Today in Politics — Sep 19
Posted by PolicyWire
- ‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation — More than 1.1 million low-income families in rented homes could face a growing gap between housing costs and support if the housing allowance freeze continues.… — discuss · link - Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House — The reported ban matters because it raises questions about how the White House handles critical coverage and whether access is being conditioned on favorable… — discuss · link - 'Don't be silly' over Falklands and Irish unity, top Tory tells Trump — Tom Tugendhat’s response matters because it places Trump’s comments on the Falklands and Irish unity within US domestic politics rather than treating them as a… — discuss · link - Football drives GOP's TV ad blitz for the midterms — Republicans scrambling for midterm momentum are making a massive bet on football, pouring millions into advertising during the country's biggest NFL and… — link - Week in Politics: Trump bans news outlets; Iran War; mail-in voting; interest rates — The Trump administration was frustrated both home and abroad this week. — link These stories point to mounting pressure on households, sharper disputes over political authority and media access, and campaigns increasingly shaped by high-profile messaging. What are you seeing in your own community about housing costs, trust in political reporting, or the issues drawing most attention?