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Dutch Spies Monitored Jared Kushner's Phone Following Russian Cyber Breach
Washington, Friday, 23 October 2026.
Dutch intelligence monitored Jared Kushner’s phone after Russian operatives breached it, uncovering alleged offshore financial transfers involving foreign leaders. Kushner has denied all claims as fabrications.
White House Press Secretary Fired After Five Days Following Controversial Debut Briefing
Washington, Friday, 23 October 2026.
Katie Zacharia was dismissed as White House press secretary after five days—a tenure shorter than Anthony Scaramucci’s—following a brief briefing where she accidentally called her husband “the president.”
Federal Judge Delays U.S. Marijuana Decision After Report Exposes Missing Agency Rules
Washington, Friday, 23 October 2026.
A federal judge postponed the marijuana rescheduling recommendation until after the midterm elections after admitting a watchdog report revealing the government lacks written standards for drug evaluation.
Federal Reserve Shifts Strategy to Support Banking Technology Innovation
Washington, Friday, 23 October 2026.
Federal Reserve official Randall Guynn outlined a major supervisory shift encouraging banking innovation in AI and digital assets, amidst legislative scrutiny over his past banking legal career.
Top Health Adviser Calley Means Resigns Over Stalled US Food Agenda
Washington, Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Senior health adviser Calley Means resigned from the Trump administration on October 22, 2026, citing frustration over delayed food reforms, delivering a major blow to federal health initiatives.