Saturday, October 24, 2026

The News Roundup – Domestic and International (The 1A) 2026-10-23

Domestic

This week, President Donald Trump announced that he’s spent $300 million on ads this midterm season, with plans to spend another $100 million before Election Day.

The battle between President Trump and the press continues. CNN is threatening legal action against the White House after its journalists were denied access to Air Force One. And on Thursday, the White House Correspondent from The Independent was removed from the aircraft.

With the midterms less than two weeks away, Trump is putting the pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end the war with Russia.
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International

Demonstrations in France began last month with students across the country protesting deteriorating school conditions, staff shortages and dilapidated buildings. But over several weeks, they’ve tapped into broader anger over living costs, public services, and economic and social discontent.

The European Commission estimates the Iran war has cost Europe more than $112 billion through disrupted ⁠trade and energy markets.

An estimated 1.4 million people – more than two thirds of Gaza’s population – are facing food insecurity.
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