Politics
US Political Landscape Shifts on Trade and Immigration
President Trump's new Medicaid policy has sparked controversy among immigrants, while the global trade landscape is shifting as more countries align with his arguments. Meanwhile, Pentagon officials criticize defense spending cuts.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
NPR
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.
2026-10-01 19:49 UTC
Axios
More countries are buying into a core piece of President Trump's argument about what is broken in global trade, even as his tariffs rattle the world
2026-10-01 16:33 UTC
The Hill
Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his latest cuts to the military’s senior ranks, accusing the Pentagon chief of “playing Russian roulette” with U.S. national security. “This is just unbelievable,” Manner said during a Wednesday appearance on CNN’s “The Lead.
2026-10-01 19:55 UTC