Trump Plus 18 State Turns Senate Toss Up
South Carolina's Senate race is tied at 48% in a state Donald Trump carried by 18 points in 2024. The...
October 28, 2026Section
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US September Goods Deficit Hits US$134.9B
The US goods trade deficit widened to US$134.9 billion in September 2026 against US$130.4 billion expected, while wholesale inventories rose...
October 28, 2026
US Crude Stocks Fall 1.9 Million Barrels
US crude stocks fell 1.9 million barrels in the week ended 23 October 2026 while gasoline stocks rose 3.9 million...
October 28, 2026
US Consumer Confidence Jumps to 91.7
US consumer confidence jumped to 91.7 in October from 84.2, far above the 81 forecast, a sign that American households...
October 28, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for October 28: Washington pushes a $1.5T Pentagon budget and methane rollback; Bank of Canada...
October 28, 2026
Democrats Need Four Senate Seats
Democrats need a net gain of four Senate seats on 3 November to reach 51, because Vice President JD Vance...
October 28, 2026
House Alone Starts US Revenue Trade Bills
The House alone starts revenue bills, giving whichever party controls it leverage over trade-related spending after the midterms.
October 28, 2026
Many State Ballot Deadlines Already Passed
Many state request deadlines for overseas absentee ballots have already passed, and no single national deadline applies to US citizens...
October 28, 2026
Democrats Win House and Senate in Midterms
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 3 November 2026 US midterms. Senate flips, open races, time...
October 28, 2026