Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law  —  The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.  —  President Trump signed an executive order on Friday night exempting Russia from a new sanctions measure …

TikTok “Permanently Bans” the ‘Musk’ Film Account, Raising Suppression Fears (Exclusive)  —  Move comes just as Alex Gibney doc film expands to nearly 500 screens.  Distributor Bleecker Street says it is appealing.  —  TikTok has banned the entire Musk film account, citing political content that violates its policies.

Implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026  —  By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (22 U.S.C. 10802 et seq.)

Zelensky says Musk-owned satellite system still restricted in Ukraine  —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's use of the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX satellite system remains partially restricted, despite earlier signs this week that it had been fully restored.

Susie Wiles helped set up Fox interview ahead of press secretary's exit  —  White House chief of staff Susie Wiles helped set up Katie Zacharia's appearance on Fox News Thursday night, when the embattled new press secretary struggled to answer questions about her rocky first days on the job …

Trump's Election Interference Is Underway  —  While many of his attempts to compromise the midterms have failed, stay vigilant.  Subversion doesn't always look like insurrection.  —  This Weekend Only: 30% OFF Bulwark+ for a year.  Upgrade now.  —  EVEN THOUGH PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EFFORTS …

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Rep. Ilhan Omar's lawyers say authorities ignored judge's restrictions on home search  —  In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, attorneys for the Minnesota Democrat condemned a Justice Department inquiry into her immigration history as a politically motivated attack.  —  SummaryLoading...

US Interest Costs Hit Record $1 Trillion, Risking Debt Snowball  —  The US government's debt interest burden reached a record high for fiscal 2026, eating up a growing share of federal revenue and risking a snowballing of borrowing that could leave the country more vulnerable to economic shocks.

Protests erupt across France against rising living costs and in support of students  —  Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris on Saturday as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters who joined nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs …

No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend.  Here's what we know  —  No Kings, the coalition known for organizing anti-Trump protests, is trying a different democratic tactic: increasing voter turnout.  —  On Saturday, grassroot groups across the country will hold over 3,000 “No Kings: Vote Early” marches and other events.

Dolly Parton's nephew, former lawmaker struck arms deal in Haiti.  Millions are missing  —  A private security firm founded by two people close to late country music legend Dolly Parton is at the center of an unusually complex arms deal in Haiti that several sources with knowledge of the matter …

House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority  —  Ever the optimist, Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will hold on to their U.S. House majority, defying a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

Final Trump arch plans submitted to city omit proposed military complex  —  Final site plans for President Trump's proposed, 250-foot-tall triumphal arch do not mention the military features he previously said he would add to the project, according to documentation the Interior Department submitted …

Vance says it'll take time to see economy improve: “We're turning the ship around”  —  As Americans express frustration with the country's economic outlook, Vice President JD Vance told CBS News this week it could take some time to see improvement.  —  “I'll be the first person to tell …

When a Social Media Mob Came for Cornell's Jane Doe  —  After a former student named seven men in a lawsuit saying they had sexually assaulted her, a movement gained steam online to reveal her identity.  —  The online campaign to unmask Jane Doe began with pleas on X.

Retiring GOP congressmember will ‘absolutely not’ vote for successor in at-risk seat  —  Retiring Nevada Republican Rep. Mark Amodei said he won't vote for the Trump-endorsed GOP candidate vying to replace him amid a string of stolen valor and other accusations — and warned …

Online forum controlled by Nevada GOP House candidate contains slurs and Nazi talk, AP review finds  —  Long before running for Congress, Marty O'Donnell was an award-winning music composer for the popular “Halo” video game franchise.  His work drew legions of fans to an online forum …

Why Europe's Right Is Breaking Up With MAGA  —  Nationalist parties have come to see President Trump as a liability and have distanced themselves from him as they have been rising in the polls  —  Nationalist parties are notching election victories and leading in the polls across Europe.

Texas Has Been Considering Selling a Beloved State Park to Elon Musk's SpaceX, Sources Say  —  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission was scheduled to discuss selling Boca Chica State Park, Texas Monthly has learned.  —  Digital subscribers can listen to this article.

Hochul's GOP rival turns energy cost warnings against her  —  ALBANY, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul battled members of her own party and environmental groups to weaken the state's landmark climate law this year, arguing the changes were needed to prevent higher utility bills.

Prop 4 Would Let California Cities Curb Big Money With Small Donations  —  The California ballot measure would let cities, counties, and the state match small donations with public funds.  Backers led by the League of Women Voters say it's a counterweight to wealthy donors.  —  💡

Ilhan Omar should be jailed, deported if citizenship fraud proven, Top House Republican says  —  Omar is under federal investigation over whether she lied on paperwork to obtain US citizenship, which she denies  —  EXCLUSIVE: The highest-ranking House lawmaker from Rep. Ilhan Omar's home state …