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The White House Council of Economic Advisers reports that manufacturing is experiencing “robust growth” driven by President Trump’s “pro-growth policies.” The White House attributes a rise in “factory construction” to tariff policies and asserts that manufacturing jobs are returning to the country after the Biden Administration “shipped over 200,000 American jobs overseas.” The administration further claims that a “new renaissance in American steel production” is helping foster a “new American Golden Age.”
President Trump announced the appointment of Katie Bailey as Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs, noting her role will involve working with Congress to “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE.” In other statements, Trump expressed frustration regarding the Nobel Peace Prize, asserting he settled eight wars and prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Additionally, Trump disputed claims regarding his popularity, characterizing reports from the “Fake News Media” as a “false narrative” and highlighting his “Record Setting Rallies.”
The Department of State reported that the Trump Administration deployed Urban Search and Rescue teams and a Disaster Assistance Response Team to Panama following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred on October 9. The department committed $5 million in humanitarian assistance and stated, “The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans.” Separately, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu reaffirmed the U.S.-Japan Alliance. Secretary Rubio also discussed the necessity of sanctions on the International Criminal Court, labeling the institution’s behavior as “rogue actions that threaten American sovereignty.”
Governor JB Pritzker’s office published his daily public schedule for October 10, 2026, which states he has no public events scheduled for the day.
Records indicate no relevant updates for OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic, Palantir, Google DeepMind, or NVIDIA.
On October 9, 2026, the Senate met in a pro forma session with no legislative business conducted. The House held a session where 27 public bills and four resolutions were introduced. Additionally, 10 pieces of legislation, including H.R. 7683, H.R. 9718, and H.R. 10375, were reported to the House. No committee hearings or markups were held.
The White House Council of Economic Advisers reports that manufacturing is seeing “robust growth” due to President Trump’s “pro-growth policies.” The White House claims “factory construction is soaring” because of tariff policies and states that manufacturing jobs are reshoring after the Biden Administration “shipped over 200,000 American jobs overseas.” The White House asserts that these developments, including a “new renaissance in American steel production,” position the United States as a global leader and contribute to a “new American Golden Age” with increased wages and job growth.
Reference: Original White House release
Trump announced the appointment of Katie Bailey as Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs, noting she will replace James Braid. He praised Bailey’s past assistance in confirming Cabinet members and expressed confidence that she would work with Congress to “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE.” Additionally, Trump expressed frustration regarding the Nobel Peace Prize, asserting that he settled eight wars, secured the release of hostages, won a war in Venezuela, and prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Addressing political discourse and media coverage, Trump criticized Doug Schoen, calling him a “TRUMP DERANGED, STONE COLD LOSER” and a “Third Rate Political Hack.” He disputed the “false narrative” from “Dumocrats” and the “Fake News Media” that he is unpopular, claiming instead that he is popular and that Republicans will win, as evidenced by his “Record Setting Rallies.” He further noted his arrival in Tennessee for a rally, observing an “incredible Crowd” and feeling “Lots of love.”
Regarding other public figures and news, Trump shared a report regarding Robert Jeffress’s support for public execution and highlighted John Catsimatidis’s argument that the American people are “under attack.” Finally, he paid tribute to Mike Ditka, describing him as a “great champion” who was “MAGA all the way.”
Reference: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump
The United States Mobilizes Immediate Response to the Panama Earthquakes
The Trump Administration deployed Urban Search and Rescue teams and a Disaster Assistance Response Team to Panama following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on October 9. The Department of State committed $5 million in humanitarian assistance and is coordinating with the Department of War and SOUTHCOM to support relief efforts and aerial assessments. The State Department is providing consular assistance to U.S. citizens, stating, “The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans.”
Secretary Rubio’s Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu reaffirmed the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the “cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity.” Secretary Rubio offered condolences regarding the death of a Japanese national in Okinawa and pledged cooperation with local investigative authorities. Additionally, Secretary Rubio discussed the necessity of U.S. sanctions on the International Criminal Court, characterizing the institution’s behavior as “rogue actions that threaten American sovereignty.” The officials agreed to coordinate ahead of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta.
Daily Public Schedule: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.
No relevant AI & tech company updates found for this date.
Covers the 2026-10-09 session — the Congressional Record is published with a one-day delay.
The Senate met briefly in a pro forma session. No legislative business was conducted before the chamber adjourned.
None — No legislative actions occurred [None]
The House held a brief session to introduce new legislation and receive committee reports. No votes were taken during the proceedings.
H.R. 10768–10794 — Introduction of 27 public bills [No vote taken]
H. Con. Res. 124 and H. Res. 1621–1623 — Introduction of 4 resolutions [No vote taken]
H.R. 7683 — Expanding authority of the Assistant Secretary for Management of the Department of Veterans Affairs [Reported to the House]
H.R. 9718 — Maintaining a website for small business onshoring manufacturing capacity [Reported to the House]
H.R. 10329 — Disseminating information on foreign adversary conduct harming small businesses [Reported to the House]
H.R. 10353 — Requiring quarterly reporting on small business investment companies [Reported to the House]
H.R. 10355 — Establishing procedures for disaster loan outreach material consistency [Reported to the House]
H.R. 10371 — Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements for veterans business development [Reported to the House]
H.R. 10375 — Improving the loan guaranty program and access to capital for small manufacturers [Reported to the House]
H.R. 4615 — Providing interim partial payments to small business contractors for equitable adjustments [Reported to the House]
H.R. 10352 — Increasing commitments to qualified State or local development companies [Reported to the House]
None - None — No committee hearings or markups were held
The Senate will meet in a pro forma session at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The House will meet in a pro forma session at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Reference: Congressional Daily Digest — 2026-10-09