State attorneys general step up plans to counter Trump’s meddling in midterms Coordination by Democratic officials overseeing elections includes Zoom calls and in-person tabletop exercises The Guardian - US · Oct 21
Trump Administration's CNN Press Ban: Why Is the Network Being Blocked From Air Force One? CNN has warned the Trump administration it may seek further court action after journalists were repeatedly excluded from Air Force One assignments despite a ruling restoring the network's White House credentials. International Business Times UK · Oct 21
Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes following call with Rubio Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that his country is now receiving crucial early warning intelligence from partners. Recent Russian missile attacks caused significant civilian casualties, prompting Zelenskyy to seek more American assistance. Although U.S. officials deny any political directives to slow support, Zelenskyy expressed concerns over military supplies and restrictions.… The Economic Times · Oct 21
Trump Calls Rodríguez-Machado Election Race 'Interesting' — But Venezuela Has No Vote Set Trump called a Rodríguez vs. Machado race "interesting," but Venezuela has no election date and Machado is still shut out of the talks. Latin Times · Oct 20
Musk ordered Starlink slowdown, kept Ukraine and Trump administration in dark US officials, however, have denied ordering any slowdown. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington had not directed any reduction in the satellite services, while secretary of state Marco Rubio maintained that the White House was not responsible for the reported disruption. Speaking to reporters, Hegseth said the US military had… The Times of India · Oct 20
Obama accuses Trump admin of weaponizing federal government against Ilhan Omar The former U.S. President warned that the actions could set a dangerous precedent. We Got This Covered · Oct 20
U.S. Farm Debt Hits a Record $605 Billion — And an $8 Billion Bailout Covers Just 1.3% of the Tab As farm sector debt soars to a record $605 billion, the Trump administration announces an $8 billion bailout for farmers. Barchart · Oct 20
Bipartisan pushback swells against Trump’s Ukraine moves Congressional Democrats and some Republicans are signaling their intention to try to enact legislation to force President Donald Trump to reverse what some of them have called his “pro-Putin agenda.” The groundswell of bipartisan congressional criticism of Trump’s policy toward Russia, particularly as it relates to Ukraine, grew louder as… Roll Call · Oct 20
Trump admin revoked more than 300,000 visas since 2025, including 4,000 linked to birth tourism: Report The Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January last year, including at least 4,000 linked to people accused of engaging in or facilitating birth tourism, The New York Post reported. The Times of India · Oct 20
US officials are actively prepping states for Trump interference in the midterm elections: report Their concerns follow Trump’s baseless and long-running claims of a ‘deep state’ conspiracy The Independent UK · Oct 20
Trump Administration Urges SCOTUS To Uphold Federal Ban on Distilling Liquor at Home The justices will decide the case later this term. Reason · Oct 20
Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese More than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation The Independent UK · Oct 19
US arrests 2 dozen noncitizens in California over alleged illegal voter registration ahead of midterms Federal authorities have arrested more than two dozen foreign nationals in California for allegedly registering and voting illegally in US elections, as the Trump administration intensifies its efforts to crack down on noncitizen voting ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The Times of India · Oct 19
Donald Trump's Alleged Plan to Denaturalise Ilhan Omar Is 'Blatantly Unconstitutional', Author Claims Claims about Ilhan Omar's citizenship are under scrutiny, raising constitutional questions. Allegations of immigration fraud remain unproven, and no move to revoke her citizenship has been confirmed. International Business Times UK · Oct 19
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19 US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in continuing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow
The Economic Times · Oct 19 US midterm elections 2026: What could change for H-1B & green cards as US' immigration rules face a poll test The looming US midterm elections are set to play a crucial role in shaping immigration policy, particularly concerning H-1B visas. Various proposals are under consideration that could reshape how employment-based green cards are processed and issued. With lawmakers from both sides offering contrasting changes, the outcome of these elections will…
International Business Times UK · Oct 18 Barack Obama Says Trump Is Trying to Deport Ilhan Omar for Criticising Him After Federal Agents Raid Her Home Barack Obama accused the Trump administration of targeting Ilhan Omar for political reasons after agents searched her home in an investigation into her immigration paperwork.
International Business Times · Oct 18 Treasury Secretary Grilled On Economic Figures And Foreign Policy. He Refrained From Directly Calling Ukraine An Ally. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that prices would come down as soon as the Iran war ended, hailed Trump's economic record, and defended the administration's decision to waive Russian sanctions.
The Guardian - US · Oct 18 Obama condemns comments by ‘border czar’ that Ilhan Omar could ‘of course’ be denaturalized Former president urges Americans to defend congresswoman, saying ‘there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her’
The Independent UK · Oct 18 Trump shredded by leading conservative for ‘giving aid and comfort’ to Putin as Republicans revolt over Ukraine Andy McCarthy slammed President Trump’s so-called ‘energy ceasefire’ as being ‘rigged against Ukraine’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18 Blunder in, abandon allies and court a dictator: it’s the Trump doctrine, now playing out in Myanmar The US condemned the genocide and military rule there, but now that Trump craves its rare earths, that’s all changed. For democracy activists, that’s a disaster, says former Observer international editor Steve Bloomfield
The Guardian - US · Oct 17 Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River Move comes after Trump administration announced restrictions that could slash water supplies
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17 Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian president warns it will embolden Russian leader and intensify war as Moscow hits country’s power plants
The Economic Times · Oct 17 US reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centres The United States is planning to restart three closed nuclear plants to address rising energy needs. These plants were shut down due to high electricity costs but are now sought after for carbon-free energy. Large technology companies are contracting for power from these facilities, ensuring a stable revenue. Restarting these…
Reason · Oct 16 DOGE Worked? Only If You Grade on a Curve. Cutting the number of federal employees wasn't the disaster that many critics fretted about, but that wasn't the metric for success.