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OREGON

Oregon school shooting: bystander who killed gunman identified as shooter named

FILE PHOTO: View of Bend, Oregon, from Pilot Butte, October 2024.
FILE PHOTO: View of Bend, Oregon, from Pilot Butte, October 2024. · Photo: Roc0ast3r / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
Who
John J. Griffin, 16; Kaylub Giamanco, 36
What
A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary. Father Kaylub Giamanco followed him in and shot him. The shotgun was reportedly bought by the gunman's mother.
When
Thursday, with new details Friday
Where
Bend, Oregon
Why
Investigators are examining the teen's devices and history; Democrats are renewing gun-control calls while others credit an armed civilian with saving lives.
UKRAINE

Trump says he's 'not a fan' of Zelensky, denies Starlink throttle as Ukraine hits Russian refineries

FILE PHOTO: Official 2025 inaugural portrait of President Donald Trump.
FILE PHOTO: Official 2025 inaugural portrait of President Donald Trump. · Photo: Daniel Torok / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
Who
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, Elon Musk
What
Trump condemned Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and said he finds Zelensky harder to deal with than Putin. He denied ordering limits on Starshield/Starlink. Zelensky criticized a reported diesel deal. Brent crude touched $110.
When
Friday
Where
Washington and Ukraine
Why
Tension over energy strikes, peace efforts and satellite access.
DEFICIT

U.S. deficit nears $2 trillion for fiscal 2026 as Treasury yields stay above 5%

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Treasury Building in Washington, seen from behind a fence, April 2025.
FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Treasury Building in Washington, seen from behind a fence, April 2025. · Photo: Frypie / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Who
U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve
What
The fiscal 2026 deficit rose about 12% to nearly $2 trillion while debt tops $40 trillion and yields stay above 5%. Hot wholesale inflation raises rate-hike risk.
When
Friday
Where
Washington
Why
Higher borrowing costs and spending are straining federal finances.
SANCTUARY

Judge tosses Trump suit against New York City sanctuary laws

FILE PHOTO: Zohran Mamdani at his inauguration as New York City mayor, January 2026.
FILE PHOTO: Zohran Mamdani at his inauguration as New York City mayor, January 2026. · Photo: NYC Mayor's Office / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0
Who
Federal judge, Trump administration, Mayor Zohran Mamdani
What
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ suit challenging NYC sanctuary laws, finding no valid basis. Mamdani and Democrats are urging parking lot owners to bar ICE.
When
Friday
Where
New York City
Why
The ruling bolsters Mamdani's effort to limit ICE operations.
OMAR PROBE

Ilhan Omar fraud probe widens as sister skips event after reported subpoena

FILE PHOTO: Rep. Ilhan Omar votes at her polling place in Minneapolis on Election Day, November 2024.
FILE PHOTO: Rep. Ilhan Omar votes at her polling place in Minneapolis on Election Day, November 2024. · Photo: Taylor Dahlin / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0
Who
Ilhan Omar, Sahra Noor, Tim Mynett, HSI
What
HSI's immigration-fraud probe continues with new subpoenas after a raid on Omar's DC home. Her husband denied rumors she fled the country.
When
This week
Where
Washington, D.C. and Minnesota
Why
Investigators are examining her immigration paperwork.
IRAN

Iran escalates Hormuz attacks; Trump rules out nukes and ground troops

FILE PHOTO: Graphic of Strait of Hormuz transits, March 2026.
FILE PHOTO: Graphic of Strait of Hormuz transits, March 2026. · Photo: Wikideas1 / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
Who
Trump, Iran, Treasury
What
Brent hit $110 as Iran escalated Strait of Hormuz attacks. Trump said he can't see ground troops or nuclear weapons, and Treasury sanctioned 16 individuals and 10 entities. Iran's president says he is ready for talks, which should be treated as a claim.
When
This week
Where
Strait of Hormuz
Why
The war with Iran is driving oil prices and shortages such as helium.
HASAN / VOTERS

