Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.
World
npr.org
17.10.2026
Trump Threatens ‘Jail’ In California Midterm Election Fight
Trump said California officials who count ballots of suspected non-citizens 'will all go to jail for a long period of time.'
Politics
newsweek.com
17.10.2026
Can Russian diesel help Trump bring down US fuel prices?
A few weeks after US President Donald Trump signed a law expanding sanctions on Russia [hell sanctions] his administration issued a general license allowing American companies to buy Russian diesel. T
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
17.10.2026
Week in Politics: Trump's Russian diesel deal update; why the DOJ is suing California
We look at where things are in the deal President Trump says he made to import Russian diesel, plus the reason why the Justice Department is suing California.
Politics
npr.org
17.10.2026
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged supporters to defend new U.S. sanctions against Russia
World
abcnews.com
17.10.2026
Biden-appointed judge deals Trump another sanctuary city defeat in major immigration fight
A federal judge ruled Trump's lawsuit against New York City's sanctuary policies fails, citing the Tenth Amendment's anti-commandeering doctrine.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.10.2026
All the president’s women: a familiar downward trajectory in Trump’s cabinet
Half of Trump’s female cabinet officials have been replaced by men, while men facing misconduct allegations remainDonald Trump is not, by any measure, a feminist. He has said so himself. But the presi
World
theguardian.com
17.10.2026
Map Shows Seats Democrats May Flip in Districts Trump Won by Double Digits
More than a dozen House districts Trump won by double digits are in play as Democrats hope for a midterm blue wave.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.10.2026
Trump Can't Save You Now, Republicans Warned Just Weeks Before Midterms
Some pollsters and strategists believe the 2026 competition's results may already be "baked in."
Politics
newsweek.com
17.10.2026
Army expo attendees skeptical of Trump's Iran peace deal hopes: 'Beat 'em into submission'
AUSA Exposition attendees question Trump's optimism about an Iran deal, arguing military and economic sanctions must intensify before Tehran talks.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.10.2026
Sanders urges Trump to end Iran war and tax 'big oil'
United States Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders called on President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran, which he blamed for high energy prices, and urged him to impose taxes on big oil companies.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
17.10.2026
Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions package
The move to put the sanctions on hold comes amid increasing criticism from Trump of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and follows the US' diesel deal with Russia.
World
euronews.com
17.10.2026
Ukraine and Europe have little choice but to work with Trump
Despite growing tensions over Russia, Kyiv and European leaders remain dependent on US support.
World
aljazeera.com
17.10.2026
Trump signs new 'hellish sanctions' on Russia but suspends enforcement indefinitely
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing additional sanctions against Russia but simultaneously suspended their implementation for an indefinite period, according to reports
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
17.10.2026
Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.
World
aljazeera.com
17.10.2026
Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law
US president's executive order comes two days before sanctions deadline and a week after diesel deal with Putin.
World
aljazeera.com
17.10.2026
Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump
The move came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year.
World
japantimes.co.jp
17.10.2026
Trump’s Tariff Strategy Collides With $2 Trillion US Deficit
The U.S. deficit neared $2 trillion as tariff refunds undercut a revenue source Trump has touted as a solution to debt.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.10.2026
Trump exempts Russia from further sanctions mandated by new law
US president gives Putin a reprieve on threatened energy measures after cutting deal with Moscow to release diesel
Finance
ft.com
17.10.2026
Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke
World
aljazeera.com
17.10.2026