A new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading California Governor Gavin Newsom by 15 points as potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election. Harris has not yet said if she will run again, and Newsom said he would not challenge her if she decides to run.
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A Financial Times/Focaldata poll found Harris at 30% support and Newsom at 15% among Democrats considering 2028 candidates.
Pete Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tied for third place at 9%, with Senator Jon Ossoff at 8%.
The poll was done between October 2 and 5 with 2,553 U.S. adults surveyed.
Previous polls also show Harris with a strong lead among Democrats for 2028.
Harris has not announced if she will run for president again after losing to President Donald Trump in 2024.
Harris is active with Democratic donors and helps candidates ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
Newsom said in September he would not run against Harris if she seeks the Democratic nomination in 2028.
Newsom remains open to running if Harris does not enter the race and is building a national political profile.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) apologized for allowing campaign-style ads featuring President Trump to keep running after a judge ordered them to stop. The ads were challenged by government watchdog groups and others who said they broke the law.
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The DOJ apologized late Monday for continuing to run ads after a court order stopped them.
The ads featured President Donald Trump and resembled campaign messages.
Government watchdog groups, including Common Cause, sued to stop the ads.
A coalition of groups and a congressional candidate also joined the lawsuit.
The court temporarily blocked the ads because the groups argued they violated the law.
The ads were made during the Trump administration’s time in office.
The legal action focuses on whether the ads broke rules about government communications.
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Jury selection has started for the federal hate crimes trial of Payton Gendron, who killed 10 Black people in a 2022 Buffalo supermarket shooting. Gendron faces hate crime and firearms charges and is already serving life in prison from state murder convictions, while families and survivors have mixed views on whether he should receive the death penalty.
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Payton Gendron killed 10 people at a Tops Friendly Markets store in Buffalo on May 14, 2022.
All victims were Black and aged between 32 and 86 years old.
Gendron drove over 200 miles to Buffalo to carry out the attack, firing about 60 shots from a semiautomatic rifle.
He faces over two dozen federal hate crime charges and more than a dozen firearms charges.
Gendron is already serving life in prison after state murder convictions.
His defense will not dispute guilt but will present reasons to avoid the death penalty.
Evidence shows Gendron was motivated by racist beliefs and a false theory called the “great replacement theory.”
The shooting is considered one of the deadliest attacks on Black people in modern U.S. history and is linked to a pattern of online radicalization.
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President Donald Trump said at a political rally that he might be the last Republican president if Democrats win control of Congress and the White House in the next two elections. He mentioned changes in electoral votes that he believes will affect future Republican chances.
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President Trump spoke at a rally on Monday.
He said he could be the last Republican president.
This could happen if Democrats win Congress and the White House in the next two elections.
Trump mentioned the addition of about twelve more electoral votes.
He suggested these changes would hurt the Republican Party’s chances.
The statement focused on future political power and election outcomes.
Trump’s comment was part of his campaign rhetoric.
No detailed explanation was given about how the electoral votes would be added.
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Katie Zacharia held her first news briefing as White House press secretary for President Donald Trump. She took the job shortly before the midterm elections, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the role earlier in the year.
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Katie Zacharia is the new White House press secretary for President Donald Trump.
This briefing was her first time speaking to reporters in the new role.
She replaced Karoline Leavitt, the previous press secretary.
Leavitt left the position earlier this year.
Zacharia was previously a conservative commentator.
She also worked as a communications adviser for Trump Media.
The briefing occurred about three weeks before the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump said his endorsed candidates Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy gained support in Ohio after his recent rally. However, polling averages still show Democratic candidates Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton leading in the Senate and governor races.
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President Trump shared a chart showing Husted 2 points and Ramaswamy 1 point ahead of a generic ballot benchmark after his Ohio rally.
The chart did not cite sources or explain its polling methods.
A separate poll found Ramaswamy leading Acton 45% to 43% and Husted leading Brown 44% to 43%, but these leads are within the margin of error.
