Here’s all the noise Trump made last week, Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026 (Days 645–651), tracked daily at thatnoisytrump.com.
This week at a glance
73 events · 0 pardons · 0 executive orders · 0 tariff actions
Daily breakdown
Day 645 · Monday, Oct 26
Legal: Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged for a third time by the Trump DOJ, accused of allegedly leaking classified national defense information to the New York Times in October 2016. His lawyers state the case involves an issue already investigated that had not previously led to charges, calling it an abuse of the DOJ.
Foreign Policy: Brazil’s leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth non-consecutive term, defeating far-right Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election. Lula mounted a stunning comeback after an unexpected first-round loss, and the victory is seen as a setback to right-wing populism in Latin America and a rebuff to Trump-backed candidates.
Legal: A federal appeals court panel rejected the Trump DOJ’s emergency request to set aside 20,000 California mail-in ballots tied to suspected noncitizens, expressing skepticism over the administration’s election interference effort. The court found it lacked jurisdiction and directed the case back to the trial judge.
Day 646 · Tuesday, Oct 27
Domestic: President Trump suggested renaming the Atlantic Ocean the ‘American Ocean’ at a Republican rally, continuing his pattern of controversial and unconventional statements during the midterm campaign push.
Domestic: Trump cast doubt on the integrity of the upcoming November 3 midterm elections, saying he would respect results only if they are ‘honest.’ The administration simultaneously filed multiple lawsuits to block mail-in ballot counting in California and Washington, and the DOJ requested Washington state set aside 400 ballots from alleged non-citizens.
Legal: A federal grand jury declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, the key January 6 Committee witness, marking another major setback for Trump’s Justice Department in its prosecution of political opponents. Federal judges have repeatedly criticized the DOJ’s efforts as politically motivated.
Day 647 · Wednesday, Oct 28
Domestic: With six days until the midterm elections, Democrats lead national polls as both Trump and Obama campaign in key states. Republicans express anxiety over declining Senate prospects, with pessimism growing over traditionally competitive races.
Legal: A federal grand jury rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, marking a setback in Trump’s effort to prosecute his political opponents.
Domestic: Trump announced at a Texas rally that his administration will roll back Biden-era methane emissions rules for oil and gas companies, claiming the changes will save companies and consumers billions despite climate warnings.
Day 648 · Thursday, Oct 29
Foreign Policy: VP JD Vance sent a letter to Iranian security chief Ali Akbar Ahmadi proposing an immediate resumption of comprehensive peace talks, including on Iran’s nuclear program, amid ongoing war and naval blockade. Trump administration is pursuing dual tracks of military pressure and diplomacy.
Foreign Policy: Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian train station in Dnipro kills at least 13 people and wounds 10 others, including an 11-year-old child. The attack continues Russia’s ongoing campaign against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
Domestic: Federal judge in California rejected the Trump administration’s request to segregate 20,000 mail-in ballots allegedly from noncitizens, dealing another legal setback to the administration’s voter fraud claims. The DOJ has issued grand jury subpoenas across 13 states seeking evidence of noncitizen voting.
Day 649 · Friday, Oct 30
Domestic: Trump reversed course on canceling rallies in Kansas and Iowa, announcing he would hold in-person events in both states after initially opting for telephone rallies. The sudden reversal came amid concerns about Republican losses in competitive races.
Legal: A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s emergency bid to set aside over 20,000 mail-in ballots in California from people suspected of being noncitizens, calling the request ‘plainly unconstitutional.’ The ruling leaves California’s election procedures intact days before the midterms.
Domestic: The Trump administration renewed its bid to challenge Alaska Senate election results, issuing DOJ subpoenas and pursuing legal action based on allegations that Democratic operatives recruited a spoiler candidate named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy suggested the state might withhold election certification if Democrat Mary Peltola wins.
Day 650 · Saturday, Oct 31
Social: Trump told voters at a campaign rally to send Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ‘back to where he came from,’ a discriminatory remark targeting the Egyptian-American Muslim candidate weeks before the midterm election.
Legal: A legal filing from data scientists challenged Trump administration claims about non-citizen voting in California, finding that many individuals flagged as ‘likely non-citizens’ were erroneously identified, undermining the administration’s voter fraud narrative.
Foreign Policy: The U.S., South Korea, and Japan issued a joint statement calling for ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North Korea as Trump seeks another meeting with Kim Jong Un, representing ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region.
Day 651 · Sunday, Nov 1
Legal: Federal law enforcement conducted a politically charged operation during the 2026 midterm elections, with 1,000 DOJ monitors deployed to polling locations. Election officials expressed concerns about compliance with past norms, raising worries about potential election interference.
Legal: A federal judge dismissed Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a July 2025 story reporting on a purported birthday letter Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling the lawsuit was without merit.
Legal: A federal judge in Alaska dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, ruling the administration lacked authority to bring such a challenge.
Top stories updated this week
Voting Restrictions and Election Interference Campaign (Democracy & Institutions): 14 events
Constitutional Crisis: Courts vs. Executive Power (Democracy & Institutions): 12 events
Governing Through Misinformation (Democracy & Institutions): 6 events
DOJ Weaponization and Political Retribution Campaign (Legal & Justice): 6 events
Iran War & Nuclear Crisis (Foreign Policy): 6 events
Trump’s Collapsing Approval and Growing Public Backlash (Democracy & Institutions): 5 events
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Since inauguration day
6,652 events · 1,696 pardons · 291 executive orders · 284 tariff actions · 147 rounds of golf
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