President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are considering firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after The Wall Street Journal (Center bias) published a series of revealing reports on her conduct, according to a new report from Associated Press (Lean Left).

The Scoop: AP reported speaking to an anonymous "senior US official" who said Trump and Rubio are "extremely pissed off" by Guilfoyle's reported conduct and will decide on a course of action later this week. AP wrote, "Rubio had been particularly angry, not least because he visited Athens just last week and Guilfoyle attended most, if not all, of his events and greeted him on his arrival with a bear hug as the allegations swirled." A second anonymous official said the State Department is doing its own investigation into the allegations.

Response: Guilfoyle's lawyers rejected that she had done anything wrong and said in a released statement, "Ambassador Guilfoyle has served, and will continue to serve, with integrity, honor and distinction. We are evaluating all available legal remedies to collect this debt and any other potential causes of action." Rubio told reporters in Athens on Oct. 8, "You guys walk around thinking that because some source told you something and you reported it, it's the gospel. It's not the gospel."

Report #1: On Sept. 25, WSJ reported on Guilfoyle's close involvement with 39-year-old American Christos Marafatsos and "persistent promotion" of Aktor, a Greek energy firm he lobbies for. It described Guilfoyle as having so far played "one of the Trump administration's most important diplomatic roles" in how she has promoted a "vertical gas corridor" designed to carry US liquefied natural gas from Greece, through Central and Eastern Europe to Ukraine. This report also spawned a separate storyline that Guilfoyle had reportedly bragged about the April collapse of the Romanian government, suggesting that the Trump administration was responsible for it and could topple the Greek government as well. Top Democrats called for a probe into Guilfoyle following the report. 

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Report #2: On Oct. 7, WSJ published text messages between Guilfoyle and Trump donor Eric Deters in which she asked him to pay a $100,000 credit card bill for her, days before her first ambassador confirmation hearing. Previously, in January, Guilfoyle told Deters that some of his public commentary about their "private arrangement" – in which she would provide him access to President Trump – would "literally cost [her her] ambassadorship." A representative for Guilfoyle said she disputed the authenticity of the messages but didn't elaborate further. WSJ noted that also on Oct. 7, at a press conference in Athens, Rubio said she was doing a "great job" and had been a "strong" ambassador. WSJ stood behind its reporting in a video short posted on Oct. 9.

Report #3: On Oct. 10, WSJ reported that it had obtained an audio recording from the 2026 World Economic Forum in which Guilfoyle allegedly bragged about a pair of wealthy Greek businessmen who were funding luxury travel for her. WSJ said that in the recording, Guilfoyle confirmed that she flew to the conference with Aktor CEO Alexandros Exarchou.

For Context: While the US government provides housing and official travel for ambassadors, many expenses, such as hosting guests for dinners or other functions, generally come out of the ambassador's own pocket. Guilfoyle was engaged to Donald Trump Jr. from 2020 until 2024 and previously worked as a Fox News (Right) host.

Bias Notes: WSJ's reporting included notable bias against Guilfoyle. While it prominently provided comments from Guilfoyle's representatives, WSJ often slanted coverage by including some of Guilfoyle's most expletive statements or using charged phrasing. For instance, in its Oct. 10 feature, it said Guilfoyle was "flexing connections" and "expressed fury." In several reports, it also described her as a "MAGA icon."

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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-MN) home in Washington, DC, on Monday, according to "a source familiar with the matter" cited by Fox News (Right bias).

The Details: Fox reported, "Two sources close to the investigation say the search stems from a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman's immigration paperwork, which was filled out by her late father when she was a child." The investigation led to HSI executing "a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice [DOJ]," according to an unnamed DOJ spokesperson.

Media Framing: Fox broke the "still-developing" story first, while New York Post (Right), Daily Mail (Lean Right), Associated Press (Lean Left), and others closely followed. Fox labeled HSI "the principal [sic] investigative arm of [Department of Homeland Security (DHS)]" and highlighted that the department "plays a major front-line role in America's counterterrorism operations." New York Post included the same context and noted the immigration probe in its headline, framing the investigation as more judicious. Daily Beast's (Left) headline, on the other hand, said Trump "wants [Omar] thrown in jail," framing the investigation as more of a personal vendetta.

The Beast emphasized the vendetta narrative in its report, quoting President Donald Trump's Truth Social post in January in which he stated, "'Scammer' Ilhan Omar and her absolutely terrible friends from Somalia should all be in jail right now, or far worse, send them back to Somalia." The outlet highlighted that Omar has been a US citizen since 2000 – a fact omitted by many outlets on the right. HuffPost (Left) further framed Omar as "one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress."

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Investigation Origins: HuffPost reported, "[Border Czar Tom Homan] had said the administration was investigating Omar over allegations – made by the president without evidence – that she married her brother to get US citizenship." New York Post said the allegations were rather, "that she married her brother in order to help him secure a US visa or student loans." New York Post did highlight Omar's denial of the claims "as baseless bigotry" and noted, "No formal criminal charges or court filings have been brought against Omar to date," but it also contextualized other allegations against her, such as tax fraud.

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Reuters' (Center) initial and brief report did not provide any additional information or context, but it noted that the investigation is ongoing, as did most other news outlets. Reuters also highlighted the anonymity of Fox's sources.

For Context: Minneapolis police officers reportedly raided Omar's son Adnan's home in late August; however, outlets across the political spectrum omitted this as context, as the raid did not appear to involve Adnan directly – police arrested Adnan's roommate, Abdulrahman Abdi, on a weapons charge after finding no proof of his insurance or license at an earlier traffic stop.

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The increase in data centers across the US is influencing voters ahead of midterm elections. Outlets across the political spectrum noted how the topic has split both voters and candidates, while some outlets on the left highlighted the turn against Republican candidates.

