Here is a roundup of the biggest stories across the United States on Sunday, October 25, 2026 — from the midterm campaign trail to new jobs, court battles, and a shooting in Florida.
1. Obama rallies Democrats in Ohio and Michigan. Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic candidates in Ohio and Michigan on Saturday, criticizing the Trump administration over the cost of living, tariffs, and what he called chaos and corruption. Trump responded by calling Obama incompetent, setting up a high-profile clash in the final days before the November 3 midterms.
2. Audi plans its first US car plant in Georgia. Audi announced plans for a roughly $4 billion SUV plant in Georgia, its first car factory in the United States, expected to create about 4,500 jobs and produce up to 200,000 vehicles a year. Trump highlighted the announcement at a campaign rally as evidence for his tariff pitch.
3. Shooting near Florida A&M University injures 12. A shooting near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee injured at least 12 people, including six children, after a fight at a homecoming party. No arrests had been reported as of Sunday morning.
4. Justice Department ballot disputes head to court. The Justice Department has asked California counties to set aside ballots from about 20,000 registrants it flags as likely noncitizens until citizenship can be verified. State and county officials dispute the list, and a federal appeals court was set to take up the case on Sunday. Separately, the department sued Alaska over a duplicate name on the Senate ballot.
5. Court rules on California National Guard case. A divided Ninth Circuit panel ruled that Trump's 2025 federalization of the California National Guard exceeded his authority, upholding an order returning the Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom. The administration had withdrawn the troops last year.
6. American Express announces job cuts. American Express said it will cut about 5% of its global workforce — around 3,500 employees — as part of a restructuring plan aimed at boosting efficiency.
7. US Grand Prix title race heats up. Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the United States Grand Prix on Saturday. The 20-year-old Italian can clinch his first Formula One world title on Sunday if he wins the race and his rivals finish outside the required positions.
Sources: All Things Random World Brief, The Straits Times, The Financial Express, San Francisco Inquirer, The Times Herald.
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