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Sunday, October 18, 2026
'Day of Action': No Kings Protests Take Place Nationwide
Thousands of "No Kings" demonstrations took place across the United States on Oct. 17, dubbed a "day of action" before the midterm elections. Civilians and elected representatives alike gathered in many states carrying placards that said, "Defeat MAGA" and "Pro-American, Anti-Trump." This is the second "No Kings" protest this year, following the one in March.
Pope Leo XIV Returns to Vatican
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Oct. 17 after his lung cancer surgery and is expected to fully recover in ten days. "I am much better, thank you," the pope said when asked about his health. "The Holy Father has put his heart and soul into his recovery," Dr. Stefano Margaritora told Vatican News.
Zelensky: Trump Suspending Russian Sanctions 'Reward' for Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia is a "reward" for President Vladimir Putin and will further embolden the leader. One week after striking a deal to accept diesel from Moscow, the administration announced on Oct. 16 that it would suspend a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.
Kenya Confirms Four More Ebola Cases
The Kenyan government confirmed that four new patients tested positive for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus. Three of these cases were among health workers who treated infected patients, and the fourth instance is a relative of a patient who died from the disease, according to Kenya's Ministry of Health. In total, the African country's number of Ebola cases is seven.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Fire Kills Four at Alberta Military Base, Injures 39
“Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people injured, including 19 critically, when a fast-moving fire overtook soldiers conducting live-fire combat training at a military base in Alberta, officials said Sunday,” the Associated Press reports.
BBC Calls French Protests ‘Mostly Peaceful’ as Fires Rage
“The BBC’s Paris correspondent James Waterhouse reported on Sunday the protests and riots which have rocked France have been ‘mostly peaceful’ – but the footage the BBC aired right as he was making the claim didn’t back him up,” Mediaite reports.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Trump to Kansas Voters: ‘Look At What’s Happening in France’
President Donald Trump on Monday campaigned in Wichita, Kansas, for incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), who is locked in a tougher-than-expected re-election battle with Democrat challenger Adam Hamilton. Trump warned voters to make note of the violent riots currently plaguing France as an example of the threat posed by radical leftist extremism. “If you want to see what is at stake in this election, just look at what’s happening in France, a once great nation that is being conquered, looted, and burned to the ground by migrants, jihadists, and communists who hate Christianity, and they hate, frankly, the Western civilization itself,” Trump exclaimed. “Globalist, left-wing politicians have treasonously imported millions and millions of Third-World migrants who are totally incompatible with... Western values.” “They despise everything about France, and they’re destroying that country,” the president continued. “We’re not going to let that happen to this country.... This is what’s happening to France. They want it to happen to our country. It’s never happening here.”
28 Foreign Nationals Charged With Voting Crimes in California
“Federal law enforcement throughout California today arrested 11 foreign nationals living in the United States who are among 28 total charged in criminal complaints with federal crimes, including that they fraudulently registered to vote in US elections, electoral contests in which most of them cast illegal and fraudulently obtained ballots,” the Justice Department announced Monday in a statement.
Report: Feds Have DNA Evidence Ilhan Omar Married Brother
“Federal prosecutors are planning to use DNA evidence to try to prove Rep. Ilhan Omar [D-MN] committed immigration fraud, as part of the sprawling investigation into the congresswoman, sources told” The New York Post, the paper reported Monday.
France Imposes Curfews in Paris, Other Cities in Wake of Riots
“French authorities set curfews in parts of several cities on Monday, including Paris, Lille and Nice, as they faced pressure over security failings after a weekend of riots and looting stemming from nationwide anti-government protests,” Reuters reports.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Trump Warns Zelensky to ‘Settle This War’ With Russia
President Donald Trump on Tuesday had a message for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: it’s high time that he wrapped up the war with Russia. “What’s happening is that Russia would like to get it done,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “Ukraine has to want to settle this war. Zelensky has to want to settle this war. And if he doesn’t, I think it’s going to be a very bad thing.” “We have given probably possibly more money to Ukraine than almost anybody over the years, hundreds of billions of dollars. And the American taxpayers are tired of it,” Trump continued. “We’ve gotten absolutely nothing back except grief, death, tremendous monetary loss.”
Trump Says US Will Generously Compensate Fraud Whistleblowers
“President Trump on Tuesday announced the federal government will compensate whistleblowers who report people defrauding the US government and taxpayers, but said he will decide who gets paid,” CBS News reports. “‘I will be the arbitrator of all of these decisions,’ the president said during his Oval Office announcement with Vice President JD Vance, who heads up the administration’s fraud task force, beside him,” the network relates. “‘In other words, I’ll determine whether or not the person is deserving and I'll determine – and I will be very generous, believe me.’ Through the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, Mr. Trump said whistleblowers, who can be ordinary citizens, will be eligible to receive 1% of the amount of fraud they report, even if the reported fraud is $100 billion. America.gov/fraud, however, says successful whistleblowers will be paid up to $30,000, dependent upon the report resulting in criminal charges.” Trump said there is no limit to whistleblower compensation and criminal charges aren’t necessary.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Zelensky Says He’s Open to Freezing Front Lines to End Russia War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Fox News on Wednesday that he would accept a peace deal that freezes the current front lines. The comment came after host Brian Kilmeade asked Zelensky whether he would agree to a deal under which Ukraine keeps “75% or more” of its territory.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Revive Trans Inmate Policy
“The Supreme Court on Wednesday left intact a lower court decision that blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new Bureau of Prisons policy that would end certain medical interventions for transgender inmates,” CBS News reports.
Judge Orders Meta to Pay New Mexico $25 Billion in Privacy Case
“A judge in New Mexico ordered the technology giant Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company liable for misleading users about its privacy and content policies,” The Hill reports.
4 Questions
The story, in brief
What were the No Kings protests on October 17, 2026?
Thousands of No Kings demonstrations took place across the United States on Oct. 17 as a day of action before the midterm elections. Civilians and elected representatives gathered in many states carrying signs such as Defeat MAGA and Pro-American, Anti-Trump. It was the second No Kings protest of the year, after one in March.
Why did Volodymyr Zelensky criticize Donald Trump's Russia sanctions decision?
Volodymyr Zelensky said Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia was a reward for Vladimir Putin and would further embolden him. The administration announced on Oct. 16 that it would suspend a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy. That came one week after striking a deal to accept diesel from Moscow.
What happened in the Alberta military base fire?
A fast-moving fire overtook soldiers conducting live-fire combat training at a military base in Alberta. Officials said four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people were injured. Nineteen of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.
What did Volodymyr Zelensky say about ending the Russia-Ukraine war?
Volodymyr Zelensky said he would accept a peace deal that freezes the current front lines. He made the comment in an interview with Fox News on Wednesday. His answer came after host Brian Kilmeade asked whether he would agree to a deal under which Ukraine keeps 75% or more of its territory.
