Politics16.10.2026 10:37
Trump faces criticism over Zelensky attack and Russia oil deal
Lawmakers in both U.S. parties criticized Trump over his remarks about Zelensky and a deal allowing Russian oil sales.
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Politics16.10.2026 07:37
Federal judge orders Trump to cancel remaining taxpayer-funded TV ads
The two-week order targets a $20 million ad campaign that the administration said was already ending.
Politics15.10.2026 13:22
Trump calls for new Ukrainian president after Zelensky criticizes diesel deal
Zelensky warned that a US agreement easing sanctions on Russian diesel exports would help Moscow fund its war.
Politics15.10.2026 10:22
Collins urges reversal of Trump’s Russian diesel plan
Collins and six other senators oppose the plan as Maine’s average diesel price stands at $6.45 a gallon.
Politics14.10.2026 12:52
Trump defends temporary easing of Russian diesel restrictions amid bipartisan criticism
Trump says the six-month measure could lower diesel prices, while lawmakers and Ukraine's president warn it would benefit Russia.
Politics11.10.2026 15:02
Trump says US may join Saudi response to deadly Riyadh airport attack
Trump said the US would consider backing Saudi strikes after an airport attack that Saudi authorities said killed 12 people.
Politics10.10.2026 11:37
Trump says he reached deal with Putin for Russian diesel
Trump says Russia will supply diesel to the United States as he seeks to address fuel prices before the midterms.
Politics07.10.2026 13:37
ICE-ordered shock gloves caused intense pain in Army test
An Army study found participants stopped resisting after shocks; ICE later contracted to buy 6,000 pairs.
Politics02.10.2026 17:52
Trump predicts Iran war will end after election, if not sooner, as more U.S. troops head to Middle East
About 9,000 more U.S. troops are headed to the Middle East as Trump predicts the war with Iran will end right after the election, if not sooner.
Politics18.09.2026 01:22
Trump threatens EU tariffs over Canada
Trump said he could hit the EU with serious tariffs or curb trade if it moves ahead with a plan for Canada to become an associate member.
Politics18.09.2026 01:22
House backs AI power cost bill
The House overwhelmingly advanced a bipartisan bill that would let states make large AI data centers pay for new power infrastructure instead of passing costs to utility customers.
Politics17.09.2026 04:04
Texas lawsuit blames abortion ban death
A Texas family sued after Tierra Walker died, alleging the state's abortion ban led to her death.
Politics16.09.2026 19:01
House backs limits on Iran war
The U.S. House voted 220 to 204 to restrict further military action against Iran without congressional approval.
Politics16.09.2026 00:45
Court leaves mail voting block in place
The Supreme Court refused to lift a lower court order that is stopping new mail-in voting restrictions before the November midterms.
Politics16.09.2026 00:45
Senate weighs crypto regulation vote
The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on whether to advance a cryptocurrency regulation bill as Democrats press for ethics safeguards.
Politics15.09.2026 18:38
Court blocks mail ballot limits
The Supreme Court stopped the Trump administration from imposing new mail ballot restrictions before the midterm elections.
Politics15.09.2026 00:23
Judge blocks FEMA staff cut plan
A federal judge said Homeland Security unlawfully pushed FEMA to cut its workforce in half.
