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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:52 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say -- A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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Ohio race takes ugly turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's mother -- Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a liar in a new GOP ad. Acton's brother says the ad marks a "despicable low" and says their stepfather sexually abused Acton when she was a child.

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French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country -- French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.

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U.S. ramps up warnings to Americans in Middle East after Houthi strikes -- U.S. diplomatic missions across the Middle East have issued a new round of warnings to Americans amid attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants against Saudi Arabia.

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Trump says U.S. will pay fraud whistleblowers, and he'll decide who is paid -- President Trump said successful whistleblowers will get 1% of any fraud they report, although there may be limits.

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Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn -- Dan Osborn, who says he won't caucus with Republicans or Democrats if he wins, is campaigning with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Saturday.

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3 more Democrats slated to join summit on political future -- Sens. Cory Booker and Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Ro Khanna are among the latest additions to a post-midterm gathering in Denver, where Democrats will strategize about the future of the party.

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Trump announces $8 billion in diesel relief for U.S. farmers -- The USDA said farmers don't need crop insurance to qualify and can prepare to apply by creating a Login.gov account.

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Dems demand tougher standards for companies running Medicaid systems -- Contractors, including Deloitte, receive billions in taxpayer dollars to build complex computer systems determining Medicaid eligibility.

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Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war.

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Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions -- President Trump is defending his decision to waive sanctions, which will refill Russia's pocketbooks as it attacks Ukraine.

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Ex-OpenAI worker who allegedly planted bug contacted Saudi royal -- The wife and infant son of the ex-OpenAI engineer left the U.S. for Saudi Arabia in October with business-class tickets purchased by a Saudi military official, prosecutors allege. -- Oct 19

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Trump signs executive order on women's health -- "Who the hell wouldn't have a women's health division?" President Trump said Monday.

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Supreme Court turns away appeal from alleged 9/11 mastermind -- The Supreme Court rebuffed an effort by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to revive a plea deal reached with military prosecutors and revoked by the Biden administration. -- Oct 19

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Supreme Court to decide legality of ban on distilling liquor at home -- The Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider the constitutionality of a nearly 160-year-old federal ban on distilling liquor at home. -- Oct 19

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Sources: Musk restricted Ukraine's satellite access

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Trump looks to boost GOP in North Carolina

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Early midterms voting underway in Florida

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Trump says Zelenskyy can end war with Russia

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Blumenthal discusses Trump-Zelenskyy feud

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New attack ad targeting Acton draws criticism

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