Trump News for Saturday, October 17, 2026

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US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist
US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Trump-appointed Ambassador Mike Huckabee calls attack in occupied West Bank a 'despicable act of terror'.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelMiddle EastSecurity IncidentsStatements
Oct 17, 2026, 11:40 PM
Iran offers US deal to reopen Hormuz within a week
Iran offers US deal to reopen Hormuz within a week
RT · Rt-english.com
Tehran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if Washington accepts its peace plan, which Trump previously rejected Read Full Article at RT.com
IranMiddle EastNational SecurityStatementsUS-Iran War
Oct 17, 2026, 11:36 PM
Campos-Duffy Blames Dems For Trump's Capitulation To Putin
Campos-Duffy Blames Dems For Trump's Capitulation To Putin
Heather · Crooksandliars.com
Rachel Campos-Duffy with another round of talking points excusing traitorous Trump's fealty to Putin. Over the last couple of weeks, she's been on a roll, attacking Ukraine and defending Trump making a deal with Russia to import their diesel fuel. This Saturd…
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Oct 17, 2026, 10:34 PM
SNL: James Austin Johnson's Trump Invades Tonight's SNL UK Cold Open
SNL: James Austin Johnson's Trump Invades Tonight's SNL UK Cold Open
Ray Flook · Bleeding Cool News
Heading into the second series of Sky and NOW's Saturday Night Live UK and the 52nd season of NBC's Saturday Night Live, we worked up a "wish list" of things that we would like to – and that list included an in-season crossover between the shows. Well, we got…
Oct 17, 2026, 10:13 PM
Donald Trump Finally Arrives On ‘SNL UK’ In Job Swap Cold Open With Andy Burnham & Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Donald Trump Finally Arrives On ‘SNL UK’ In Job Swap Cold Open With Andy Burnham & Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Max Goldbart · Deadline
Donald Trump has spent some time in the UK these past few years but tonight he finally made his debut on Saturday Night Live UK. James Austin Johnson brought his POTUS to Sky’s hit UK version of the NBC show in a job swap cold open alongside Andy Burnham (Geo…
Donald Trump
Oct 17, 2026, 9:23 PM
Photos: No Kings rallies in US urge midterm voters to cast ballots early
Photos: No Kings rallies in US urge midterm voters to cast ballots early
Al Jazeera English
Thousands gathered at events throughout the country on Saturday, building on two years of No Kings marches.
Campaign EventsElections & PoliticsProtests
Oct 17, 2026, 9:08 PM
In Kentucky campaign stop, Trump says he "can do stuff that is unbelievable"
In Kentucky campaign stop, Trump says he "can do stuff that is unbelievable"
CBS News
President Trump spoke in the city of Highland Heights to boost Republican candidates, including Ed Gallrein​ for the U.S. House.
Campaign EventsDonald TrumpElections & PoliticsPolitical Endorsements
Oct 17, 2026, 8:48 PM
Trump's Putin Obsession Finally Breaks Through To An 89-Year-Old MAGA Voter
Trump's Putin Obsession Finally Breaks Through To An 89-Year-Old MAGA Voter
Heather · Crooksandliars.com
89-year-old Mickey from California has finally had a bellyful of Trump after he reversed sanctions on Russia this Friday. There's been a media blackout on the story over on Fox, with zero mentions of the Russian sanctions story that I could find as of this wr…
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 8:41 PM
WH Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Confirms Departure After Five-Day Tenure
WH Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Confirms Departure After Five-Day Tenure
Luke Nicastro · The American Conservative
State of the Union: She becomes the shortest-serving press secretary in U.S. history. The post WH Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Confirms Departure After Five-Day Tenure appeared first on The American Conservative.
Government & AdministrationLeadershipMedia & CommunicationsPersonnelPress Relations
Oct 17, 2026, 7:30 PM
Will the EU come to Ukraine’s rescue in war against Russia?
Will the EU come to Ukraine’s rescue in war against Russia?
Al Jazeera English
US support at risk as Trump-Zelenskyy relations nosedive.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityUkraine
Oct 17, 2026, 7:03 PM
Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders
Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders
Sarah N. Lynch · CBS News
Omar's attorneys asked the government to immediately return the congresswoman's property, and also demanded all video and audio recordings of the search be preserved.
DOJ ActionsFederal AgenciesLawsuitsLegal & JusticePersonal Legal
Oct 17, 2026, 6:23 PM
Denzel Washington: 19 rumors we've fact-checked
Denzel Washington: 19 rumors we've fact-checked
Aleksandra Wrona · Snopes.com
We took a look back in our archives after Trump falsely claimed the Oscar-winning actor endorsed him.
