Trump's Words Used Against Him in Alaska Lawsuit, DOJ Sanctions SoughtOn Friday, President Trump said "I’m the one that said do it" when asked about an Alaska Senate election lawsuit.Newsweek10h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
China Hits Back at US Proposal to Tighten Investment LimitsChina said it “firmly opposes” a US Treasury proposal to expand the scope and increase the severity of restrictions on US investment in China, calling it discriminatory and “a typical example of an overly broad application of national security concerns.”Bloomberg10h agoWhole story →JusticeSecurity
Ukraine reports Starlink operating again after slowdownUkraine’s Starlink satellite links have been restored after the country experienced limitations with accessing this critical technology, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Saturday. SpaceX’s military-grade version of Starlink, called Starshield, supports Ukraine’s drone operations and communication. Zelensky confirmed the restoration in a…The Hill10h agoWhole story →Security
ICC prosecutor says court making ‘significant progress’ despite US sanctionsNazhat Shameem Khan claims some staff are facing ‘banking difficulties’ but their work is unaffected The deputy prosecutor of the international criminal court has said new US sanctions are beginning to take effect on its staff but insisted they have not hindered the court’s work. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, announced the sanctions this month…The Guardian11h agoWhole story →JusticeSecurity
Trump: 'We'll take care of Cuba on the way back from Iran'Earlier this year, the president began applying increased pressure on HavanaNewsNation11h agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
Trump prepares for Iran escalation after U.S., Israeli elections - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTA Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month. Trump has repeatedly hinted that his forces in the Mideast would resume strikes on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3. The president has already sent a third aircraft carrier strike group and 10,000…Spokane Spokesman-Review4h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Far-right Trump ally clashes with admin over president's embrace of 'most barbaric' leaderFar-right activist Laura Loomer, one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies, is pushing his administration to get tougher on Russian President Vladimir Putin. She’s also making a startling claim about Americans held in Russia. “SCOOP: I just spoke with an official at the center of the negotiations to release American hostages held by Russia and…Raw Story4h agoWhole story →Security
In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project EmergesInterviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.The New York Times4h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Voters Are Begging Trump to End the War in IranThe US and Israel’s war on Iran, ongoing since February, has never been particularly popular. But two new polls show that as voters prepare for the November 3 midterm elections, they’re thinking about it—and Americans say it’s priority for it to be over. An AP-NORC poll released earlier this week shows about seven in ten […]Mother Jones3h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Houthis claim string of new attacks on Saudi Arabia - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTCAIRO — Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday said they had carried out a series of attacks on neighboring Saudi Arabia with which the Iran-aligned militia is locked in a military feud. The attacks were conducted with ballistic missiles and drones, and hit their targets, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement. The targets included King…Spokane Spokesman-Review3h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Houthi attacks escalate conflict in Middle EastDeseret News15d agoWhole story →Securitymiddle east conflict escalation
Iran war could last another year, Trump ambassador saysMeanwhile, fighting in the Middle East continues as oil prices climbSalon1d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Trump 'is going to have to' escalate Iran war: Rick Scott"At some point, he will not have a choice but to do more to destroy their ability to produce weapons," Sen. Rick Scott said of Trump regarding Iran.Washington Examiner2mo agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyRick Scottiran conflict escalation
As Israeli Americans, we support Jon Ossoff’s approach to the Middle EastSen. Jon Ossoff has been criticized for voting against certain weapons sales to Israel. He supports the Jewish State's right to defend itself while opposing endless war.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityJon Ossoffmiddle east policy debate
Grand Island prepares to host President Donald Trump for Monday rallyEUROPE SAYS20d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumptrump rally in nebraska
The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questionsThe war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? Join us for a live conversation on 6 October at 12pm ET with political and global correspondents Sign in or sign up to join the conversation Welcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on 3 November. The war…The Guardian19d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityus midterms
Russia Looking to Escalate War, Not End it, Romanian Leader SaysRussia looks more inclined to intensify its war in Ukraine rather than end it, Romanian President Nicusor Dan said, pointing to the rising number of provocations by the Kremlin inside the European Union.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Securityrussia ukraine conflict escalation
Trump’s Middle East Mess Pushes Allies Toward Putin’s ArcticIf Donald Trump had known what consequences would arise from his war on Iran, would he do it all over again?Newsweek6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityus iran conflict escalation