Trump cancels Hasan execution livestream; DOJ sues California over 20,000 voters

FILE PHOTO: Official portrait of Attorney General Todd Blanche, 2026.
FILE PHOTO: Official portrait of Attorney General Todd Blanche, 2026. · Photo: Ryan M. Biller / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
Who
Trump, Hegseth, DOJ, Todd Blanche
What
Trump reversed Hegseth's plan to livestream the Nidal Hasan firing-squad execution. Separately DOJ sued California over 20,000 suspected noncitizen voters, and the FBI is probing suspicious letters sent to election offices.
When
This week
Where
Washington; California
Why
Backlash over the livestream; the administration is pressing on election integrity.
MIDTERMS · 18 DAYS OUT

Trump rallies in Georgia for Mike Collins as Musk pours millions into Senate GOP

FILE PHOTO: Rep. Mike Collins at AmericaFest in Phoenix, December 2025
FILE PHOTO: Rep. Mike Collins at AmericaFest in Phoenix, December 2025 · Photo: Xuthoria / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Who
Trump, Mike Collins, Jon Ossoff, Elon Musk
What
Trump rallied in Dalton for Collins against Sen. Ossoff. Musk gave $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, which raised a record $273 million.
When
Friday
Where
Dalton, Georgia
Why
Republicans are defending Senate seats ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.

Money & Markets

MARKETS

AI selloff drags Nasdaq to worst week since June

CoreWeave bond yields, October 14, 2026
CoreWeave bond yields, October 14, 2026 · Photo: Wikideas1 / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
Who
Nasdaq, CoreWeave
What
The Nasdaq fell 4.5% for the week on debt fears over AI data centers. The VIX topped 22 and CoreWeave rattled credit.
When
Friday
Where
Wall Street
Why
Investors worry AI profits won't cover debt costs.
FED

Fed's Warsh signals steady path despite hot inflation

FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh in an official portrait, June 2026.
FILE PHOTO: Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh in an official portrait, June 2026. · Photo: Federalreserve / Flickr / Public domain
Who
Kevin Warsh
What
Markets expect a hold, though economists warn of a possible hike.
When
This week
Where
Washington
Why
Wholesale prices jumped 6.3%.
TECH

Tesla's flying Roadster fuels SpaceX merger talk; Netflix shakes up content team

FILE PHOTO: SpaceX Starbase launch site in South Texas, January 2026, seen in NOAA emergency response imagery.
FILE PHOTO: SpaceX Starbase launch site in South Texas, January 2026, seen in NOAA emergency response imagery. · Photo: NOAA / NODD / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
Who
Elon Musk, Netflix
What
Kalshi odds of a Tesla-SpaceX merger topped 50% for early 2027. Netflix replaced its content chief with Peter Rice.
When
This week
Where
Texas; Los Angeles
Why
Investors are weighing deals and growth.

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WHITE HOUSE

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia out after five days amid bar-exam controversy

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Oct. 13, 2026.
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Oct. 13, 2026. · Photo: Andrea Hanks / The White House / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
Who
Katie Zacharia, President Trump
What
Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary after a rocky debut and questions over calling herself a lawyer when she did not pass the bar exam. Trump said she was treated badly by the media.
When
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Where
White House, Washington
Why
A shaky podium debut and the bar-exam questions made her a distraction, aides say.
CHINA ROBOTS

Neodra unveils 13-foot hydraulic humanoid robot in China

ILLUSTRATIVE: A full-size humanoid robot, TOCABI, shown in a 2021 photo.
ILLUSTRATIVE: A full-size humanoid robot, TOCABI, shown in a 2021 photo. · Photo: Cadop / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Who
NeodraDynamics
What
The Chinese firm showed the Neo1, a 2,400-pound humanoid with 39 hydraulic actuators that can lift about 1,100 pounds, at CIIF. The specs are company claims.
When
This week
Where
China
Why
Part of China's industrial robotics push.