Fact-Checking
Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
Grandpa Trump Goes On A Dementia Stroll As Security Scrambles
Grandpa Trump Goes On A Dementia Stroll As Security Scrambles
Conover Kennard · Crooksandliars.com
Donald J. Trump walked past his presidential limousine, known as The Beast, after his rally in Dalton, Georgia, and appeared to be confused about where he was going. The rally itself was confusing enough. He talked about a “good-looking guy,” but his exit was…
Donald Trump
Oct 17, 2026, 5:51 PM
Zelenskyy: Trump is letting Putin off
Zelenskyy: Trump is letting Putin off
CK Smith · Salon
Ukraine's president condemns suspension of sanctions, Moscow celebrates the decision, both brace for winter attacks
Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityRussiaSanctionsUkraine
Oct 17, 2026, 5:30 PM
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalLeadershipRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 5:24 PM
MAGA Christians Would Have Live-Streamed (And Cheered) the Crucifixion
MAGA Christians Would Have Live-Streamed (And Cheered) the Crucifixion
John Pavlovitz · The Good Men Project
On the horrors that are largely being applauded by people who spend their Sundays in a church feigning adoration of a Jesus The post MAGA Christians Would Have Live-Streamed (And Cheered) the Crucifixion appeared first on The Good Men Project.
Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
MAGA Candidate Won't Say If He Approves Of Job Trump Is Doing
MAGA Candidate Won't Say If He Approves Of Job Trump Is Doing
Chris capper Liebenthal · Crooksandliars.com
All across the country, MAGA politicians are backing off of Trump. They are removing his endorsement from their websites and avoiding his rallies. In Wisconsin, it's not much different for Tom Tiffany, who is trying to distance himself from Trump and his abys…
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsPolitical Endorsements
Oct 17, 2026, 4:15 PM
Ilhan Omar’s lawyers demand the return of property seized in house raid
Ilhan Omar’s lawyers demand the return of property seized in house raid
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Omar’s legal team says the search violated safeguards designed to protect constitutional rights of members of Congress.
CongressDOJ ActionsFederal AgenciesLawsuitsPersonal Legal
Oct 17, 2026, 3:20 PM
Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions sparks bipartisan outrage
Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions sparks bipartisan outrage
LISA MASCARO · Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American su…
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalGovernment & AdministrationRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 3:09 PM
Trump Gives Putin Another Big Wet Kiss
Trump Gives Putin Another Big Wet Kiss
Heather · Crooksandliars.com
Gee, it's almost like there's a pattern emerging here. We've been watching Trump blame Ukraine for rising diesel fuel costs in America in order to distract from his disastrous war with Iran he and Bibi started, as he and his allies in right wing media contin…
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalUS-Iran War
Oct 17, 2026, 2:50 PM
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
The Associated Press · NPR
Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.
Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityRussiaSanctionsUkraine
Oct 17, 2026, 2:25 PM
Trump is hitting the campaign trail. But he's largely missing from GOP ads.
Trump is hitting the campaign trail. But he's largely missing from GOP ads.
Jessica Piper, Jason Beeferman and Meredith Lee Hill · Yahoo Entertainment
Donald Trump is barnstorming the country to boost Republicans in the final weeks of the midterms. But many candidates want to keep that support quiet.The president is nowhere to be found in GOP ads, even in red states where Republicans were happy to tout his …
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsPolitical EndorsementsRepublican Party
Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
President's Hair Takes Dramatic New Turn as Cameras Roll...
President's Hair Takes Dramatic New Turn as Cameras Roll...
Sarah-Jane Collins · Daily Beast
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Donald Trump
Oct 17, 2026, 1:43 PM
Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationMedia & CommunicationsPersonnelPress Relations
Oct 17, 2026, 1:41 PM
Katie Zacharia shares Instagram post praising Trump after being fired as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia shares Instagram post praising Trump after being fired as White House press secretary
Geoff Earle · New York Post
Ex-White House press secretary Katie Zacharia had nothing but kind words to say about President Trump hours after she left her post following just five days in the role.