RealClearPolitics averages show Acton leading Ramaswamy 48.1% to 44.3%, and Brown leading Husted 47.4% to 44.3%.
Both the Senate and governor races in Ohio are considered toss-ups by major political analysts.
Prediction markets estimate Acton has about a 68-69% chance to win governor, and Brown has a 60-62% chance to win the Senate seat.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate; Ohio’s results could affect control of the Senate.
Trump has two upcoming rallies in Ohio as part of the campaign efforts for these races.
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Christa Pike woke up and was able to speak a few days after receiving two doses of drugs meant for her execution. Lawyers said it was hard to find veins to give her the drugs.
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Christa Pike was given two doses of execution drugs.
She regained consciousness after the drugs were given.
She was able to talk days after the doses.
Attorneys reported difficulty in accessing her veins for giving the drugs.
This information came from a recent report on her execution.
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California has passed three new workplace laws that will start between 2027 and 2028. These laws widen the definition of sex discrimination, give workers bereavement leave for deaths beyond immediate family, and require employers to include anti-hate-speech training in harassment prevention classes.
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Two new workplace laws take effect January 1, 2027; the anti-hate-speech training requirement begins January 1, 2028.
The anti-hate-speech training must help employees identify and report hateful speech based on race, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
Employers must add this training to existing harassment-prevention programs without increasing total training time.
The definition of sex discrimination will be expanded and standardized under California law to include sex stereotypes, pregnancy, related medical conditions, and sexual orientation.
Workers will be allowed bereavement leave for the death of people outside their immediate family.
Some groups, including the California Family Council, oppose the laws, citing concerns about religious freedom and effects on women-only spaces.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation into law.
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President Donald Trump has taken several steps to address economic pressures before the November midterm elections, including trying to lower meat prices, mailing $500 healthcare checks, and promising $5,000 checks to adults if Republicans keep Congress. However, his administration is also removing over 750,000 people from Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance subsidies, a move that could increase financial hardship for many Americans.
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President Trump proposed lowering barriers on beef imports to reduce meat prices but faced opposition from cattle industry groups.
His offer to stop diesel exports was not supported by oil companies.
Fuel efficiency standards were weakened, which may reduce car prices but increase gas expenses.
In early October, almost one million people received $500 checks related to healthcare achievements.
Trump promised $5,000 checks to adults if Republicans retain control of Congress, but this plan is unlikely to happen.
The administration removed more than 750,000 enrollees from ACA subsidies due to eligibility issues.
This ACA subsidy cut is expected to save the government about $2.2 billion per year.
Despite these cuts, the overall budget deficit is expected to increase significantly, partly due to planned large tax cuts.
Many spending cuts affecting low-income Americans are planned to take effect after the midterm elections to reduce political backlash.
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The news segment features an extended interview with singer-songwriter Ashe discussing her latest album and personal growth. It also covers various topics including President Donald Trump's recent actions, political updates, weather events, and other current issues in the United States.
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Ashe talks about her fourth album, "The Girl of Your Dreams," and writing music during a healed phase of her life.
President Donald Trump promotes a diesel fuel deal with Russia’s President Putin.
Speaker Mike Johnson discusses his role as GOP leader and midterm elections.
Severe storms named Isaias and Rachel are affecting parts of the U.S., with residents preparing for impact.
FEMA is providing aid to struggling residents in Wisconsin after disasters.
Various interviews cover topics like Billy Crystal’s views on love and loss and the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices.
The news also reports on accidents, protests, legal issues, and health topics including flu season and new breast cancer technology.
Updates include the latest on ongoing investigations and political campaigning in key U.S. states.
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Some parents consider getting a puppy when they have a newborn baby to help the child grow up with a pet. Experts say having both a baby and puppy at the same time can bring benefits but also adds a lot of work and responsibility.
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Having a dog can help a baby's senses like touch, sound, and movement.
