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Oct 18, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Senator Lindsey Graham’s late brother’s Russia sanctions bill faces a Trump waiver, drawing bipartisan criticism. Meanwhile, President Trump defends renaming the Gulf of Mexico while Republicans face midterm headwinds. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s attorneys demand the return of seized property, labeling her investigation politically motivated. A deadly fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta results in fatalities and injuries. Additionally, the Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, and Israel condemns a violent settler attack on European diplomats in the West B…

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Sponsor: Capital One Spark Cash Plus Senator Graham on Trump's Russia sanctions waiver Trump comments on renaming the Gulf of Mexico Ilhan Omar's lawyers demand return of seized property Fatal fire at Canadian military base in Alberta WNBA Finals: Valkyries beat Dream in Game 1 Settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank Ebola cases rise in Kenya Sponsor: HomeServe protection plans
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