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• Fewer Americans say federal government improving their lives: Gallup

  21-10-2026 23:49 via Administration News
  
  Fewer Americans than last year think the federal government is effective at making a positive impact on people’s lives, according to a survey released Wednesday. The results from the Bentley University-Gallup Business in Society survey show about 43 percent of the U.S. adults who took part in the survey say the federal government has been effective...
  
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• Live updates: Kansas, Michigan Senate candidates make final pitches as Trump heads to South Carolina

  21-10-2026 23:46 via Administration News
  
  Candidates in three gubernatorial races, as well as Kansas's Senate candidates and Michigan Senate hopefuls, will debate on Wednesday night. Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is also set to meet his Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers, on the debate stage at 7 p.m. EDT. The other debates start at 8 p.m. EDT. President Trump, meanwhile,...
  
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• Olympic canoeist's lawyers urge DOJ inspector general to reconsider Reflecting Pool case probe

  21-10-2026 22:59 via Administration News
  
  Lawyers who represented Olympic canoeist David Hearn in a now-defunct criminal case alleging he vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are urging the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) internal watchdog to reconsider a probe into how the indictment and prosecution were handled. A letter sent Wednesday from Hearn's legal team to Inspector General Don Berthiaume said...
  
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• Ex-Olympic canoeist's lawyers urge DOJ inspector general to reconsider Reflecting Pool case probe

  21-10-2026 22:59 via Administration News
  
  Lawyers who represented former Olympian David Hearn in a now-defunct criminal case alleging he vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are urging the Justice Department’s internal watchdog to reconsider a probe into how the indictment and prosecution were handled. A letter Hearn's legal team sent to Inspector General Don Berthiaume on Wednesday said the federal...
  
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• 7 Republicans join letter urging Trump, Musk to give Ukraine targeting access in Russia

  21-10-2026 21:32 via House News
  
  A bipartisan group of nearly two-dozen House members is urging President Trump to ask Elon Musk to give Ukraine access to Starlink systems inside Russia to hit missile launchers, according to a letter sent Wednesday and obtained exclusively by The Hill.  The signatories included seven House Republicans alongside 16 Democrats, widening the GOP coalition looking...
  
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• Moreno says he will introduce bill to expand Trump Accounts access to people under 40

  21-10-2026 20:02 via Administration News
  
  GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno (Ohio) said Tuesday he will introduce legislation to expand access to the Trump administration’s investment accounts for children to Americans younger than 40. “This is a game-changer and I’ll lead the bill in the Senate to make it happen,” Moreno wrote on the social platform X. “Trump Accounts are already transforming...
  
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• Moreno says he will introduce bill to expand Trump Accounts access to individuals under 40

  21-10-2026 20:02 via Administration News
  
  GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno (Ohio) said Tuesday he will introduce legislation to expand access to the Trump administration’s investment accounts for children to Americans under the age of 40. “This is a game-changer and I’ll lead the bill in the Senate to make it happen,” Moreno wrote on social platform X. “Trump Accounts are already...
  
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• Carville says he has 'Trump Derangement Syndrome': 'I can't sleep'

  21-10-2026 19:50 via Administration News
  
  Democratic strategist James Carville quipped Tuesday he "can't sleep" because of his "Trump Derangement Syndrome," referring the fake condition some use to describe a person with an intense worry about and fixation on what President Trump does. Carville said in an appearance on podcast network Politicon's YouTube channel that political commentators like comedian Bill Maher...
  
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• Federal grand jury indicts man shot by ICE officer in Austin

  21-10-2026 19:40 via Administration News
  
  A Venezuelan man who was shot and wounded by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a traffic stop in Austin last month has been indicted on a federal assault charge. A federal grand jury indicted Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, on one count of assaulting, resisting, impeding and obstructing a federal officer. Prosecutors...
  
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• Social Security corrects death, citizenship information for millions of numbers

  21-10-2026 19:14 via Administration News
  
  The Social Security Administration announced Tuesday it corrected millions of Social Security Number (SSN) database files, including death records and citizenship information, partially using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, service. “The Social Security Number database is our country’s books and records. The database’s accuracy is essential to maintaining integrity of government services...
  
