This week in the record
The short version
- Trump administration's firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey was unlawful, judge rules
- Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job
- Watch live: President Donald Trump rallies supporters in Port Huron
The seven days in review — the most significant verified developments, ranked by the same significance model that orders the daily report.
October 26, 2026 — Trump administration's firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey was unlawful, judge rules. Judge rules Trump DOJ 'unlawfully' fired Maurene Comey - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos. US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired.
October 27, 2026 — Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job. Deputy Director Resigns After Four Months in the Job. CDC deputy director to leave Trump administration, paper says.
October 25, 2026 — Watch live: President Donald Trump rallies supporters in Port Huron. President Trump rallies for Michigan Republicans at Port Huron gathering CBS News Midterm election updates: Trump rallies in Michigan as legal battle unfolds in California | CNN Politics CNN Trump fires up…
October 26, 2026 — Trump offers $1 million for tipoffs that lead to voter fraud convictions. Trump Dangles $1 Million Reward for Reporting Voter Fraud. Trump offers $1 million reward for voter fraud tips that lead to convictions.
October 31, 2026 — US judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal with prejudice. Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter. Trump loses legal battle over Epstein-linked Wall Street Journal case.
October 31, 2026 — D.C. and Virginia sue to block Trump’s proposed triumphal arch. DC, Virginia file lawsuit to stop Trump's 250-foot Triumphal Arch. and Virginia Join the Fight to Block Trump’s Triumphal Arch.
October 25, 2026 — Trump has no designs on taking over state elections, US attorney general says. - New Hampshire Union Leader. Trump has no designs on taking over state elections, Attorne...
October 29, 2026 — Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes. Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner as Trump considers new Iran strikes. top military planner as Trump downplays Iran peace talks.
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