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President Trump's tariffs have not decreased US trade deficits, German study shows

The US-Israeli war against Iran is increasing already high public debt and pushing up interest rates, with creditors questioning whether the US can sustain its outstanding debt of $40 trillion.

US President Donald Trump exits a vehicle as he arrives to board Air Force One for travel to South Carolina, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, October 29, 2026.
Plumes of smoke rise from fires (centre) at an oil refinery following what the authorities say is a Ukrainian drone strike in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, September, 20, 2026.

Ukraine temporarily halts strikes on Russian oil refineries after pressure from Trump - report

IDF soldiers patrol along the Israeli-Lebanese border, on October 21, 2026.

Trump pledges to push for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon if Beirut joins Abraham Accords - report

US Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026.

Pentagon preparing $400 billion cut to Trump administration's requested defense budget - report


Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events

The canceled in-person rallies were set for Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 25, 2026.

Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'

According to one regional source who spoke with the Post, during the meetings, the Saudis conveyed a request to Iran that Tehran refrain from targeting key Saudi oil and gas facilities.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speak as they arrive during the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Leaders’ Summit at The Ritz-Carlton on May 14, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on Iran military options in meeting, source tells 'Post'

Vance has reportedly reached out to Iran to revive peace negotiations, although Trump dismissed the reports, saying the communication regarded medical equipment.

Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 16. Israel became part of the US Central Command in 2021.

Iran received letter from US's Vance, Trump claims message about medical supplies

Tehran insists on its seven conditions being met by the US, and "any position that contradicts this framework is unacceptable," the agency added.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.

Trump needs agreement that surpasses Obama's nuclear deal for deal to postpone strikes - analysis

The minimum that Trump needs for a new deal with Iran also differs from what Israel wants, militarily, politically, and economically.

US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 25, 2026.

Netanyahu eyes unity government with Eisenkot as Likud considers alternative coalition arrangements

Sources close to Netanyahu are promoting a plan to bring Eisenkot into a unity government, potentially offering him a rotation as prime minister while excluding the ultra-Orthodox parties.

Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

US Justice Dept loses initial bid to block votes from alleged noncitizens in California

This comes as Trump has made California a focal point of his sweeping immigration crackdown since returning to the White House.

A local resident casts her vote at an official ballot drop box at a "No Kings: Vote Early" event after attending a protest as part of a coordinated nationwide day of action aimed at encouraging early voting in the upcoming midterm elections in San Francisco, California, US, October 17, 2026.

Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen

Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the AK Party headquarters, Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026; illustrative.

Qatar awaits Iran’s response to new nuclear proposal offering sanctions relief

The measure under consideration would involve allowing inspectors from the IAEA to return to Iran’s nuclear sites in return for sanctions relief. 

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

US Democrats allegedly recruited 'spoiler' candidates to undermine Republican senator in Alaska

The findings emerged less than a week after the Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's Senate election.

Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola participate in a debate in Anchorage, Alaska, US, October 15, 2026.