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Donald Trump

Why now? Trump said he will personally decide whether to livestream the Pentagon-planned execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, while a Russian diesel deal and midterm rallies also drew coverage.

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In 30 seconds

  • Trump says he will make the final call on livestreaming Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution at Fort Hood.
  • Trump eased Russia diesel sanctions; GOP lawmakers rejected the deal and Russian strikes on Ukraine followed.
  • Trump continues midterm rallies (New York, Tennessee), with Montana and Arizona stops announced for next week.

Catch me up

In 20 seconds
  1. Oct 8-9: Pentagon orders livestreaming of federal executions; Hasan's execution becomes the focus of coverage.
  2. Oct 9-10: Trump announces the Russian diesel deal; Zelensky condemns it and Trump says Ukraine needs a new president.
  3. Oct 10-11: Trump rallies in New York and Tennessee, GOP lawmakers reject the deal, and Trump says he will decide on the livestream.

Where things stand

Trump has not yet decided on the Hasan livestream, the diesel deal faces GOP opposition, and midterm campaigning continues with Montana and Arizona rallies planned.

The stories behind it

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Trump expresses interest recruiting Sen Fetterman Detected · 1 report · 1 source · latest 6 hr ago
Trump considers livestreaming execution Fort Hood Detected · 1 report · 1 source · latest 6 hr ago
Trump holds campaign rally in Tennessee Established · 2 reports · 2 sources · latest 7 hr ago
Trump appoints Katie Bailey White House legislative liaison Established · 1 report · 1 source · latest 8 hr ago
Russian strikes on Ukraine after Trump diesel deal Developing · 5 reports · 4 sources · latest 9 hr ago
Trump campaigns New York midterm rally Developing · 4 reports · 4 sources · latest 9 hr ago
Rogers El-Sayed debate Michigan Senate race Developing · 8 reports · 3 sources · latest 9 hr ago
Pentagon orders livestreaming federal executions media access Developing · 15 reports · 7 sources · latest 10 hr ago

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