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
Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine
The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.
World
wsj.com
20.10.2026
Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme
President makes suggestion while announcing new program to reward tipsters who submit fraud allegationsDonald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would serve as “the arbitrator” of decisions in the jus
World
theguardian.com
20.10.2026
Pete Hegseth Responds After Trump Rejects His Livestream Execution Plan
Hegseth said that Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will get the death he "deserves" at his public execution come December.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.10.2026
Current U.S. support for Ukraine looks very different than it did
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with William Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, about President Trump's recent moves to support Russia and how that compares to past administrations.
World
npr.org
20.10.2026
White House Correspondent Hits Back After Trump Brands Him a 'Sick Person'
White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg has hit back after Donald Trump branded him a “sick person” during a heated exchange.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.10.2026