Thursday, 15 October 2026

Trump cancelled a Pentagon plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, saying the public execution could deter terrorism but 'people would rather not watch.' The decision followed global condemnation and a letter from 72 retired military officers calling the livestream 'barbaric' and a threat to military honor.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced the resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries after a three-day pause, defying Trump's demands for an 'energy ceasefire.' The move reflects Ukrainian frustration with U.S. restrictions on military support including Starshield satellite services.

Nine former FBI agents sued the Trump administration, alleging they were unlawfully fired for their work investigating Trump in the classified documents case. The lawsuit targets FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Todd Blanche, claiming the firings violated their due process rights.

The Trump administration sued California to prevent approximately 20,000 voters from having their mail-in ballots counted in the midterm elections, claiming they are suspected ineligible voters. The lawsuit comes weeks before the election and follows debunked claims about noncitizen voting.

The Trump administration launched a criminal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's citizenship status, raiding her D.C. home with a court-authorized search warrant. The investigation's scope remains unclear, but media reports suggest it relates to her immigration records and citizenship eligibility.

Trump suggested that government officials who leak classified military information 'should be shot,' dramatically escalating his attacks on press freedom and internal dissent. The statement came at a rally and reflects the administration's ongoing war on media and transparency.

New inflation data showed consumer prices rose 3.7% over the past year and wholesale inflation jumped 6.3% annually in September—the highest since 2022—driven by energy costs. The reports contradict Trump's claims of 'very little inflation' and undercut Republican midterm messaging.

A Washington Post investigation revealed that Apple and Nvidia each donated $25 million to Trump's planned $330 million ballroom renovation at the White House, along with other corporate donors. The report raises questions about quid pro quo arrangements between the administration and major tech companies.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia's law credentials came under intense scrutiny after reports that she never passed the California bar exam and is not registered as a lawyer in any state, despite repeatedly claiming to be an attorney. The administration confirmed she did not pass the bar.

Official data showed the Trump administration is ramping up deportations to third countries—including South Sudan, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Central African Republic—despite global human rights outcry. Tens of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers have been deported to countries they have no ties to.