October 9, 2026 - "American Week": Trump again threatens the midterms, and Hegseth orders a public execution
Simon Marks ReportingShow Notes
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for LBC's Friday drivetime programme with Tom Swarbrick. Listen live every Friday at 5.50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards. This week: -- Trump is urged to invoke the Insurrection Act if the Democrats win the midterms -- Hegseth orders a public, firing squad military execution -- South African jurist Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize, infuriating the White House
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