President Trump is on a major campaign tour aimed at helping Republicans retain their narrow congressional majority. In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing an unexpectedly close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, prompting top Democrats to fund ads backing Talarico.

NNBC News2026-10-02 22:56

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tehran was unable to export any crude oil in September as the U.S. military blockade and economic pressure on Iran’s regime intensified.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-02 22:51

NBC News invites viewers to watch behind-the-scenes coverage of Stay Tuned NOW on Oct. 2 and directs them to more context and reporting on the day’s most important stories.

NNBC News2026-10-02 22:47

President Trump briefly speaks with reporters upon departing the White House on Oct. 2.

TThe White House2026-10-02 22:46

New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken over an alleged gang-rape case at Cornell University, according to Fox News’ report. The item also mentions a separate alleged hijacking involving a FlyDubai aircraft.

FFox News2026-10-02 22:45

Chris Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, says the US accounts for 93% of Canada’s spirits industry and warns that cross-border restrictions would damage the hospitality economy on both sides. He says the sector prospered under zero-to-zero tariffs, while facing pressure from GLP-1 drugs, lower alcohol consumption among younger people and inflation.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-02 22:43

Rep. Greg Landsman, a Democrat from Ohio, says appointing a White House AI czar would not deliver sufficient oversight of AI and data centers. He wants nondisclosure agreements in data-center deals banned and says his bill would make data centers cover their own costs, with fines of $15 million a day for noncompliance.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-02 22:36

Doug Rediker of International Capital Strategies says former Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s continued presence on the Board of Governors acts as a “tempering influence” on current Chair Kevin Warsh. Rediker says he has been reluctant to expect a rate hike with the midterm elections approaching, though he is not highly confident in that view.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-02 22:32

French President Emmanuel Macron says the G7 will release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and oil reserves in an effort to restrain rising prices. US President Donald Trump had considered banning US diesel exports, a move that might lower prices at home briefly but raise them elsewhere. UK diesel has exceeded £2 a litre for the first time, adding to inflationary pressure on everyday goods.

BBBC News2026-10-02 22:30

President Donald Trump delivers remarks in Mobile, Alabama, as part of his midterm election rally tour.

FFox News2026-10-02 22:29

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has ended his relationship with CBS Sports after his July arrest for driving while intoxicated. Romo pleaded no contest to a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

NNBC News2026-10-02 22:24

Israeli journalist Neria Kraus says the Omani pilot accused in the attempted Flydubai hijacking has not been connected to a specific organization, but allegedly expressed sympathetic views toward al-Qaeda.

FFox News2026-10-02 22:15

As reports of rogue AI agents proliferate, calls for stronger safety and control are growing. Jacob Tsimerman, one of the world’s leading mathematicians and a Canadian, is taking a leave from the University of Toronto to work on the problem. He says these systems are more capable than even top human cybersecurity experts or hacker teams, making a purely adversarial approach a losing game.

GGlobal News2026-10-02 22:15

President Donald Trump claimed credit Friday for the release of European diesel, saying he had asked allies to help reduce surging fuel prices. He also said the United States would not prohibit diesel exports, despite pressure from some Republicans to restrict shipments as prices reached records.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-02 22:08

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging the Alberta NDP to sever ties with its federal counterpart amid disagreement over opposition to the fast-tracked Pacific Link pipeline. Power & Politics speaks with Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi.

CCBC News2026-10-02 22:07

Logan Wright, a U.S. scholar who wrote “The Broken China,” says China’s once credit-dependent, investment-driven growth model has ended. He argues that the financial system is now constraining economic growth, undermining Beijing’s dominant narrative that China has succeeded and that its rise is unstoppable.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-02 22:03

ABC News Live highlights today’s trending stories: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner, Ken Urker, has died at 34; the Browns-Steelers Thursday Night Football game ended dramatically; Letitia James was appointed special prosecutor in the Cornell alleged rape case; LeBron James’ helicopter commute between New York City and Philadelphia sparked online discussion; and Taco Bell and Duolingo are launching Duo Habañero hot sauce for National Taco Day.

AABC News2026-10-02 22:01

The G7 agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil reserves to help ease soaring fuel prices, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. The move comes as Britain’s average diesel price reached £2 a litre for the first time. Drivers voiced frustration, with some considering remote work or staying home to cut costs.

GGlobal News2026-10-02 22:00

Newly released police bodycam footage shows officers approaching, searching and arresting Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 9 December 2024. The arrest was connected to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the video combines footage from multiple cameras.

GGuardian News2026-10-02 21:50

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop building a border wall through Big Bend National Park in southern Texas. Critics from both parties say the project is damaging the park’s pristine environment.

NNBC News2026-10-02 21:48

President Trump defended his economic record while continuing his midterm campaign tour in Alabama. The U.S. labor market slowed, with September’s jobs report showing weaker-than-expected hiring. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in a sexual assault investigation at Cornell University.

NNBC News2026-10-02 21:47

Brazilians vote this weekend in what may be one of the country’s closest elections in years. Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro are competing for every vote while emphasizing issues important to women, including safety, working conditions and household finances. With millions still undecided, women could determine who becomes Brazil’s next president.

DDW News2026-10-02 21:46

An exclusive Ipsos poll for Global News puts the B.C. Conservatives at 42 per cent support, two points ahead of the B.C. NDP. The result is a notable shift from two weeks earlier and indicates a much tighter provincial election race. Ipsos senior vice-president Kyle Braid said the political landscape changed after leadership changes within the Conservatives.

GGlobal News2026-10-02 21:45

The UK’s average diesel price has passed £2 a litre for the first time, while petrol has reached an average of 174.71p. The RAC says prices are still rising, as G7 countries agree to release 100 million barrels of oil to curb further increases.

BBBC News2026-10-02 21:45