Trump to campaign for Sen. Darline Graham despite disagreement on Russia sanctionsPresident Trump is expected to campaign with Sen. Darline Graham on Wednesday even as the two are not in agreement on how to best pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine.NPR4d agoWhole story →Security
Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in RussiaThe president called for the return of Stephen James Hubbard, a Michigan teacher seized from his home in Ukraine months after Russia invaded that country.The New York Times4d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityus russia prisoner request
Merz Says EU to Avoid China Trade War as It Defends ItselfGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the European Union will ideally not need to use a tough new set of trade powers to counter Chinese competition, but will defend itself against what he called a new dimension of aggressive practices from Asia’s biggest economy.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Ukrainian community in DC reacts to policy changes made on Capitol HillJust a few months ago, Congress passed a bill honoring the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham by putting tougher sanctions on Russia.WTOP4d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityukraine policy reversal
Readers sound off on buying Russian diesel, carriages' future and balcony solarSan Francisco: The immorality of President Trump overriding the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, enacted by Congress in March 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is staggering. Trump made a unilateral decision Oct. 9 — without adhering to the legal requirement to satisfy the statutory requirements of Congress — to purchase up to 4.8…New York Daily News4d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetrussian diesel purchase controversy
Inside the Trump-administration campaign to return Brazil’s Bolsonaro clan to power - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTSAO PAULO, Brazil – Two U.S. State Department officials led a campaign to restore the right-wing Bolsonaro clan to power in Brazil and successfully pushed for sanctions aimed at tilting the election in their favor, according to 10 current and former U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the matter. Their plan faces a reckoning on Sunday, when Senator…Spokane Spokesman-Review12h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Ukraine's Starlink restored as Elon Musk claims Kyiv violated terms of service 'to kill people'Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink terms of service by using the civilian system for deadly drone strikes, saying the loophole was closed.Fox News10h agoWhole story →Security
Musk says he was behind Starlink's slowdown in UkraineElon Musk on Saturday alluded to being behind last week’s Starlink slowdown in Ukraine which impacted the country’s military capabilities. “Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week,” Musk said in a post on social platform X. The slowdown happened...The Hill9h agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
Pentagon drafts Iran attack plans as Tehran threatens aggressive retaliationThe U.S. military has drawn up options to potentially attack Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, possibly renewing the conflict that has lasted over eight months. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom), which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East, has plans ready to conduct follow-up strikes against Iran if there’s authorization from the White House,...The Hill9h agoSources (2)Whole story →SecurityGovernment
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full WarWith new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.The New York Times9h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Thune pushes back on reports his relationship with Trump is brokenJohn Thune says his relationship with Donald Trump remains strong despite tensions over the SAVE America Act and election integrity legislation stalling in the Senate.Fox News3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Thuneelection integrity legislation
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 →PlanetSecurityDonald Trumprussia ukraine energy ceasefire
Trump 'Has Broken this Country'Tuesday on MS NOW's "Deadline," Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) said President Donald Trump has "broken this country." Garcia said, "I do think that beyond his | ClipsBreitbart News Network19d agoWhole story →GovernmentRobert Garcia2024 election prospects
How U.S. Support to Ukraine Has Evolved Under TrumpPresident Trump’s latest push to end the war in Ukraine has raised questions about the future of U.S. support.The New York Times10d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityukraine conflict escalation
Trump says Ukraine should ‘get a new president’ after U.S.-Russia diesel dealUkraine’s Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world," Trump said Saturday, a day after praising Russia’s Putin.The Washington Post15d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityukraine russia diesel deal
Europe Needs to Help End Ukraine War, Draghi SaysMario Draghi, the former ECB head and former Italian prime minister, says Europe has to play a large role in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. He says what happens in Ukraine, will define the relationship between the US and Europe. He speaks to Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz at the Citadel Securities Conference in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg5d agoWhole story →Securityukraine war diplomacy
Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With UkraineThe series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to normalize the relationship with Moscow even if it means further undercutting Ukraine.The New York Times5d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityus russia relations
Putin Reportedly Floats Ukraine Summit With Trump and XiVladimir Putin has reportedly proposed a summit next month with Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss Ukraine, a move that could deepen tensions between Ukraine and the US and raise concerns among European leaders. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg6d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityukraine summit proposal
