Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine, experts say
A Trump diplomat called Putin “a humanitarian,” another in a recent flurry of overtures to the Russian leader. But it’s unclear whether blandishments will entice him to strike a deal.
World
nbcnews.com
22.10.2026
Putin releases hostage to U.S., drawing praise from Trump administration
The Trump administration praised Putin as a "humanitarian," the latest move to curry favor with Russia amid talks over the war in Ukraine.
World
japantimes.co.jp
22.10.2026
Trump Isn’t Even Good at TV Anymore
From Trump TV to a Shark Tank knockoff, the president’s latest entertainment ventures are a steep decline from his days on The Apprentice.
Tech
wired.com
21.10.2026
The Social Security Administration wants more babies signed up for ‘Trump accounts.’ But there’s still a catch.
Social Security is looking to reverse an initially slow uptake on Trump accounts
Finance
marketwatch.com
21.10.2026
Trump, Putin and Xi at one table, without Ukraine. What Moscow wants from the proposal and why Beijing might agree.
Moscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part
World
dw.com
21.10.2026
What China wants from a Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine
Moscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part
World
dw.com
21.10.2026
Trump Rallies for Lindsey Graham's Sister While Eroding His Russia Legacy
Trump rallies for Darline Graham days after waiving the Russia sanctions law her late brother Lindsey Graham fought to pass.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.10.2026
Trump exploits France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms
Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no ev
World
france24.com
21.10.2026
Report: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on Trump
Musk and Trump both denied ordering Starlink slowdown. WSJ reports it was Musk.
Tech
arstechnica.com
21.10.2026
Trump supporters confronted with painful gas prices deliver striking response: ‘I'll take that any day’
Trump rally attendees in North Carolina say rising gas prices are worth it if the Iran war stops a nuclear weapon from threatening future generations.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.10.2026
Churches Strike Blow to Trump Admin in Fight Over ICE Raids
Religious groups won a key appeal in their fight against Trump administration immigration enforcement at houses of worship.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.10.2026
Trump delivers $1 billion to Marines to relieve decades-long suffering of American heroes and their families
Trump announced nearly $1 billion in Camp Lejeune toxic water settlements at a North Carolina rally, ordering the DOJ to resolve all remaining claims.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.10.2026
Macron says Trump spread rumours about protests
Macron says Trump spread rumours about protests
World
aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
How Saudi Arabia's defense vulnerabilities could become Trump's problem amid Houthi onslaught
Saudi Arabia seeks foreign allies to counter Houthi missiles and drones as Trump weighs whether to launch direct U.S. military strikes on Yemen.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.10.2026
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine on Trump's turn toward Russia
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about President Trump's embrace of Russia as envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow after meeting Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
World
npr.org
21.10.2026
Trump Keeps Promising Cash on the Campaign Trail—but Has a Poor History of Following Through
The President has promised everything from billions of dollars in aid for struggling farmers to a $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ if Republicans win in November, but he has a poor track record of following th
World
time.com
21.10.2026
Trump campaigns in North Carolina as GOP stops on-air spending for Senate candidate
President Trump visited North Carolina, even as Republicans have stopped spending money on air for their U.S. Senate candidate.
Politics
npr.org
21.10.2026
Trump to campaign for Sen. Darline Graham despite disagreement on Russia sanctions
President 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.
Politics
npr.org
21.10.2026
Donald Trump Gushes Over Jon Husted's Body Again
President Donald Trump has said that he studied Senator Jon Husted's body, adding that he is a "pile of muscle."
Politics
newsweek.com
21.10.2026
Trump Agrees to BBC Deposition in January as Long as It's Not Recorded
Trump's lawyers said he will be available for questioning from January 11-22 in his $10 billion defamation suit against the BBC.
Politics
newsweek.com
22.10.2026