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationMedia & CommunicationsPersonnel
Oct 17, 2026, 1:26 PM
Donald Trump Floats ‘Trump Ocean’ Idea—Again
Donald Trump Floats ‘Trump Ocean’ Idea—Again
NewsHound Ellen · Crooksandliars.com
With inflation hitting a new high, no end in sight for Trump’s stupid war with Iran, and his own party looking at a blowout in the fast-approaching midterms, Donald Trump is making his priority clear: his own vanity. Speaking at a rally in Georgia on Friday, …
Donald TrumpUS-Iran War
Oct 17, 2026, 1:18 PM
Trump weighs in on Ukraine’s Starlink access
Trump weighs in on Ukraine’s Starlink access
RT · Rt-english.com
US President Donald Trump has denied that he or Elon Musk was involved in restricting Ukraine’s access to Starlink satellite services Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalLeadershipUkraine
Oct 17, 2026, 12:55 PM
Super Intelligence
Super Intelligence
Si.gov
Explore President Trump's Super Intelligence initiatives, from the Genesis Mission to SI Education and the Presidential SI Challenge.
Artificial IntelligenceDonald TrumpVanity Rebranding
Oct 17, 2026, 12:36 PM
US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
Maziar Motamedi · Al Jazeera English
Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
IranMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity IncidentsUS-Iran War
Oct 17, 2026, 12:10 PM
Another Battle Between the Catholic Church and the Trump Administration
Luis Parrales · The Atlantic
The Church has fought the government multiple times to ensure that detained migrants have access to sacraments.
Social Issues & Culture
Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
Republicans have a huge fundraising advantage. Will it matter?
Republicans have a huge fundraising advantage. Will it matter?
Jacob Brogan, Astead Herndon · Vox
Polls and pundits alike are widely — if sometimes cautiously — predicting a blue wave in the midterm elections on November 3. But there’s an important caveat to predictions of a Democratic triumph: Republicans have far more cash at their disposal. President D…
Campaign FinanceElections & PoliticsRepublican Party
Oct 17, 2026, 11:56 AM
On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Joe Walsh · CBS News
As Americans express frustration with the country's economic outlook, Vice President JD Vance told CBS News this week it could take some time to see improvement.
Economy & FinanceLeadership
Oct 17, 2026, 11:54 AM
Trump Threatens Democrats With Dirt If They Impeach Him Again
Trump Threatens Democrats With Dirt If They Impeach Him Again
Conover Kennard · Crooksandliars.com
Donald J. Trump apparently thinks the prospect of another impeachment gives him an opportunity to remind Democrats that he claims to have dirt on their political heavyweights. In an interview with Newsmax, Trump boasted that he had plenty of information on H…
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsImpeachment
Oct 17, 2026, 11:51 AM
Zacharia Finds A Way To Blame Biden For Trump's Price Problem
Zacharia Finds A Way To Blame Biden For Trump's Price Problem
Conover Kennard · Crooksandliars.com
With inflation up 3.7% and gas prices up 9%, Fox & Friends co-hosts asked White House Secretary Katie Zacharia how Republicans should respond to Americans who might vote for the opposing party over rising costs. Zacharia, who obviously got her 'blame Biden' …
Elections & PoliticsPrices and Cost of Living
Oct 17, 2026, 11:51 AM
Michele Tafoya Refuses To Say If She'd Appear With Trump In Minnesota
Michele Tafoya Refuses To Say If She'd Appear With Trump In Minnesota
John Amato · Crooksandliars.com
During today's Minnesota Senate race, Republican candidate Michele Tafoya refused to say if she would join Donald Trump on stage during a campaign event. Democratic candidate Peggy Flanagan has a 3-4 point lead as the midterms close in. During their debate,…
Campaign EventsElections & PoliticsPolitical EndorsementsRegional & State
Oct 17, 2026, 11:50 AM
Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?
Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?
Stephen Quillen · Al Jazeera English
Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.
Donald TrumpEnergyExecutive OrdersRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 11:10 AM
Links 10/17/2026
Links 10/17/2026
Conor Gallagher · Nakedcapitalism.com
Our vigilant daily links: Trump raises white flag on (some) Russia sanctions, EU doubles down, UK says prepare for war, and AI financing reality check.
Oct 17, 2026, 10:55 AM
A blue wave could take out Susie Wiles
A blue wave could take out Susie Wiles
Heather Digby Parton · Salon
Trump's chief of staff and 2024 architect could be his scapegoat for the GOP's expected midterm losses
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadershipRepublican Party
Oct 17, 2026, 10:45 AM
The media’s Ilhan Omar blind spot handed Trump an opening
The media’s Ilhan Omar blind spot handed Trump an opening
Sophia Tesfaye · Salon
How mainstream journalism sanitized MAGA's weaponization of justice against the Minnesota Democrat
Legal & JusticeMedia & CommunicationsMedia Criticism
Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 AM
Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton
Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton
Gabby Birenbaum, Alejandro Serrano · Salon
Musk transformed Texas’ U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP’s main outside group
Campaign FinanceCongressElections & PoliticsRepublican PartyTexas
Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM
Dems Have an Opportunity to Force an End to the Iran War. Will They Take It?