Data Center Construction: Data from Cleanview Research shows that 75% of data centers under construction and 80% of data centers in the planning stages are located in predominantly Republican states. A CBS News (Lean Left bias) and YouGov (Center) poll showed that 50% of Americans opposed data center construction in their area and that many believed they would create short-term jobs but not long-term jobs. CBS reported that while more Republicans think data centers are needed for competitiveness, a majority of them opposed the construction of data centers near them.

In State Races: Fox News (Right) reported that data centers-related policies were on seven ballots, including in California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin, which it said "underscor[es] how quickly data centers have become a political flashpoint." It noted divides in elections across the country, including in Texas where candidates debated tax breaks for data centers, meanwhile Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) paused data center permitting.

The Economist (Lean Left) argued President Trump's messaging around data center development "isn't landing with his own supporters" and highlighted races in Nevada, Colorado and Ohio where Democrats were campaigning on stricter restrictions on data centers. CBS also reported some Republican nominees were breaking with Trump on data centers and that the issue seemed to be "the single issue where Democratic and Republican candidates sound nearly identical." The outlet reported campaigns have spent $45 million this year on ads that mention data centers — most of them in opposition.

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Among Republican Voters: A Fox News poll found 71% of American voters opposed building a data center in their area, but that 52% supported building them in remote locations, while 44% opposed. It also reported that Republican voters more often supported AI and data centers compared to Democrat voters. Conversely, The Economist claimed that data centers were "turning Trump voters into Democrats" as the number of those planning to vote Democrat has risen from 54% to 61% among those living within a mile of a data center. It reported that 17% of people living within 1.2 miles of data centers who voted for Trump in 2024 said they would support a Democrat now — compared to 6% of Trump voters elsewhere.

Democrat Messaging: The Hill (Center) shared a memo sent by The Tech Oversight Project, a tech watchdog group, that outlined messaging for Democrat candidates. The memo discussed the cost to voters, saying that "Big Tech companies have claimed billions in federal and state subsidies" and taxpayers are left "holding the bill." The Hill said the memo also underscored that Republicans are aware data centers are a problem for some of their candidates, including in Ohio. The outlet argued Democrats "have increasingly viewed data centers as a means of knocking their GOP opponents over cost of living and corruption concerns."

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Democratic US Senate Candidate James Talarico, running to represent Texas, denied online allegations that he was absent from the campaign trail because of mental health treatments. The rumors, as well as Talarico's denial of them, were widely covered by the left and center, but infrequently by outlets on the right.

The Details: Conservative influencer Nick Sortor posted on X, "Ohio mental hospital CONFIRMS James Talarico was discharged from the facility earlier this week… While I sympathize with those dealing with mental health crises, this man is CLEARLY not suited to become a US Senator representing over 30 MILLION TEXANS." In the post, Sortor claimed that Talarico was being treated at the mental health facility Lindner Center of Hope in Ohio. Elon Musk responded to several posts that echoed that claim, writing that "the Talarico campaign is hiding something big that voters ought to know about." Rhein Amacher, who described himself as a "right-wing provocateur," also posted an alleged recording of a phone call with "an individual identifying themselves as a female facility employee reportedly stated that Talarico was no longer a patient and had been discharged within the previous 24–48 hours."

Denials of the Claims: The facility responded that "Representative James Talarico has never received treatment from Lindner Center of Hope," and Talarico shared the post and added that he has "never even been to Ohio." Talarico's campaign spokesperson also said the allegation was "a lie designed to promote a pathetic conspiracy theory. Last week James Talarico was home in Austin, Texas, recovering from the flu."

For Context: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and President Donald Trump have both criticized Talarico for his absence from the campaign trail for many days. Paxton posted pictures on X of "Missing" posters mocking Talarico's absence. Paxton retorted to both politicians' posts and the false mental health claims, saying, "I challenged Ken Paxton to a debate 85 days ago, but no one has heard from him. People are getting worried. I've received credible reports he's suffering from a rare condition that causes clinical levels of cowardice."

How the Media Covered It: At the time of writing, AllSides could not find coverage of the false allegations from any outlets on the right except Daily Wire (Right bias). Daily Wire reported that a representative of the Lindner Center told the outlet that neither the facility nor its employees would disclose information about current or former patients. USA Today (Lean Left) similarly wrote that the allegations "prompted online discussion about patient privacy and whether the disclosure of a person's medical treatment, if it occurred, could raise HIPAA concerns." Forbes (Center) described the online allegations as "conspiracy theories" and noted that Talarico's public appearances at the Austin City Limits music festival on Friday and a Kacey Musgraves concert on Saturday are inconsistent with the timeline alleged in the recording Amacher posted.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sanctioned the US' first public execution in 90 years on Thursday. Nidal Malik Hasan – who opened fire on Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13 and wounding over 30 in 2009 – is now scheduled for execution in the same place, during the same time of day, and in the same method as he carried out his attack, on December 3, 2026.

Hegseth Announcement: "It hasn't been since World War II since we've done that," Hegseth said during an interview with Jack Posobiec (Right), "And I kind of like the mentality that we had in World War II, which was WIN. Which was understand when the enemy attacks you, you stand your ground." He also criticized former President Barack Obama's alleged comments about the attack: "Remember what Obama called it? Workplace violence? I mean, that's what we're up against. That's the world view we're up against… We know what it is, it was a radical Islamist attack." The Guardian (Left bias) refuted this claim.

How The Media Covered It: Outlets across the political spectrum cited both Republicans' and Democrats' prompt and staunch criticism of Hegseth's announcement. Many highlighted Vice President JD Vance's choice to opt out of viewing the execution in particular, with some attributing it to his Catholic faith. Outlets in the center and on the right, such as The Hill (Center) and Fox News (Right), highlighted Vance's doubt that the execution will be livestreamed at all.

