Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks
Russia frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin, wanted by ICC as war criminal, as a ‘humanitarian’US politics live – latest updatesVladimir Putin ordered the release o
World
theguardian.com
21.10.2026
US pulls personnel from Saudi Arabia as kingdom comes under Houthi fire
Trump weighs direct military strikes against the Houthis as deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate and Riyadh urgently seeks U.S. interceptors.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.10.2026
Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues
A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.
Politics
npr.org
21.10.2026
Green Card Marriage Scam Brought in Hundreds of Thousands Each Year: DOJ
The case comes as the Trump admin tightens immigration enforcement, a shift one suspect acknowledged, the criminal complaint said.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.10.2026
As midterms near, bipartisan furor grows over Trump targeting Ukraine
Trump's push to end the war that has raged since 2022 comes as midterm elections could give Democrats control of Congress, expanding their oversight powers.
World
latimes.com
21.10.2026
Witkoff’s Praise of Putin as ‘Humanitarian’ Tracks With U.S. Approach to Russia
The U.S. envoy’s remarks in Russia sparked fury among Ukraine’s supporters, but they follow President Trump’s strategy for ending the Ukraine war.
World
wsj.com
21.10.2026
Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement
From Barack Obama to Donald Trump, ideology has infused the interpretation of the federal law banning sex discrimination on college campuses.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.10.2026
Canada to Provide Steel, Auto Sectors With Billions to Ease Trade Crunch
It’s Canada’s latest dollop of federal aid for companies that have faced financial strain since President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on foreign-made metals and automotives.
World
wsj.com
21.10.2026
Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits
Trump’s EPA can't unilaterally dismiss SpaceXAI pollution lawsuit, court rules.
Tech
arstechnica.com
21.10.2026
U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections
The Trump administration will release 315,000 barrels of heating oil, but analysts say the amount is too small to make much of a difference.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.10.2026
Top Democrats join California immigrant, Nevada group to sue over federal election probes
The lawsuit accuses Trump and his administration of using "shoddily compiled lists of supposed noncitizens" and "coercive threats" against state officials to assert federal control over the midterms.
World
latimes.com
21.10.2026
24-year-old Kansas man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Donald Trump
Jaden J Read was arrested after federal authorities say he posted threats online before president’s Wichita rallyA 24-year-old Kansas man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Donald Tr
World
theguardian.com
21.10.2026
Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches
Al Schmidt is the chief election official in the state of Pennsylvania. President Trump's insults put him in danger during the 2020 ballot count. Now Schmidt talks about preparing for the midterms.
Politics
npr.org
21.10.2026
Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.10.2026
Supreme Court rejects Trump's order to end hormone treatments for transgender prisoners
The decision is a rare win for trans rights at the Supreme Court.
World
latimes.com
21.10.2026
Macron rejects Trump’s claims blaming migrants for French riots
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned comments by "foreign leaders" on the violent protests in France on October 17. He has now arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of his Gulf tour.
World
france24.com
21.10.2026
Iran says indirect talks with U.S. on ceasefire proposal continue
Iran says the U.S. is seeking changes to a seven-day ceasefire proposal Trump rejected last month as indirect talks continue.
World
cbsnews.com
21.10.2026
The President Sure Cut the FBI’s Public Corruption Teams at a Convenient Time
The CEO of naval firm went to prison for bribing public officials, but why aren’t the people who took his company’s money? In Trump’s America, I guess we’ll never know.
Culture
esquire.com
21.10.2026
2027 Green Card Lottery Cancellation Faces Appeal
The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's order requiring the State Department to reopen the Diversity Visa lottery.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.10.2026
US to hold 74% stake in TRIPP development company as Armenia secures veto rights
Armenia and the United States are set to establish a joint-stock company to oversee the implementation of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), with the American side holding
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
21.10.2026