White House 'rattled' by Trump envoy's 'complicated' Putin praise blowback: reportThe White House’s rapid-response account pushed back on a former New York Post correspondent who criticized envoy Steve Witkoff’s praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Daily Beast. Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, told Putin during a Wednesday meeting, “You are a humanitarian also, sir, and I salute that, I commend…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →SecurityEducation
Headlines for October 20, 2026Finland to Purchase 1 Million Landmines as Russia Continues Attacks on Ukraine, Trump Lashes Out Against Zelensky: “It’s Time for Somebody Else to Negotiate on Behalf of Ukraine” , Drone Strike in Sudan Kills 80 People, Trump Stumps for Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, Continuing Tour of Deep Red States, CBS News Correspondent Apologizes for Partisan Post…Democracy Now!2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentukraine russia conflict
UK Rejects Witkoff’s Characterization of Putin as ‘Humanitarian’The UK pushed back against the description of Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” given by US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine war envoy, saying it rejected that characterization of the Russian leader.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Security
U.S., Israel may attack Iran post-elections. And, SpaceX and Tesla consider mergingThe U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-elections attack on Iran, an anonymous source tells NPR. And, Elon Musk considers merging his companies SpaceX and Tesla.NPR2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Final Michigan Senate debate takeaways and rural America’s data center boom: Morning RundownThe economy and the war in Iran emerged as dominant debate topics in critical races in Michigan, Kansas and Wisconsin.NBC News2d agoWhole story →SecurityFood
Glaring gap surfaces in Trump-ousted Kimberly Guilfoyle’s financial records: reportA federal ethics filing shows President Donald Trump's former ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle reported big mortgage and boat loans but no credit card balances heading into 2026, The Washington Sun reported after obtaining the document from the State Department. Guilfoyle left her post on Oct. 13 under pressure from the White House and amid…Raw Story6h agoWhole story →CommerceGovernment
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 Times6h agoWhole story →PlanetSecurity
Pete Hegseth’s office loses showdown with State Dept over troops at Paris NFL game: WaPoDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth's inner circle waged a behind-the-scenes fight with another Cabinet department over a marquee sporting event abroad, according to a new report. The Washington Post reported Friday that Hegseth's office tried to scrap all U.S. military involvement in the NFL's first-ever game in Paris, only to reverse course after State…Raw Story6h agoWhole story →Security
Trump immigration policies could turn away much-needed foreign doctors, critics say - Fri, 23 Oct 2026 PSTAs the nation’s physician shortage worsens, some fear the Trump administration’s immigration policies will dissuade or prevent doctors who earned their medical degrees in foreign countries from practicing in the United States.Spokane Spokesman-Review6h agoWhole story →JusticeHealth
U.S. Has For Years Asked Musk To Alter Starlink Service In Ukraine, Middle East, Sources SayThe recent blowup over restrictions to Ukraine’s use of SpaceX satellite services has raised questions about the ties between the US government and Elon Musk.HuffPost6h agoWhole story →Security
China Has 'Been Jerking Us Around for a Long Time' on SoybeansOn Wednesday's broadcast of Fox News Radio's "Guy Benson Show," U.S. Senate nominee Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) said that she hopes a deal with China "also | ClipsBreitbart News Network1mo agoWhole story →CultureEconomyAshley Hinsonus china trade talks
Poll: Ashley Hinson Leads Democrat Opponent Josh Turek in Iowa Senate RaceRep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) is leading her Democrat competitor, current state Rep. Josh Turek (D), in Iowa's Senate race.Breitbart News Network5d agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Hinsoniowa senate race
Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa talks affordability during stopRepublican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson hosted a press conference to discuss her affordability plans if elected.Davenport Quad-City Times28d agoWhole story →EconomyAshley Hinsoniowa senate campaign
Ashley Hinson Says She'll Confront Trump on Putin Deals Ahead of Iowa RallyHinson said she thought the deal with Russia was a "bad idea" and that she wanted the Iran war to end soon.Newsweek1d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityiowa rally
Ashley Hinson accepts two Iowa U.S. Senate debatesRepublican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson agreed to two statewide debates with Democrat Josh Turek.Davenport Quad-City Times3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Hinsoniowa senate debates
Ashley Hinson gets $20M boost from GOP super PAC in Iowa Senate raceThe Senate Leadership Fund is adding $20 million in new spending to Iowa's Senate race to support Ashley Hinson as polls show a tight contest.Des Moines Register24d agoWhole story →GovernmentAshley Hinsoniowa senate race
Turek tries to tie Hinson to Medicaid cuts in crucial Iowa Senate raceDES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa’s Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek slammed Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) during their first debate by highlighting Hinson’s roleWashington Examiner16d agoWhole story →HealthAshley Hinsoniowa senate debate
Ashley Hinson vs. Josh Turek Polls Ahead of Iowa Senate DebateAshley Hinson and Josh Turek will face off for their final debate Tuesday night before the midterm elections on November 3.Newsweek10d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentAshley Hinsoniowa senate debate
