrs. 10 min. ago

Trump administration will allow pharmacies to make popular peptides

The Department of Health and Human Services will let small compounding pharmacies make six peptides that haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It may not be enough to meet demand.

newyorker.com | 6 hrs. 10 min. ago

Is Donald Trump’s Unpopularity Catching Up with Republicans?

Once a kingmaker in Republican politics, Donald Trump may now be an albatross for candidates counting on his support.

pagesix.com | 6 hrs. 17 min. ago

Fired Trump staffer Britt McHenry speaks out about NBA scuffle: ‘I was sticking up for myself’

The former US State Department press advisor recalled the heated confrontation that occurred at the Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks game on Oct. 21.

nytimes.com | 6 hrs. 43 min. ago

As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House

The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and feasted on a diet of news clips and “A.I. slop,” as one aide put it.