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Edition No. 118 ยท Sun 18 Oct 2026 ยท 29 stories ยท Source: Daily Newsletter Digest

Edition No. 118

Sunday 18 October 2026

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  1. 01 ยท The Washington Post

    Trump's election fraud task force is going after the people who investigated him

    The Post reports the President's election fraud task force has turned toward the former officials who investigated him.

    Elections

  2. 02 ยท The Washington Post

    Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary

    Katie Zacharia left the White House press secretary job after five days and a single 14-minute briefing.

  3. 03 ยท Status

    Zacharia's Fox Hole

    Further reading from the day's section on Washington: The Five-Day Press Secretary and the Investigators Under Investigation.

  4. 04 ยท The Washington Post

    Rep. Ilhan Omar's lawyers say authorities ignored judge's restrictions on home search

    Rep. Ilhan Omar's lawyers say authorities ignored a judge's limits during a search of her home.

  5. 05 ยท The Washington Post

    The new Democratic candidate: Progressive, anti-Trump and jacked

    Democratic candidates are campaigning with an overtly physical, combative style aimed at young men.

  1. 06 ยท The Washington Post

    Democrats are up in the polls. They're sick to their stomachs.
    Why it matters

    Democrats lead in polls but remain anxious after recent elections where good polling didn't hold.

    Story page โ†’
  2. 07 ยท The Washington Post

    As Democratic candidates outraise Republicans, GOP megadonors rush to fill the gap
    Why it matters

    GOP megadonors are stepping in as Democratic candidates outraise Republicans.

    Story page โ†’
  3. 08 ยท Trends.vc

    Every Type of Courage Explained
    Why it matters

    Dru Riley breaks courage into mental, social and physical kinds and cites the ostrich effect in investor behavior.

    Story page โ†’
  4. 09 ยท Business Insider

    Google Pixel 11 Pro review
    Why it matters

    Google's Pixel 11 Pro costs $100 more than last year's model with 4GB less RAM.

    Story page โ†’
  5. 10 ยท Status

    Elon's Flying Fantasy
    Why it matters

    Status argues much of the press uncritically amplified Tesla's Roadster, which stays airborne for only seconds and may never be delivered.

    Story page โ†’
  6. 11 ยท Status

    Bari's Stahl Showdown
    Why it matters

    Status reports on why Lesley Stahl nearly quit 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News.

    Story page โ†’
  7. 12 ยท Status

    CBS' Foreign Explosion
    Why it matters

    Status covers clashes inside CBS News over its foreign and Israel coverage.

    Story page โ†’
  8. 13 ยท Status

    Contrition on the CBS Cruise
    Why it matters

    Status reports on the fallout from a CBS News meeting where foreign editor Shayndi Raice threatened reporters with firing.

    Story page โ†’
  9. 14 ยท Status

    Zuck's TikTok Takedown
    Why it matters

    Further reading from the day's section on Media: The Flying Car That Mostly Didn't, and Turmoil at CBS.

    Story page โ†’
  10. 15 ยท Front Office Sports

    Indiana Cashing In on CFP Title
    Why it matters

    Front Office Sports reports Indiana's national title has sped up revenue growth across the university.

    Story page โ†’
  11. 16 ยท Front Office Sports

    NBA draws new lines on what fans can bet
    Why it matters

    The NBA told its sportsbook partners to stop offering some prop bets, including first-basket wagers.

    Story page โ†’
  12. 17 ยท Front Office Sports

    Oklahoma tribal leader says Kalshi was duped by an impostor
    Why it matters

    An Oklahoma tribal leader says Kalshi signed a deal with an impostor who had no authority.

    Story page โ†’
  13. 18 ยท Front Office Sports

    Jaguars eye first London sweep as U.K. future remains uncertain
    Why it matters

    The Jaguars are going for their first London sweep as their UK future may be shifting.

    Story page โ†’
  14. 19 ยท Front Office Sports

    Don Garber: MLS should be viewed as a big five US sports league
    Why it matters

    MLS commissioner Don Garber argued his league belongs among a 'big five' of US sports.

    Story page โ†’
  15. 20 ยท Front Office Sports

    Don Garber on the Leo Messi incident
    Why it matters

    Don Garber responded to a viral clip of an apparent confrontation with Lionel Messi.

    Story page โ†’

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