Dems Have an Opportunity to Force an End to the Iran War. Will They Take It?
Matt Sledge · The Intercept
With Democrats campaigning on ending the war, advocates want them to put their money where their mouth is and risk a lame-duck shutdown. The post Dems Have an Opportunity to Force an End to the Iran War. Will They Take It? appeared first on The Intercept.
Democratic PartyIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Oct 17, 2026, 9:57 AM
It Was Elon Musk All Along
It Was Elon Musk All Along
Jim Newell · Slate Magazine
The megadonor is evolving—and getting more dangerous.
Oct 17, 2026, 9:45 AM
The Politics of Public Execution
The Politics of Public Execution
Sarah Jones · New York Magazine
State violence has been largely embraced by Trump and the MAGA right. Pete Hegseth wants to broadcast it.
Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states
Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states
Tamara Keith · NPR
President Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago, showing the electoral landscape is more challenging for Republicans.
Campaign EventsDonald TrumpElections & PoliticsRepublican Party
Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know
No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know
Ava Berger · NPR
The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.
Elections & Politics
Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
Ukraine and Europe have little choice but to work with Trump
Ukraine and Europe have little choice but to work with Trump
Dimitar Bechev · Al Jazeera English
Despite growing tensions over Russia, Kyiv and European leaders remain dependent on US support.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityUkraine
Oct 17, 2026, 6:36 AM
Trump signs order waiving Graham Act sanctions on Russia
Trump signs order waiving Graham Act sanctions on Russia
ABC NEWS · Abcnews.com
The new sanctions and tariffs were set to take effect in two days.
Donald TrumpExecutive OrdersForeign Policy & InternationalRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 4:59 AM
Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.
Donald TrumpExecutive OrdersForeign Policy & InternationalRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 4:58 AM
Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law
Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
US president's executive order comes two days before sanctions deadline and a week after diesel deal with Putin.
Donald TrumpExecutive OrdersForeign Policy & InternationalRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 4:45 AM
When Trump and Rogers mock El-Sayed’s Name, they’re Mocking the Bible
When Trump and Rogers mock El-Sayed’s Name, they’re Mocking the Bible
Juan Cole · Juancole.com
When Trump makes fun of the name Abdulrahman, he is making fun of a phrase that has the name of God in it, a form of which appears in the Bible
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsSwing States
Oct 17, 2026, 4:15 AM
Trump administration threatens to prosecute local California election workers
Trump administration threatens to prosecute local California election workers
Juhi Doshi, Alexander Mallin, Luke Barr, Lucien Bruggeman · Abcnews.com
The DOJ sued over claims the state hasn't purged noncitizens from voter rolls.
CaliforniaCriminal CasesDOJ ActionsFederal AgenciesVoting Rights
Oct 17, 2026, 4:09 AM
Amid Iran War, Americans want Electric Cars – but can’t Find Them
Amid Iran War, Americans want Electric Cars – but can’t Find Them
The Conversation · Juancole.com
The U.S. has effectively shut out Chinese automakers, even though nearly three-quarters of the world’s electric cars are built in China
AutomotiveUS-Iran War
Oct 17, 2026, 4:04 AM
Work Together To Save The Country
Work Together To Save The Country
Americanthinker.com
Photo Credit: Perchance AIBy Linnea LuekenThe generations need each other, need to empathize with and work together, to save the country from the real problem: far-left Democrats.
Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 AM
Omar, Obama, And The Danger Of False Identities
Omar, Obama, And The Danger Of False Identities
Americanthinker.com
Photo Credit:Image: John Brennan.  Credit: Gage Skidmore via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0. gage SkidmoreBy J.B. ShurkBe on the lookout for John Brennan.