Outlets on the left often criticized potentially harmful and broad side effects of the livestream. The Guardian, for example, said, "Livestreaming an execution could [reportedly] cause post-traumatic stress disorder in the viewing public." CBS (Lean Left) furthered that only Afghanistan and Iran held known public executions in 2025, according to Amnesty International. This is a true, but slanted statistic, given that public data on the issue is limited or altogether censored in many countries – a fact noted later in the article. HuffPost (Left) more sensationally stated that Hegseth "couldn't contain his bloodlust" – a bias of mindreading.

The Daily Wire (Right) framed Hasan's execution as "mirror[ing] his deadly attack," echoing Hegseth's narrative. The outlet cited Hegseth's comments at length but did not give voice to opposing viewpoints – a bias of omission. It also contextualized that Hasan yelled "Allahu Akbar" while carrying out his attack – a bias of omission by many outlets in the center and on the left.

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President Trump said he struck a deal with Russia to supply up to 4.8 million tons of diesel "​​to the American and Global Marketplace" and has also called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be replaced.

Diesel Deal: Putin and Trump had a 90-minute phone conversation on Friday where they discussed a range of topics, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, First Lady Melania Trump's humanitarian efforts, and Russian hockey great Alexander Ovechkin. Amid record-high diesel prices globally, the two emerged with a deal in which the US will lift its sanctions, and Russia will immediately supply 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by 500,000 more in November and another million after that. Trump suggested that, depending on the condition of Russia's refineries – which Ukraine has been bombing recently – Russia could release another 3 million tons. Axios (Lean Left) reported on Friday that a "US official" said Trump agreed to the deal after Zelenskyy ignored six requests to stop bombing Russian refineries. On Sunday, Ukraine said it would stop hitting Russian refineries if Russia stopped hitting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Deal Reactions: Trump touted the deal on Truth Social and said that, in conjunction with the US military's "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz, the deal will cause diesel prices to drop "in record numbers, and fast." Zelenskyy told Axios the deal looks "absolutely terrible" and "​​like a happy birthday present for Putin." The Hill (Center) highlighted pushback from several Republican lawmakers. Associated Press (Lean Left) called the move a "stunning reversal" of US foreign policy. Kremlin-funded RT (Lean Right) said the deal could "potentially [help] alleviate an international fuel shortage."

For Context: According to the US Energy Information Administration, the US uses about 2.94 million barrels, close to 395,000 tons, of diesel per day. Trump announced the deal while his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Ukrainian, German, French, British, EU, and NATO diplomats in Florida to discuss ending the conflict. The US shares intelligence with Ukraine, and according to The Wall Street Journal (Center), "two people present" at the meeting said no explicit threat was made to stop sharing intel. Last month, Witkoff and Kushner met with officials in both Moscow and Kyiv. 

Zelenskyy: Trump told reporters on Saturday that he thinks "it's time for Ukraine to get a new president."  Zelenskyy has faced calls for elections several times over the past few years, though Ukraine's constitution prohibits them when martial law is declared. Most recently and most prominently, in August, a defense minister he fired called for them. Zelenskyy has rejected the idea as dangerous for his country right now.

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The Trump administration has suspended access to a green card sponsorship program for multiple technology companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, accusing them of using the system to hire lower-paid foreign workers at the expense of Americans.

The Details: Vice President JD Vance announced the action, saying companies that use the program to undercut American workers would lose access to it. Vance pointed to Microsoft, which laid off thousands of workers in the past year while continuing to apply for H-1B visas and green cards. Per a Newsweek (Center) report, Microsoft responded that it believes in the "strength and talent of the American workforce" and that most of its US employees are Americans.

For Context: The suspension involves the Permanent Labor Certification, or PERM, program. It allows US employers to sponsor foreign workers for green cards, or permanent residency. Employers generally must show that there are not enough qualified U.S. workers for a position and that hiring a foreign worker will not harm wages or working conditions.

Who Could Be Affected: The move could affect foreign workers who rely on employer sponsorship to obtain permanent residency, including people who have spent years waiting for their applications to be processed. Many skilled foreign workers first enter the U.S. on temporary H-1B visas before pursuing green cards through the PERM process. 

How The Media Covered It: Media coverage across the political spectrum was similar. Al Jazeera (Lean left bias) provided broader context, examining how the suspensions could affect foreign workers seeking permanent residency. Fox Business (Lean Right) focused on the Trump administration's accusations that tech companies were using visa programs to replace American workers, highlighting Vance's criticism of Microsoft and the company's response.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism from pro-Palestinian protestors after he attended a vigil to honor Israeli victims of the Oct. 7 attacks.

The Details: The vigil, organized by Israelis for Peace New York, was disrupted shortly after it began by pro-Palestinian protestors. Protestors allegedly shouted, "Mamdani, you can't hide. We charge you with genocide" and "Mayor Mamdani take a stand. Stop the sale of stolen land." They also accused him of being a traitor, a coward and of killing babies in Gaza, according to the New York Times (Lean Left bias). Mosheh News (not rated) reported that some protestors chanted "Long live Hamas" and that Mamdani was also later chased to his car by protestors.

For Context: Wednesday was the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack that began the war in Gaza. Earlier in the day, several Jewish leaders denounced Mamdani for a statement he released about the anniversary, which focused mainly on Palestinian suffering and destruction in Gaza.

'Eating Its Own': An opinion in the National Review (Right) argued that the "radical left eats its own, and now, Mayor Mamdani is on the menu." The writer cited an X post from the protest organizer who argued Mamdani was losing support in NYC over his lack of fulfillment on promises about Palestine. They wrote Mamdani "isn't anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian enough" for his "most radical" supporters and said, "Any support he shows for Israel or compassion he musters up for NYC Jews is a fake expression forced for political gain, but the radical left demands perfection." New York Post (Right) described Mamdani being "berated and booed."

