Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026
20 October 2026
11,824 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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yahoo.com
Kremlin backs possible Putin-Trump-Xi summit focused on nuclear arms
Russia wants nuclear disarmament to be the main focus of a possible meeting between President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in November, the Kremlin said on T...
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Amy Acton’s mother calls her ‘liar’ in brutal ad as Ohio race tightens
“She says she grew up living in a tent. None of that is true,” a woman who says she is Amy Acton's mother says in a viral video.
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unionleader.com
Trump’s Russia moves could complicate lame-duck agenda
Trump’s Russia policy moves are drawing bipartisan backlash in Congress, with some lawmakers warning they could jeopardize his lame-duck agenda and Ukraine support.
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foxnews.com
Trump puts fraudsters on notice with $25M whistleblower program offering cash for tips that deliver
President Donald Trump unveiled a fraud whistleblower program offering qualifying tipsters a 1% commission, joined by JD Vance and independent journalist Nick Shirley.
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nbcnews.com
The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on how Susan Collins could transcend Trump in Maine
Seeking re-election in a blue state, the longtime Republican senator is relying on her personal brand to defy political gravity — again.
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Three returning Democratic committee leaders still behind on dues
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is one of three House Democrats who have yet to pay their DCCC dues in full despite plans to return to top committee jobs next year.
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nytimes.com
Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.
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foxnews.com
Ilhan Omar's sister questioned by feds after dramatic DC home raid
Ilhan Omar's older sister Sahra Noor was questioned by federal investigators in connection with the immigration fraud probe following the DHS raid.
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Trump floats meeting with Putin and Xi as Ukraine warns against talks
US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to a three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss nuclear disarmament. "We would have it to talk...
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Trump floats three-way summit with Putin and Xi
US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to a three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss nuclear disarmament. "We would have it to talk...
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Alberta separatists lose vote on leaving Canada
Canada's province of Alberta rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum, results showed Tuesday, a win for unity as the country faces worsening ties with the United States.Smith, who ca...
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Trump says he is ready to meet Putin and Xi in China
Trump also renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying it was "time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine."
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On Israeli election eve, settler violence becomes Netanyahu liability
Attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank have turned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's championing of settlers into a potential liability days before elections, wi...
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Trump promises US farmers $8 billion in aid ahead of elections
US President Donald Trump has promised farmers billions of dollars in financial relief amid high diesel prices at a campaign rally in the rural state of Kansas, just two weeks before voters head to th...
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Trump warns Kansans that US will 'burn' like France if Democrats win
PARK CITY, Kansas, Oct 19 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Monday used violent unrest in France as an argument against Democrats in his battle to defend a Kansas Senate seat long held by Repub...
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nbcnews.com
Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election
Vance, who campaigned for ousted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán this spring, said he endorses American candidates.
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Trump rallies on Republican turf as midterm fears mount
US President Donald Trump addressed supporters in Kansas Monday to kickoff a seven-state campaign blitz through territory he carried in 2024, as dismal polls and unexpectedly tight races in Republican...
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nbcnews.com
Trump uses antisemitic slur in defending Sen. Roger Marshall at rally in Kansas
Trump had used the term during a speech last year, leading to backlash. He said at the time that he wasn’t aware of the word’s antisemitic connotations.
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Trump uses antisemitic slur in defending Sen. Roger Marshall at rally in Kansas
Trump had used the term during a speech last year, leading to backlash. He said at the time that he wasn’t aware of the word’s antisemitic connotations.
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jpost.com
Pete Hegseth, Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Israel ahead of elections | The Jerusalem Post
The unannounced meeting comes eight days before Israeli elections and amid US-Israel discussions to resume combat operations against Iran, according to the report.
