👤 Lisa Mascaro

2026-10-17 · Toronto Star · Politics

Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

27 outlets covered this event · leans strongly left

2026-09-10 · Toronto Star · Politics

Trump wants to make this midterm year 'special' to avoid losing Republican control of Congress

26 outlets covered this event · leans right

2026-09-29 · The Independent · Politics

Homeland Security tapped $20 million in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads

19 outlets covered this event · leans left

2026-10-15 · Toronto Star · Crime & Law

Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices

10 outlets covered this event

2026-09-24 · Toronto Star · Politics

Senate to vote on resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midterms

8 outlets covered this event · leans left

2026-09-16 · The Independent · Politics

Billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress by House over Epstein investigation

6 outlets covered this event

2026-09-10 · Toronto Star

🔮 Such a proposal could cost more than $1 trillion at a time when the nation faces a record $40 trillion debt. assertive

2026-09-16 · The Independent

🔮 "We will continue to seek transparency for the American people and justice for survivors in our investigation of the federal government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell criminal cases.” assertive

2026-09-17 · Toronto Star

🔮 The lawmakers also say they were unsatisfied with Colby’s answers to questions ranging from inquiries about the Iran war to growing concerns that President Donald Trump could deploy troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections. assertive

2026-09-18 · The Independent

🔮 Industry specialists estimate defense contractors will require roughly three years to replenish depleted stocks of specific advanced hardware, such as defensive missile interceptors. assertive

2026-09-24 · Toronto Star

🔮 Increasingly anxious about the Iran war, senators are set to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump ‘s military action, which has been largely blamed for the spike in fuel prices and become a flashpoint in the midterm election. assertive

2026-09-26 · Toronto Star

🔮 Could it happen again? assertive

2026-09-29 · The Independent

🔮 The actual amount spent could be significantly more, depending on whether networks classified the ads as political. assertive

2026-10-14 · Toronto Star

🔮 Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if the party wins power, said the Democrats will be united “right out of the gate” on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump’s tariff regime. assertive

2026-10-15 · Toronto Star

🔮 The notice, sent to Senate offices, said that law enforcement officials were working to intercept any additional letters, but “it is possible that some letters may reach their destinations.” mixed

2026-10-17 · Toronto Star

🔮 Ever the optimist, Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will hold on to their U.S. House majority, defying a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. assertive