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October 9, 2026

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Democrats Fear They Might Be Reaching Too Far

October 9, 2026 · 6:29 am ET · Leave a Comment

“House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declared Wednesday that the path to a Democratic majority goes through Trump country, with his party seriously battling for seats that the president won by double digits two years ago,” CNN reports.

“But with limited resources, there’s still friction over whether to play it safe, or try to run up the margin.”

“The tension inside the party came into focus this week when Democrats added six, fresh Democratic candidates to the list of pickup opportunities it felt worth prioritizing from districts in Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, New York, Nevada and Tennessee – all of which President Donald Trump carried, two of them by more than 20 points.”

2026 Campaign, House of Representatives

Trump’s Triumphal Arch Faces New Pushback

October 9, 2026 · 6:25 am ET · Leave a Comment

“The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Thursday, in an effort to block the construction of the President’s proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C,” MS NOW reports.

City Hall, White House

Iran and Houthis Try to Regain Upper Hand

October 9, 2026 · 6:21 am ET · Leave a Comment

“Just last week, Iran appeared to have its back against the wall in its war with the U.S. its ports blockaded and its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz slipping. Now, Tehran is trying to regain the upper hand,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“Iran and its Houthi allies in Yemen delivered a one-two punch against Persian Gulf oil producers in separate attacks on Wednesday night and Thursday morning that sent oil prices sharply higher and further shattered the sense of security in Saudi Arabia’s capital city.”

CBS News: Iran’s Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Foreign Affairs, National Security

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