Politics

Politics Oct 17

Zelenskyy Presses Allies to Defend U.S. Sanctions on Russia After Trump Halts Them

Ukraine's president called on supporters to publicly back a new round of American sanctions on Moscow after the Trump administration paused them, warning that pressure on Russia is the only path to a real peace.

2 min read NPR News

Politics Oct 17

Trump Waives 100% Tariffs on Five Largest Buyers of Russian Oil

Trump blocked sanctions and 100% tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian crude from taking effect Sunday, and waived 500% tariffs on Russian goods under the Lindsey Graham Act.

2 min read CBS News

Politics Oct 16

Man With $4 Million Retirement Fund Vetoes Wife's $8,000 Italy Trip, Cites Fear of Living to 95

A man in his 60s with $4 million in savings says he can't afford to retire and blocked his wife's $8,000 Italy trip, raising questions about how much is enough.

2 min read MarketWatch

Politics Oct 16

White House Defends Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's Deputy Over Legal Credentials After Trump Called Her an Attorney

The White House is pushing back after questions surfaced about whether deputy press secretary Taylor Zacharia, whom Trump introduced as an attorney, actually holds a law license.

2 min read BBC US

Politics Oct 16

Houthi Missile Strike Hits Saudi-Led Coalition HQ at Aden Presidential Palace

Houthi forces launched missiles at the Saudi-led coalition's headquarters inside Aden's presidential palace, marking a major escalation in Yemen's civil war.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Oct 15

FBI Seizes Rep. Ilhan Omar's Phone, Subpoenas Relatives in Criminal Probe

Federal agents seized Rep. Ilhan Omar's cellphone and issued subpoenas to members of her family as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Oct 15

Trump Says Government Leakers Should 'Be Shot

President Trump told an audience that people who leak government information should be shot, drawing condemnation from press freedom advocates and former officials.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Oct 15

Trump Appeals Ruling Blocking White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

The Trump administration filed a notice of appeal less than a day after a federal judge ruled the White House cannot revoke press credentials from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

2 min read CNBC Top

Politics Oct 14

Katie Zacharia Holds First White House Briefing, Breaks Kimberly Guilfoyle News

Katie Zacharia's first White House press briefing was brief but newsworthy, as she broke news about Kimberly Guilfoyle during the appearance.

2 min read BBC US

Politics Oct 14

FTC Asks Judge to Hold Shkreli in Contempt Over Livestreamed Drug Pricing Scheme

The FTC and seven states say Shkreli violated a lifetime pharmaceutical industry ban by livestreaming himself running a drug pricing operation, and they want a federal judge to hold him in contempt.

2 min read Ars Technica

Politics Oct 14

Florida Democratic Primary Tests Whether a Black Candidate Can Win Over Black Voters

A Black Democrat is running to become Florida's first Black governor, and his campaign is betting that direct outreach to the state's Black voters can overcome the name recognition gap in a crowded primary field.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Oct 13

Trump's Russia Diesel Deal Supplies Less Than Two Weeks of U.S. Demand

Russia will ship 300,000 metric tons of diesel immediately under a deal Trump announced Friday, a volume equal to roughly 2% of U.S. demand and unlikely to move pump prices for truckers and farmers.

2 min read CNBC Top

Politics Oct 13

FIFA President Infantino Received Undisclosed $1.72 Million World Cup Payment in 2024

Tax filings show FIFA President Gianni Infantino collected $1.72 million in 2024 from the 2026 World Cup organizing body — compensation kept off FIFA's public financial reports and paid on top of his regular salary.

2 min read ESPN Top

Politics Oct 13

Trump Says He Is "Looking At" Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle From Ambassador Post

President Trump told reporters he is weighing whether to remove Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece, saying "we're not happy" with her, in a rare public airing of dissatisfaction with a political appointee.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Oct 12

Trump Calls for New Ukrainian President After Zelensky Blasts Russian Diesel Deal

Trump said it is "time for Ukraine to get a new president" after Zelensky warned a deal to release millions of tonnes of Russian diesel into the US would fund Moscow's war effort.

2 min read BBC US

Politics Oct 12

Sham Kaki, QBobo Join Hong Kong Veterans Law Kar-ying and Paw Hee-ching in Sri Kishore's 'The Grand Tribute

Veteran Hong Kong actors Law Kar-ying and Paw Hee-ching headline Sri Kishore's ensemble drama The Grand Tribute, joined by Sham Kaki, QBobo, and four other performers.

2 min read Variety

Politics Oct 11

UK Breaks With Trump Over Proposed Russia Diesel Deal, Streeting Says

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Britain does not support a Trump-backed plan to buy Russian diesel, putting London at odds with Washington over energy policy toward Moscow.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Oct 11

Arizona Democrat Says She Was Raped While Running for Congress, Cites Hundreds of Women Who Responded

A Democratic House candidate in Arizona's 8th District says she was sexually assaulted during her campaign and came forward after receiving messages from hundreds of women sharing similar experiences.

2 min read CBS News

Politics Oct 10

Supreme Court Justices Signal Skepticism of Intel 401(k) Suit Over Private Equity Funds

The justices heard arguments in a case that could decide when employers can be sued for putting risky private equity funds in worker retirement plans.

2 min read CNBC Top

Politics Oct 10

Trump Attacks Michigan Democrat Over Muslim Faith After Senate Debate

President Trump targeted a Michigan Democratic Senate candidate's Muslim identity on social media the morning after a debate that put anti-Muslim rhetoric at the center of the midterm race.

2 min read BBC US