Interesting Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from Athens post Ambassador Guilfoyle is accused of asking a donor to pay her personal American Express bill. “We’re not happy,” the president told reporters. October 12, 2026
Interesting Voters in Portland (Oregon) get ads meant for Portland (Maine) The ad buyer admitted the mistake and refunded the money to the political group that ordered it. October 12, 2026
Interesting PAC linked to GOP firm is boosting Ohio socialist in Senate race The socialist candidate says the effort is “deceiving” voters. October 12, 2026
Interesting The bellwether races to watch in November’s midterm elections Will Democrats’ blue wave materialize? Watch these races. October 12, 2026
Interesting In Ohio, some Trump voters question whether he’s still fighting for them High costs opened a divide between Trump and some who voted for him. His support for data centers has widened that gap. October 12, 2026
Interesting Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress He said he intends to remain the House Republican leader even if his party loses the chamber. October 12, 2026
Interesting Where, oh, where will the WNBA finals be played? Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream are scrambling for an arena bigger than their typical 3,500-seat home. October 12, 2026
Interesting New White House press secretary begins her term Katie Zacharia is scheduled to hold her first briefing Tuesday. October 12, 2026
Interesting Why AJ Dybantsa’s rookie season with Wizards could deviate from other top picks Washington’s roster improvements mean the 19-year-old won’t be instantly asked to shoulder a bevy of responsibilities. October 12, 2026
Interesting Judge blocks Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads A coalition of nonprofits had sued, calling the ads “propaganda.” The president has said campaign funds would be used to pay for the commercials going forward. October 12, 2026