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Former VP Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 presidential run, according to new interview

WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris isn’t ruling out another run for the White House.

In an interview with the BBC posted Saturday, Harris said she expects a woman will be president in the coming years, and it could “possibly” be her. “I am not done,” she said.

The former vice president revealed that she hasn’t decided whether to mount a 2028 presidential campaign but dismissed the suggestion that she’d face long odds.

“I have lived my entire career a life of service and it’s in my bones. And there are many ways to serve,” she said. “I’ve never listened to polls.”

Harris has recently given a series of interviews following the September release of her book, *107 Days*. The book looks back on her experience replacing then-President Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee after he dropped out of the race. She ultimately lost to Republican President Donald Trump.

In an interview with The Associated Press last week, Harris, 61, also made clear that running again in 2028 is still on the table. She said she sees herself as a leader of the party, including in pushing back against Trump and preparing for the 2026 midterms.

Asked in an Oct. 17 interview with AP whether she had plans for a 2028 bid, Harris said, “I haven’t decided. Sincerely. I have not decided. I may or I may not. I have not decided.”

When asked specifically whether she still wanted to do the job itself, she used the past tense, saying, “It’s a job I wanted to do.” However, she noted that the only way to achieve it is “to run” and win.

Meanwhile, political jockeying among Democrats for the 2028 presidential contest appears to be playing out even earlier than usual. Several potential candidates are already taking steps to get to know voters in key states, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom, term-limited Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and California Rep. Ro Khanna.

Upward of 30 high-profile Democrats could ultimately enter the primary.
https://abc7news.com/post/former-vice-president-kamala-harris-leaves-door-open-2028-presidential-run-according-new-bbc-interview/18074008/

EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Kirk’s Widow Erika’s ‘Faith Saved Her’ Following Her Husband’s Horrific Assassination… As She Now Prepares to Carry on His Mission

Oct. 26, 2025, Published 10:00 a.m. ET

Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has captured the hearts of millions of Americans following her heart-wrenching eulogy at her husband’s memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Erika, 36, began by quoting one of Charlie’s favorite Bible verses, Isaiah 6:8: “Here I am, Lord. Send me.” She then shockingly expressed forgiveness for Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old who allegedly assassinated Charlie just 11 days earlier.

Erika’s Shocking ‘Forgiveness’ Confession

“My husband, Charlie, he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life,” Erika told the rapt crowd at State Farm Stadium. “Our Savior said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do.’ That young man… I forgive him. The answer to hate is not hate.”

How Erika’s Faith Saved Her During The Tragedy

Erika also talked about how her family stayed strong as Charlie traveled, and how his mission lives on inside her. She is now the CEO of Turning Point USA and promises that “every part of our work will be made greater.”

“Her faith saved her,” said a source. “Her strength throughout this whole nightmare has been astonishing. It’s a testament to her devotion to Charlie – and the power of their love.”

https://radaronline.com/p/erika-kirk-faith-saved-her-after-charlie-assassination-mission/

Immigration column missed some key points | Letter

Jim Fossel’s Oct. 10 column on immigration (“Democrats’ inaction on immigration is coming home to roost”) presents a very one-sided view of the issue. While he may have a point that Democrats didn’t do enough to stem the flow of undocumented immigrants, he overlooks President Trump’s lack of interest in solving the problem.

Trump actively torpedoed a bipartisan solution because it would have deprived him of a political talking point. Fossel claims that Democrats didn’t object when President Obama deported large numbers of immigrants, but there is a significant difference in how those deportations were carried out. Obama did not turn deportation into a cruel media spectacle.

It is not widely known that Obama deported more than 5 million people. According to the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), Obama focused on “the deportation of criminals and recent unauthorized border crossers.” MPI also reports that both the Clinton and second Bush administrations deported many more immigrants than Obama did.

In contrast, Trump’s Department of Homeland Security says it will deport around 600,000 people this year—about one-eighth the number that Obama deported in four years and roughly a quarter of the rate under Clinton and Bush.

Trump campaigned on removing violent criminals. If that had been his actual focus, there would likely be far less objection. Especially if deportations were not carried out by masked agents forcibly detaining people off the street simply because they appear nervous. As regional Chief Border Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino noted, “Who wouldn’t be nervous if approached by people with guns and no identification?”

Trump’s approach to immigration, much like his overall style of governing, is marked by shock and awe. Fossel should acknowledge that Trump’s methods may be no more effective than those of his predecessors in both parties.
https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/10/26/immigration-column-missed-some-key-points-letter/

Venezuela’s Maduro says the US is fabricating a war and seeks to revoke citizenship of opponent

CARACAS (AP) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro said the U.S. government is “fabricating” a war against him as the world’s biggest warship approached the South American country, while moving to revoke the citizenship of an opponent he accuses of inciting an invasion.

