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Neil Young sues Trump committee again over use of his song at a rally

80-year-old Neil Young, through his company Silver Fiddle Music, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Trump 47 Committee over the performance of Rockin' in the Free World at a rally in Ohio on October 12. In 2020, a similar lawsuit ended in a settlement with a promise not to use the song without permission again.

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Kremlin ready to consider Orbán's candidacy for UN Secretary-General if he is nominated

Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would consider the nomination of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for the post of UN Secretary-General. According to the WSJ, the Trump administration is encouraging his candidacy, and the US, Russia and China could back it in the Security Council. Peskov also said that the dates for three-way talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi have not been set, and that the local ceasefire in Oleshky has not been violated so far.

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James Comey charged for the third time: 2016 leak of classified information

The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey for the third time — this time over an alleged leak of national defense information in October 2016. The charges were unsealed on the same day a court ruled his daughter Maurene Comey's dismissal unlawful. The defense is demanding the case be dropped, citing the expiration of the statute of limitations. The US Justice Department has opened a criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey for the third time — this time over an alleged leak of national defense information in October 2016. The charges were announced on the same day that a court ruled his daughter Maurene Comey's dismissal unlawful. The defense is seeking to have the case dropped, citing the expiration of the statute of limitations.

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US Vice President Vance Calls Rising Gas Prices a 'Dictators' Tantrum' — and Gets Compared to Trump

Speaking at a rally in Mississippi, JD Vance blamed rising gasoline prices on the behavior of 'petty dictators,' but made no mention of the Trump administration's war with Iran, against the backdrop of which fuel is getting more expensive. On social media and among Democrats, his words backfired on his own administration a week before the November 3 midterm elections.

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Rubio urged Cubans toward a 'confidential partnership' with the CIA amid escalating US pressure on Havana

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio published an appeal to Cubans seeking change to cooperate with the CIA, accompanying it with advice to act 'confidentially.' The CIA then posted instructions for secure contact. Cuban authorities mocked the post, and Trump the same day again floated military pressure on the island. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio published an appeal to Cubans seeking change to cooperate with the CIA, accompanying it with advice to act 'confidentially.' The CIA then posted instructions for secure contact. Cuban authorities mocked the publication, and on the same day Trump once again floated the possibility of military pressure on the island.

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Trump signs executive order to reduce mortgage and housing costs

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing regulatory barriers in obtaining mortgages and making housing cheaper. The document directs FHFA to launch a pilot program to cancel excessive mortgage insurance, expand the automated title verification program for refinancing, create a manufactured housing task force, and lower rates on direct loans from the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs.

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US State Department, per The Washington Sun, asked diplomats about voting for Trump during promotions

According to The Washington Sun, citing six current and former State Department employees, candidates for promotion were asked about voting for Trump in 2016, 2020 and 2024 and were warned about checks of donations to Democrats. Democratic congressmembers are demanding an investigation, citing a federal law prohibition on considering political affiliation. The State Department did not confirm the questions but stated that loyalty means fidelity to the Constitution and the administration's priorities.

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Peter Thiel said the US should not have started the war with Iran — Politico

Billionaire Peter Thiel, at a closed event on October 12 in Nashville, expressed skepticism about the US war with Iran, saying Washington should not have started it. He doubted the US has 'hard power' and warned of a threat from the ICC, calling a possible arrest warrant a 'sword of Damocles' hanging over the Trump administration, while maintaining his support for the president.

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WSJ: Musk Personally Restricted Ukrainian Armed Forces' Access to Starshield

The Wall Street Journal, citing American officials, reports that on October 14 Elon Musk ordered restrictions on the operation of the Starshield military satellite system for Ukraine, setting a speed limit for the movement of equipment, above which the connection was cut off. According to the publication, the decision complicated the use of Ukrainian strike drones. Donald Trump said he does not know who gave the order.

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Ilhan Omar vows to resist Trump administration pressure ahead of midterms

Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she will not let Donald Trump's administration intimidate her and other politicians ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Her statement came after Trump's remarks about possible imprisonment and against the backdrop of a federal investigation in which her devices and passport were seized.

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Polish Prime Minister Tusk blamed Trump for high fuel prices

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, speaking in the Sejm, stated that US President Donald Trump is responsible for the 'damn high' fuel prices for Poles. The Prime Minister did not reveal the specific mechanism of Trump's influence. Earlier, on October 9, Putin and Trump agreed on the return of Russian diesel fuel to world markets, and Washington lifted sanctions for six months.

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