At a rally in Alaska, President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that Taiwan will invest $4.4 billion and purchase 30% of the natural gas produced from an Alaska pipeline project. This investment is in addition to $50 billion already committed by South Korea.
In a debate on October 13, 2026, Senator Jon Ossoff and Representative Mike Collins addressed issues such as the Jeffrey Epstein files and the 2020 election. Ossoff, running for reelection, connected Collins to the administration's tariffs and military policies.
President Donald Trump held a rally in Wasilla, Alaska, on October 13, 2026, to support Senator Dan Sullivan and other Republican candidates. The rally addressed the upcoming midterm elections, with Trump criticizing the Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and calling for the repeal of ranked choice voting. He also highlighted Sullivan's efforts in improving broadband access in the state.
New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson expressed her concerns regarding the team's 1-4 start during a luncheon on October 13, 2026. She emphasized the need for improvement and accountability from the coaching staff and players, stating that the current performance is unacceptable and does not meet the expectations of the fans.
President Donald Trump announced pardons for two Alaska diesel mechanics, Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming, during a rally in Wasilla on October 13, 2026. The men had pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act, and Trump defended their actions as necessary for maintaining trucks in Alaska's extreme conditions. He also highlighted major energy projects, including the approval of a natural gas pipeline.
During a rally in Wasilla on October 13, 2026, President Donald Trump announced pardons for two Alaska diesel mechanics, Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming, who had pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act. Trump defended their actions as necessary for maintaining trucks in Alaska and criticized the Biden administration's prosecutions, while also discussing energy projects in the state, including the approval of permits for a natural gas pipeline.
Keyshawn Hall, a wing for St. John’s, has received a temporary restraining order from Queens Supreme Court that allows him to play while awaiting a ruling on his eligibility case against the NCAA. Hall's attorney argues that the NCAA's exclusion of the 2022 high school class from new eligibility rules is a breach of contract.
On October 13, 2026, President Trump pardoned Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming, two diesel mechanics charged with violating the Clean Air Act, during a rally in Wasilla, Alaska. The pardons were announced on stage at the campaign event.
Federal regulators have fined Bank of America $1.2 billion due to systemic gaps in its money-laundering compliance program. The identified deficiencies raise concerns about the bank's oversight mechanisms.
Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson faced off in their third debate for the Maine Senate seat on October 13, 2026. Key topics included Collins' votes regarding the Iran war and differing approaches to cost of living issues.
Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton's nephew, claims that threatening texts in his legal dispute with Parton's business associates were misinterpreted and taken out of context. He argues that the messages were private exchanges regarding a business dispute and acknowledges using profane language but insists he did not intend physical harm. Seaver is seeking to deny a restraining order requested by She’s Alive LLC, the estate management company overseeing Parton’s affairs.
Bank of America has been fined $1.2 billion for failing to detect potential money laundering and other illegal activities, as stated by the US Treasury Department. The bank reportedly did not report over $5 billion in suspicious activity, with significant risks to national security. The fine includes penalties from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Bank of America has been fined $1.2 billion for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious activity related to money laundering. The US Treasury Department stated that the bank did not adequately maintain its anti-money laundering program, leading to significant compliance failures. The fine includes penalties from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
James Robertson was executed in Florida on October 14, 2026, after being convicted of murdering his cellmate, Frank Hart, in 2008. Robertson had hoped to receive the death penalty for his actions. Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis withdrew a death warrant for another inmate on the same day, citing mental health concerns.
Jamaica has accepted its first third-country deportations from the United States, with 22 deportees arriving at Norman Manley International Airport on October 13, 2026. The arrangement, part of a broader initiative under President Trump, has faced criticism from opposition leaders and human rights advocates regarding its legality and implications for national security. Legal challenges to such deportations are ongoing in the US.
Colombia's transitional justice system has charged 10 former members of the FARC with war crimes and crimes against humanity related to abuses against Indigenous groups from 1996 to 2016. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) indicated that these crimes included torture and forced displacement. This indictment is part of Colombia's broader efforts to address the human rights violations stemming from its long civil conflict.
On October 14, 2026, President Donald Trump pardoned two truckers during a campaign rally in Alaska, claiming they were wrongly charged by the Biden administration for engine modifications. Trump criticized the legal system and humorously referenced the nature of pardons while expressing his enjoyment of the event.
Metallica Rose Harrison, a 27-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, has been charged with two counts of criminal homicide after her husband and toddler were found dead in their hotel room at Great Wolf Lodge. The incident occurred on October 12, 2026, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were married in a private ceremony in Arkansas on September 19, 2026. The couple, who publicly confirmed their relationship in 2022, have both been married previously and kept the details of their wedding confidential. Robach has a history of health challenges, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013.
President Trump announced that Taiwan will purchase 30 percent of gas from the Alaska pipeline over the next two decades. Taiwan is set to invest $4.4 billion into the project, complementing a previous $50 billion commitment from South Korea.
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