Federal AgenciesLegal & Justice
Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 AM
Anthony Scaramucci Reacts To Katie Zacharia’s White House Tenure Being Shorter Than His: “Records Are Made To Be Broken”
Anthony Scaramucci Reacts To Katie Zacharia’s White House Tenure Being Shorter Than His: “Records Are Made To Be Broken”
Ted Johnson · Deadline
Anthony Scaramucci weighed in on the tenure of Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, which turned out to be shorter than his 10-day stint as Donald Trump’s communications director in 2017. “Records are made to be broken,” Scaramucci wrote on X. Then,…
Government & AdministrationMedia & CommunicationsPersonnel
Oct 17, 2026, 3:38 AM
Trump waives ‘bone-crushing’ Russia sanctions
Trump waives ‘bone-crushing’ Russia sanctions
RT · Rt-english.com
Trump has waived sweeping new sanctions against Russia under a law named after Senator Lindsey Graham, citing US national interests. Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalGovernment & AdministrationRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 2:48 AM
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews · BBC News
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalGovernment & AdministrationRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 2:48 AM
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Joe Walsh · CBS News
President Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, as he seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.
Donald TrumpEnergyRussiaSanctionsTrade
Oct 17, 2026, 2:38 AM
Trump's big midterm problems emerge in small-town debate
Trump's big midterm problems emerge in small-town debate
Brad Ryan · ABC News (AU)
A political debate in Maine offered multiple reminders of times when Donald Trump has dismissed Americans' concerns as either conspiracy theories or stupidity.
Donald TrumpElections & Politics
Oct 17, 2026, 2:08 AM
Trump pauses Russia sanctions passed by Congress, citing U.S. national interest
Trump pauses Russia sanctions passed by Congress, citing U.S. national interest
WILL WEISSERT and MEG KINNARD · Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Trump had signed the legislation last mont…
Donald TrumpExecutive OrdersForeign Policy & InternationalRussiaSanctions
Oct 17, 2026, 1:42 AM
Trump Told His Rally Crowd: “If You’re in Doubt About Somebody’s Name From the Middle East, Just Say ‘Mohammad'”
Trump Told His Rally Crowd: “If You’re in Doubt About Somebody’s Name From the Middle East, Just Say ‘Mohammad'”
Jerome London · Thoughtcatalog.com
President Donald Trump turned the name Mohammad into a punchline at a rally inside a hangar at Dalton Municipal Airport in Georgia on Friday, telling the crowd he uses it as a guessing game. &#8220…
Campaign EventsDonald Trump
Oct 17, 2026, 1:40 AM
Anthony Scaramucci Says the Universe Did Katie Zacharia a Favor
Anthony Scaramucci Says the Universe Did Katie Zacharia a Favor
David Remnick · The New Yorker
David Remnick speaks to Anthony Scaramucci , the former White House communications director who was fired after eleven days in the job during the first Trump term, about his record being broken.
Donald Trump
Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
BORIS JOHNSON: Putin has a plan for Ukraine - a hideous and genocidal one. We're all disgusted at Trump's betrayal but what's Europe's plan to end this terrible war?
BORIS JOHNSON: Putin has a plan for Ukraine - a hideous and genocidal one. We're all disgusted at Trump's betrayal but what's Europe's plan to end this terrible war?
Boris Johnson · Dailymail.com
It was 1am, Kyiv time, and they had been sending up high-speed interceptors to take out the Iranian-designed Shahed drones.
Foreign Policy & InternationalInterstate WarNational SecurityUkraine
Oct 17, 2026, 12:19 AM
Trump DOJ issues stark warning to California ballot counters after suing state over 20K suspected noncitizen voters
Trump DOJ issues stark warning to California ballot counters after suing state over 20K suspected noncitizen voters
Erica Andrews, Associated Press · New York Post
The Trump administration has fired a warning shot at California election officials, threatening possible criminal prosecution for counting ballots cast by suspected noncitizens as a bitter voting showdown escalates just weeks before Election Day. In a blister…
CaliforniaDOJ ActionsFederal AgenciesLawsuitsVoting Rights
Oct 17, 2026, 12:15 AM
Trump mocks Jon Ossoff over campaign spending on makeup: ‘He goes full bore’
Trump mocks Jon Ossoff over campaign spending on makeup: ‘He goes full bore’
Victor Nava · New York Post
“He goes full bore. He's got the makeup artist. They're in there all the time. I don't know how he does it, but he spends a fortune,” Trump said of Ossoff at a midterm rally for Republican candidates in Dalton, Ga.
Donald TrumpElections & Politics
Oct 17, 2026, 12:08 AM
Iran war live: Trump claims US Navy blockade stops Iranian ships in Hormuz
Iran war live: Trump claims US Navy blockade stops Iranian ships in Hormuz
Enes Abuomer, Tracy J. Jawad · Al Jazeera English
Trump says the US Navy blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 AM