A Balancing Act: Washington Post (Lean Left) described concerns from Jewish leaders that Mamdani's statement downplayed the pain felt by their community. It also included Democrat concerns that candidates opposed to Israel are alienating Jewish voters ahead of midterms. The Post described Mamdani's attempt throughout the anniversary to "balance the emotions felt by both Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers," but that he faced criticism from both sides, including from some Democrat leaders over his comments about Israel. It outlined the timeline of Mamdani's anti-Israel statements this year along with recent legislation to "soothe relations" between his administration and the Jewish community. The Post wrote that the trade-off "underscore[es] the challenges he faces in unifying the city."

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An appeals court in Arizona vacated a man's prison sentence after finding that an AI-generated video played at the sentencing violated his right to a fair sentencing outcome. Outlets across the political spectrum highlighted concerns about AI crossing moral lines in the case.

The Video: In 2025, Gabriel Paul Horcasitas, 54, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to prison after fatally shooting and killing Christopher Pelkey in a 2021 road rage incident. During the trial, an AI-generated video of Pelkey, 37, was played, which depicted him forgiving Horcasitas and saying they could've been friends in another life. The video replicated Pelkey's image and voice, while the script was written by Pelkey's sister. During the trial, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Todd Lang said the video seemed "genuine" and reflected Pelkey's character. Horcasitas was sentenced to 10 ½ years in prison.

Sentence Overturned: On Sept. 30, the court upheld Horcasitas' conviction, but ordered a resentencing, saying the video statement couldn't be considered reliable and that it "clearly impacted the sentencing judge." The court said the AI video crossed a line because it didn't depict a real event or record Pelkey's actual words and was someone else's portrayal of what he might've said. Lang hasn't said whether the AI-generated statement impacted his sentencing decision.

AI and the Legal System: Forbes (Center bias) wrote that the situation "highlight[s] some of the questions surrounding the use of AI beyond a tool for legal research, particularly when technology is used to recreate people or events." It quoted a law professor at Arizona State University who said the AI statement could be "borderline prejudicial because it is guessing what the victim would say." NBC News (Lean Left) emphasized statements from Lang that suggested he was very moved by the AI video during the sentencing.

New York Post (Right) described the video as "eerie" and "a stunt." It explained the court case, State v. Rose, which guided the appeals court in their decision. That case centered on photos of a Phoenix police officer's kids at his grave after he was killed by the defendant. The Arizona Supreme Court had ruled the photos came "uncomfortably close" to prejudice without crossing the line.

'Black Mirror Behaviour': An article from Fashion Times UK (not rated) highlighted online criticism that the video reflected a dystopian society. It cited one user comment that the video was "actual Black Mirror behaviour" and that "We are officially letting technology cross way too many moral lines." Another user wrote, "We need to end this false virtue of forgiving criminals. It's the narcissism of modern morality."

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The Trump administration has proposed changes to who is counted in the 2030 Census, which is open for public comment until October 13.

The Details: The Trump administration in September published a regulation in the Federal register that, if enacted, would exclude undocumented migrants or legal residents with a status lower than a green card from the 2030 Census. The rule would also eliminate certain demographic statistics about race and sexual preference.

"Ensure Fair Representation": Opinion writer Ira Mehlman for Townhall (Right bias) explained that "the Census is more than just an enumeration of the people who are in the United States at the start of each new decade," it is "a blueprint for how Americans are represented in Congress, the number of electoral votes each state wields in presidential elections, how federal dollars are disbursed around the country, and much more." Each Census, according to Mehlman, "has a profound impact on the lives of every American," and thus, "who is counted and for what purposes is important." Mehlman distinguished Trump's changes from earlier constitutional exclusions "in that those were abhorrent forms of discrimination [excluding freed slaves and Native Americans], while the exclusion of visitors and illegal aliens is entirely rational and justified." The Census, according to Mehlman, is an "exercise meant to ensure fair representation and fair allocation of resources for the American people, adding that this "objective can only be accomplished by making a distinction between people who are in America and those who are Americans."

"Decade Long War": Philip Rocco, writing opinion for The New Republic (Left) said "the administration's proposed changes to the 2030 census will harm states and cities," and "the fight to save the Census from Trump starts now." Rocco asserted that the Trump administrations defense of the change is "a mix of bad legal history and a convoluted argument about its need to 'distinguish between foreign citizens in the United states who are counted for apportionment and those who are not counted for apportionment.'" The public comment period, Rocco said, should be used by state and local officials "to document the rule's legal flaws" and "to show the potential consequences of the rule for state representation in Congress and the Electoral College, legislative maps at every level of government, and allocations of trillions in federal and state dollars." Simply "winning in court, however, is not the same thing as protecting the count" Rocco said, explaining that "The second front for state and local officials, then, is investing in trusted, local outreach." Trump's proposed changes are "a continuation of what is now a nearly decade-long war on the national head count," and according to Rocco, "the lesson of the last decade is that Washington alone will not save the census."

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Three years after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the ongoing war continues to shape public debate and international relations.

For Context: Roughly 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 were taken captive by Hamas during the attack on southern Israel. Since the war began, at least 74,000 people, including roughly 21,000 children, in Gaza have died. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused by global leaders of war crimes in the strip, while others say Hamas and Palestinian leaders have intentionally put civilians in harm's way. Meanwhile, shifting international views of Israel have also caused divides among political leaders and civilians alike.

'The Horrors of Oct. 7': In an opinion for The Telegraph (Center bias), Allison Pearson reflected on her conversations with Oct. 7 survivors about the brutality they experienced from Hamas. She paralleled it with demonstrations from pro-Palestine supporters. She called the attack a "genocide" and described instances of infants and children being shot and killed and women being sexually assaulted and beheaded. Pearson wrote, "It is shameful that, on the third anniversary of the heinous massacre, yet again the pro-Pals are granted permission for a party – sorry, protest – in London that can only result in stirring up more anti-Semitism." She also criticized UK leaders for appealing to Muslim voters ahead of elections and described instances where some Muslim men were charged with terror plots against Jews in the UK.

