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PoliticsOct 22Ramaswamy backlash mounts as Ohio governor urges him to take down 'deeply troubling' adVice President JD Vance defending the ad on Wednesday after it drew outrage from both partiesThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 22Trump ordered to sit for deposition in $10 billion BBC lawsuitA federal judge on Thursday ordered President Trump to sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of one of his speeches that the president's lawyers say was misleading.Why it matters: The order will likely force Trump to answer questions under oath in a legal battle he started.Driving the news: Judge Enjoliqué Lett ordered Trump to appear by Dec. 11, after lawyers for the BBC argued that Trump is improperly delaying his appearance. In a filing published Wednesday, Trump's counsel said the president could appear between Jan. 11 and Jan. 2Axios
PoliticsOct 22ICE deportations surge but still fall massively short of Trump’s campaign promisesHomeland Security stopped publishing routine statistics when Trump took office, while figures released by the administration have been inconsistent and difficult to verify independentlyThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 22Stephen Hubbard returns to U.S. after Russian detentionStephen Hubbard, an American who'd been detained by Russia for more than four years, has landed back in the U.S., President Trump said. Ramy Inocencio has more.CBS News
HealthOct 22‘Flesh-eating’ screwworm confirmed in US wildlife as officials scramble to contain spreadThe Independent World
BusinessOct 22Zuckerberg gets new Meta shares to stay in California amid billionaire tax voteMeta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg will get a new chunk of shares in the company he founded, and in return, he has agreed to stay in California, where the company is headquartered, for at least eight more years. It is partly a financial carrot intended to keep Zuckerberg in California, where voters in November will decide whether to approve a temporary tax on wealth held by billionaires who live in the state. Meta announced the deal on Wednesday in a securities filing that coincided with its...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 22Orléans tightens security ahead of far-right National Rally party congressRFI [en]
PoliticsOct 22Musk warns Democrats over possible congressional probesSpaceX founder Elon Musk warned Democrats over a possible congressional probe on Wednesday, writing, “live by the sword, die by the sword.” “Those who pick fights with me should understand that I will find out who is really pulling the strings and come for them, not just their puppets,” Musk wrote on the social platform…The Hill
PoliticsOct 22Sabato’s Crystal Ball moves Ohio governor race toward Acton after Ramaswamy attack adElection forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved its ratings of Ohio’s gubernatorial race toward Democratic nominee Amy Acton, following a controversial campaign ad launched by her opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy (R). Previously, the forecaster rated the race as a “toss-up,” but it has changed it to “leans Democratic,” following what it called “an explosive—and desperate—attack ad,” according…The Hill
BusinessOct 22Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index slips in OctoberThe Kansas City Federal Reserve Manufacturing Index experienced a decline in October, indicating a change in regional manufacturing activity.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 22Carney and Erdogan launch ‘strong and resilient’ Canada-Turkiye partnershipOn trade, investment and innovation, leaders will work towards conclusion of a Canada-Turkiye Free Trade Agreement.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 22Generational change in Congress is coming, but it won’t fix everythingIn less than two weeks, voters will elect what is expected to be one of the largest freshman classes of the century. It could also be one of the youngest.The Hill
BusinessOct 22Allegion raises 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $9.05-$9.10 as Americas non-residential momentum continuesAllegion has increased its adjusted earnings per share forecast for 2026, citing ongoing growth in the non-residential sector in the Americas. This reflects the company's positive financial performance and market conditions.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 22Economy to lose momentum without fiscal stimulus after midterms – Pantheon MacroeconomicsAn economic analysis firm predicts that the economy will lose momentum if there is no fiscal stimulus following the midterm elections. This indicates a potential economic downturn based on policy decisions.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldOct 22Cody Johnson on why he initially walked away from Nashville early in his careerCountry singer Cody Johnson sat down with Jan Crawford to discuss his career and latest album, "Banks of the Trinity."CBS News
PoliticsOct 22Trump rallies for Darline Graham despite divide on waived Russia sanctionsPresident Trump continues campaigning for Republicans as Election Day nears. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.CBS News
DisasterOct 22FEMA Announces $400 Million Funding Opportunity to Empower American Communities to Reduce Flood RiskFEMA Announces $400 Million Funding Opportunity to Empower American Communities to Reduce Flood Risk WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a $400 million funding opportunity to empower American communities to reduce or eliminate flood risk. Recipients can use this funding to better prepare for floods, the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States. “Flooding can affect communities across the country with devastating consequences for people and property,” said FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton. “This flood mitigation funding oFEMA
PoliticsOct 22Powerful Virginia Lawmaker Indicted Over Marijuana BusinessL. Louise Lucas, a Democrat from Portsmouth, was the focus of F.B.I. searches earlier this year.NYT US
PoliticsOct 22EU and Canada draw closer in Trump’s unpredictable world – with Britain looking onThe EU and Canada are hoping to deepen ties at their upcoming Montreal summit, in areas like trade, energy, defence and critical minerals. Meanwhile, the UK is seeking its own reset with Brussels.EuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 22Why the U.S. military is quietly moving some troops away from posts in the Middle EastThe U.S. military has been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to ongoing threats from Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials tell CBS News. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more details.CBS News
PoliticsOct 22‘There is no immunity to Donald Trump’This is a man who will never stop wanting certain things.Politico Europe
WorldOct 22YouTuber charged after capturing great white shark on Cape CodChristopher Stefanou, known as LISHARKMAN on social media, has been accused of capturing animal known as ‘Aaron’ on a trip with a clientThe Independent World
BusinessOct 22Finance expert shares her top tips on open enrollmentBusiness analyst and certified financial planner Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to offer her top tips for making the most of your open enrollment period.CBS News
PoliticsOct 22Costs, Iran voters’ top priorities for next Congress: SurveyA majority of respondents to a recent survey want the next Congress to focus on lowering the cost of living and winding down the Iran war. Roughly 80 percent of the 1,119 respondents to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll said lawmakers should make lowering prices one of their highest priorities in…The Hill