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Ohio's working-class voters rethink support for Trump and the Republican Party

Signs in support of the Democratic Party and former US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in front of a home, as early voting begins in Ohio, in Warren, Ohio, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Signs in support of the Democratic Party and former US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in front of a home, as early voting begins in Ohio, in Warren, Ohio, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump policies for rising costs, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

US President Donald Trump walks on stage during a campaign event ahead of the midterms, in San Antonio, Texas, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare
US President Donald Trump walks on stage during a campaign event ahead of the midterms, in San Antonio, Texas, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years for secretly lobbying for Venezuela

Former U.S. Congressman David Rivera waits to enter the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building as he faces trial on charges of illegally lobbying U.S. officials to prevent further economic sanctions against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Former U.S. Congressman David Rivera waits to enter the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building as he faces trial on charges of illegally lobbying U.S. officials to prevent further economic sanctions against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Iran says it receives US response to latest proposal as Washington pulls out of Iraq

People ride on motorcycles as they participate in a march in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People ride on motorcycles as they participate in a march in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Trump’s favourite 2026 campaign target is Biden, nearly 900 mentions and counting

Since Jan 1, US President Donald Trump (right) has called out his predecessor Joe Biden by name at least 890 times, spanning almost 200 events and interviews and around 190 Truth Social posts in 2026.
Since Jan 1, US President Donald Trump (right) has called out his predecessor Joe Biden by name at least 890 times, spanning almost 200 events and interviews and around 190 Truth Social posts in 2026.

Trump administration repeals carbon emission limits for power plants at G-20 meeting

US EPA administrator Lee Zeldin (centre) said the moves will help build new generating infrastructure needed to meet skyrocketing electricity demand.
US EPA administrator Lee Zeldin (centre) said the moves will help build new generating infrastructure needed to meet skyrocketing electricity demand.

US appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to implement mail-in voting restrictions

Voters casting their ballots at a polling station during a primary election in Hooksett, New Hampshire, US, on Sept 8.
Voters casting their ballots at a polling station during a primary election in Hooksett, New Hampshire, US, on Sept 8.

Judge deals blow to Trump moves to deport pro-Palestinian activists

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil attending a pro-Palestinian protest outside Columbia University on Oct 7, 2025.
Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil attending a pro-Palestinian protest outside Columbia University on Oct 7, 2025.

US judge questions but won't yet block Trump's new birthright citizenship order

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller speaks while U.S. President Donald Trump listens during an event to sign executive orders related to birthright citizenship and the polysilicon industry, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller speaks while U.S. President Donald Trump listens during an event to sign executive orders related to birthright citizenship and the polysilicon industry, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 20, 2026

An electronic display showing the national debt in Washington, DC on Aug 19.
An electronic display showing the national debt in Washington, DC on Aug 19.

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