Newsom spars with Trump-appointed prosecutor over 20,000 suspected noncitizens on voter rolls
Gavin Newsom and Bill Essayli clashed over noncitizen voting after an LA County official said the registrar cannot verify voter citizenship.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.10.2026
In Trump’s World of International Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street
The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.10.2026
Trump Hands Susan Collins an Olive Branch as She Faces Tight Maine Race
Collins' announcement that the Trump administration is releasing 315,000 barrels of heating oil comes as she faces a close race.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.10.2026
How Trump's attacks on voting system integrity might affect upcoming elections
Election law expert Rick Hasen explains Trump's interference in the midterms, including threatening local officials with criminal prosecution unless they strike alleged noncitizens from voter rolls.
Politics
npr.org
21.10.2026
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Prisoners
The justices, for now, agreed to continue blocking a Bureau of Prisons policy that would prohibit gender-transition medical treatments.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.10.2026
Supreme Court upholds pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration has to continue providing gender-affirming care to inmates in federal prisons as litigation on efforts to change the policy continues.
Politics
npr.org
21.10.2026
“I’ve Never Studied the Body of a Man Before,” Says Trump Before Describing Jon Husted’s Ass in Gross Detail
Maybe the president and his favorite Senator should run off into the sunset together. It would save us all a lot of grief.
Culture
esquire.com
21.10.2026
Ilhan Omar finally emerges after DC raid with video pleading for cash to fight Trump
Ilhan Omar's campaign video breaks her silence after the DHS raid on her D.C. home, accusing Trump of trying to intimidate political enemies.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.10.2026
Trump says AI data centres should pay ‘dividends’ in pre-midterm shift
US president has continued to support data centres in advance of midterms, despite growing opposition from Republicans.
World
aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Russia to send first diesel tanker to the US amid Trump deal
Russia will send on Thursday its first diesel tanker to the US to an undisclosed port.
World
aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of making ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest
French president criticises leaders for spreading misleading information as country prepares for further protests this weekendEurope live – latest updatesEmmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and o
World
theguardian.com
21.10.2026
Peter Zalmayev: 'Ukraine was showing all sorts of cards that Trump took away and gave to Putin'
Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Founder and Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, LIVE from Kyiv. And he warns, "I'm seeing, I'm smelling a Yalta II. I'm smelling another
World
france24.com
21.10.2026
Republican Appears to Publish AI Prompt Saying Trump Is 'Not Popular'
The now removed note on the website appeared to give a brutal assessment of the president.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.10.2026
Trump campaigns in deep-red states, fearing Democratic wave
The midterm elections are just two weeks away in the United States and Donald Trump is stumping for candidates in states that he won by double digits in 2024. Polls showing support for the Republican
World
france24.com
21.10.2026
U.S. Midterms Loom Over a Deadlock Between Trump and Tehran
Renewed military conflict before or after the midterms won’t resolve the disputes the United States and Iran will eventually have to confront across the negotiating table.
World
time.com
21.10.2026
Macron hits out at ‘stupid’ Trump remarks about riots in France
French president expresses anger after US and other rightwing leaders blame migrants for violence and looting
Finance
ft.com
21.10.2026
Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for riots
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, for exploiting unrest in France for political gain
World
abcnews.com
21.10.2026
Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections
Less than two weeks before the election, Trump continues to crash through barriers that he wouldn't dare cross in his first term.
Politics
npr.org
21.10.2026
Trump Signs 10 Bills Into Law: New National Park, Dating App Rules, More
President Trump signs laws to tackle romance scams, expand clergy Social Security options and bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.10.2026
Russia releases US citizen as Trump’s envoy visits
Steve Witkoff meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in fresh drive to end war in Ukraine
Finance
ft.com
21.10.2026