Trump’s Overtures to Putin Put Republican Candidates in Hot Seat
GOP politicians in a number of tight races are breaking with Trump on Russia policy ahead of midterms.
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wsj.com
18.10.2026
Opinion | To Russia With Love, Signed Donald
Trump waives sanctions and tariffs under the Lindsey Graham law.
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wsj.com
18.10.2026
Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘must be brought to an end’, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's president says communication between Washington and Kyiv 'virtually nonstop', despite a spat with Trump.
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aljazeera.com
18.10.2026
Trump ‘border czar’ says Ilhan Omar could be ‘of course’ denaturalized and deported
Officials allege congresswoman, whose home was raided by federal agents, or family violated law to obtain citizenshipTom Homan, Donald Trump’s “border czar”, has said that the Republican presidential
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theguardian.com
18.10.2026
U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the U.S. formally siding with Russia’s Vladimir Putin would be a “historic mistake,” but said he still sees President Donald Trump as an ally de
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18.10.2026
Zelensky Takes a Risk by Publicly Confronting Trump Over Russia
Plus, masked Israeli settlers attack a group of European diplomats, and a playboy who inherit the world’s most notorious mercenary force.
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wsj.com
18.10.2026
In tight Texas Senate race, Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on voters
The race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.
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latimes.com
18.10.2026
How Zelensky Decided to Take the Risk and Publicly Confront Trump
The Ukrainian leader is calling out the White House for relaxing pressure on Russia, drawing more ire.
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18.10.2026
US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist
Trump-appointed Ambassador Mike Huckabee calls attack in occupied West Bank a 'despicable act of terror'.
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aljazeera.com
18.10.2026
Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver called mistake by GOP allies
At least eight Republican senators and several House lawmakers have spoken out against Trump's diesel deal with Russia or the sanctions waiver.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.10.2026
What Trump’s Waiver of New Russia Sanctions Means for Ukraine
Experts say easing pressure on Moscow could bring limited relief to U.S. fuel buyers while undermining support for Kyiv.
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time.com
17.10.2026
Will the EU come to Ukraine’s rescue in war against Russia?
US support at risk as Trump-Zelenskyy relations nosedive.
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aljazeera.com
17.10.2026
Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
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aljazeera.com
17.10.2026
Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions will intensify war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy warns
Ukrainian president calls the move a ‘reward’ for Vladimir Putin as Russia strikes country’s power plantsPower plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unlivableVolodymyr Zelen
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theguardian.com
17.10.2026
Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?
Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.
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aljazeera.com
17.10.2026
Insults, odd obsessions and rambling thoughts: a week in Trump rallies
President has hit red states to drum up Republican support – and his increasingly strange performances are on full display Montana, Tennessee, Alaska. In the run-up to an election, a Republican presid
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theguardian.com
17.10.2026
Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic'
Russia on Saturday hailed US President Donald Trump's move to waive new sanctions on it as "historic", as Ukraine worries he is taking Moscow's side in Europe's worst conflict since World War II.
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france24.com
17.10.2026
Trump's new press secretary out after less than week
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday after less than a week in the high-profile job following a series of blunders that added to distractions for her embattled boss, Presid
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france24.com
17.10.2026
Why Europe’s Right Is Breaking Up With MAGA
Nationalist parties have come to see President Trump as a liability and distanced themselves from him as they have been rising in the polls.
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wsj.com
17.10.2026
Zelensky drums up European backing as Trump ties slump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Friday to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, as he insisted he was standing up for his country amid a fresh row
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france24.com
17.10.2026