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• Live updates: Vance calls out Republicans 'whining' about Ramaswamy ad; Trump lauds release of American by Russia

  21-10-2026 18:35 via Administration News
  
  President Trump on Wednesday morning praised Russia's release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years of wrongful imprisonment. "Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family. The United States, out of respect for President Trump, was not required to give anything in return - an unprecedented situation for...
  
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• Live updates: Vance calls out GOP 'whining' about Ramaswamy ad; Trump lauds release of American by Russia

  21-10-2026 18:35 via Administration News
  
  President Trump on Wednesday morning praised Russia's release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years of wrongful imprisonment. "Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family. The United States, out of respect for President Trump, was not required to give anything in return - an unprecedented situation for...
  
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• GOP rep: 'We got to investigate' Starlink slowdown report

  21-10-2026 17:32 via House News
  
  Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) is calling for a congressional investigation into the Starlink slowdown in Ukraine after a report that SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk personally ordered it. “We got to call the witnesses, got to bring them in, put them under oath, and get to the bottom of it,” Fitzpatrick told CNN’s...
  
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• Trump approval at new lows in polling days before midterms

  21-10-2026 16:29 via Administration News
  
  President Trump’s approval rating has hit new lows shortly before this year's midterms, according to fresh polls from The New York Times/Siena University and CNN. In the Times/Siena poll, 36 percent of likely voter respondents said they either “strongly approve” or “somewhat approve” of Trump’s job performance, while another 59 percent said they either “somewhat...
  
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• Trump says he's requiring data centers to provide their own electricity

  21-10-2026 16:26 via Administration News
  
  President Trump said Wednesday he will require data centers to provide their own electricity and give "any excess" energy to neighboring communities to prevent rising electrical costs. "As the President of the United States, I have been watching Data Centers very closely, and have come to a very strong conclusion," Trump wrote on Truth Social....
  
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• Witkoff faces backlash after calling Putin a 'humanitarian'

  21-10-2026 16:13 via Administration News
  
  Special envoy Steve Witkoff is facing criticism from lawmakers after calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” for releasing an American who has been held in Russia for years. President Trump had made a direct appeal to Putin for the release of Stephen James Hubbard, a teacher who was accused of being a Ukrainian mercenary....
  
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• Democrats holding 10-point advantage ahead of midterms: Survey

  21-10-2026 16:13 via House News
  
  The Democratic Party is holding a 10-point advantage over Republicans on the generic ballot less than two weeks from the 2026 midterms, according to a new survey. The CNN/SSRS poll found that 49 percent of respondents chose Democrats when asked to choose "which party's candidate would you vote for in your Congressional district,” while 39...
  
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• Democrats hold 10-point advantage ahead of midterms: Survey

  21-10-2026 16:13 via House News
  
  The Democratic Party is holding a 10-point advantage over Republicans on the generic ballot less than two weeks from the 2026 midterms, according to a new survey. The CNN/SSRS poll found that 49 percent of respondents chose Democrats when asked to choose "which party's candidate would you vote for in your Congressional district,” while 39...
  
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• Trump on remarks about GOP senator's 'a‑‑': 'This guy’s a monster!'

  21-10-2026 16:07 via Administration News
  
  President Trump on Tuesday again complimented the backside of Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), something he has done multiple times on the campaign trail as the midterms near. “I looked at his a‑‑, and then I looked at his legs, and my — I said, ‘His a‑‑ is like, it's like a pile of muscle.’ Then...
  
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• Trump on remarks about GOP senator's 'a‑‑': 'This guy’s a monster!'

  21-10-2026 16:07 via Administration News
  
  President Trump on Tuesday again complimented the backside of Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), something he has done multiple times on the campaign trail as the midterms near. “I looked at his a‑‑, and then I looked at his legs, and my — I said, ‘His a‑‑ is like, it's like a pile of muscle.’ Then...
  
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• Trump on remarks about GOP senator's 'a--': 'This guy’s a monster!'

  21-10-2026 16:07 via Administration News
  
  President Trump on Tuesday again complimented the behind of Sen. John Husted (R-Ohio), something he has done multiple times on the campaign trail as the midterms near. “I looked at his a--, and then I looked at his legs, and my — I said, ‘His ass is like, it's like a pile of muscle.’ Then...
  
