White House
American actor Harrison Ford criticized US President Donald Trump for his attacks on measures to address the climate crisis, calling him one of the worst criminals in history. Ford stated that Trump's policy aimed at dismantling climate initiatives scares him to death.
The White House greeted Americans on Halloween by releasing photos of Donald and Melania Trump handing out candy to children. The photos show the decorated White House lawn and the Trumps handing out candy to costumed children.
The Pentagon has approved providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, believing it will not affect American stockpiles. However, the final decision rests with President Donald Trump, who is hesitant due to the potential impact on relations with the US and Russia.
The planned summit between Trump and Putin in Budapest has been canceled due to Russia's tough demands regarding Ukraine. The decision was made after a tense conversation between diplomats.
Despite the US government shutdown, Donald Trump and his wife hosted a large-scale Halloween celebration near the White House, attended by children and adults.
The Trump Organization's five-star golf resort in Vietnam has faced delays due to a dispute with farmers over compensation. The project, which includes hotels and golf courses, is planned to be completed by 2029.
Donald Trump has cut refugee admissions to a record low of 7,500 for the 2026 fiscal year, prioritizing white Africans from South Africa. The decision also includes transferring oversight of the refugee program from the State Department to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk says that China is interested in mediating negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, but does not believe that the time is right for this.
US President Donald Trump stated that further negotiations between Beijing and Nvidia would take place after his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This indicates no significant change in Washington's control over technology exports.
Donald Trump's media firm, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. , in partnership with Crypto.com, is launching Truth Predict on Truth Social. This product will allow users to bet on future events, such as election results and sports competitions, competing with Kalshi and Polymarket.
In October, American intelligence provided Congress with an analysis stating that Putin is "more determined than ever before" to continue the war. There are no signs of Russia's readiness for a compromise on Ukraine, despite Trump's attempts to organize peace talks.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration would pay service members this week, despite the ongoing government shutdown. This comes amid a budget stalemate affecting other federal services and social programs.
US President Donald Trump will tighten sanctions against Russia to force Putin to the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said this is just the beginning of pressure on the Russian Federation.
The Donald Trump administration will sign an agreement with South Korea on cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 6G. This will strengthen export controls, reduce regulatory burdens, and improve biotechnology supply chains.
Indian state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. signed an agreement with Russian United Aircraft Corp. on the production of SJ-100 civil passenger aircraft.
Trump confirmed he had an MRI during a medical examination but declined to disclose the reason. His doctor noted that the examination was part of preparations for upcoming foreign trips.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that readiness for a meeting between Putin and Trump remains, although the dates have not been set. Earlier, a meeting in Budapest was canceled due to unsuccessful preparatory talks.
White House Special Representative Steve Witkoff has received an official invitation to visit Ukraine. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha.
The US and Vietnam have agreed on a "mutual, fair and balanced" trade deal that includes a 20% tariff. Vietnamese airline Vietnam Airlines will purchase 50 Boeing aircraft worth over $8 billion.
Donald Trump demands that Hamas immediately return the bodies of deceased hostages, otherwise the US and other countries will take action. He also emphasized a lasting peace in the Middle East.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to punish Biden administration officials involved in the investigation of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. He accuses them of espionage and falsifying the 2020 election, citing unknown documents.
Donald Trump expressed his readiness to meet with Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia, noting that he had "great relations" with him. A previous meeting in 2019 made Trump the first sitting US president to step onto North Korean territory.
US President Donald Trump said he would not name the new White House ballroom after himself, calling such reports fake news. The new premises, being built in place of the demolished East Wing, are intended for official celebrations.
Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, believes that Russia, the US, and Ukraine are close to a diplomatic solution to the war. He noted that the meeting between Trump and Putin has not been canceled and will take place later.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now in charge of negotiations with Russia, replacing Stephen Witkoff. This explains President Trump's decision to impose tough sanctions against Russia.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host a "Trick-or-Treat" party on October 30 on the South Lawn of the White House. The event will gather thousands of children and their parents, including families of servicemen and law enforcement officers.
The Pentagon has received an anonymous donation of $130 million to pay military personnel during the US government shutdown. However, the administration may not be able to make payments according to the law.
Turkish President Erdogan said that Ankara is ready to host talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Turkey aims to become a platform for dialogue between the parties.
The White House has added the Bill Clinton scandal and the discovery of cocaine to the timeline on its website. This, as the media suggests, was the Trump administration's response to criticism regarding the construction of the ballroom.
US President Donald Trump this week imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, using the surplus of oil on the global market to weaken Russia's war chest. This move was made possible by a significant drop in global oil prices, which allowed Washington to more aggressively target Russian oil.