Trump heckled at Texas rally as GOP fights for votes; Isaias becomes a hurricane
President Donald Trump faces repeated heckling at a Texas rally as he campaigns for Ken Paxton, with Republicans fighting to hold onto the traditionally red state.
Plus, Isaias becomes the season’s first hurricane, rapidly strengthening as Gulf Coast communities prepare for a potentially dangerous weekend landfall.
And the USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after more than 300 days deployed, including a record stretch at sea marked by difficult conditions and mental health concerns.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
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