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Sunday, October 18, 2026

94 stories, ranked by how many outlets across the spectrum covered each one · Updated Oct 20, 2026, 12:02 PM ET

Topics this day: Russia & Ukraine 2026 Midterm Elections Israel & Gaza Elon Musk & Starlink Iran Texas Politics Canada Economy & Inflation Immigration & ICE Democratic Party

Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election 7 outlets
The president’s push to move ahead quickly to overhaul the East Potomac Golf Links has put his administration in the hot seat with a frustrated judge 6 outlets
Massachusetts GOP lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after arrest in suspected drunk driving crash 5 outlets
GOP Candidates May Pay the Price for Trump Administration Self-Dealing 5 outlets
10/18: CBS Weekend News 4 outlets
Trump isn't out to hurt Ukraine, Rubio tells Zelensky 4 outlets
Zelensky speaks to Witkoff, Kushner amid U.S.-Ukraine crisis 3 outlets
Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress? 3 outlets
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart 3 outlets
Wright calls Trump's diesel deal a peace incentive. Rubio says Russia would sell anyway. 3 outlets
Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bid 3 outlets
Bush family royalty backs Democrat in battle to flip Texas blue 2 outlets
Migrants From Ukraine and Sudan to Keep Deportation Protections for Now 2 outlets
Jackson says he's campaigning for issues many senators don't 'give a s--- about' 1 outlet
Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal 1 outlet
Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base 1 outlet
Can Scott Colom win Mississippi Senate? Warnock is making a big bet on it. 1 outlet
Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused. 1 outlet
With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters 1 outlet
Hakeem Jeffries is closing in on the Speaker’s gavel, but his path to power runs directly through a group of Democratic Socialists making demands 1 outlet
Andy Beshear’s Perilous Invocation of Faith 1 outlet
Politics chat: Zelenskyy on Trump, Democrats bring in the money for midterms 1 outlet
Trump suspends federal diesel taxes to help farmers, but states issue warnings 1 outlet
Israeli filmmakers bring counter ‘NAZA’ programming to Capitol Hill 1 outlet
Kornacki: Democrats hold midterm enthusiasm edge in new NBC News Decision Desk poll 1 outlet
What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base 1 outlet
Bulldozed trees spike DC tensions: Inside Trump’s takeover of East Potomac Park 1 outlet
Small business owners are doing OK – but will that help Trump overcome his low approval ratings? 1 outlet
Infectious disease veterans call for clearer federal message on measles 1 outlet
MAP: Did your state try to stop changing the clocks this year? 1 outlet
From firehouses to farms, Pennsylvania locals are one test of whether Democrats can solve their biggest weakness: the loss of blue-collar white voters 1 outlet
Homan says investigators have a 'strong case' against Omar 1 outlet
Wright defends waiving sanctions: 'It's not an economic lifeline for Russia' 1 outlet
Are ICE Officers Really Targeting the ‘Worst of the Worst’? 1 outlet
How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms 1 outlet
Trump administration officials are lawyering up, preparing for the possibility that Democrats could launch probes if the party takes back Congress 1 outlet
Republicans warn that Pentagon funds will hinge on Trump getting tougher with Russia 1 outlet
Democrats want to curb Trump’s power with House majority. This is their greatest tool 1 outlet
Bessent: Dropping oil prices before 2026 ends 'will depend' on Iran conflict 1 outlet
Nixon defends call to put opponent Moody in jail 1 outlet
95% of MAGA Republicans approve of Trump. For non-MAGA Republicans, it's 47%. 1 outlet
Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition 1 outlet
In this podcast series, we examine Gen Z’s impact on the midterms and whether this elusive voting group will become the swing vote once more 1 outlet
I worked for 3 White House press secretaries — here's some advice for the next one 1 outlet
The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote 1 outlet
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026 1 outlet
Mulvaney predicts Wiles is in a 'powerful place' in the White House but will leave after midterms 1 outlet
Looming Medicaid cuts mean that US hospitals must prepare for a perfect storm | Letters 1 outlet
Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance 1 outlet
Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio 1 outlet
Treasury secretary refuses to say if the U.S. sees Ukraine as an ally 1 outlet
Transcript: Sen. Kevin Cramer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026 1 outlet
Post Game: How much will the midterm map expand? 1 outlet
Trump says he will close historic D.C. golf course for 15 months of renovations 1 outlet
Wright says Trump administration has not broken promise to lower gas prices amid Iran war 1 outlet
How Trump’s justice department is shattering practice of political neutrality as midterms loom 1 outlet
Live updates: Ukraine attacks St Petersburg oil depot 1 outlet
Anti-party, anti-politician candidates surge in midterms 1 outlet
In Michigan, consumer sentiment is pessimistic before midterms 1 outlet
President Trump said his overhaul of a public golf course in Washington, D.C., would begin in mid-November 1 outlet
Pro-Israel leader warns Democrats failing to condemn ‘vicious Jew haters’ in Congress 1 outlet
Zelenskyy says ‘it’s a pity’ Trump bypassed sanctions law named for Lindsey Graham 1 outlet
Rep. Turner calls for congressional probe into Starlink disruption 1 outlet
Decades-old GOP winning streaks are suddenly at risk 1 outlet
Zelenskyy Says Trump’s Support of Putin is a ‘Historic Mistake’ 1 outlet
James Lankford says Trump is siding with Ukraine, even if they don't always agree: Full interview 1 outlet
Zelenskyy says he believes limited Starshield speed is a ‘message from American government’ 1 outlet
Greensboro, NC students protest the absence of early voting sites on campus 1 outlet
Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’ 1 outlet
Scott Bessent says Zelenskyy is ‘reckless’ for saying U.S. government caused Starlink lag 1 outlet
Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured 1 outlet
House panel warns Singham-linked nonprofits: Comply with subpoenas or face Congress 1 outlet
Democrats’ Tejano star sings to swing South Texas 1 outlet
Iran warns US against renewed attack, says it has ‘unfinished jobs’ too 1 outlet
The nine key races that will decide who controls the Senate, and where they stand 1 outlet
US ambassador to Israel calls West Bank settler attack on American photojournalist ‘terror’ 1 outlet
Outrage after Meta suspends No Kings Instagram account during protests 1 outlet
Congress reacts to executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions 1 outlet
Trump endorses Netanyahu 9 days before Israel election 1 outlet
Will Rural Voters Sit Out the Midterms? 1 outlet
Becoming a lawyer could get cheaper and faster under looming Trump admin shakeup 1 outlet
If Trump fells 430 trees in the middle of a golf course, do they make a sound? 1 outlet
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg with over 1,000 drones 1 outlet
New rule could impact your next delayed or canceled flight 1 outlet
Slotkin wants GOP prosecutions to deter young people from Trump administration jobs 1 outlet
Trump's 'Humpty Dumpty' approach to human rights 1 outlet
Could Kansas elect its first Democrat to Senate since 1932? 1 outlet
Latino voters helped put Trump back in the White House. What's their next move? 1 outlet
Rivals pile on Beshear over his resistance to Latinos' push for Texas funds 1 outlet
Bessent: Zelensky 'should be careful' with 'reckless' comments that US slowed down Starlink 1 outlet
Trump says DC golf course ‘restoration’ to start despite judge’s order to pause plans 1 outlet
10/18: Sunday Morning 1 outlet
10/18/2026: The Vote; Up in the Air; Sacha Baron Cohen 1 outlet
Trump announces plans to renovate D.C. golf course amid legal battle 1 outlet

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