Trump again defends Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother
The president stood by the Ohio gubernatorial candidate’s attack ad on October 23 despite criticism from Republican officials and objections from Acton.
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Zheng Zhao arraigned in California after extradition in alleged cryptocurrency scam case
The US Justice Department says Zhao was extradited from the Netherlands in a case involving 174 identified US victims and alleged transfers of more than $36.9 million.
Anna Gomez urges broadcasters’ group to push back on FCC polling warning
The FCC’s sole Democratic commissioner asked the National Association of Broadcasters to respond more forcefully after Chairman Brendan Carr warned stations about airing polls...
RAF Typhoons join French nuclear air exercise for first time
Britain and France announced the first RAF participation in a French nuclear air exercise, with Typhoons escorting Rafale jets during a simulated strike over the Mediterranean.
IllustrationTrump changes which Canadian products face Section 338 tariffs from October 30
A White House fact sheet lists products being added to and removed from the tariff scope. The changes are scheduled to take effect on October 30.
Justice Department seeks conditional block on Alaska Senate election certification
The federal lawsuit alleges that a second Republican candidate named Sullivan could confuse voters in Alaska’s November 3 Senate race and affect the result.
Andy Burnham defends planned Gogglebox appearance after Kemi Badenoch criticism
The prime minister said he was proud to support Stand Up To Cancer after the opposition leader questioned how he had time to appear on the Channel 4 special.
UK households advised to keep three days of emergency supplies
Government guidance asks households to prepare food, water and other essentials for three days of disruption. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the advice is about preparedness...
Hegseth staff damaged Eisenhower-associated globe during Pentagon move
Staff trying to move the historic globe in February dropped it, according to NBC News. The Pentagon says it was a replica; NBC says it verified that it was the original.
Calley Means resigns as Kennedy adviser amid frustration over MAHA policy
The prominent Make America Healthy Again advocate left the Trump administration on October 22. His public statement gave no reason; NBC News reported frustration over stalled...
UK plans military aircraft support for wildfires ahead of first resilience summit
Fire services across the UK are set to be able to request RAF aircraft for difficult wildfires, alongside plans for specialist protective equipment and an AI unit.
Trump backs Ramaswamy’s Ohio attack ad after DeWine urges campaign to withdraw it
The president defended an ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother after Ohio’s Republican governor called it deeply troubling and urged Ramaswamy to stop airing it.
IllustrationTrump authorizes federal support for US petroleum capacity under Defense Production Act
An October 22 determination directs the Secretary of War to pursue purchases, commitments and financial instruments for domestic petroleum production, refining and logistics...
IllustrationTrump signs housing order directing changes to mortgage insurance and refinancing costs
The October 22 order directs federal agencies to develop a mortgage-insurance cancellation pilot, expand a refinancing program and adjust some government home loans.
Macron calls for limits on Saturday protests as French cities impose bans
President Emmanuel Macron said non-union protest requests should be refused for Saturday, October 24, as authorities imposed outright bans in Lyon and Marseille and restricted...
Miatta Fahnbulleh says she backs migration reforms after ‘never lie’ remark
The energy secretary said her joke about an awkward television interview had not come across as intended, as the government considers changes to settlement rules.
IllustrationAndy Burnham reaffirms UK net-zero target after Jackdaw gasfield approval
The prime minister says the UK will reach net zero by 2050 and will issue no new North Sea licences, while defending gas production from Jackdaw. Rosebank remains undecided.
Southern Italy truckers ease blockades as Meloni prepares fuel-cost aid
Roadblocks are set to lift in Sicily and protests have been suspended in Calabria, but deliveries remain disrupted around Naples as Rome prepares relief.
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