Following his US trip, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged allies not to appease Russia, despite failing to secure long-range Tomahawk missiles. He called for decisive action from European and American partners amidst escalated Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, leaving many without essential services. While Trump expressed optimism about a deal after a call with Putin, Moscow continued its offensive, intensifying strikes and claiming to have captured villages. Meanwhile, a drone strike on a Gazprom plant in Russia disrupted supplies from a Kazakh oil and gas field.
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UK’s Prince Andrew asked police to help smear sexual abuse accuser, newspaper says. Well, this latest development, as reported in the press, isn’t exactly a shocker, is it? It’s deeply troubling, but in a way that feels unfortunately predictable. It’s the kind of news that makes you shake your head and think, “Of course.” It just reinforces the feeling that those involved need to be held accountable for their actions.
This situation, frankly, makes one’s blood boil. It’s morally repugnant that individuals like this are seemingly allowed to evade justice, and that’s not just a UK issue. The level of power and influence some of these people wield is truly alarming, and it seems to be used to protect each other, forming a system that perpetuates wrongdoing.… Continue reading
Across the United States, millions participated in “No Kings Day” demonstrations on Saturday, marking the second wave of rallies against the Trump administration. Demonstrations occurred in approximately 2,600 locations across all 50 states, from small towns to major cities, with protesters voicing opposition to Trump’s policies, including military-style immigration raids. Large-scale protests unfolded in cities like New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., with organizers expecting large turnouts. Prominent figures like Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Bernie Sanders joined the rallies, while President Trump, in response, denied the claims of being a “king.”
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A Maine school board meeting devolved into chaos when a MAGA activist, leading a protest against transgender rights, delivered an angry speech as two women stripped in public. The protest, which was against the board’s upholding of the state’s Title IX interpretation allowing trans student-athletes to participate in school sports, followed a debate on defying state law. This incident mirrored a growing trend among anti-trans activists who are protesting trans-inclusive policies. This included similar stunts in other states.
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In a Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump called for Representative Thomas Massie’s immediate removal from Congress, further highlighting internal divisions within the Republican Party. Trump endorsed Navy veteran Ed Gallrein to challenge Massie in the upcoming midterms, praising Gallrein and criticizing Massie. This endorsement follows a pattern of Trump punishing Republican lawmakers who oppose his agenda, intensifying efforts to recruit challengers and spend against Massie. Despite Trump’s attacks, Massie has shown resilience within his district, recently making headlines on Capitol Hill, and is not the only Kentucky Republican to face Trump’s criticism.
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In response to Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protests, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting him as “King Trump” dropping what appeared to be fecal matter onto protesters. The video, set to “Danger Zone,” showed Trump in a fighter jet labeled “King Trump.” Accompanying this was another post, originally from VP JD Vance, where Trump is shown placing a crown on his head and drawing a sword. Additionally, the official White House account contributed to the response with a post featuring Trump and Vance wearing crowns.
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President Trump recently urged both Kyiv and Moscow to halt the war where they are and suggested that they allow each side to claim victory. Following a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Trump signaled a change in his stance on the war, leaning against providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, which Zelenskyy sought to gain an advantage in the conflict. This shift in rhetoric came after a phone call with Russian President Putin, during which the leader warned that providing Ukraine with Tomahawks would damage the relationship between the countries. These actions represent a divergence from Trump’s prior openness to helping Ukraine win and highlight his ongoing efforts to broker a peace deal.
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After being exonerated for a murder he did not commit, Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, who had served 43 years in prison, was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE plans to deport Vedam to India, a country he hasn’t lived in since infancy, due to a previous drug conviction and an outstanding deportation order. Vedam’s legal team is now fighting the deportation order, while his family is advocating for his release, emphasizing his decades of good behavior and community service while incarcerated. Despite his exoneration, the immigration agency cited the 1988 deportation order as the basis for his continued detention, leaving his family deeply disappointed.
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On Saturday, October 18, 2025, approximately 100,000 protesters gathered in Midtown Manhattan for a “No Kings” march, expressing their disapproval of the Trump administration’s policies. The protest, which was part of a nationwide “day of defiance,” drew demonstrators from all five boroughs of New York City. The protesters carried signs and banners criticizing the administration’s actions, including its stance on immigration, the transit system, and law enforcement funding. Despite the large turnout, the NYPD reported no protest-related arrests, marking a significant difference from the first No Kings event.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the US of “murder” and violating Colombian sovereignty after a US strike on a boat in Colombian waters, resulting in the death of a fisherman. The incident, which occurred in September, allegedly involved a boat that was adrift with a distress signal up due to engine failure. Petro has demanded explanations from the US government, while former US President Donald Trump claims the strikes target drug-carrying vessels. This attack is at least the sixth US strike on ships in the Caribbean Sea in recent weeks, drawing criticism from UN human rights experts who have labeled the attacks “extrajudicial executions”.
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