Trump Waives Most Russia Sanctions Passed by Congress
The president signed an executive order to exempt Russia from parts of a law he signed last month.
World
wsj.com
17.10.2026
Trump’s new press secretary out after less than week
A series of blunders that added to distractions for her embattled boss led to her dismissal.
World
japantimes.co.jp
17.10.2026
Justice Department Seeks to Disqualify Judge Overseeing Golf Course Lawsuit
Escalating a standoff with Judge Ana C. Reyes, the Justice Department demanded that she recuse herself from a case in which she had ordered several Trump officials to testify.
Politics
nytimes.com
17.10.2026
Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Legislation
The sanctions were part of legislation that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.
Politics
nytimes.com
17.10.2026
Rockstar Officially Comments on GTA 6's Approach to Trump & COVID-19
GTA 6's real-world references won't include direct acknowledgement of Donald Trump and the 2020 pandemic, Rockstar Games says.
Culture
polygon.com
17.10.2026
Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim that Trump Owns White House Records
A three-judge panel appeared unconvinced by claims that a federal law requiring the president to preserve and hand over his presidential papers was unconstitutional.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.10.2026
Zelensky turns to Europe for backing as ties with Trump deteriorate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned to his European allies on Friday, asking Brussels for an additional €70 billion to fund the war against Russia next year. Zelensky's relationship with US
World
france24.com
16.10.2026
Opinion | Trump’s Pressure on Ukraine Could Boost China
Without help from the West, Kyiv may turn increasingly to the East, at a cost to U.S. national security.
World
wsj.com
16.10.2026
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks at EU summit amid spat with Donald Trump
EU leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine at the Brussels summit. But souring relations with the US over Russia and Starlink and a big hole in the budget will make for a difficult winter for Ukraine.
World
dw.com
16.10.2026
Trump told new press secretary to ‘reconsider’ role
Al Jazeera has confirmed that White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role.
World
aljazeera.com
16.10.2026
Trump's new press secretary leaves after less than a week following controversy
Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer while working as a commentator for conservative outlets such as Fox News and Newsmax.
World
euronews.com
16.10.2026
Elon Musk's Flying Tesla is the Perfect Ad for Trump's America
You’ve never seen anything quite like it before, but it fails to serve the overwhelming majority of Americans.
Politics
newsweek.com
16.10.2026
Katie Zacharia, Trump’s Press Secretary, Is Out After Five Days
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is out after just five days on the job. President Trump told reporters Friday that he would talk to Zacharia about a new role. “I said, ‘When I get back we’r
Culture
variety.com
16.10.2026
Peskov: Russia agrees with Trump on Zelensky
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Moscow agrees with United States President Donald Trump's assessment that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is unwilling to reach a peace
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
16.10.2026
EU rallies in support of Ukraine amid Trump standoff
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks EU leaders for extra $79bn to help fight Russia next year.
World
aljazeera.com
16.10.2026
Zelensky hails "real leaders" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European allies stepping up their role in talks, calling
World
france24.com
16.10.2026
How Trump’s Pressure Could Actually End Up Saving Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney is using the moment to push through nation-building projects that could kick-start Canada’s economy.
World
wsj.com
16.10.2026
A look at Cuba's humanitarian crisis
The U.S. blockade of oil imports to Cuba has been blamed for a worsening economic and humanitarian crisis. The Trump administration is targeting Cuba's communist government, imposing new sanctions aga
World
cbsnews.com
16.10.2026
The new unequivocal Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president is standing up to Trump, but it’s unclear if this will help Kyiv or hinder it
Finance
ft.com
16.10.2026
Republicans Face New Warning Signs in Deep-Red Montana
MT-01, a district Trump carried by 12 points in 2024 is now a tossup, and a new poll puts the independent Senate nominee ahead.
Politics
newsweek.com
16.10.2026