Trump suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego if it develops nuclear weapons

Tuesday, October 6 by ABC News

President Donald Trump suggested that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego if it were allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, drawing condemnation from California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, who called the remarks "deranged and dangerous."Trump's comments during a political rally... Read More.

Trump sows doubt about mail-in voting while encouraging it, as midterms approach

Tuesday, October 6 by ABC News

President Donald Trump continued on Monday to sow unfounded doubt about mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections, despite encouraging Republicans to vote any way they can. Trump's remarks came amid a meeting at the White House with the 2020 election denier Tina Peters... Read More.

Killer beetles, tinderbox forests: Climate change takes center stage in SCOTUS battle over oil companies

Monday, October 5 by ABC News

To walk deep into the mountain forests at the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains, is to encounter the fragrant majesty of century-old ponderosa pine trees famous for lining ski slopes, National Park trails and residential neighborhoods.Now, those iconic Colorado trees -- already under strain... Read More.

President Donald Trump announces creation of ‘Super Intelligence Force’ AI task force

Monday, October 5 by ABC News

President Donald Trump formally announced the creation of what he called a "Super Intelligence Force," an artificial intelligence task force that he says will work to promote AI dominance while also protecting American lives and interests. "The Super Intelligence Force is tasked with coordinating... Read More.

Top Democrats battle over California’s proposed billionaire tax

Saturday, October 3 by ABC News

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna are heading to California to rally Saturday in support of an initiative that would place a one-time, 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires in the state.Their efforts to barnstorm the state come as early voting... Read More.

Democratic mayors in red states launch new group to counter MAGA and far-left extremes

Saturday, October 3 by ABC News

A group of 15 Democratic mayors governing in Republican-dominated states are building a new political operation that aims to influence national politics as a center-left alternative to both the MAGA movement and what they describe as "far-left dysfunction" from groups like the Democratic Socialists... Read More.

Trump warns Republicans about Texas, Michigan ahead of midterms

Friday, October 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump warned Republicans that Texas and Michigan are among the states the party is "worried about" ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, while speaking to voters in Oklahoma on Thursday.Fresh off an event in Texas, Trump told a crowd in... Read More.

Kennedy Center Honors to be held at DC’s Capital One Arena

Friday, October 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Kennedy Center Honors will go forward in early December, despite the uncertain future of the venue, a center spokesperson confirmed to ABC News.The Kennedy Center's highest profile event will be held on Dec. 7 at D.C.'s Capital One Arena, the home... Read More.

US Coast Guard says it seized ships with thousands of gallons of oil destined for Cuba

Friday, October 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Friday the seizure of two ships bound for Cuba that were illegally carrying thousands of gallons of diesel fuel amid the ongoing fuel blockade to the country imposed by President Donald Trump.The Grace, a 300-foot tanker,... Read More.

Trump heads to deep-red Alabama to ‘thank’ loyal voters as GOP eyes a key House seat

Friday, October 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Fresh off his visit to Texas and Oklahoma, President Donald Trump will rally supporters in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday night. It is the latest stop on a swing through deep-red states to boost midterm election turnout among Republican voters and thank them... Read More.

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Trump suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego if it develops nuclear weapons

Trump sows doubt about mail-in voting while encouraging it, as midterms approach

Killer beetles, tinderbox forests: Climate change takes center stage in SCOTUS battle over oil companies

President Donald Trump announces creation of ‘Super Intelligence Force’ AI task force

Top Democrats battle over California’s proposed billionaire tax

Trump warns Republicans about Texas, Michigan ahead of midterms

Kennedy Center Honors to be held at DC’s Capital One Arena

US Coast Guard says it seized ships with thousands of gallons of oil destined for Cuba

Trump heads to deep-red Alabama to ‘thank’ loyal voters as GOP eyes a key House seat

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