THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS INTENSIFYING THREATS OF REGIME CHANGE IN CUBA BEFORE THE MIDTERMS

What happened: President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted that a U.S. military operation against Cuba could be imminent, with Trump telling a South Florida midterm rally that ships would pass Cuba on the way back from Iran. Key numbers: Midterms on November 3. Cuba's revolutionary leadership dates its independence to January 1, 1959. U.S. Why it matters: Trump's message in South Florida, home to a large Cuban-American community, could be a political tactic to shore up support before the midterms. Polls show Democrats are likely to flip the House. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted that a U.S. military operation against Cuba could be imminent, with Trump telling a South Florida midterm rally that ships would pass Cuba on the way back from Iran.

Trump's message in South Florida, home to a large Cuban-American community, could be a political tactic to shore up support before the midterms. Polls show Democrats are likely to flip the House.