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Trump warns Kansans that US will ‘burn’ like France if Democrats win

US President Donald Trump pointed to widespread protests in France as a scenario that could erupt in the United States unless Republicans win. He provided no evidence.

Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as US midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Some 31% of Americans approve of US President Donald Trump’s performance in office, a four-day poll showed, the lowest level in his presidential terms.

What Katie Zacharia’s exit tells us about the Trump administration

The swift departure of Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary is one of many signs of a troubled administration, says the writer.

Musk back in the spotlight, but politics dims the awe

US President Donald Trump presenting the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk during the “Golden Age of American Innovation Summit” on Oct 8.

Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver called mistake by Republican Party allies

US President Donald Trump speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2025, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Across the US, ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting for midterms

People holding a banner at a ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ protest in San Francisco on Oct 17.

Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim

US President Donald Trump is not on the Nov 3 ballot but repeatedly tells supporters to pretend that he is, hoping to mobilise voters who might otherwise skip the election.

Trump says US Senate as hard to defend as House in midterms

US President Donald Trump (left) is joined by Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney-general and Republican candidate for Senate, at a campaign rally on Oct 7 in San Antonio, Texas.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 13, 2026

Russia’s diesel fuel exports could reach 3.0-3.5 million metric tonnes per month by the end of the year, said its deputy prime minister.

Democratic lawmaker and Trump critic Ilhan Omar’s home raided in immigration fraud probe

Representative Ilhan Omar has called President Donald Trump’s focus on her an “unhealthy and creepy obsession”.

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