BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 2026

BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK MAGAZINE: ‘The President’s Man’ – Donald Trump is blowing up the global order. Marco Rubio is here to help.

Marco Rubio Remakes Himself as Trump’s Unapologetic Global Envoy

The secretary of state is executing the president’s wishes around the world, even when they contradict his past beliefs. What’s his long game?

Why Politicians From the Working Class Are Rare Around the World

Less than 1% of major-party candidates competing for a seat in the US Congress have a background in manual trades or service industries.

The World’s Most Reliable AI Detector Has a Human Problem

Armed with a near-perfect detection tool, Pangram is fighting to convince the public AI cheating can be caught.

THE AMERICAN PROSPECT MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 2026

The American Prospect: The latest issue features ‘ELECTION 2026′

Money Can’t Buy Me Votes

Republicans are going to try to solve their midterm problems with money. Good luck to them.

AI Safety Needs More Evidence and Less Fruitcake Speculation

Strange nerds distributing imaginary stories on the internet is no basis for a system of government.

Republicans Running Scared in the Rio Grande Valley

Trump’s economic and immigration policies have pushed South Texas voters away from the GOP, but that doesn’t mean they’ll vote blue no matter who.

Rideshare Drivers Want a Fair Hearing Before Losing Their Jobs

In Chicago, city data shows fewer than 4 percent of the more than 30,000 drivers removed from rideshare platforms were reinstated.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 2026

At the U.N., Trump Lays Out a Winner-Takes-All Vision of U.S. Power

President Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly amounted to a rejection of the founding concept of the United Nations.

How China’s Leader Plans to Win the Future With A.I.

A decade ago, Xi Jinping asked if China could master A.I. His push is remaking the economy, challenging the United States and keeping society under control.

Iran’s President to Address World Leaders After Trump Threat

Masoud Pezeshkian is the first leader whose country is at war with the United States to travel to New York to address the General Assembly. President Trump said he faced a choice over whether to “annihilate” the Islamic republic.1h ago

Trump’s New Favorite Neighbor: Mexico

President Trump built his political brand in part on bashing Mexico. Now his second presidency depends on deepening partnerships with the country.

Why Germany’s Leader Is Struggling: Painful Cuts and a Wooden Style

As the far right surges, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unpopular economic policies and gruff manner have failed to sway voters turned by rivals’ promises of easy fixes.