United States

A Mighty Earth investigation found that US companies, trade associations and government officials held hundreds of meetings with EU policymakers about the EU Deforestation Regulation. US industry groups denied coordinating a campaign to weaken the law and said they raised implementation concerns.

Donald Trump said the United States is discussing nuclear disarmament with Russia and China. He said China’s nuclear arsenal could catch up with those of the US and Russia within five years.

The article reports that the US and European countries are deporting more Russian nationals, including activists and military deserters who say they face persecution, imprisonment or military service if returned to Russia.

PBS NewsHour’s Amna Nawaz interviewed former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about tensions between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The headline says Taylor assessed Ukraine as less reliant on U.S. support.

A poll found that many US voters, including independents and Hispanic voters, believe the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has gone too far. The article examines ICE detention practices and their possible impact on Republican prospects in the midterm elections.

The Labor Department reported that wholesale prices rose sharply in September, driven largely by higher fuel costs. The increase raised concerns about further pressure on consumer prices and possible Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.