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President Trump on Wednesday imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia for the first time in his second term, targeting oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft. He also canceled an anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he met NATO chief Mark Rutte at the White House.

President Trump is issuing a new warning to Hamas, citing his “numerous great allies in the Middle East” and saying those allies have told him they’d welcome the opportunity to go into Gaza and “straighten out Hamas.” Meanwhile, Vice President J.D. Vance met with officials in Israel today, saying the Gaza peace plan is going better than expected.

Amid high tensions with China over rare earth exports, President Trump is warning that his trade talks with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in South Korea may not happen. He also confirmed he’s holding off on a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin for now, saying he doesn’t want to have “a wasted meeting.” This follows a call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russia’s foreign minister.

Senate Republicans met with President Trump on Day 21 of the government shutdown—now on track to become one of the longest in U.S. history. One Democratic senator says he supports the GOP using a so-called nuclear option to reopen the government.

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a joint minerals deal aimed at curbing dependence on China. The president also floated possible actions against China ahead of his meeting with CCP leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for the National Guard to be deployed in Portland after a lower court had blocked the move. Meanwhile, in Chicago, agents are under scrutiny for their use of force during enforcement operations.

The Supreme Court will hear three cases, including one about the constitutionality of a law banning illegal drug users from possessing firearms. Meanwhile, an attorney for former FBI Director James Comey has filed a motion to have his indictment dismissed, as the Justice Department says it may seek to have the attorney disqualified.

A robbery in broad daylight occurred at one of the world's most famous museums. The Louvre Museum is Paris is now closed for investigations after thieves broke in and stole priceless pieces of a collection. NTD's international correspondent David Vives reports.

Tens of thousands took to the streets across the United States on Saturday for the “No Kings” protests. We’ll take you to Chicago, where NTD’s Chris Bob was on the ground with demonstrators.

The Gaza peace deal is hanging by a thread as Israel launched defensive strikes in Gaza, saying the Hamas terrorist group had fired an anti-tank missile, killing two Israel Defense Forces soldiers in Rafah in violation of the ceasefire agreement. Two geopolitical analysts join us to unpack what's next for the region.

Is human connection suffering in the digital age? An expert zooms in on the challenges of social connection, and shares tips for building social confidence.

President Trump today welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House for their fifth face-to-face meeting this year. The leaders, floating a weapons swap and riding momentum from the Gaza ceasefire to get peace for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy proposes Ukraine would provide the U.S. with its advanced drones in exchange for long-range tomahawk missiles. Meanwhile, President Trump is expected to meet Russian president Putin in Hungary possibly within two weeks, saying it’s to be determined if it’ll be a bilateral or trilateral.

Federal authorities have arrested a man in Louisiana accused of participating in the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack. According to court documents, the 33-year-old Palestinian man is an operative for a Gaza-based paramilitary group that participated in the Hamas terrorist attack against Israel. He is also accused of lying on his U.S. visa application, where he denied his involvement with a paramilitary organization and his connection to Hamas.

Former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded not guilty on Oct. 17 to 18 counts of illegally sharing and retaining classified information.Bolton appeared in a courthouse in Maryland, the day after facing an indictment brought by the Trump administration. Bolton faces $250,000 in fines and 10 years in prison for each count. The court is expected to hold a status hearing on Nov. 21 and receive a motion briefing by Nov. 14.

President Donald Trump says he will meet with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, in about two weeks. This follows a call between the two leaders Thursday in which Trump said they discussed U.S.-Russia trade “when the war with Ukraine is over,” calling the conversation “very productive.” The president also issued a harsh warning to Hamas, saying, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” He clarified, however, that he does not plan to send U.S. troops into Gaza.

Meanwhile, Trump also announced plans to expand IVF services. Trump says that EMD Serono, the world’s largest fertility drug manufacturer, will significantly reduce the cost of fertility medications to make IVF treatments more affordable.

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted. The Justice Department brought charges Thursday over the alleged mishandling of classified information. The indictment accuses Bolton of 18 counts of transmitting and retaining national defense material. Investigators say he used a private AOL email account to store and transmit classified notes during his 2018–2019 tenure in the first Trump administration.

President Trump tightens federal hiring rules and signs a memo to ensure troops are paid as the government shutdown drags on, and a federal judge today temporarily blocked the administration from firing federal workers during the impasse. Meanwhile, President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel today touted the results of Operation Summer Heat.

The Supreme Court today heard arguments about a high-profile case over Louisiana's Congressional District map. The outcome of the racial gerrymandering case could have an impact on the balance of power in the federal legislative branch, and the 2026 midterm election.

President Trump today confirmed that the U.S. is now in a trade war with China. The United States is signaling it may take drastic steps in response to China’s tightening grip on rare earth minerals—metals used in defense and technology industries. Meanwhile, President Trump announced that India has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia.

President Donald Trump has posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also hosted Argentina president Javier Milei at the White House, and warned that U.S. aid to Argentina depends on Milei staying in power.

Four more bodies of deceased hostages have been transferred to Israel, while some families still await the return of their loved ones. Newly released hostages are adjusting to their new lives.

The U.S. military conducted a strike against a small boat off Venezuela's coast, with Trump sharing footage on Truth Social, reporting six fatalities. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security reports that cartels are placing bounties on ICE and Border Patrol agents, offering thousands of dollars. But the agency says it remains committed to its enforcement operations.

President Donald Trump on Monday, at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, signed a historic cease-fire agreement alongside Middle East leaders. The day marked scenes of reunion as all 20 living Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were released, and the bodies of four deceased hostages were returned to Israel. Trump says phase two of the 20-point cease-fire plan has already begun, as he hails what he calls the "historic dawn of a new Middle East."

As the government shutdown enters its third week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is warning that it may become the longest in U.S. history. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance said waste and fraud plague the health care program Democrats want to extend—making future negotiations more difficult.

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The Hamas terrorist group is set to release 20 living hostages from the Gaza strip on Monday. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to visit Israel the same day the hostages are released.

President Trump has good news for troops, despite the government shutdown. Find out more about the announcement, and the worries that remain.

The leader of the Chinese regime had "a bad moment", but everything is okay now. That's the message President Trump sent out after he threatened a 100% tariff hike on China for what he called, Beijing's "great trade hostility" on rare earth export limits.

With President Trump flying to the Middle East, two guests join us to unpack the latest in the upcoming hostage release and the president's peace plan.

With digital devices everywhere, how can we protect our vision? An eye doctor shares practical tips and reveals what most people don't know about corrective lenses.

And, popular national parks are partially re-opening despite the government shutdown. A professor at Clemson University in South Carolina says the protected green spaces offer something critical: the chance to reconnect with nature in the digital age.