A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to cancel remaining government-funded ads portraying the president favorably. The administration had said the $20 million campaign was ending, but the judge found that did not eliminate the need for an order.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he received a clear answer that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, though he gave no details. A pro-Brexit group disputes any suggestion that Russian activity changed the result.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says a planned livestream of Nidal Hasan’s execution poses no elevated security risk. Republican lawmakers warn it could aid extremist recruitment, while President Trump says he will decide whether the broadcast proceeds.
Sen. Thom Tillis says President Trump’s move to ease sanctions on Russian diesel may violate U.S. law. A bipartisan group of senators wants the decision reversed, while the administration says it is acting within its legal authority to address fuel prices.
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats need overwhelming midterm victories to head off challenges to the results. Trump says he will accept the outcome, while warning against cheating.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire, though its terms remain unclear. The announcement follows a dispute with Zelenskyy over refinery strikes and a U.S. deal to buy diesel from Russia.
Leaders of an Indian youth movement were freed after a crackdown on protests over revised voter lists. They pledged to keep demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief.
At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, died when a boat heading from Djibouti to Yemen capsized. More than 116 remain missing, according to Al Jazeera, and rescue operations continue.