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haaretz.com
Israel Election 2026 • Netanyahu, opposition parties still fall short of majority, new polls show
Far-right party head says Netanyahu, Smotrich enlisted his rabbi to pressure him out of race. Anti-Netanyahu bloc split on law weakening Israel's attorney general. Netanyahu slept while Hamas kidnapped my husband to Gaza. He must not win the election | Opinion
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cleveland.com
ESPN host spills details on dinner with Trump, Bill Maher and Kid Rock: It was ‘shocking’
Donald Trump confirmed he hosted Stephen A. Smith, comedian Bill Maher and musician Kid Rock at the White House for dinner on Oct. 15.
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foxnews.com
JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu despite Trump's strong backing
Vice President JD Vance said he will not weigh in on Israel's upcoming election after Trump threw his support behind Netanyahu's reelection bid.
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nbcnews.com
Judge leans toward extending halt on tree clearing at golf course where Trump says redesign should start ‘immediately’
The judge said the administration’s argument that the downing of hundreds of trees at the D.C. course was unrelated to Trump’s renovation plan wasn’t credible.
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Pollster Believes Blue Wave Will Wash Out
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Democrats push to win Texas, a diversifying Republican stronghold
Early voting began Monday in Texas, home to some of the most closely watched races in November's midterm elections, with Democrats hopeful for historic victories in the traditional Republican strongho...
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slate.com
Abdul El-Sayed’s Viral Moment With a Heckler Was Revealing—but Not in the Way the Heckler Intended
A clip of Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate is proving a political Rorschach test.
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pbs.org
Activist Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to let judges quickly reverse immigration detentions
Khalil, a lawful permanent U.S. resident, was detained by immigration authorities last year because of his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University in the spring of 2024.
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abcnews.com
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil appeals to Supreme Court to sue Trump admin over free speech
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to sue the government for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights.
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rollingstone.com
Trump's Crunch-Time Message: New Mexico Should Be Renamed 'New America'
Donald Trump demanded New Mexico be renamed "New America" amid a series of erratic statements ahead of the November midterm elections.
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bridgemi.com
Abdul El-Sayed disavows Muslim Brotherhood, responds to claims - Bridge Michigan
During a weekend town hall, US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he ‘absolutely’ disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood. Republicans have increasingly attempted to connect him and his family with the group ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Zelenskyy briefs bipartisan group of lawmakers amid backlash over Trump’s Russia deal
The Ukrainian president detailed disruptions to U.S. support during a bipartisan call.
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nbcnews.com
A blue-collar bellwether weighs ousting longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
Voters in Lewiston helped propel Collins to victory in her last election. Some are ready for a change, but others are wary of losing Collins’ sway in the Senate.
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kut.org
As early voting begins in Texas, Gov. Abbott’s challenger Gina Hinojosa sues over Musk emails
The Democratic nominee for Texas governor wants to inspect unredacted communications involving Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and Elon Musk’s companies based in the state.
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deseret.com
Mitt Romney issues rare statement as Republicans challenge Trump’s Russia deal
Romney’s public statement comes as Republican lawmakers push back against Trump after the president waived sanctions against Russia amid high gas prices.
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nbcnews.com
Trump and Republicans fight to protect the midterms’ most surprising battleground
Republicans haven’t lost a Kansas Senate race in almost 100 years, but the state has become central to the fight for the Senate majority.
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Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state
Federal authorities charged 28 people in California with alleged illegal voter registration or voting, escalating the Trump administration's fight with state election officials.
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foxnews.com
Manchin bucks Schumer, throws support behind Republican Democrats want to oust
Joe Manchin is campaigning for Senate Republican Susan Collins in Maine, calling her bipartisan and declaring she is "not a Trump senator."
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news9.com
Oklahoma Governor campaign trail is coming to an end as general election nears
With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Oklahoma gubernatorial candidates Mike Mazzei and Cyndi Munson are making their cases to voters, offering different approaches to the state's economic and education challenges.
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Musk back in the spotlight, but politics dims the awe
With a sports car that somersaults through the air, Elon Musk is back in the headlines for technological daring -- but his plunge into politics and his return to US President Donald Trump's side mean ...