Maduro stated in a national broadcast on Friday night that the administration of President Donald Trump is “fabricating a new eternal war” as the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which can host up to 90 airplanes and attack helicopters, moves closer to Venezuela.

On Saturday, the Venezuelan president also referred to the pressure he has felt from the U.S. government as he initiated legal proceedings to revoke the citizenship and cancel the passport of opposition politician Leopoldo López.

“They promised they would never again get involved in a war and they are fabricating a war that we will avoid,” said Maduro during Friday night’s address.

Trump has accused Maduro, without providing evidence, of being the leader of the organized crime gang Tren de Aragua. “They are fabricating an extravagant narrative, a vulgar, criminal and totally fake one,” Maduro added. “Venezuela is a country that does not produce cocaine leaves.”

American forces have destroyed several boats off the Venezuelan coast, allegedly linked to drug trafficking into the United States. At least 43 people were killed in those attacks.

Tren de Aragua, which originated from a Venezuelan prison, is more known for its involvement in contract killings, extortion, and people smuggling than for playing a major role in global drug trafficking.

Maduro was widely accused of stealing last year’s election, and countries including the U.S. have called for him to step down.

Earlier, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated on her Telegram account that Maduro had appealed to the country’s Supreme Court of Justice to revoke López’s nationality for his “grotesque, criminal, and illegal call for a military invasion of Venezuela.”

López, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure who has been exiled in Spain since 2020, has publicly expressed support for the deployment of U.S. ships in the Caribbean and attacks on suspected drug trafficking vessels.

The vice president said that López’s passport will be revoked “immediately,” and he is also accused of promoting “economic blockage” and “calling for the mass murder of Venezuelans in complicity with enemy and foreign governments.”

In response, López dismissed the move on his X account, stating, “According to the Constitution, no Venezuelan born in Venezuela can have their nationality revoked.” He reiterated his support for U.S. military deployment and military actions in the country.

“Maduro wants to take away my nationality for saying what all Venezuelans think and want: freedom,” López wrote. “After having stolen the 2024 election, we agree to pursue all avenues to end the dictatorship,” he added.

López spent more than three years in a military prison after participating in anti-government protests in 2014. He was sentenced to over 13 years in prison on charges of “instigation and conspiracy to commit a crime.”

He was later granted house arrest and, after being freed by a group of military personnel during a political crisis in Venezuela, left the country in 2020.

https://whdh.com/news/venezuelas-maduro-says-the-us-is-fabricating-a-war-and-seeks-to-revoke-citizenship-of-opponent/

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Pivot From Trump, Explained

Marjorie Taylor Greene, the firebrand Georgia Republican, has been breaking ranks with President Donald Trump and the GOP leadership in Congress on an increasingly long list of issues.

She wants Congress to end the government shutdown by agreeing to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Additionally, Greene has demanded the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and called for a pathway to citizenship for immigrants.

She has also blasted the White House’s funding of wars in Ukraine and Israel.

Most recently, she torched the…
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-10-26/marjorie-taylor-greene-s-trump-pivot-explained

Day 1 of Trump’s Asia Tour: Flashy Showmanship but Unclear Substance

President Trump presided over several deals during his first day of a nearly weeklong trip.

However, it remained unclear how much these agreements would ultimately accomplish.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/world/asia/trump-asean-malaysia-asia.html

Trump lands in Malaysia for first stop in high-stakes Asia trip

Trump was then seen talking to spectators and waving both Malaysian and U.S. flags before taking off in his limousine, The Beast, with Anwar.

He is now headed to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, where a peace signing ceremony will take place to formally end the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia that erupted over the summer.

Earlier, Trump had announced that he would be signing the peace deal “immediately” upon landing in Kuala Lumpur.

In a notable moment during the trip, the Emir of Qatar joined Trump on Air Force One as they traveled to Asia.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3864308/trump-lands-in-malaysia-first-stop-asia-trip/

A Furniture Town Reels From Trump’s Tariffs (and Braces for More)

Malaysia’s “Furniture City,” the town of Muar, was already losing ground.

Then, President Trump put kitchen cabinets in his sights.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/world/asia/malaysia-trump-tariffs-furniture.html

Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

**President Trump Announces 10% Tariff Hike on Canadian Imports Over Ontario’s Anti-Tariff Ad**

*ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP)* — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to increase tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an additional 10%. This decision comes in response to an anti-tariff television advertisement aired by the province of Ontario, which used the words of former President Ronald Reagan to criticize U.S. tariffs.

