Is JD Vance campaigning for the midterms … or 2028? – podcast

The US vice-president is following the Donald Trump playbook, attacking the Democrats, attempting to make jokes and even swearing more. Jonathan Freedland talks to Arwa Mahdawi about why Vance is making such an effort to court voters

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Watch Today in Focus’ episode on the Trump administration investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar

Read David Smith’s piece on Katie Zacharia’s first press conference Continue reading...


https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2026/oct/16/jd-vance-campaign-midterms-or-2028-podcast?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Jen Psaki Stunned By 1 Line In Donald Trump’s ‘Most Unhinged’ Rally Of All Time

The MS NOW anchor said “every single Republican in every single race in the country should have to answer” for what Trump is saying right now.


https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jen-psaki-donald-trump-speech_n_6ad069fce4b0bfd256548a13?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why one of the US's reddest counties is losing faith in Trump – video

As the midterm elections loom, Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to rural West Virginia, a Republican party stronghold, to explore how soaring gas prices, war in the Middle East and datacenter expansion are affecting Donald Trump's popularity among his base. Although the state remains staunchly Republican, there are signs of a new politics emerging – and local Democrats are looking to capitalize on it Continue reading...


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2026/oct/15/why-one-of-the-uss-reddest-counties-is-losing-faith-in-trump-video?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Trump Just Broke This Biden Record — And He 'Should Not Be Proud Of' It, Harry Enten Says

The data guru said the president’s record could prove to be an “absolute backbreaker” for GOP candidates in the midterms.


https://www.huffpost.com/entry/harry-enten-trump-biden-unwanted-record-gas-prices_n_6acfc3d5e4b0bfd25653a7ba?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger