RNN October 17th 2026

RNN Cast · Oct 17, 2026 · 4m

Top Story - Ukraine & Russia: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the U.S. after the White House paused sweeping sanctions against Russia that were intended to increase pressure to end the war. President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing the sanctions on Friday, and Zelenskyy stated that putting a pause on them is in the national interest.

School Shooting in Oregon: Police in Bend, Oregon, identified the 16-year-old gunman who opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School as former student Griffin J. John III. Three children (ages 5, 8, and 11) and teacher Megan…