2026 midterm elections: Trump rallies the Republicans
Vice President JD Vance answered questions from Michigan voters during a town hall in Flat Rock, as the state emerges as a key battleground in the fight for control of the Senate in November’s midterms. The town hall hosted by CBS News took place…
Oil installations hit in deadly nighttime attack in St. Petersburg – BBC News Africa
Oil facilities hit in deadly nighttime attack in St. Petersburg BBC Ukraine Defies Trump, Launches One of Its Largest Drone Attacks Against Russia This Year CNN Ukraine targets Russia with more than 1,000 drones, strikes St. Petersburg oil terminal ABC…
‘Defend Democracy’: ‘No Kings’ Rally in Atlanta Draws Trump Criticism Ahead of Midterm Elections
Standing behind a large blue “Defend Democracy” sign, Kelsea Bond addressed a rally in a downtown Atlanta park on Saturday, at the start of a “No Kings” rally, one of several across the United States as the country prepares to go…
In Texas Senate race, Ted Cruz tries to push Ken Paxton across the finish line
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is not running for office this year, but he is campaigning in his home state as if he were. Rather than running, Cruz brilliantly makes the case for the Republican Senate candidacy of Texas Attorney General…
St. Petersburg suffers largest Ukrainian drone attack
Stay informed with free updates Simply register at War in Ukraine myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Ukraine carried out its largest-ever drone attack on St. Petersburg on Sunday, defying U.S. demands to stop strikes on Russian energy…
Off the record: Trump accuses Zelensky of covering up his own mess in dramatic week for Ukraine
Welcome back to Unofficially after another eventful week. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT I like to joke with our deputy director of European news, Maia de la Baume, that things can’t get crazier with each passing week. Every time, I’m wrong.…
Ukraine hits St. Petersburg oil facility in ‘massive’ drone attack – POLITICO
Trump has repeatedly urged Ukraine to stop its attacks and blamed the country for rising fuel prices – while also calling for Zelensky to be replaced as president. Writing on X on Sunday morning, the Ukrainian president highlighted Moscow’s…
Could Republicans prove pollsters wrong in the midterms?
Republicans, who face annihilation in next month’s midterm elections, are clinging to hope that opinion polls are underrepresenting support for Donald Trump’s party. On the campaign trail this week, House Speaker Mike Johnson joined other…
This Republican warned Trump about his immigration agenda. : NPR
Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., attends a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2026. Salazar warned that President Trump’s immigration policies could drive Latino voters away from the GOP. Heather Diehl/Getty Images hide caption toggle…
Rubio says Ukraine has no access to Starshield and its future ‘up for discussion’ | Russia-Ukraine War
The US secretary of state said Ukraine had requested access to a military-grade version of Starlink for deep strikes in Russia. Published on October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Starshield, the military version of the…