Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026
18 October 2026
11,815 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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jpost.com
How much will Trump’s endorsement help Benjamin Netanyahu? | The Jerusalem Post
Some pundits speaking on Israeli news outlets criticized Trump for “interfering” in Israel’s election, while others put it down to the fact that Trump does not want the US to fight Iran alone.
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foxnews.com
Trump unveils plan to transform historic DC golf course as judge tees off
President Donald Trump announced Tom Fazio will redesign East Potomac Golf Links into a championship venue capable of hosting the U.S. Open.
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Donald Trump explains his endorsement for Benjamin Netanyahu in Israeli interview | The Jerusalem Post
"I decided to express support for Netanyahu because we have a good relationship, and that we will continue to do good things together," Trump told N12.
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yahoo.com
Zelenskyy warns: “We will not prevail” if U.S. backs Russia
Ukraine's president confirms intelligence cutoff, Bessent avoids calling Kyiv an ally, GOP lawmaker demands answers
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nbcnews.com
Massachusetts Republican lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after OUI arrest
Police said Shawn Oliver’s vehicle overturned after hitting five parked vehicles, two of which were extensively damaged.
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dw.com
Israel: Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections
The US president said he supports Israel's current prime minister in the country's elections on October 27. But polls say Netanyahu and his far-right partners currently lack the majority to secure a new term.
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boston.com
Troy Jackson doesn't regret telling Susan Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate
Jackson says he does not regret telling Collins she should “shut up” after she suggested a protester was one of his campaign's backers.
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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election bid ahead of the country's election later this month.
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Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of Israel's tight election
US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel's close-fought parliamentary election on October 27, providing a boost to the veteran prime minister's bid to win...
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nbcnews.com
Trump announces plans to renovate D.C. golf course amid legal battle
The president’s announcement comes after a judge required the government to provide three days’ notice before making “irreparable modification” to the golf course.
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pbs.org
Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate
"She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was,” Jackson said.
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thehill.com
I worked for 3 White House press secretaries — here’s some advice for the next one
Former Reagan White House staffer Mark Weinberg offers advice to the incoming U.S. press secretary by reflecting on the lessons learned from predecessors Jim Brady, Larry Speakes, and Marlin Fitzwater.
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Trump wades into Israel’s election to back ally Netanyahu
Endorsing Netanyahu, Trump suggests Israel's election could shape future U.S. military action against Iran
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Trump says he will close historic D.C. golf course for 15 months of renovations
A judge last week, however, ordered a halt to his redevelopment plans until at least Oct. 26 after scolding the government for starting a large-scale tree removal at the course over a holiday weekend while providing little notice to the court or the plaintiffs trying to stop the makeover.
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foxnews.com
Trump says Netanyahu needs to be re-elected, or else US will have to 'finish the job’ against Iran alone
Trump called Benjamin Netanyahu a "great warrior" and urged Israeli voters to back Likud in the Oct. 27 Knesset elections amid the war on Iran.
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nbcnews.com
Treasury secretary refuses to say if the U.S. sees Ukraine as an ally
Bessent denied that the U.S. government was involved in limiting Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces and said it was “reckless” for Zelenskyy to say so.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ says Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian leader told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Ukrainian officials believe the decision to limit Starlink, imposed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, came from the U.S. government.
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cleveland.com
Trump is underwater with nearly every religious group measured in new poll
President Donald Trump’s approval rating is underwater across all but one religious group surveyed in a new poll.
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nbcnews.com
Poll: Americans are anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of the midterms
The share of Americans who believe the country is on the wrong track is at the highest level of the president’s second term, according to the NBC News Decision Desk Poll.
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foxnews.com
Trump tries different approach with Russia to bring Americans relief amid ongoing war with Ukraine
Trump's Russian diesel deal faces bipartisan pushback as analysts question whether easing sanctions on Vladimir Putin will lower prices or aid peace.
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Trump’s ‘Humpty Dumpty’ approach to human rights
The administration insists that policies intended to expand opportunities for historically marginalized groups are themselves discriminatory, a sharp departure from past bipartisan approaches to civil rights.
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MAGA turns big thumbs-down on this potential JD Vance 2028 running mate
New poll reveals who Republicans want on the GOP ticket. And who they don't.
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nbcnews.com
‘Astounded’: DOJ vets shocked by timing of Ilhan Omar search
The investigation into a longtime Trump target just weeks before the election broke long-standing Justice Department traditions
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foxbusiness.com
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver, causing top Republicans to break ranks
President Donald Trump's waiver of Russia sanctions under the Graham Act sparked fierce bipartisan backlash from senators and foreign leaders.
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Ousted MAGA Mouthpiece’s Photo Fix Fuels Fresh Trump Controversy
Katie Zacharia, the shortest-serving White House press secretary in modern history, has sparked fresh controversy in her attempt to exit Trumpworld gracefully. Zacharia, 41, posted a tribute to Presid...
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Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates — they're really good looking
President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they're easy on the eyes. “Look at this beautiful guy," Trump said at a Saturday rally in Kentucky, referring to U.
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gjsentinel.com
Election 2028 Newsom
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Chris Pappas moves to speak as California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on during a campaign event ahead of Election Day Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in
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nbcnews.com
No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early in the midterms
The hundreds of planned events were billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on prior No Kings marches and demonstrations by people upset with Trump’s presidency.
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foxnews.com
Top takeaways from JD Vance town hall: Costly gas, DC corruption, immigration hot takes and the war
JD Vance defended Trump administration policies on gas prices, Iran's nuclear program, and H-1B visas while blasting Abdul El-Sayed at a CBS town hall.
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foxnews.com
Minnesota Senate race takes bizarre turn after dark family history uncovered
Minnesota Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's grandfather spent decades in psychiatric custody and was suspected in multiple killings, records show.
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Katie Zacharia's dramatic final moments as Trump's press secretary revealed
The mother-of-four was interrupted during an interview at the White House and never returned, bringing her five-day tenure to an abrupt end
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I Know Who Will Go Next in Donald Trump’s Reign of Chaos: Author Michael Wolff
The shocking shakeup at the highest levels of the Trump administration this week may not be over yet, the president’s longtime biographer predicts. After Katie Zacharia was fired as press secretary an...
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The Republican governor candidates walking back some of their abortion stances
The candidates’ retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing for new abortion restrictions remain substantial.
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America's politically divided Jewish community braces for Israel's elections
Netanyahu’s supporters, especially among Orthodox Jews, believe he’s protecting a country they love as central to their identity. Many liberal and younger Jewish Americans believe his policies have harmed Israel’s global standing.
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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.
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nytimes.com
Justice Department Seeks to Disqualify Judge Overseeing Golf Course Lawsuit
Escalating a standoff with Judge Ana C. Reyes, the Justice Department demanded that she recuse herself from a case in which she had ordered several Trump officials to testify.
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kjzz.org
Arizona moves to join Colorado River lawsuit alongside Nevada
The legal action argues that Colorado River water cuts issued by the federal government go too far, and should be redone.
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federalnewsnetwork.com
FAA AI use sparks new reviews into AI safety, workforce shortages
FAA's use of AI and a shortage of air traffic controllers is raising safety concerns from House Democrats, who are calling for an oversight review.
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Pete Buttigieg Roasts Donald Trump’s Bizarre Obsession With GOP Senator’s Body
Pete Buttigieg has questioned Donald Trump unusual interest in the appearance of Republican Sen. Jon Husted. The former transportation secretary shared his thoughts during a recent public event in Mic...
