A White House official told Axios that Russia is still considering Trump's proposed energy ceasefire, which would initially halt attacks on oil refineries.

“The Russians are thinking about it. We will know soon if they are ready,” the official said.

Source: Axios

U.S. official to Axios:

Trump is really mad. He feels Zelensky is taking the U.S. for granted.

White House officials warn that Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries are damaging Zelensky’s relationship with Trump more than they are hurting Russia.

Source: Axios

Seven bipartisan U.S. senators, led by Jeanne Shaheen, accused Trump of violating a 2022 law banning Russian energy imports by allowing Russian diesel fuel into the U.S.

The senators said the administration failed to consult Congress or provide the legally required justification, warning that the imports could help finance Russia’s war against Ukraine.

They demanded that the administration immediately reverse its decision.

WATCH: Al Arabiya released footage showing yesterday’s Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

The attack killed at least 13 people and injured more than 300.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have put their planned trip to Moscow on hold until they determine whether Ukraine and European countries are willing to support a new unified peace proposal for Putin.

Source: Axios

Iran’s IRGC Navy says a third oil tanker struck a naval mine and caught fire today.

Iran's Security Council Secretary Rezaei:

The U.S. has agreed to some of Iran’s seven conditions, but we consider its response INADEQUATE.

Iranian diplomacy has changed and there will be no return to the status quo ante.

Trump:

I just want to pay my respect and thanks to Karoline Leavitt for the fantastic job she has done as White House Press Secretary — Could not have been better!

A lobbying firm hired by Republika Srpska (RS) claims that officials from Saudi Arabia and Israel have expressed interest in the Bosnian Serb entity’s independence from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

According to U.S. filings covering 2025 and the first half of 2026, Dickens & Madson, led by Ari Ben-Menashe, held meetings with the offices of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and Israel’s president to seek political support for RS independence.

The firm also claimed that both governments intended to discuss the issue with U.S. officials, although it remains unclear whether such talks took place.

RS has paid the firm $4 million since signing a contract in September 2025. Bosnia’s Constitutional Court has since prohibited payments for lobbying activities that violate the country’s constitution.

Source: Klix

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir:

I have dreams of conquering — or rather, liberating — the entire Gaza Strip.

I dream of returning to all of Gaza, because it all belongs to us.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir:

I think we must conquer the entire Gaza Strip. From a practical standpoint, the IDF is capable of doing this within a few weeks.

We need to return to intense fighting.

Trump:

I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning her term as Press Secretary tomorrow, Columbus Day, and will be doing an introductory News Conference on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. from the Press Briefing Room in the White House.

Katie has been with me, in spirit, from the very beginning, and will do a fantastic job!

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed that one Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 11.

Trump is considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following reports of alleged misconduct.

Guilfoyle, who was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr., allegedly accepted lavish gifts and sought money in exchange for access to Trump administration officials.

Former Trump donor Eric Deters claimed she requested $100,000 to pay off an American Express bill before her Senate confirmation. Guilfoyle denies sending the messages.

Source: CNN

Senator Darline Graham on Iran:

I want the war to end. I think everybody wants the war to end.

But let's not forget again how the war started. The Democrats let Iran get a nuclear weapon almost. They were very close to getting one.

Senator Darline Graham on Israel:

I fully believe that we need to stand with Israel. The same people that want to hurt and attack Israel want to come after us.

The terrorists that were close to getting a nuclear weapon will come here. So we need to stand with our strongest ally in the Middle East.

Senator Darline Graham on Iran War:

Why in the world would we stop now when they are still dangerous and we are close to ending the war?

Senator Darline Graham:

Free health for all comes from somewhere. It comes from the taxpayers.

You have to look no further than Canada. People in Canada are waiting forever for treatments, coming to the U.S. to receive treatments.

Senator Darline Graham:

If we don't build data centers for two years, this is dangerous. We are going to be in trouble.