James Comey faces new federal complaint over national defense information
A complaint made public on 26 October accuses the former FBI director of directing a disclosure to a reporter. He has not been indicted in this case.
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Judge rules Justice Department illegally fired prosecutor Maurene Comey
A federal judge ordered back pay and retroactive reinstatement after finding that the Justice Department unlawfully dismissed the former Manhattan prosecutor. The department...
Nicki Minaj joins Trump at Michigan rally as mock press secretary video draws attention
The rapper urged voters to elect Republicans in Michigan. A video filmed aboard Air Force One prompted joking suggestions about the vacant White House press secretary role.
Trump votes early in Florida and says he backed Republicans across the ballot
Donald Trump and Melania Trump voted in person in West Palm Beach on Oct. 24, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. At the polling place, the president said he voted for...
Obama attacks Trump’s record at Cleveland rally for Ohio Democrats
The former president blamed Trump administration decisions for rising costs as he campaigned for Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown ahead of the November 3 midterms.
Trump floats warship stop near Cuba as Rubio urges CIA cooperation
At a Florida rally, Trump suggested a U.S. ship could stop near Cuba after the Iran war. Rubio separately urged Cubans seeking change to work discreetly with the CIA.
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.
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.
Burnham raises Ukraine’s Starlink access with Trump as Kyiv reports restrictions
Downing Street said the prime minister pressed for full access during a call with the US president. Ukrainian officials said speed restrictions remained in place.
Ukraine reports Starshield signal loss after Trump said service was back
A Ukrainian Defence Ministry source said signal losses continued on October 23, a day after Donald Trump said SpaceX's military satellite service had been restored.
IllustrationTrump ordered to testify by December 11 in $10bn BBC lawsuit
A judge set a deadline for Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation case against the BBC. Missing it could bring sanctions, including dismissal of his lawsuit.
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.
Ukrainian official says Starlink speed cap remains despite reports of improvement
An official told the Kyiv Independent that Ukraine’s military Starlink service remained capped at 161 kph on Oct. 22, disputing reports of improvement after a reported...
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.
US and Israel have drawn up possible post-election Iran strikes, reports say
ABC News says two Israeli sources described plans for possible joint strikes. The White House says the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 election.
Trump calls for LeBron James to apologize over national anthem movements
The president accused the Philadelphia 76ers forward of disrespecting the United States after sharing a clip from before the team's October 20 game against the Knicks.
Trump says Pichai discouraged his Atlantic Ocean renaming idea
Trump says Google CEO Sundar Pichai resisted a proposed Atlantic Ocean name change because the ocean borders many countries. Google has not confirmed his account.