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Trump's midterm blitz hits red states; Diddy moved; $10 gas

The president's pre-election travel includes several red states he won easily two years ago, which NPR says shows how hard the map is for Republicans; Big Sur gas costs ten.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on Best of BBN
Published 5:53 AM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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First reported by NPR: “Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states”, with reporting from CBS News and The New York Times.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 5:53 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Pennsylvania, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Pennsylvania: Tying a dollar bill to a string and yanking it away is… (October 17).

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NPRTrump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states
CBS NewsSean "Diddy" Combs moved to prison in Pennsylvania
The New York Times$10 a Gallon at This Gas Station by the Sea

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPresident Trump's midterm travel blitz is heading to several states he won easily two years ago, and NPR says that shows how tough the map has become for Republicans.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe promised a swing district blitz. The itinerary suggests the swing districts will be getting a postcard.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWell, a warm welcome is guaranteed, and that's a campaign stop anyone would want.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGuaranteed, Chip. That is the problem.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIn other news, Sean Diddy Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania, CBS News reports, after word that he was living the high life at his New Jersey lockup.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe BBC says it's a low-security facility.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe high life ended with a transfer. Even a prison has a front desk that notices.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd The New York Times found a gas station on the Big Sur highway charging ten dollars a gallon.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'd fill up there for the view.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTen dollars. The tank costs more than the campaign stop.

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