Dogs can support a child's social skills by showing different ways to communicate without words.
Puppies provide emotional comfort because they offer unconditional presence without judging.
Parents may get very tired caring for both a newborn and a puppy at the same time.
You cannot always predict how a puppy will act when it grows up; dogs have different personalities.
Babies and puppies both behave unpredictably, so adults must watch their interactions closely to keep them safe.
Adult dogs with known behavior may sometimes be better for families than puppies.
Early socialization and careful supervision are important to make sure children and dogs get along well.
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Federal agents recently searched the home of Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar amid accusations from President Trump and his allies that she committed immigration fraud. Democratic leaders criticized the raid and called it an abuse of power, while Omar said she would not be silenced.
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Federal agents raided Ilhan Omar's home, leading to strong reactions from her and Democratic leaders.
Omar and President Trump’s allies disagree over accusations of immigration fraud involving her family.
Omar stated the raid is part of a political intimidation campaign and vowed to keep speaking out.
House Democratic leaders called the federal search “deeply disturbing” and promised to hold officials accountable.
A federal judge temporarily stopped the Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting President Trump before the midterm elections.
New York’s mayor compared ICE agents who recently shot a man during an enforcement action to mass shooters, calling for an end to ICE operations in his city.
Anti-vaccine activists are questioning measles death counts during recent outbreaks and blaming medical errors, which public health experts say spreads distrust of doctors.
Latin American criminal groups are increasing their cocaine trafficking in Europe by working with local mafias, according to a major investigation.
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The war in Iran has cost American families almost $2,000 each over eight months, according to economist Mark Zandi. This cost comes mostly from higher prices for gas, diesel, and home heating fuel, which have risen due to disruptions in global oil supplies caused by the conflict.
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The war with Iran began about eight months ago with U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28.
The average American household has spent nearly $2,000 more because of the war.
Nationwide, this adds up to about $265 billion in extra costs.
The U.S. Department of Defense reported direct military costs of $37.5 billion, much less than Zandi’s total estimate.
Higher energy prices, including gasoline, diesel, and heating fuel, are the main reasons for the added costs.
Gasoline prices rose from below $3 per gallon to over $4.30, while diesel prices increased from under $4 to over $6 per gallon.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route affected by the war, remains closed, keeping prices high.
Rising inflation linked to energy prices has influenced the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
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President Donald Trump criticized Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and immigrant groups during a rally in Ohio, linking Somali and Haitian immigrants to problems in certain cities. Omar responded that she will not be silenced and called a federal raid on her home part of a political intimidation effort by Trump’s administration.
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Trump spoke at a rally in Ohio supporting Senator Jon Husted’s reelection and criticized immigrant communities.
He targeted Somali immigrants, linking them with Haitians, and repeated false claims about Haitians from a past debate.
Trump called Somalia "one of the worst countries" and urged voters to support Republicans to stop what he described as damage in Ohio and Minnesota.
Congressman Max Miller, facing domestic abuse accusations, was publicly acknowledged by Trump during the rally.
US authorities conducted a predawn raid on Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, DC, as part of an investigation into alleged immigration fraud related to her childhood paperwork.
Omar called the raid political intimidation and said Trump’s administration has targeted her with false claims for years.
Democratic leaders criticized the raid and warned about using government power against political opponents.
A judge temporarily stopped Trump’s administration from airing taxpayer-funded ads promoting him before the upcoming midterm elections.
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A new poll shows Texas Governor Greg Abbott slightly ahead of his Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa in the race for governor. The survey found Abbott with 48% support and Hinojosa with 47%, but the difference is small and within the poll’s margin of error.
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The poll was conducted by ReconMR with 617 likely Texas voters from October 5 to 8, 2026.
Abbott, a Republican, has 48% support while Hinojosa, a Democrat, has 47%.
The difference is within a 4.4% margin of error, so no clear leader is determined.
Last month, Hinojosa led Abbott by 4 points.
