Trump waives sweeping Russia sanctions just weeks before the midterms. Then he doubles down: ‘It’s a very good decision’ Lawmakers have criticized the move. We Got This Covered · Oct 18
Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’ Two people killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes on power infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Oct 18
Kid Rock Details an 'Epic' White House Dinner With Trump and the Main Issue They All Agreed Upon Kid Rock described an 'epic' White House dinner with Donald Trump, Bill Maher and Stephen A. Smith, where they discussed politics, foreign affairs and HBCU funding. International Business Times UK · Oct 18
Polls put Republicans on the back foot ahead of the midterms, and report says Trump is blaming his top aides for a faltering strategy Trump could lose control of Congress soon We Got This Covered · Oct 18
More Than Seven In Ten Americans Think The U.S. Is On The 'Wrong Track' Ahead Of The Midterms: Poll The new poll also showed that Trump's approval rating had sunk to 34%, with more than half of respondents saying they "strongly disapprove" of Trump's presidency. International Business Times · Oct 18
Vance explains why Trump was so livid with Kimberly Guilfoyle — and definitely booting her The vice president claims he has personally investigated corruption inside White House The Independent UK · Oct 18
Trump Showed 'Unusual Behaviours' After 'Very Severe Problems', Psychologist Suggests Clinical and forensic psychologist Dr John Paul Garrison analysed Donald Trump's remarks about having 'very severe problems', along with footage of his gestures and movements International Business Times UK · Oct 18
NASA Boss Jared Isaacman Says We Must 'Remain Open Minded' as Government Releases Declassified UAPs US billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman urged NASA to remain open-minded about UAPs, while acknowledging that unexplained sightings may reflect natural events, advanced technology or extraterrestrial causes. International Business Times UK · Oct 18
Kim Kardashian Is 'Technically More a Lawyer' Than Trump's Press Secretary, Jimmy Kimmel Says During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kim Kardashian discussed her legal studies as Kimmel joked about her qualifications compared with departing White House press secretary Katie Zacharia. International Business Times UK · Oct 18
US judge dismisses Trump admin bid to overturn New York City sanctuary policies A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s attempt to overturn New York City’s sanctuary policies, ruling that local authorities cannot be compelled to use their staff and resources to enforce federal civil immigration laws. The Times of India · Oct 18
Trump says he's a great dealmaker. His record says otherwise Donald Trump, known for his negotiation skills, has faced criticism for his failed deals and claims. His presidency has shown that many of his promised agreements did not materialize as expected. Some real accomplishments during his administration included the Abraham Accords and trade agreements. Experts have noted that Trump's approach… The Economic Times · Oct 18
'People from different world': Trump blames immigration for France unrest, warns US US president Donald Trump has blamed immigration for the violent unrest that swept across France, urging the country to close its borders as protests over the cost of living and public services escalated into clashes, looting and arson. The Times of India · Oct 18
Omar raid makes me fear for my family As Trump targets naturalized citizens, my family wonders if we could be next Salon · Oct 18
Could school start times change if America moves to permanent Daylight Saving Time? IN FOCUS: A bill to make daylight saving time permanent has reignited a conversation about whether schools should start later in the day. But advocates explain why it’s not so simple, reports Rhian Lubin The Independent UK · Oct 18
We Got This Covered · Oct 18 Trump claims former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper let out 88 murderers during Covid, and argues it ‘would have been okay’ if they had died Trump compared Roy Cooper’s Covid prison releases to the Willie Horton case
International Business Times UK · Oct 18 Donald Trump's Attacks Are a 'Confession' Masking His Own 'Delusional Framework', Niece Mary Claims Mary Trump argues that Donald Trump projects traits he cannot accept in himself, linking his attacks on opponents to family history and an inability to acknowledge weakness.
International Business Times UK · Oct 18 Trump Evaluates a 'Robot' Body Double as the Extensive Campaign Trail Starts To Take a Physical Toll Donald Trump joked about a robot body double after three rallies, little sleep and concerns about his voice ahead of the US midterms.
The Independent UK · Oct 18 Meet the Democrats breaking through in the country’s most pro-Trump town: ‘Tough nut’ ANALYSIS: Democratic voters in the country’s most MAGA county could all fit together in an Uber — but with Trump’s popularity slipping, organizers aren’t giving up, Brendan Rascius learns
The Conversation · Oct 18 Alberta and Québec referendums test Canadian unity amid hostility from the U.S. People in the Canadian province of Alberta are voting on whether to stay in Canada or begin a process for a second, binding referendum on independence. By 2030, those in Québec could face a similar choice.
France 24 · Oct 18 Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg kills one, sets refinery ablaze A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's second-largest city Saint Petersburg killed at least one person and hospitalised another five on Sunday. The attack – which also sparked fires at an oil refinery and depot – comes as Kyiv accused Russia of violating Washington's "energy ceasefire" dozens of times.
International Business Times · Oct 18 Ukraine Launches Large-Scale Drone Attack On Russia, Defies Trump's Demands To Leave Russian Energy Alone Swarms of Ukrainian drones hit numerous targets in Russia, including an oil terminal, overnight despite Trump's repeated insistence that Kyiv stop attacking Russian oil infrastructure.
International Business Times UK · Oct 18 Netizens Ask How Kristi Noem Could Possibly 'Get a Fake Position and Still Get Fired From It' Kristi Noem's six-month appointment as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas has ended, prompting online criticism as the State Department confirms she will remain as a senior adviser.
The Guardian - US · Oct 18 Small business owners are doing OK – but will that help Trump overcome his low approval ratings? Overall, economic sentiment for Trump is poor, but small businesses seem fairly confident, according to several surveys
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18 World leaders must wise up to threat of cyber-attacks or rogue fridges will be least of their worries Global cooperation seems unlikely despite AI increasing the risk of digital fraud and the need to protect the financial system
The Independent UK · Oct 18 China extends open invitation to Katie Zacharia after her ‘proper toilets’ remark Zacharia moved to China after her husband, taking job at a law firm from 2011 to 2013