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• Live updates: Trump lauds Russia's release of American; Vance to campaign with Ramaswamy in Ohio

  21-10-2026 14:55 via Administration News
  
  President Trump on Wednesday morning praised Russia's release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years of wrongful imprisonment. "Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family. The United States, out of respect for President Trump, was not required to give anything in return - an unprecedented situation for...
  
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• Trump: Implementing Russia sanctions would have halted Stephen Hubbard release talks

  21-10-2026 14:51 via Administration News
  
  President Trump defended his waiver of Russian sanctions, saying it would have halted negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the release of Stephen Hubbard, a retired schoolteacher who was arrested by Russian authorities when it invaded Ukraine.  “Numerous people, who requested that sanctions be immediately imposed on Russia, have called to apologize to President...
  
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• Russia releases imprisoned American Stephen Hubbard

  21-10-2026 13:50 via Administration News
  
  President Trump on Wednesday said Russia released imprisoned American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who the Kremlin accused of working as a mercenary in Ukraine before sentencing him to prison in 2024. "Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The United States, out of respect...
  
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• Zelensky, US allies bet on strike concessions to placate Trump

  21-10-2026 12:00 via Administration News
  
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his powerful allies in Congress are seeking to use President Trump’s desire for Kyiv to stop targeting Russian diesel facilities to boost his support for Ukraine in other ways.Sen. Roger Wicker (Miss.), the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, returned from a trip to Ukraine last week...
  
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• Vance could face 2028 challenge in addressing corruption

  21-10-2026 12:00 via Administration News
  
  Vice President Vance’s role as President Trump’s chief defender poses a growing challenge as the administration faces mounting perceptions of inside dealing and corruption.Vance on Monday said the idea of Trump using the White House for personal enrichment was “laughable” and, during a CBS News town hall over the weekend, he said he doesn’t...
  
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• Inside Democrats' oversight playbook for Trump's final two years 

  21-10-2026 12:00 via House News
  
  After two years operating from the sidelines, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are planning ambitious investigations into President Trump and his administration if the lower chamber changes hands in next month’s elections. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), who’s in line to chair the powerful committee if Democrats win the gavels, is readying a host of...
  
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• Inside Democrats' oversight playbook for Trump's final 2 years 

  21-10-2026 12:00 via House News
  
  After two years operating from the sidelines, Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are planning to conduct ambitious investigations into President Trump and his administration if the lower chamber changes hands in next month’s elections. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), who’s in line to chair the powerful committee if Democrats win the gavels,...
  
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• Inside Democrats' oversight playbook for Trump's final 2 years 

  21-10-2026 12:00 via House News
  
  After two years operating from the sidelines, Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are planning to conduct ambitious investigations into President Trump and his administration if the lower chamber changes hands in next month’s elections. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), who’s in line to chair the powerful committee if Democrats win the gavels,...
  
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• Trump says Pentagon will invest $1.5B into North Carolina chip production

  21-10-2026 03:26 via Administration News
  
  President Trump on Tuesday announced a $1.5 billion dollar investment from the Pentagon to expand semiconductor production in North Carolina, as the administration pushes to reshore manufacturing to the U.S. “The Department of War will be investing $1.5 billion dollars to produce cutting-edge semiconductor chips right here in North Carolina,” Trump said while speaking at...
  
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• Trump says Pentagon will invest $1.5 billion into North Carolina chip production

  21-10-2026 03:26 via Administration News
  
  President Trump on Tuesday announced a $1.5 billion dollar investment from the Pentagon to expand semiconductor production in North Carolina, as the administration pushes to reshore manufacturing to the U.S. “The Department of War will be investing $1.5 billion dollars to produce cutting-edge semiconductor chips right here in North Carolina,” Trump said while speaking at...
  
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• Trump snaps at White House reporter: 'Are you a sick person?'

  21-10-2026 02:51 via Administration News
  
  President Trump snapped at a reporter in the Oval Office on Tuesday, telling him to be “quiet.” As the president took questions from journalists in the Oval Office earlier Tuesday, one reporter appeared to begin asking about changes to East Potomac Park that include a new golf course. “On the golf course, sir, you own...
  
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