Warnings Ahead of Time: A report from Haaretz (Lean Left) alleged that Netanyahu was notified before Oct. 7 that Hamas was considering a major attack. According to the report, the Israeli military also obtained a Hamas battle plan for Oct. 7 in 2022, but dismissed it as unrealistic. Reuters (Center) reported that some in Israel were protesting "what they view as a lack of accountability for the security failure" ahead of Israel's election day, when Netanyahu will seek a seventh term. NPR (Lean Left) wrote that the security failure and Netanyahu's refusal to take responsibility for it have "become a lightning rod in Israel."

Views of Israel Today: Newsweek (Center) described shifting international relations and negative perceptions of Israel due to the war. It reported that young Americans now viewed Palestinians more favorably than Israelis, "to the extent that, for some, support is seen as an ideological purity test." The outlet asserted, "Hamas lost the war it appeared to think it was starting. But it may have won something else, something its leadership has always dreamed of: a lasting change in how Israel is judged, particularly by those who will one day lead its closest ally."

Reshaping the Middle East: A Wall Street Journal opinion (Lean Right) piece called the ongoing war a "war of redemption." He described Netanyahu's response in the days following Oct. 7, calling him "our greatest wartime leader." The author wrote, "Three years later…Hamas has been decimated in Gaza, Palestinian terror infrastructure has been uprooted in Judea and Samaria, Hezbollah is on its knees, and Yemen's Houthis have been hit like never before. Bashar al-Assad's army in Syria is gone and, most important, the weakened Iranian regime will never assert the same power." Associated Press (Lean Left) wrote the Oct. 7 set "a cascade of events" into motion, including multiple wars, Israel seizing territory in Syria and Lebanon and the US joining Israel in attacking Iran.

Gaza Today: Al Jazeera (Lean Left) described the anniversary as "three years…since Israel launched its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza." The Guardian (Left) shared new photos from Google Maps showing buildings in Gaza before and after Israel's ongoing attacks. It quoted a UN Development Programme special representative in Gaza saying the estimated total of rubble was 61 million tonnes. The Associated Press said the anniversary "brings another day of fear and misery" to Palestinians who live "among the ruins" of the destruction and as "more than half the territory remains in the hands of the Israeli military." It also reported that Israeli strikes continue almost daily despite a ceasefire deal in place.

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Conservative Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the house-arrested former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, won more of the vote than the incumbent progressive President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election. The two will head to a runoff vote on October 25.

The Results: Bolsonaro and his right-wing Liberal Party won 47.03% of the vote while Lula and his left-wing Workers' Party won 45.16%. Notably, three other candidates from parties on the right took 2.18%, 2.24%, and 2.89% of the vote. The remaining candidates accounted for less than half a percent.

'Big Win': Reuters (Center bias) said the "biggest winner" was former President Bolsonaro and said the result makes his son Flávio the favorite to win the runoff. Reuters prominently called the result an "upset" and something that "pundits linked to a right-wing wave sweeping the region and Lula's own campaign missteps." It also described Jair as Flávio's "biggest ally" who "loomed large over the race" despite being unable to appear in public.

'End of an Era': An opinion from The Economist (Left) argued that Sunday's result brings the end of a quarter-century-long era where "a left-wing alliance of trade-unionists, progressive Catholics and academics built a large welfare state and defined Latin America's version of social democracy." It wrote in its subheading, "The Bolsonaro clan promises to align with Donald Trump, and to attack democratic institutions." The Economist described Bolsonaro's campaign as one of "vengeance," noting he promised to free his father and said, "Brazilians have good reasons to reject the PT for its dead-end policies, its own corruption and the lack of fresh leadership. But they also have every reason to fear where that rejection now leads."

For Context: In September 2025, Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison and banned from running for public office for his effort to cling on to power after being defeated by Lula in the 2022 election. Previously, Lula served as Brazil's president from 2003 to 2011 and in 2017 was convicted for corruption. He spent 580 days in jail, though his charges were later annulled by Brazil's Supreme Court.

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USAID-Related?: Posts circulated on social media after Bolsonaro's Sunday victory that claimed no left-wing parties have won elections in Latin America since the Trump administration reformed USAID. Donald Trump Jr. wrote, "Since we gutted USAID, the left hasn't won a single presidential election in Latin America. Billions in taxpayer cash were funding NGOs, 'democracy' programs, and activist networks that conveniently always backed the same side. They called it aid but it was election interference." ZeroHedge (Lean Right) wrote in its coverage, "It's fascinating to watch this shift unfold as USAID funding has dried up." It added, "The right has taken advantage of an open window to gain political ground and turn frustration into electoral gains." Writing for UnHerd (Center), David Agren pushed back on the idea. Agren said there is "a kernel of truth" in the theory, but that it "overlooks the fact" that "left-wing" and, in some cases, "anti-American" governments in Latin America either expelled USAID long ago or celebrated its recent demise.

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Fox News (Right bias) marked its thirtieth anniversary on Wednesday, begging the question, is the achievement something to commend or condemn?

While one writer elated, "Fox News Channel can look forward to 30 more years. Or – who knows? – 200 more," another lamented, "For the good of the country and history, Fox News can—and will—lose."

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'Anything But' Fair And Balanced: "Fox News has spent the past 30 years airing a nonstop stream of bile, misinformation, bigotry, and stupidity," contended opinion writer Oliver Willis for Daily Kos (Left). Willis called the network a "unique beast" that is "not to be underestimated" and classified it as "arguably, the most vocal advocate of Republican war plans," a "misinformation clearinghouse for COVID-19," and "a global embarrassment in the aftermath of the 2020 election." He denounced Fox's influence on elections through its conservative bias and "vilif[ication]" of Democrats.

