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Policy news — October 2, 2026

Publications tagged with Policy published on October 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Politics Policy Law North America
Oct 2, 2026, 16:19 UTC
Ken Paxton Admits Trump's Convention Hurt His Poll Numbers
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton was caught on audio admitting that President Trump's midterm convention in Dallas hurt his polling numbers. Paxton told donors and lobbyists that 'when we did that convention, it dropped our numbers. Everybody’s numbers dropped.' The revelation comes as Republicans face a tight race in Texas and nationwide.
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World Policy Middle East North America
Oct 2, 2026, 08:46 UTC
Taiwan Welcomes First F-16V Fighter Jets from US
Taiwan received its first two F-16V fighter jets from the US, marking a significant boost to its defense capabilities against China. The aircraft, part of a 66-plane order approved in 2019, arrived after months of delay. Taiwan's defense minister acknowledged challenges in completing the delivery this year, while the US remains Taiwan's key ally in providing military support.
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