No. 59 · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
President Trump said he is 'looking at' firing which U.S. ambassador, who faces accusations of asking a GOP donor to pay off her credit card?
Why
Trump made the remark in response to a question about U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, who allegedly sought a large sum from a GOP donor before her confirmation hearing.
NYT Top StoriesFederal agents conducted a search warrant on the home of which Democratic congresswoman as part of a federal criminal investigation?
Why
Federal agents carried out the search on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in Washington within the 60-day window before midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates.
NBC NewsA federal judge expressed fury at the Trump administration over the removal of how many trees at which D.C. golf course the president wants to remake?
Why
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes told a Justice Department lawyer during a hearing that she was 'furious' and 'beyond disappointed' over the unauthorized removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links.
NYT Top StoriesNew 911 calls released this week revealed confusion and delay in the emergency response after whose botched execution in Tennessee?
Why
Emergency responders took approximately 30 minutes to verify the authenticity of the first 911 call from inside the prison after Christa Pike's failed execution, during which one of her attorneys also called 911 to report that Pike was still alive and breathing.
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