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Willis also wrote of the network's "death grip" on the Republican Party: "There's no better evidence for this than the number of Fox News figures, like Pete Hegseth, Jeanine Pirro, Dan Bongino, and Kimberly Figueroa, who have gone on to serve in the Trump administration" – a policy he said "makes perfect – and unethical – sense." He criticized, "Fox billed itself as 'fair and balanced,' but the network has been anything but."

'Vibrant, Colorful And Often Controversial': "Fox News Channel is 30 years young today, and America – and the world – will never be the same," wrote Steve Cuozzo in a more favorable opinion for New York Post (Right), which notably has the same parent company as Fox. Cuozzo called Fox "a vibrant, colorful and often controversial foil to the liberal and leftist voices that dominate broadcast and cable news." He contrasted Willis in writing, "Alone among televised media, Fox News Channel's reporters and commentators shed doubt on the widely believed animal-spillover theory of COVID-19. They gave well-earned air time to Wuhan lab-leak proponents and stood their ground when assailed by The New York Times [Lean Left] and the rest of the mediasphere."

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While Willis accused Fox of smearing the left, Cuozzo framed the network as "routinely scoop[ing] its competitors on subjects they prefer to ignore." He contended, "[Fox] clobbers its rivals in the ratings and helps set the daily agenda in corridors of power from City Hall to Washington, DC, to the Kremlin."

For Context: Fox News Channel launched on October 7, 1996, under the leadership of Rupert Murdoch, establishing itself as the third cable news network in the world and juxtaposing CNN (Lean Left) as the first conservative 24-hour broadcast channel. Fox is now the most widely streamed cable news network, reaching over 60 million US homes and over 90 countries. It reached its widest-ever margin between CNN and MS NOW (Left) in late September.

In a rare moment of cross-partisan media solidarity, Fox joined CNN, MS NOW, ABC News (Lean Left), CBS News (Lean Left), NBC News (Lean Left) and Politico (Lean Left) in the White House press pool boycott in September, after the Trump administration banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico over alleged slander and libel.

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President Donald Trump announced Monday that his super PAC MAGA Inc. would now be paying for White House television ads that were previously being paid for with taxpayer funds.

The Announcement: Trump via Truth Social said, "The Radical Left is upset with the fact that I am taking Ads, which I consider to be a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A., and paying for them with U.S.A. money. This is a rather standard thing to do but, rather than doing that, although nothing will make them happy, I have decided to do the Patriotic Ads, among others, and pay for them myself, and with money I raised for MAGA, Inc. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

"Reversed Course": The New York Times (Lean Left bias) said that "the ads were broadcast in the heat of the campaign for the midterms, as Republicans are trying to hold control of Congress." The article added that "at least one of the ads featured footage that originally had appeared in a 2024 Trump campaign video." According to the Times, Trump "reversed course" on the ads after "Democrats—and some Republicans" recently "criticized the ads as a possible violation of federal laws for using taxpayer funds for 'publicity or propaganda purposes.'"

"Repeatedly Defended": The Washington Examiner (Lean Right) highlighted that "Democratic lawmakers and other critics of the administration led the charge in slamming the taxpayer-funded ads," adding that "some Republicans were also critical of them." The article called the ads "pro-Trump," but said that "Trump has repeatedly defended his use of taxpayer funds for the controversial ad campaign, which he denies is promoting himself."

"Will Not Reimburse": Politico (Lean Left) mentioned the criticism coming from some members of both political parties but added that the White House pointed to other presidents' usage of taxpayer-funded ads. The article included examples such as the Bush administration running a television ad campaign for the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act; the Obama administration using advertising to promote the Affordable Care Act; and the Biden administration's promotions for the COVID-19 vaccine. The article also highlighted that Trump "will not reimburse the federal government" for the ads he ran using tax-payer funds.

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The October 2 death of a 28-year-old woman who worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia in Russia has sparked a global health scare.

For Context: Russia's Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare, known as Rospotrebnadzor, said in an official statement that the lab-worker died of "pneumonia of unknown cause," adding that "No micro-organisms associated with the employee's professional duties were detected in samples taken from the patient." However, Lyudi Baikala, reporting for Russian outlet Baikal Journal, said that the woman "accidentally broke a test tube containing the [pneumonic] plague pathogen at the lab." Health authorities in Siberia's Irkutsk region have also reportedly placed nearly 200 people under medical observation.

Kremlin Welcomes Help: Outlets like Forbes (Center bias) and Fox News (Right) highlighted President Donald Trump's offer to help the Kremlin after the researcher's death. Forbes also mentioned that, while Trump has not yet spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the matter, Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said "it's always very good when mutual assistance is offered."

"Old Soviet Ways": Opinion writer Tom Nichols (Lean Right) for The Atlantic (Left) called the situation a scenario "right out of a Stephen King novel." Now, Nichols said, "the world waits to see whether some monstrous microbe is going to make its way out of Russia's forests." Nichols said not to "expect honest answers from the Russians about any of this," even while "the situation in Siberia raises unsettling questions" such as "What kind of experiments are being conducted at this lab;" "Did the researcher die of a known variant of the pneumonic plague, or some new, deadlier strain;" and "Why are the Russian authorities reportedly quarantining hundreds of people?" After asserting that "Russia needs to tell the truth about a plague death," Nichols said, "Moscow is reverting to its old Soviet ways."

"Checklists, Masks, and Mystery": CNN (Lean Left) said "moves to isolate her [lab-worker] contacts and introduce new disease control measures at local hospitals have raised concerns among people who fear they're not being told the full story." The article highlighted a maternity hospital that is "subjecting patients to comprehensive health checks and requiring them to fill out questionnaires about suspicious symptoms related to 'plague' and other infectious diseases." The article, headlined "Checklists, masks and mystery: What we know about the plague scare in Russia," provided both examples of residents concerned over the added measures and the truth behind the situation and others showing skepticism and saying life "was continuing as normal."

