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by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Sunday, October 19.
- World’s landscapes may soon be ‘devoid of wild animals’, says nature photographer
- Europe’s climate is changing fast – here’s how it’s affecting people and the economy
- Putin demanded Ukraine surrender key territory in call with Trump
- China Helped Indonesia Build One of the World’s Biggest, Youngest Coal Fleets. It’s Still Growing. (Insane.)
- Xi Jinping is preparing to go toe to toe with Donald Trump – and there will only be one winner
- Israel identifies bodies of 2 hostages as Gaza border crossing with Egypt remains closed
- Israel strikes southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of ‘bold violation of ceasefire’
- Israel accuses Hamas of attacking Israeli forces in Gaza in first major test of ceasefire
- The ‘enormous conflict of interest’ at centre of Jared Kushner’s Gaza ceasefire deal (“US president’s son-in-law was instrumental in getting deal – which could bring him huge windfall if plan to redevelop Gaza ever comes to fruition”)
- ‘The loss of education is the loss of the future itself’: Gaza’s children and teachers on two years without school (Horrible. And Hamas doesn’t care.)
- A “New Middle East” Is Easier to Declare Than to Achieve (“As a long-overdue ceasefire takes hold amid the ruins of Gaza, the President’s visit to Jerusalem is more about transactional politics than transformative peace.”)
- Exclusive: Hamas aims to keep grip on Gaza security and can’t commit to disarm, senior official says
- Is the US about to attack Venezuela? (“Airstrikes, bounties, a military build-up: This could be about drugs — or it could be the start of regime change.”)
- U.S. Is Repatriating Survivors of Its Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel
- Exclusive: US set to transfer Caribbean strike survivors overseas instead of POW-style detention
- Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal (“To secure U.S. access to President Nayib Bukele’s notorious CECOT prison, Rubio agreed to turn over several MS-13 leaders central to a long-running Justice Department investigation.”)
- Ex-ICE director says Trump’s immigration crackdown putting agents in “terrible position” (Refuse to carry out illegal and/or unconstitutional orders.)
- Williams: Today, it’s the Voting Rights Act. What’s next?
- DHS to spend $200 million on private jets for Noem, other officials
- Shutdown Fight Reopens Debate in G.O.P. Over Health Care (“The showdown has highlighted Republicans’ failure to produce an alternative to Obamacare, which many assail but concede is too politically risky to undo.”)
- ‘No Kings’ Protesters Take to the Streets Against Trump’s ‘Authoritarianism’ (“In the largest series of demonstrations against the administration and its policies to date, participants express fear and loathing at America’s political trajectory”)
- There Sure Were a Lot of American Flags at the “Hate America Rally” (“I’m trying to protect democracy in this country.”)
- Millions rally against Trump at ‘No Kings’ protests across the US. Here’s why protesters say they attended
- Trump vs. George III: A No Kings Comparison
- Today, millions of Americans and their allies turned out across the United States
- Second “No Kings Day” protests likely the largest single-day political demonstration since 1970, with 4.2-7.6 million participants
- ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
- “No Kings” protests draw huge crowds across U.S.
- Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day
- No Kings day brings millions into US streets in anti-Trump protests
- Trump, 79, Dumps on Protesters in Bonkers AI Video (Trump is totally unhinged.)
- See Photos Of Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests Across The United States
- The traffic revolution that’s making cities cleaner — and happier (“More cities are finally choosing bikes over cars.”)
- Looking for a way forward, Democrats zero in on affordability
- It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump (“In New Jersey, Virginia and beyond, voters see ads linking Republican candidates to President Trump. Some Democratic strategists see a missed opportunity.”)
- California governor says Trump ‘putting ego over responsibility’ as military show shuts highway
- Santos’s Release Frustrates His Former Colleagues and Constituents
- Worries grow about Black, Hispanic voter turnout for Sherrill in New Jersey governor’s race
- Wikipedia Volunteers Avert Tragedy by Taking Down Gunman at Conference
- Video, Photos: At “No Kings” in Alexandria, Thousands Rally Peacefully for Democracy; Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08) Declares, “I look out at this crowd and all I see is patriotism…I see people who love their country!” (Other speakers included Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins., Del. Alfonso Lopez, retired Major General Randy Manner, Alexandria Dems Chair Sandy Marks)
- Scandals downballot shake up Virginia’s high-profile race for governor (The media loves this shit.)
- Editorial: Support Hampton Roads families as federal shutdown drags on (“The longer the federal shutdown lasts, the more harm will be inflicted on our region, and the more we’ll need everyone who can to step up and fill the gaps.”)
- Video: VA Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell Tells UVA Students re: Trump’s “Compact”: “Appeasement Never Satisfies Bullies” (“If we agree to what the Feds say, we betray Thomas Jefferson’s principles, what he built”)
- Several thousands protest at anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rallies across Hampton Roads
- ‘No Kings’ in Staunton: Also, no terrorists, no paid protestors; plenty of patriots
- Thousands flood Richmond streets for No Kings rally in protest of Trump administration (“Speakers from pro-democracy and civil rights organizations shared messages of resistance to the federal government upheaval that has come to define President Donald Trump’s second term”)
- ‘Trump you’re a coward:’ Roanoke, Christiansburg ‘No Kings’ protests see large crowds
- Thousands Attend Saturday Leesburg No Kings Rally
- Richmond’s ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands downtown
- CWG Live updates: Warm and breezy today, then gusty showers arrive by evening
