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October 8, 2026·4 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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— President Trump rallies in San Antonio for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, who thanks Trump on stage amid protests.

— Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 1, heading toward the Gulf Coast with 75 mph winds and flood risks.

— State Department seeks more details from Russia on

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Donald TrumpKen PaxtonJames TallaricoJamal HowardRebecca Shaw

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