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US household drinking water bills increased 62% from 2015 to 2025, according to a report released Tuesday by Food & Water Watch, an environmental NGO in Washington DC.

The Details: Food & Water Watch (FWW) analyzed billing data from the 500 largest community water systems and found that water bills increased 1.6 times faster than inflation, twice as fast as grocery prices and 19% faster than median household income over the decade. Increases varied between state. Some of the findings include:

• New Hampshire bills rose the most at 177%, Oregon at 114% and West Virginia at 95%.
• Corporate water companies, including American Water, Essential Utilities and California Water Service Group, charged households an average of 67% more than publicly owned water systems.
• California had more than half (52%) of the most expensive water systems (13 of the 25).
• Sixty percent of the least expensive systems were in the south, including many in Florida and Georgia.

The water systems analyzed provide water for about 45% of the US population or 155 million people.

For-Profit Companies: Outlets on the left emphasized findings that for-profit water companies were a key factor driving up costs. They also included FWW's calls for the federal government to ban water privatization and improve water infrastructure. Gizmodo (Lean Left bias) included a quote from that report that said federal action was needed to "rein in corporate water abuses and hold polluters accountable" and that "Every level of government must take action to ensure safe, affordable, locally controlled water for all." Common Dreams (Left) quoted FWW's water policy director who said, "Rampant corporate control of our water systems and federal disinvestment in aging infrastructure are driving up bills, forcing households to pick up the tab."

Data Centers: The Daily Caller (Right) didn't mention the role of for-private companies. It, instead, focused on water usage from data centers and reported on efforts by state leaders to prevent passing costs onto consumers. The outlet focused more on California writing that "Californians are getting hit particularly hard" and cited data from the report that showed San Jose Water Company had rates more than twice the national average. The Daily Caller also noted struggles that people face due to water shortages, including residents "ration[ing] showers and haul[ing] buckets from a creek" in Western Maryland.

Climate Change: Gizmodo also reported on the impacts that climate change has on water prices, writing "Most of the U.S. is currently grappling with drought" and that "a historically snowless winter…was made four times more likely by climate change." It cited a report from the American Water Works Association that found between $2.1 and $2.4 trillion is needed for drinking water infrastructure needs over the next 25 years.

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With investigations underway, new media reports have emerged about Hamam al-Hammami, the pilot of Flydubai flight FZ1073, who reportedly wanted to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and was previously barred from flying by the UAE.

Security Lapses: Associated Press (Lean Left bias) said the investigation's "preliminary details have highlighted several major security lapses," including that al-Hammami was already barred from flying by the UAE. According to "regional officials," the United Arab Emirates shared a list of passengers and crew with Israel before the flight – something that AP said is standard operating procedure. AP's sources, who remained anonymous because they were reportedly not allowed to speak to the press, said Israel didn't "raise any red flags" on any of the passengers. Top Israeli aviation security official Dvir Rubenstein reportedly said the Transportation Ministry doesn't have the resources to check every passenger on every flight. AP added, "It also remains unclear how a citizen of Oman, an Arab country that has no diplomatic relations with Israel, was allowed to fly a planeload of Israelis to Tel Aviv." The Times of Israel (Center) reported that Israeli security officials have traveled to the UAE to participate in the investigation.

Premeditated: Reuters (Center) reported "​​according to two Israeli officials with knowledge of the probe," al-Hammami had planned the attack before he was even hired by Flydubai. A third source who was "briefed on" the UAE's investigation said last week he planned to crash into Ben Gurion Airport and that he also operated a Tel Aviv flight earlier this year that he planned to hijack and crash, but opted not to. The Jerusalem Post (Center) reported some direct quotes from al-Hammami during his interrogationthat an "Israeli source" passed onto it. He allegedly said, "I tried to get hired by all the airlines. I planned the operation even before I was accepted by the company," and "The dream was to crash into Ben-Gurion Airport." JPost also highlighted a report from Italian outlet Corriere Della Sera, attributed to Israeli intel officials who claimed al-Hammami said he wanted to crash into skyscrapers in the city too. Israeli outlet Ynet also reported this, citing a UAE source.

Pilot's Past: Britain's The Telegraph (Center) said that according to his social media posts, al-Hammami "advocated violence against women and called for severe religious punishments" while enrolled at Buckinghamshire New University, where he studied aviation. The Telegraph prominently added, "He also appeared to praise Russia's invasion of Ukraine." The Telegraph said it doesn't believe there were any concerns or complaints raised while al-Hammami studied there, though the university is now planning to conduct a review of his tenure there.

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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton ran an ad featuring two young women and using double entendre to encourage Gen Z voters to support his campaign. Outlets across the political spectrum have questioned how other Republicans might respond to the provocative ad as well as how it might affect his chances in the election.

The Details: The ad featured two young women with unnaturally colored hair sitting in a dark bedroom with a LGBTQ flag visible in the background. One of the women said, "I've never done anything like this before. What if my dad finds out?" The other woman told her to close her eyes and let her do all the work, and their hands move below the screen. The ad then cut to their hands and showed one woman helping the other fill in the "Steve Hilton" bubble on a mail-in ballot. She then made a risque comment to ask the other woman to help her seal the ballot envelope.

For Context: Steve Hilton is running as a Republican and polling about 25 points behind the Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xaiver Becerra. He has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. The Republican candidate for California's attorney general, Michael Gates, denounced the ad, writing on X, "I emphatically denounce the use of young women as a political tool. California families deserve better, and as AG, I will fight every day to protect our girls, young women, and parental rights. I guarantee it." Hilton defended the ad, saying, "We're just saying, you know, just try it. It's a provocative and humorous way of making a point, right? Which often the best communication does." Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt reacted to the ad on X, writing, "OK now this is a brilliant ad. OMFG."

