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The DNC and Common Cause sued over television ads promoting Trump, alleging illegal government propaganda and misuse of DHS funds. A federal judge ordered the remaining ads taken down, but they continued airing; NPR estimates nearly $22 million in taxpayer spending.
The Department of Homeland Security committed USD 20 million to the Trump advertising campaign.
Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Russia had not acknowledged it. Ukraine says Russian strikes continued, including a missile attack that hit Kyiv’s CHPP-4 and an apartment building, killing one and injuring 13.
AllegedDuration of the total ceasefire Volodymyr Zelensky proposed to Vladimir Putin
Ukrainian officials said Russian glide bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia killed at least 15 people, including three children, and injured at least 16. Some remained missing under rubble. Zelenskyy linked the attack to the Trump-Putin diesel deal; Kyiv also reported large-scale power outages.
People killed in the strikes in Zaporizhzhia
Trump defended waiving Russia sanctions to keep Moscow at the negotiating table and accused Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war. Zelenskyy said the move would strengthen Putin’s war effort and hurt Ukraine, as US-Ukraine talks and strikes on energy sites continued.
AllegedDonald Trump said Vladimir Putin agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately.
Katie Zacharia began as White House press secretary and held her first briefing. The White House asked US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid misconduct allegations. After five days, Trump advised Zacharia to reconsider staying, and she is transitioning out amid scrutiny of her credentials.
Donald Trump established a three-member committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud. Cook's lawyers say she cannot attend the planned 5 November hearing because of official duties and that she could appear only after the Fed's 8-9 December meeting.
Donald Trump is cutting checks to Americans and promising more as the midterm campaign focuses on affordability. He says the payments are refunds for excessive healthcare costs; Democrats say they are an effort to win votes for Republicans.
Brazil's presidential election is headed to a 25 October runoff between Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula. CNT/MDA found Bolsonaro at 46.8% and Lula at 45.9%, while Quaest had 46% to 44%; polls remain within their margins of error.
Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence over the coup plot is 27 years.