Politics & World Affairs — October 12, 2026

Trump weighs removing Guilfoyle. President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece as allegations of improper conduct mount, Fox News reported.

Fox News reported the allegations extend beyond improper conduct to include claims involving a donor bailout, and senior Republicans have described the reports as 'very troubling.' The deliberations involve both the White House and the State Department, signaling the matter has reached the administration's top levels. No final decision on her status has been announced, according to the report.

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Second strike hits Riyadh airport. A strike killed at least one person at King Khalid International Airport, the second attack in two days. Trump said he will 'look at' joining Saudi Arabia's fight against the Houthis.

King Khalid International Airport had remained closed following Saturday's deadly attack when the latest strike hit, according to DW. Houthi forces warned that 'worse is yet to come,' suggesting further attacks on Saudi targets. Trump's comment marked the first time he has indicated the U.S. might join Saudi Arabia's fight against the group, though he committed only to considering the option.

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Isaias remnants push north. Officials confirmed four deaths and roughly 396,000 customers without power across the Southeast. The storm's remnants are moving north, with flash-flood warnings into the Appalachians.

The power outages are concentrated in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama, where the storm made its impact before weakening, according to AP. The confirmed death toll stands at four. With the system now tracking toward the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, the primary threat shifts from wind damage to flash flooding as the remnants carry heavy rain into mountainous terrain.

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