The advertisement, which aired on Friday night during the first game of the World Series, angered Trump. He accused the ad of being a “FRAUD” and said he would end trade talks with Canada as a result.

“Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform while aboard Air Force One en route to Malaysia. “Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded by stating he would pull the ad after the weekend.

At this time, it remains unclear what legal authority President Trump intends to use to impose the additional import taxes. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding when the 10% tariff increase would take effect or whether it would apply to all Canadian goods.

Canada’s economy has been significantly impacted by Trump’s existing tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been actively working to negotiate with the U.S. administration to reduce these tariffs. Over 75% of Canadian exports are sent to the U.S., with nearly $3.6 billion CAD ($2.7 billion USD) worth of goods and services crossing the border daily.

Currently, many Canadian products face tariffs of up to 35%, while steel and aluminum are subject to rates as high as 50%. Energy products face a lower tariff of 10%, and the majority of goods covered under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) are exempt from tariffs. That trade agreement is scheduled for review, and while Trump negotiated the deal during his first term, he has since become critical of it.

Both Trump and Carney are expected to attend the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia. However, Trump told reporters traveling with him that he has no intention of meeting with Carney at the event.

President Trump also criticized the Ontario ad for misrepresenting the position of Ronald Reagan, a two-term president and a respected figure within the Republican Party. Reagan, known for his cautious stance on tariffs, was quoted extensively in Ontario’s ad from a 1987 address that highlighted the case against tariffs.

Trump alleged that the ad was designed to influence the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of arguments scheduled for next month, which could determine whether he has the authority to impose his wide-ranging tariffs — a cornerstone of his economic policy. Lower courts have previously ruled that he exceeded his authority on this matter.

As the situation develops, both governments face mounting pressure to find common ground and resolve the escalating trade tensions.
https://whdh.com/news/trump-threatens-canada-with-10-extra-import-tax-for-not-pulling-down-anti-tariffs-ad-sooner/

Federal immigration agents deploy tear gas in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood

Federal immigration agents once again deployed tear gas on the streets of Chicago this Saturday, despite increasing scrutiny from a federal judge regarding their use of chemical weapons. The agents released tear gas in the Irving Park neighborhood on the city’s northwest side.

Videos captured at the intersection of North Kildare Avenue and West Old Irving Park show a group of local residents marching down the street, filming the incident, and blowing whistles while vocally confronting the federal agents. The officers, all masked and some wearing sunglasses, faced the crowd as tensions escalated.

Carlos Rodriguez, a resident who recorded the videos, can be heard saying, “The (expletive) out of here man. The fuck are you guys doing here? Get out of our city.” Another man yells, “Hey, you are all (expletive) cowards.” A woman also demands that the officers, who bore Border Patrol insignia, show their identification. Throughout the scene, the piercing sound of whistles echoed down the block.

Some of the agents drove away in a white SUV as the crowd called them fascists, but another vehicle without license plates remained on site. In a separate video, thick plumes of smoke billowed down the street as the crowd’s chants and whistles intensified. Onlookers scrambled to the sidewalk to avoid the chemical agents; one man was even seen barefoot and wearing his Chicago Blackhawks pajamas.

“Tear gas at Old Irving Park, right now,” Rodriguez says in the footage. “Our own neighborhood. Scaring our children. Unbelievable. Never thought this would happen in my neighborhood. Scaring our children to death. Thinking that this is a cool thing to do.”

In recent weeks, immigration agents have used tear gas in multiple Chicago neighborhoods including Logan Square, Brighton Park, Little Village, East Side, and Lakeview. These actions have drawn intense criticism and legal scrutiny amid allegations of excessive force and claims that the agents are violating a federal court order designed to limit the use of chemical weapons.

U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis recently ordered Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino to appear in court personally this Tuesday, as part of an ongoing inquiry examining possible violations of her restraining order on crowd-control tactics, including the deployment of tear gas during Operation Midway Blitz.

Federal officials’ credibility has been repeatedly questioned during the Trump administration’s Operations Midway Blitz, including by U.S. District Judge April Perry. Judge Perry recently stated that the federal government has a credibility problem, rendering many of their claims “unreliable.”

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously defended the use of tear gas in Little Village last Thursday, initially stating that their agents had been surrounded by protesters who struck Chief Bovino in the head with a rock. On Saturday, DHS released a statement supporting its use of tear gas in Lakeview, stating that agents were “swarmed by agitators” who allegedly tried to deflate a vehicle’s tires.

At this time, the department has not commented on the most recent use of tear gas in Irving Park.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/25/chicago-tear-gas-irving-park/