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Raiffeisen Slumps After Confirming OFAC Request For Information On Russia Business

Shares in Raiffeisen Bank International (VIE:RBIV) slumped in early trade in Vienna on Monday, hurt by a report that it may be in trouble with U.S. authorities over its operations in Russia. The Austrian bank confirmed on Friday that the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, an arm of the U.S. Treasury responsible for the […]

Trump reportedly considering firing Guilfoyle after allegations of misconduct October 12, 2026
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the US Embassy in Athens, on October 7. - Mark Schiefelbein/AFP/Pool/Getty Images President Donald Trump is weighing whether to dismiss Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as US ambassador to Greece after a string of reports about misconduct, a person familiar […]
Kevin Liptak, Kylie Atwood, CNN
Judge calls DOJ's defense of abrupt tree removal at D.C. golf course 'inexcusable' October 12, 2026
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - A US judge said on Monday that she was "furious" with Justice Department lawyers for their conduct in a lawsuit seeking to halt the Trump administration’s takeover of a historic golf course in Washington, saying it was "inexcusable" that hundreds of trees ‌were removed from the course […]
By Jan Wolfe
What needs to happen for Democrats or Republicans to win control of the House October 12, 2026
It's crunch time. With less than a month to go until the 2026 midterm elections, Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives nationwide are making one last push to persuade voters in their districts — and help their party win or retain control of the chamber on Nov. 3.The stakes are high. […]
Andrew Romano
Sean 'Diddy' Combs reportedly leaves prison after suffering head injury October 12, 2026
Sean “Diddy” Combs was transported from federal prison for medical treatment early Saturday after suffering a head injury, according to TMZ, while his representative told Newsweek that Combs’ team was working to confirm the situation.“We are aware of the reports concerning Sean Combs and are working to confirm the circumstances. Sean’s health and well-being are […]
Gabe Whisnant
Victims and suspected shooter ID'd in Erie mass shooting as officials search for motive October 12, 2026
ERIE, PA – Authorities identified the adult victims and the suspected gunman who were found dead after what police described as a "horrific" mass shooting at a home near Lake Erie. Police say on Oct. 9, a gunman fatally shot eight people, most of them relatives, including two young children and a pregnant woman. Authorities […]
Christopher Cann and Tim Hahn, USA TODAY NETWORK
Sexual assault reported at University of Chicago off-campus frat party, officials say October 12, 2026
A woman reported that she was sexually assaulted early Sunday morning at an off-campus party near the University of Chicago, officials said. The victim, who is not a university student, reported the assault at 2:10 a.m., roughly 30 minutes after it occurred, and did not know the suspect, according to a university incident report. The […]
Lila Hempel-Edgers, Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune
Democrats are making corruption messaging a pocketbook issue October 12, 2026
Democrats may be discovering the political power of calling something rigged.They’re leaning hard into anti-corruption messaging in the final weeks of the campaign as new research suggests that linking corruption to Americans’ economic struggles can boost Democrats into the home stretch.Messaging from Democrats that tied corruption to housing, health care and the cost of living […]
Erin Doherty, Jason Beeferman and Samuel Benson
Trump's midterm road show reveals GOP troubles — and his own priorities October 12, 2026
President Donald Trump’s whirlwind travel itinerary this month reflects a careful calculation as Republicans brace for midterm losses: where he can mobilize his most devoted supporters, where his low approval ratings make him a liability and where he can simply have a good time. His packed agenda reflects political strategy, travel logistics and the reality […]
Natalie Allison and Isaac Arnsdorf, (c) 2026 , The Washington Post
Rep. Omar calls Fed search of her home an 'intimidation' campaign October 12, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed focus to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid. The search of the Minnesota congresswoman's home so close to next month's […]
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER
Mike Johnson says he has no plans to step aside if Republicans lose the House October 12, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he intends to serve as GOP leader if Republicans lose their House majority in November — but he remains bullish about the party's chances despite significant headwinds."In the unlikely scenario where we lost the majority, I would expect my colleagues would ask me to continue leading this conference, even if […]
Kaia Hubbard
'We are on a rowboat': Inside the Army's push to catch up on drone warfare October 12, 2026
(NewsNation) — Fort Polk in western Louisiana is where soldiers go to “play war.” It’s home to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), where troops prepare for combat, especially before deploying. The goal of the Army's combat training centers is to replicate real-world warfare, and that increasingly means preparing for conflict shaped by drones and artificial intelligence. […]
Jackie Koppell
Your 401(k) may be invested in a fund you never picked October 12, 2026
Signing up for a workplace 401(k) plan helps you build retirement savings efficiently. With a traditional 401(k), contributions are made on a pretax basis, and investment gains are then tax-deferred, which means there's no yearly tax bill to pay. Roth 401(k)s are funded, meanwhile, on an after-tax basis, but investment gains and withdrawals are tax-free.In […]
Maurie Backman, Special to The Washington Post
Some ranchers question Trump’s policies as industry faces rising costs October 12, 2026
Rancher Yvette Mannon was already dealing with a destructive wildfire and rising fuel costs before the US announced new foreign beef imports [Yvette Mannon] Nebraska rancher Yvette Mannon was already having a rough year.In April, a wildfire destroyed 1,600 grazing acres and 13 miles (21 km) of fence along the ranch she bought in 2002. […]
Sheila Flynn - Senior US reporter, Nebraska
Fed officials are warning of more economic pain. Many Americans already feel it. October 12, 2026
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen under construction in Washington, D.C., on September 15, 2026. - Mehmet Eser/Anadolu/Getty Images Four years ago, with inflation at multi-decade highs, then-Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a blunt message to Americans: Getting inflation under control would come at a cost. The Fed needed to […]
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN