Oct 12 Omar says she won't 'be silenced' after federal agents search her home, blasting Trump for 'intimidation' campaign By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The search of the Minnesota congresswoman's home so close to next month's midterm contests that will determine control of the House and the Senate was swiftly condemned by top Democrats in Congress and raised questions about the timing given longstanding… Continue reading
Oct 12 AP report: Trump, Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after mounting reports of improper conduct By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Guilfoyle has not addressed the reports directly, but in a statement released late Sunday, her lawyers denied she had done anything wrong and claimed that the money she was seeking from the Trump donor was payment for services — public… Continue reading
Oct 12 Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has continued to strike Ukraine's energy facilities even after President Donald Trump said a day earlier that the warring countries had agreed on an energy ceasefire in the 4 1/2-year-old war. Continue reading
Oct 12 Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Musk, the world's only trillionaire, has doled out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress. Continue reading
Oct 12 Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, said the initial probe showed that Yemen's Houthis first fired multiple drones to pave the way for a mix of cruise and ballistic missiles… Continue reading
Oct 12 AP report: Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a frequent target of Trump administration criticism, as part of a criminal investigation, according to two people familiar with the matter. Continue reading
Oct 09 Trump strikes deal with Putin for Russian diesel in sharp reversal of U.S. policy ahead of midterms By Michelle L. Price, Collin Binkley, Associated Press President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the… Continue reading
Oct 09 WATCH: Vance says he's 'not going to be watching' livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution By Julie Carr Smyth, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on Friday whether the Pentagon will livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan in December but told reporters that if it is livestreamed, “I’m not going to be watching it.”… Continue reading
Oct 09 Trump establishes committee to investigate Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook in latest effort to fire her By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The inquiry will include a hearing at the White House Nov. 5, President Donald Trump said in a written memo, that Cook “shall” attend to answer questions from the committee. Continue reading
Oct 09 As Blanche hits the campaign trail, new DOJ memo relaxes rules around political conduct for Senate-approved appointees By Ali Rogin The Department of Justice is making it easier for Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Senate-confirmed DOJ appointees to participate in political activities, according to a new internal memo obtained by PBS News. Continue reading