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PoliticsOct 16 Key part of MAGA crusade to take down Ilhan Omar could blow it all up in court : lawyerA lawyer suggests that a crucial element of the MAGA effort against Ilhan Omar could face legal failure in court. This indicates potential legal challenges within a political campaign targeting a prominent figure.rawstory.com · United States
PoliticsOct 16Trump new press secretary out after less than weekA new press secretary for Trump has departed from their role in under a week. This quick turnover in a prominent political communication position may draw attention to the administration's internal dynamics.wfmz.com · United States
BusinessOct 16Mexico’s telecom sector shifts again as Televisa buys AT&T for US $2 billionPartnering 50-50 with Fintech Holdings, Televisa's purchase enables it to offer "quadruple play" — internet, television, fixed-line, and mobile — improving its competitive position with Carlos Slim's América Móvil. The post Mexico’s telecom sector shifts again as Televisa buys AT&T for US $2 billion appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BusinessOct 16EV sales stalled in 2026 but not because Americans don’t want them, researcher saysThe data doesn’t support the claim that electric vehicle sales stalled in 2026 because Americans don’t want themThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 16Loomer lobbies to replace Zacharia: ‘Hear me out’Far-right activist Laura Loomer put herself forward as a candidate for White House press secretary as Katie Zacharia was ousted from the role Friday after just five days. In three separate posts on the social platform X, the conservative influencer argued her case. “Here me out: Press Secretary Laura Loomer,” she wrote in an initial…The Hill
WorldOct 16The NBA puts a stop to sports betting after corruption scandals: what changes this seasonFour days before the start, the league ordered authorized betting houses to eliminate parlay bets on a single player's statistics and other markets considered problematic. The measure comes after the cases of Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier.Clarín
PoliticsOct 16Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim that Trump Owns White House RecordsA three-judge panel appeared unconvinced by claims that a federal law requiring the president to preserve and hand over his presidential papers was unconstitutional.NYT US
BusinessOct 16US Budget Deficit Nears $2trn, Highest Since 2021Among other sectors, spending on defence military programmes increased by $48 billion, or six per cent, over the year to $917 billion. The post US Budget Deficit Nears $2trn, Highest Since 2021 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 16Vance says admin. must take action when ICE agents "screw up"Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that there are some federal immigration officers "who really screw up."CBS News
PoliticsOct 16The fund used to defend President Trump in his numerous court cases is nearly $2M in debtThe Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents caseThe Independent World
HealthOct 16US measles cases exceed 4,400, far exceeding last year’s totalsNational measles cases this year have now exceeded 4,400, all but guaranteeing the country will more than double the number of measles infections confirmed last year, which totaled 2,289. The latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday recorded 4,410 total cases in 2026 just a week after the U.S.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 16Trump just fooled around with Susie Wiles over Katie Zacharia. And he found outKatie Zacharia’s disastrously short tenure as White House press secretary, a hire he made without consulting his veteran chief of staff, could be a harbinger of dysfunction ahead, Andrew Feinberg writesThe Independent World
Sci & TechOct 16Former U.S. intel official on new book alleging UAP government cover-upJay Stratton, former director of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, has a new book out: "Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life." He joins CBS News to discuss what he knows about UAPs.CBS News
PoliticsBreakingOct 16Federal investigation of letters with suspicious substances widensNBC News
PoliticsOct 16Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew reportAs the US prepares to host the G20 summit in Miami in December, Americans’ views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favourably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom, according to the latest Pew Research Centre report. Americans gave China an average rating of 37 out of 100, compared with 27 for Russia, Pew found in a report released on Friday. Canada, Australia, Japan and Italy received the warmest ratings, with average scores in the mid-to-high 60s. “Russia stands...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 16"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Oct. 18, 2026This week's guests include Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer, Republican Rep. Mike Turner, Democratic Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon and Democratic Iowa gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Trump’s Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Leaves Job After Five DaysThe writing was on the wall earlier when Trump made clear he was ready to see his newly minted spokeswoman go amid criticism that she had pretended to be a lawyer and over her one, much-mocked press briefing. The post Trump’s Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Leaves Job After Five Days appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HealthOct 16Rising Employer-Sponsored Insurance Premiums Will Add to the Pressure for ReformThe consultants agree: Healthcare premiums in 2027 for employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) are going up once again at an exceptionally elevated rate. As has been the case in all the years since the COVID-19 pandemic ended,... The post Rising Employer-Sponsored Insurance Premiums Will Add to the Pressure for Reform appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
DisasterBreakingOct 16New brush fire breaks out in Southern CaliforniaA new brush fire has broken out in the San Clemente area of Southern California, fueled by hot and windy weather. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Unauthorized drones banned along US-Mexico border: FAAThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday it is restricting unauthorized drones along the ​U.S.-Mexico border. This move comes as the government ramps up efforts to address concerns about illegal drug shipments across the border, Reuters reported Friday. It is a temporary flight restriction that bars any unauthorized drone activity up to 400 feet above…The Hill
PoliticsOct 16AOC transfers $1 million to El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaignDemocratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign in Michigan. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.CBS News
ConflictOct 16Ukraine awaiting Pentagon and SpaceX confirmation that Starshield fully restored, Seniк saysUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 16Bend Shooting Likely to Heighten Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s RaceThe contest between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger is on edge.NYT US
PoliticsOct 16Trump Administration Announces Another $250 Million in Federal Funds to Secure America from Unlawful DronesTrump Administration Announces Another $250 Million in Federal Funds to Secure America from Unlawful Drones WASHINGTON -- Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made $250 million available to states and territories through a new Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program funding opportunity. This funding will empower state and territorial governments to enhance their capabilities to aggressively combat the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems—also known as “drones.” “Unlawful drones are not a future threat. They are a real and growing danger to our coFEMA