October 2026
Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor
Musk’s record midterm election spending comes as the Tesla and SpaceX CEO rebuilds his relationship with Trump and has business ties to the federal government.
Delta delays debut of Saudi Arabia service until March after Riyadh airport attacks
Delta planned to begin the route on Oct. 23, in what would have marked the first nonstop commercial flight between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: ‘I made the right choice’
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow “plays into Russia’s hands.”
FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks
The FAA warned U.S. airlines about flight risks over Saudi Arabia as Riyadh airport attacks disrupt travel and Delta weighs an Oct. 23 launch.
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home raided by DHS in fraud probe of immigration paperwork: Report
The Minnesota Democrat, a Muslim who was born in Somalia, has been targeted for criticism in the past by President Donald Trump.
Global travel warnings after Iran-backed Houthi militants strike Riyadh airport
The Saudi-led coalition responding to the attacks said Monday it was dealing with more drones and missiles heading toward the Kingdom.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to agree to energy ceasefire, but warns Russia must do same
If Russia doesn’t agree to Trump’s energy ceasefire, Ukraine will respond, Zelenskyy said in a live-streamed address Monday morning.
Judge orders Trump administration to immediately stop taxpayer-funded TV ads
The ads featuring President Trump have been criticized as government propaganda and as aimed at influencing the outcome of the midterm election.
Trump Media advisor Katie Zacharia named White House press secretary
Trump named Katie Zacharia to take over as the next press secretary.
Justice Department investigates TV networks as White House press-access fight escalates
The Justice Department said in a statement that it is examining whether the White House TV press pool violated the Sherman Act.