Marcy Kaptur: longest-serving congresswoman’s bid for another House term roiled by anti-trans ad

Democrat in Congress since 1983 rebuked over ‘dangerous’ campaign ad – will it harm her chances in tight Ohio race?

Last month, Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, released a video advertisement in which she looks directly at the camera and says exactly what she thinks about one of the most divisive issues facing Democrats today.

“Here’s the truth: I voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools because parents know what’s best for their kids,” Kaptur says, “and boys should not play in girls’ sports.” Continue reading...


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/10/marcy-kaptur-ohio-trans-ad?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Trump Says U.S. To Get Diesel From Russia, Relaxing Pressure On Moscow To Ease Prices Before Midterms

Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow to combat prices ahead of midterms.


https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-putin-diesel_n_6ac95813e4b0942a61414e37?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Jon Ossoff Calls Out Mike Collins Over Social Media Posts, White Nationalist Ties

The Georgia senator pointedly confronted the Republican lawmaker in a heated debate on Thursday.


https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jon-ossoff-mike-collins-debate_n_6ac86675e4b0e825de140352?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Trump fumes over Nobel peace prize snub and criticizes Norway

President complains about not winning prize in year he started war with Iran and says: ‘We will not forget, Norway’

Donald Trump complained Friday about not winning the Nobel peace prize for 2026, a year in which he started a war with Iran.

At what was supposed to be a rally for other Republican candidates in Syracuse, New York, the US president devoted a long portion of his speech airing his grievances with the Nobel committee. Continue reading...


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/09/trump-nobel-peace-prize?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger