Trump set to announce plan by Audi to build a U.S. factory in Georgia, source says
The new assembly plant in Georgia is expected to produce 200,000 SUVs annually, a government official told Reuters. Read More
Trump casts his midterm election ballot early in Florida
Asked if he voted the Republican party line, Trump, who was wearing an “I Voted” sticker, said, “Very much so.” Read More
Obama, in Ohio, assails ‘cruelty’ and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
Obama targeted GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who has doubled down on an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton. Read More
Democrats, voting-rights groups challenge Trump’s bid to block Alaska Senate certification
Lawsuits filed by candidate Mary Peltola and a voters’ rights group challenge Trump’s preemptive efforts to block a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska. Read More
American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm elections
A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the “advanced stages” of planning attacks against Americans. Read More
The 2028 crop hits New Mexico for inaugural ‘Matanza’ rally
Prospective presidential candidates are known to chew over pork chops on a stick at Iowa’s iconic State Fair. They gather in South Carolina at Rep. Jim Clyburn’s “World Famous Fish Fry.” And they’re all over New Hampshire … well, any chance they get. New Mexico today is entering the convening conversation with chicharrón at the…
Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield high speed restrictions have been lifted
Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions. Read More
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Saudi cities
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense briefly issued alerts warning residents of potential danger in Taif and Yanbu, as well as in Mecca and Jeddah. Read More
Trump makes Alaska the latest frontier in his election power grab
President Donald Trump is escalating his crusade to exert control of America’s elections as his party barrels towards a potentially bruising midterm. The Justice Department has already filed lawsuits in nearly every state to try and gain access to voter files. Trump revisited his longstanding bid to restrict mail voting, sparking a legal battle that…
Trump is pushing a massive AI buildout. His own voters are wary of what comes with it
A new CNBC survey finds broad voter opposition to nearby AI data centers, creating a political challenge for Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm election. Read More