Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message. The administration said the ad campaign was already coming to an end. The judge sided with a coalition that challenged the ads as an illegal misuse of funds. She told the administration to cancel any remaining ads, including any set to air Sunday night, in granting a temporary restraining order. Asked for comment, the White House referred to an Oct. 5 social media post from Trump in which he defended the taxpayer-funded ads as “rather standard” but, amid backlash, said he would pay for them from his political fundraising.
Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic; Southern California battered by Rachel
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The remnants of Isaias have brought heavy rain and flooding risks to parts of the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic region. The storm, which hit Florida as a Category 2 hurricane, has caused at least four deaths. In North Carolina, rivers overflowed, leading to water rescues. In Florida, hurricane-force winds caused significant damage, leaving many without power. Meanwhile, what was Tropical Storm Rachel has pounded Southern California with rain and heavy surf. On the Long Beach peninsula, strong waves have forced homeowners to evacuate and battered a century-old wooden boardwalk.
Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico’s Pacific coast
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Simon pounds Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm. Its eye remains offshore, but powerful winds and rain are hitting areas between the Sierra Madre and the ocean. The storm is expected to impact Puerto Vallarta around midnight Sunday and continue through Monday morning. Its maximum sustained winds have weakened to 120 mph, but it remains dangerous. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warns of catastrophic wind, life-threatening storm surges and heavy rainfall. Authorities have suspended classes and evacuated at-risk areas. President Claudia Sheinbaum urges residents to stay sheltered and follow safety recommendations.
Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate. The lesion was found at an early stage and is well-localized. Leo, who is 71 and physically active, made the announcement during his Sunday blessing. He thanked the crowd for their support and prayers. The Vatican said Sunday the surgery is scheduled in the coming days, with a recovery time of about a week. Leo has a major trip planned for November to South America, but it's unclear if the surgery will affect his itinerary.
Saudi airport passenger terminal is struck again, a day after 12 were killed
CAIRO (AP) — A passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh has been struck again, a day after a missile hit the complex and killed 12 people. Saudi authorities say Sunday’s strike killed one person, described as a Pakistani national, and injured 11 as King Khalid International Airport remained closed. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen claimed responsibility. President Donald Trump has said he is considering joining the fight against the rebels in the latest front in the Iran war. The Houthis have threatened more strikes across Saudi Arabia and warned airlines about using Saudi airspace. Officials have told The Associated Press that the Saudis are running low on missile interceptors.
AP source: Trump, Rubio weigh firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior U.S. official said Sunday that Trump and Rubio are “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct and will likely decide on what action to take this week. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said Rubio had been particularly angry, not least because he visited Athens just last week and Guilfoyle attended most, if not all, of his events and greeted him on his arrival with a bear hug as the allegations swirled.
Pennsylvania shooter who killed 8 was family’s patriarch, father of toddler killed says
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man whose toddler was among eight people killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, says the gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary. Julius Windham said Sunday that he believed the 45-year-old shooter’s affable demeanor was “a front.” Windham spoke to The Associated Press as he stood at a memorial to victims of Friday’s shooting, including his 1-year-old daughter Amarianna, her pregnant mother and the woman’s 5-year-old son and unborn baby. The gunman took his own life. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah says he was related to seven of the victims.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an ‘energy ceasefire’ but Kyiv says attacks continue
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire” in the 4 1/2-year-old war, but he offered no details on it and Kyiv reported continued attacks by Moscow on energy sites after his statement. Moscow has not commented. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that while his country “welcomed” the announcement, Russia was still hitting energy infrastructure in Kyiv and in the city of Kharkiv. The announcement follows Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy for attacks on Russian diesel facilities. Trump also said it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, suggesting Zelenskyy hasn't done enough to end the war. Zelenskyy said Ukraine could hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
Six senators call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of six senators are calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices. Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal. They said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute. They said the United States should not provide Russian President Vladimir Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians.
Georgia takes over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 with Notre Dame, Miami next; Oregon is out of the poll
Georgia moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 following its win at Alabama. Texas dropped from No. 1 to No. 7 after its loss to rival Oklahoma and Oregon is unranked for the first time in four years after losing for the second time in four games. Georgia received 66 first-place votes from the panel. Notre Dame moved up one spot to No. 2 and got one first-place vote. No. 3 Miami received two first-place votes and is followed by Ohio State and Indiana. Alabama remained No. 6. Texas, BYU, Mississippi and Texas Tech completed the top 10.
