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Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct - NPR
The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct.
Trump says "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is "getting ready to begin" - CBS News
The announcement comes four weeks after the U.S. signed a deal with Greenland and Denmark to bolster American military presence on the island.
Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways - The Hill
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) traded barbs in a Tuesday night debate, tangling over the Jeffrey Epstein files, the 2020 election and more. Ossoff, the only Senate Democrat running for...
In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028 - NBC News
The Democratic incumbent pledged to serve a full term as he and challenger Rep. Mike Collins hit on similar themes as in their first debate last week.
Trump pardons diesel mechanics for Clean Air Act violations at Alaska rally - The Hill
President Trump issued pardons at a campaign rally in Alaska on Tuesday for two diesel mechanics who were previously charged with and plead guilty to violating the Clean Air Act. The president signed...
Democrats fear "more October surprises" after "bullshit" raid on Ilhan Omar's home - Axios
"We expect more of this kind of thing," one House Democrat told Axios.
The Trump administration warns Ukraine it could cut off intel, Zelenskyy tells NPR - NPR
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat down for an interview with NPR at a time of renewed tensions with the White House.
Trump debates calling off livestream of firing squad execution after learning Fort Hood shooter was paralyzed - CNN
President Donald Trump and his advisers are debating whether to call off plans to livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter, with Trump having remarked privately that he did not i...
‘A gift to our adversary': Bipartisan group of senators slam Trump’s Russian diesel deal - Politico
“This deal is a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our Allies; it should be rescinded,” the senators wrote.
Public execution opposition grows as Trump expresses private misgivings - Axios
The plan is garnering mounting discomfort from the Catholic Church, the Hill and survivors.
Five things to watch after Trump's Russian diesel deal - Axios
The deal with Putin sets up a clash between Washington's energy priorities and its efforts to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.