Facts Not Feelings — Saturday, October 17, 2026
Welcome to Facts Not Feelings for Saturday, October 17, 2026.
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of her role after just five days following scrutiny over her legal credentials and her debut press briefing.
President Trump issued an executive order indefinitely waiving new bipartisan sanctions on Russian energy imports to prioritize lowering domestic fuel costs ahead of the midterms.
A deadly shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, was halted by a teacher and an armed parent, reigniting debates over gun regulations and armed school security.
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