Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as ‘thanks’ for Trump diesel deal, says Zelensky | Volodymyr Zelensky
Russia launched deadly strikes against civilians in Ukraine as a “thank you” for a deal Donald Trump struck with Vladimir Putin to buy large quantities of Russian diesel, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, accusing Washington of helping finance…
Pope Leo XIV rejects the death penalty as an attack on the dignity of the human person
Pope Leo Vatican News Pope Leo XIV published on his official account In an article published on Saturday, on the occasion of the World Day Against the Death Penalty, the Pope stressed that justice can be defended and that the common good of humanity can…
New polls show Trump’s midterm problem
Updated October 10, 2026, 9:19 a.m. ET A new round of polls is raising new red flags for President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach. With control of Congress at stake, polls released this week find Trump’s approval…
Grassley slams Democrats who ‘went out of their way’ to defend Jack Smith
President of the Senate Judiciary Chuck Grassley hits back at Democrats on his committee who criticized GOP treatment of former special counsel Jack Smith – saying it was Democrats who acted embarrassingly during a recent hearing with Black-smith by…
The possibility that Trump will cost the Republican Party the Senate is becoming clearer
President Donald Trump could well have cost Republicans the Senate majority in 2020 and 2022. In the first case, even Trump himself admitted that his stolen electoral crusade could have harmed turnout in the decisive runoff in Georgia. And in the latter…
Indiana vs. Nebraska: Keys to Victory, Score Predictions
Nebraska (5-0, 2-0) will look to end its 30-game losing streak against ranked opponents when defending national champion and No. 7-ranked Indiana come to Lincoln. As kickoff approaches, here are the keys to the Huskers’ victory over the Hoosiers,…
Christa Pike has handcuffs removed in hospital after botched execution – but not ‘flight risk’, says lawyer
Christa Pike’s handcuffs have been removed as she recovers in hospital from her botched execution – but the killer is not a “flight risk”, her lawyer has said. The convicted murderer, 50, became the first American death row inmate…
How SNAP Could Handle Midterm Exams
Under the political radar, the nation’s food stamp program is undergoing a slow transformation. The consequences could be felt until mid-term. Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill…
Trial begins for former Massachusetts police officer accused of killing pregnant woman he was involved with
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story involves a discussion of suicide that some readers might find upsetting. If you feel you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 24-hour suicide crisis helpline. Boston — The trial of a former police officer accused of…
The United Auto Workers union attempts to reassert its political power in Michigan
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Walter Usakowski was mowing his lawn in a northern Detroit suburb when three United Auto Workers canvassers approached. “I don’t even need to talk to you,” Usakowski said. As a retired member, he already supported the…