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ALT: Finish Him

October 9, 2026

How the system now works

I think I speak for the entire congregation when I say, “Ewwwww!”

Mass protests were held in Athens against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Greece, as his trip coincides with the sixth round of the Greece-US Strategic Dialogue and expected agreements on new US weapons purchases by Athens. A large number of demonstrators, including representatives of trade unions, student associations, and political parties, gathered in central Athens on Tuesday and marched toward the US embassy as part of an anti-war rally held ahead of Rubio’s visit, according to Greek media. Dimitris Koutsoumbas, leader of the Communist Party of Greece, participated in the demonstration.

The National Symphony Orchestra is practicing inside a building that President Trump and his allies say could fall on their heads.

Trump is calling in the election-denier faithful to meet with him in advance of the midterm elections.

On October 8, 1871, dry conditions and strong winds drove deadly fires through the Midwest.

… More scandals for Don Jr’s longtime former fiancee Kim Guilfoyle, in addition to the ones that broke last week, on how she has been out of control since Trump got her out of the country after Junior...

The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be “public.”

They silence criticism of the President who grants them favors

An unorthodox media announcement from Department of Homeland Security invokes term “pervert” and makes unverified claim about campaign

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Top Stories for October 8, 2026.

It’s Thursday. There are 26 days until the midterm elections. Ken Paxton wants to cut Social Security, Kim Guilfoyle needs to go to jail and Trump gets thirsty for more war.

Yes. His cuts in food safety have literally caused a shitshow.

Federal Agents at Polling Places. Here’s How You Tell Protection From Intimidation.

Thom Tillis is selling a book about standing up to Donald Trump. His voting record tells a very different story.

The reported $12 million ad lawsuit, a $6 billion defense-business report involving the Trump sons, and Trump’s remarks about Claudia Sheinbaum.

10/8 | The seven stories worth your time. Minus the noise.