Putin’s Temporary Control of Metro Unit Reaps Funds for War PushThe local unit of German grocer Metro said it committed 1 billion rubles ($12.4 million) to Russia’s war effort a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered it be put into temporary administration.Bloomberg21h agoWhole story →Security
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptopTwo former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference have been charged with lying about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Biden’s laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides surrendered Friday and made their first appearance in federal court in Washington.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution21h agoSources (3)Whole story →SecurityGovernment
Former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden investigationThe charges stem from an investigation into the FBI’s now-dissolved Foreign Influence Task Force.Baltimore News21h agoWhole story →JusticeSecurity
‘Daddy Trump,’ data centers and the Iran war: Here are the highlights from Jeff Van Drew’s debate with Zack MullockU.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a South Jersey Republican, debated Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock, his Democratic challenger, at Stockton University Thursday night. It was tense.The Philadelphia Inquirer21h agoWhole story →EducationSecurity
‘The West can’t stop me’: Space wars heat up as Russia tails a Ukraine-linked US satelliteWashington blamed Moscow for deliberately moving a Russian military satellite with an undisclosed mission close last week to a U.S.-registered satellite.Defense News21h agoWhole story →Security
Iran has 'substantially increased' efforts to target Americans abroad, US intelligence memo warnsAn intelligence memo sent to Marco Rubio reveals Iranian plots to kill Americans have reached advanced stages in the Middle East and other countries.Fox News5h agoWhole story →Security
Louisiana delegation unenthusiastic about Trump diesel orderWASHINGTON – Some members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation have raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s recent order lifting some sanctions against Russia in order free up more diesel fuel onBaton Rouge Advocate4h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trump
Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks - and Melania Trump's mission - but steep obstacles remainUkraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume peace talks and back a humanitarian mission led by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, but deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees underscore obstacles to ending the war. U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a new round of negotiations, potentially in mid-November, as Russia…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3h agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trump
Trump’s $8 billion farm lifeline won’t fully solve farmers’ diesel problemThe Trump administration’s $8 billion relief program for farmers is throwing a lifeline to the industry, but producers are still facing lower margins due to high diesel prices amid the Iran war — and experts say the move might only buy time for solving deeper challenges. Through the initiative announced earlier this week, farmers will...The Hill3h agoWhole story →FoodSecurity
Speed of Starshield Satellite Network Is Improving, Ukraine SaysThe announcement followed more than a week of disruption to Starshield, the Pentagon-funded satellite network that Ukraine relies on to thwart Russian attacks.The New York Times3h agoWhole story →Security
First Lady Melania Trump secures ceasefire for Ukrainian cityAll sides are praising Melania Trump for securing a ceasefire for a war-torn Ukrainian city on the front lines to allow people there to evacuate. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports.NBC News11h agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city, White House saysKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was grateful to the first lady.Courthouse News Service19h agoWhole story →
Melania Trump brokers localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, White House saysFirst lady Melania Trump has secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the front-line city of Oleshky, the White House said in a press release Friday morning. The ceasefire will begin Thursday with both nations agreeing to temporarily stop all military action in the city “to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and...The Hill22h agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
First lady Melania Trump successfully negotiates ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for occupied cityHumanitarian aid will be arriving for the residents of a Ukrainian city thanks to the efforts of first lady Melania Trump. The first lady said in a press release Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to cease military action in the city of Oleshky and allow a civilian evacuation. 'What she wants to do is save children, and that’s her focus. ... She…The Blaze16h agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town, to hold peace talks next month - Fri, 23 Oct 2026 PSTUkraine and Russia said on Friday they had agreed on a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, brokered through US first lady Melania Trump, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said peace negotiators would meet next month for new talks.Spokane Spokesman-Review16h agoWhole story →Security
White House’s Melania ceasefire credit under fire as Pope's role comes to lightPresident Donald Trump’s White House credited first lady Melania Trump with diplomacy to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but critics say Pope Leo XIV got there first. The White House statement came earlier in the day , saying the ceasefire is localized to the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky and would begin Oct. 29 to allow humanitarian…Raw Story18h agoWhole story →Security
Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and UkrainePresident Donald Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire, but his recent deal easing Russian diesel exports drew sharp criticism from Kyiv.Fox News13d agoSources (5)Whole story →PlanetSecurityrussia ukraine energy ceasefire
Melania Trump claims she just secured a 'ceasefire' between Russia and UkraineFirst lady Melania Trump claimed she secured a “ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, but it covers only one occupied town, and neither country immediately confirmed it. The White House made the claim in a statement Friday, saying the first lady “successfully secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, localized to the city of Oleshky.” Melania…Raw Story23h agoWhole story →Security
