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 →EducationSecurity
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 →SecurityGovernment
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 →FoodSecurity
WATCH: Trump at GOP rally in Florida revives idea of military intervention in Cuba after IranPresident Donald Trump on Friday told a rally for candidates in South Florida that U.S. warships returning from the Middle East could stop over in Cuba on their way back from the Iran war, his latest suggestion of taking an interventionist approach to the nearby country.PBS NewsHour3h agoWhole story →Security
The battlefield has no boundaries: How the Iran war is redrawing the cyber threat mapEvery defense contractor should reassess whether its cybersecurity reflects today’s threat environment or the one that existed five years ago.Federal News Network3h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Gen. Hodges (Ret.) Says Trump Actions Help Russia's WarGen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) says restrictions on Starlink service have dealt a significant blow to Ukraine's counter-drone capabilities and disrupted an early-warning system for incoming ballistic missiles. Hodges says it is bizarre for President Donald Trump to defend Elon Musk as a "good person" who would not do anything wrong, pointing to Trump's praise of…Bloomberg2h agoWhole story →Security
Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.BBC News2h agoWhole story →Security
Pressure mounts on Trump administration over Starlink slowdownWelcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pressure increases on Trump administration over Starlink slowdown Pressure is increasing on the Trump administration to restore and expand Ukraine’s access to Starshield satellite systems, as well as get to the bottom of who…The Hill2h 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 →EconomyCultureAshley 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 Network4d 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 →SecurityGovernmentiowa 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
