The ‘adults in the room’ won’t save you
The hope that wise subordinates would curb the likes of Donald Trump was always a misunderstanding of politics
Finance
ft.com
21.10.2026
Russia Releases Imprisoned American Man, Says Trump Envoy in Meeting With Putin
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired school teacher, had spent more than four years in prison on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
World
time.com
21.10.2026
Ukraine talks: US envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Russia
US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday about Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump pushes Kyiv to make a
World
france24.com
21.10.2026
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.
World
npr.org
21.10.2026
Russia releases American teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges after Trump pressed Putin
American Stephen Hubbard has been released from Russian custody after Trump urged Putin to free the retired teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges.
World
foxnews.com
21.10.2026
Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard
The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the Russian leader, Vladimir V. Putin, little.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.10.2026
Russia says it freed American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with Putin
American Stephen Hubbard was released by Russia on Wednesday, state news agencies reported, the latest sign of warmer ties with the Kremlin as Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal that ends Mo
World
nbcnews.com
21.10.2026
Democrats Have a Wide Lead in Our New Poll as Trump Slides
The map favors Republicans, but cracks in their base are leaving them vulnerable in defending House and Senate control.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.10.2026
Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds
Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.10.2026
The right to enforce civil rights is under attack in the US
The Trump administration and conservative courts are making it harder to challenge civil rights violations.
World
aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
From strife-torn France to the UK, rightwing populists win when they stir chaos while promising order | Rafael Behr
Marine Le Pen and Donald Trump are arsonists who play at being firefighters. Nigel Farage is finding that act harder to pull off in Andy Burnham’s BritainAn election where one side represents chaos wi
Politics
theguardian.com
21.10.2026
Alberta’s “no” to separation gives Carney a boost as Trump pressure unites Canadians
Roughly three in four voters rejected starting a path toward separation, as Trump’s trade war and annexation threats push Canadians closer together.
World
euronews.com
21.10.2026
Netanyahu pushes to resume strikes against Iran
Israeli military made plans for extensive operation earlier this month but held off as Donald Trump rules out an attack before US midterm elections
Finance
ft.com
21.10.2026
Haitian migrants changed this US town - Trump's deportation drive is reshaping it again
The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.10.2026
U.S. envoy Witkoff to meet Putin, Trump presses Kyiv to settle
The plan comes after what a U.S. official called "constructive" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.10.2026
Beef producers could play a big role in this year's midterm elections
Trump's policies have complicated his support among beef producers, a key constituency in states where tight Senate races could sway control of the body.
Politics
npr.org
21.10.2026
Maybe it’s personal: Europeans worry Trump just likes Putin more than Zelenskyy
After 20 months of upheaval in transatlantic relations, EU officials fear the U.S. president dislikes Ukraine’s leader too much to push for a fair peace.
Politics
politico.eu
20.10.2026
Trump Says He Asked Putin to Release an American Jailed in Russia
The president called for the return of Stephen James Hubbard, a Michigan teacher seized from his home in Ukraine months after Russia invaded that country.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.10.2026
Trump's $8B Diesel Aid Package Branded 'Band-Aid' by Iowa Farm Leader
The criticism comes as the administration rolls out its Harvest Fuel Relief program ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.10.2026
Trump May Be Paxton’s Best Weapon Against Talarico Despite GOP Concerns
Some Republicans have expressed concern about Trump visits, but polls show his rallies haven’t hurt Paxton against Talarico.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.10.2026