How the Media Covered It: Outlets on the left emphasized criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. New York Times (Lean Left bias) highlighted critiques from Gates as well as other California Republicans, such as the Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction Sonja Shaw. The Times wrote that the "negative response" and "befuddlement" to the ad were immediate. Newsweek (Center), similarly to other outlets, noted that a variety of polls have placed Becerra "well ahead" of Hilton even before the ad ran. Just the News (Lean Right) characterized the ad as an "attempt to appeal to potential young and liberal swing voters" and included Shaw's claim that the ad is "creepy, weird, disturbing garbage."

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The state of Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike, an inmate who was sentenced to death for a first-degree murder she committed in 1995, on Sept. 30. The lethal injection failed, and Pike has been in critical condition at a hospital since the attempted execution. The failed execution has prompted opinions across the spectrum over cruel and unusual punishment and the ethics of the death penalty.

A Failure of the State: Tacuma Roeback, writing for The Tennessean (Center bias), argued that Pike's failed execution fits "a larger pattern" in Tennessee's history. Roeback highlighted a similar failed execution by lethal injection that left Tony Carruthers alive but paralyzed in May. In light of these failures, as well as other examples of improper procedures and protocols, Roeback wrote, "Given the demonstrated incompetence of how the death penalty is administered in this state, can we really trust that another review will result in substantive, corrective change?" Ultimately, he argued that Tennesseans should "aspire for a process that is just, merciful and efficient," and that the governor should ponder these questions before allowing another execution.

A 'Moral Stain' On the Country: USA Today (Lean Left) writer Rex Huppke (Left) argued that "state and federal governments should not be in the business of killing people." Huppke wrestled with the morality and ethics of the death penalty, writing that "we still haven't reckoned with the fact that not wanting our government to kill criminals isn't the same as wanting a murderer to live." He also pointed to research suggesting that the death penalty does not effectively deter crimes and gave an example of an execution he witnessed, which he said revealed the "issue of how fairly the death penalty is administered." Ultimately, Huppke argued that though he condemns the crimes these people have committed, the death penalty "fixes nothing" and instead "erodes our souls" as the US allows it to continue.

Pike Deserved to Die: Charles Cooke (Right) wrote an opinion for National Review (Right) explaining how his opinion on the death penalty has changed over time. Cooke highlighted the details of Pike's crime, which included mutilating and beating the victim's body beyond recognition before killing her, and wrote that he "cannot summon any other strong feelings than that she does not deserve to live." Cooke argued that he wants to see "a fair trial that respects the edicts of the Constitution and that privileges the defendant in all the ways that the Constitution demands," but that being liberal on criminal procedure does not require him to be liberal in sentencing. Cooke also questioned the sentencing methods in countries that do not have the death penalty, writing that they are "weak on crime in general" and that criminals of Pike's nature need to be executed or locked up "with no caveats and no opportunity for parole."

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Fifty-nine percent of Latinos favor a Democrat-led Congress, according to an NBC/Telemundo survey published on Sunday.

The Data: The survey of 800 registered Latino voters, conducted in late September, found that just 35% of respondents favored a Republican-led Congress, doubling favor for Democrats since September 2024. The survey also found the following:

• President Donald Trump: 27% overall approval; 69% overall disapproval
• The Democratic Party: 41% overall positive viewpoint; 42% overall negative viewpoint
• Economy: 74% disapproval for Trump's handling; 25% approval for Trump's handling; 48% favor of Democrats' policies; 27% favor of Republicans' policies
• Cost of Living: 78% disapproval for Trump's handling; 20% approval for Trump's handling; 45% favor of Democrats' policies; 26% favor of Republicans' policies
• Immigration: 67% say Trump "has gone too far;" 22% say Trump "has taken the right approach"

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The data also showed a 27% negative viewpoint of capitalism, compared to a 44% positive viewpoint; a 41% negative viewpoint of socialism, compared to a 13% positive viewpoint; a 58% negative viewpoint of the MAGA movement, compared to a 24% positive viewpoint; and a 37% negative viewpoint of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), compared to a 28% positive viewpoint.

Sixty-eight percent of respondents said "things in the nation" are "off to the wrong track."

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How The Media Covered It: Media on the left covered the poll data more prominently than media on the right. Politico (Lean Left bias) suggested the decline in approval for Trump "might cost Republicans control of Congress" due to rising energy costs. It highlighted the division in approval of Democrats but also that "Negative views of the GOP, meanwhile, have climbed to 62%, up from 46% in September 2024."

The Hill (Center) asserted that "support among Hispanic voters has plummeted from 2024," citing inflation and Trump's campaign promises to lower consumer prices. It also suggested the Trump administration's mass deportations as muddying Latino support, but it also gave voice to Trump who called immigration enforcement "the hardest job" on Wednesday. "They'll say you're too tough or you're too soft. Get tougher, get softer. No matter what you do, it's always tough."

Fox News (Right) echoed the sentiment that "Democrats hold a huge advantage over the GOP among Latino voters." However, it also reported, "The GOP still shows drastic improvement among Latino voters over the last decade," citing 21% and 26% support for a Republican-led Congress in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

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For Context: Forty-two percent of Latino adults supported the US-Mexico border wall in 2024 – a 12-point increase from a poll conducted in 2021 – according to an Axios-Ipsos Latino Poll. And while 38% supported deporting unauthorized immigrants, 65% supported a pathway to citizenship.

Thirty-six percent of respondents expressed favor for Democrats, compared to 16% for Republicans. Thirty-two percent expressed favor for Trump, who, at the time, was campaigning for president. Ahead of the 2024 elections, Democrats had a roughly 12-point lead among Latino voters. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, the NBC/Telemundo poll found inflation and cost of living to be the "most important" issues for Latino voters.

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