Abbott is popular with 92% of Republican voters; Hinojosa leads 94% of Democrats and 57% of independents.
Abbott leads in rural Texas by 25 points; Hinojosa leads in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and South Texas.
Abbott’s approval rating is slightly negative, with 48% approving and 51% disapproving.
Despite close poll numbers, 62% of respondents believe Abbott will win the election.
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At a Republican rally in Youngstown, Ohio, a protester wearing a shirt demanding the release of Epstein files was punched by supporters of President Donald Trump. The president made fun of the protester while police officers removed the person from the event.
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The incident happened during a Trump rally in Youngstown, Ohio.
The protester wore a shirt that said "Release the Epstein files."
Trump supporters punched the protester.
Police officers took the protester away from the rally.
President Donald Trump mocked the protester during the event.
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In northeast Ohio, small regional airports like Youngstown-Warren and Akron-Canton have become key hubs for flights contracted by ICE under President Donald Trump’s deportation program. These airports handle hundreds of daily flights moving immigrants around the US before deporting them abroad, often away from public view. A recent safety incident involving one of these flights raised concerns about passenger protection.
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Youngstown-Warren regional airport, which does not have commercial flights, had 398 ICE-contracted deportation flights last year.
Akron-Canton regional airport and Youngstown-Warren combined have had about 300 ICE deportation shuttle flights so far this year.
These flights typically move immigrants across the US before deporting them overseas, often connecting through Alexandria, Louisiana, which has multiple detention centers.
Immigrants are bused from regional jails to these airports for deportation flights.
A recent accident at Akron-Canton airport involved a collision between two Eastern Air Express planes, an airline contracted by ICE.
No injuries occurred in the incident, but it raised safety concerns among advocacy groups monitoring ICE flights.
Activists say these regional airports are used to keep deportation flights less visible to the public.
Eastern Air Express is a Kansas City-based company and a primary contractor for ICE deportation flights.
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Starting January 1, 2027, millions of people on Medicaid in the United States will have to prove they work, go to school, or volunteer at least 80 hours per month to keep their health insurance. This change is part of a large law signed by President Donald Trump in 2025 that cuts about $1 trillion from federal healthcare spending.
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On January 1, 2027, new work requirements for Medicaid recipients will begin in 44 states that expanded Medicaid.
About 20 million people on Medicaid must show they work, study, or volunteer 80 hours a month or earn $580 to keep coverage.
People will have to re-certify Medicaid eligibility every six months instead of once a year.
The law HR 1, signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, cuts roughly $1 trillion from federal health spending.
These spending cuts are expected to cause nearly 17 million people to lose health insurance by 2034.
Medicaid and Medicare together accounted for nearly 40% of U.S. health spending in 2024.
Experts say these changes could increase medical debt, delayed care, and loss of coverage.
Medicaid expansion was part of the Affordable Care Act but faced opposition from Republicans, who aim to reduce federal Medicaid support.
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President Donald Trump said that the group known as the Cornell 7 will not receive a fair investigation under New York Attorney General Letitia James in their gang rape case. The appointment of James as the lead investigator has become a key issue in the ongoing controversy about the case from 2024.
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The Cornell 7 refers to a group of individuals accused in a gang rape case from 2024.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the investigation into this case.
President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the fairness of the investigation under James.
The appointment of James has added tension to the controversy surrounding the case.
Some of the accused side with President Trump’s view on the investigation’s fairness.
The case and its handling by officials have drawn significant public attention.
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A recent poll shows that less than half of likely voters trust that all midterm election votes will be counted correctly. The survey highlights concerns about voter confidence in the election process.
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The poll was released on Tuesday.
It involved likely voters nationwide.
46 percent believe the midterm votes will be accurately counted.
27 percent expressed doubt or less confidence in vote counting.
The poll was conducted by TrueDot.ai, an AI research platform.
It was done exclusively for NewsNation-Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).
The poll reflects declining trust in election integrity among voters.
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