Trump repeats his false claim that Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego – as it happened

Guardian World•Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 02:31 AM•2 min read

This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email Tonight, we’ll have another set of midterm debates. In Iowa, we’ll see the Republican nominee for US Senate, Ashley Hinson , face off against Democrat Josh Turek , a state representative and Paralympian at 8pm ET.

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