RNN October 7th 2026
Trump Ad Campaign Funding: President Trump defended spending $1.5 million in federal funds on a television ad campaign promoting his administration, though he announced his political action committee will cover those costs moving forward following backlash.
Jim Bakker Passing: Televangelist Jim Bakker, who built and subsequently lost his PTL Club TV empire amid financial and sex scandals before returning to broadcasting in 2003, died at age 86.
Trump California Remarks: President Trump drew criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom after comparing Los Angeles and San Diego's governance…
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