No. 60 · Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Bank of America was fined $1.2 billion this week for violations involving what kind of financial oversight?
AMoney-laundering compliance
Why
Federal regulators said the bank had waved through suspicious transactions without proper care; the fine is the third-highest penalty ever issued by the Treasury Department.
NYT BusinessIn Maine's third Senate debate this week, incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson disagreed over the war in which country?
DIran
Why
Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson were the contenders in one of four debates in a key midterm race.
NYT Top StoriesIn Georgia's second and final Senate debate this week, which challenger attempted to catch up in the polls against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff?
CMike Collins
Why
Representative Mike Collins, who lags Senator Jon Ossoff in public polls, hit his opponent harder in what was described as a second and final debate.
NYT Top StoriesWhich Cabinet-level ambassador position did Kimberly Guilfoyle recently resign from following accusations of financial misconduct?
BAmbassador to Greece
Why
Ms. Guilfoyle was asked to quit by the White House after damaging reports, including that she had asked a Republican donor to pay off a credit card.
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