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In leaked audio Ken Paxton privately suggests cutting federal benefit programs to reduce national deficit

October 8, 2026 By Kayla Guo

In a conversation that has been leaked in pieces to multiple publications, the GOP Senate nominee called for “reasonable cuts to mandatory spending,” which is driven by Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

Credible sources say Trump readies to steal the midterm elections

October 8, 2026 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik

He is doing more than just allowing it to happen: He is orchestrating many of the plans.

Elon Musk spends millions on anti-trans people campaign

October 7, 2026 By Raven Raevsky And Cassandra Swart

He's spending $100 million on campaign advertisements that claim the Democrats are spreading the transgender agenda.

Susan Collins forced onto defense in Maine Senate debate

October 7, 2026 By John Wojcik

Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, blames her for advancing abortion rights opponent to Supreme Court

Trump giving seniors $90 checks to help with Medicare costs ahead of midterms

October 6, 2026 By Greg Kearney

The latest from award-winning People's World cartoonist Greg Kearney.