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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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01 ยท The Washington Post
Trump's election fraud task force is going after the people who investigated himThe Post reports the President's election fraud task force has turned toward the former officials who investigated him.
02 ยท The Washington Post
Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretaryKatie Zacharia left the White House press secretary job after five days and a single 14-minute briefing.
03 ยท Status
Zacharia's Fox HoleFurther reading from the day's section on Washington: The Five-Day Press Secretary and the Investigators Under Investigation.
04 ยท The Washington Post
Rep. Ilhan Omar's lawyers say authorities ignored judge's restrictions on home searchRep. Ilhan Omar's lawyers say authorities ignored a judge's limits during a search of her home.
05 ยท The Washington Post
The new Democratic candidate: Progressive, anti-Trump and jackedDemocratic candidates are campaigning with an overtly physical, combative style aimed at young men.
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 โ07 ยท The Washington Post
As Democratic candidates outraise Republicans, GOP megadonors rush to fill the gapWhy it matters
GOP megadonors are stepping in as Democratic candidates outraise Republicans.
Story page โ08 ยท Trends.vc
Every Type of Courage ExplainedWhy it matters
Dru Riley breaks courage into mental, social and physical kinds and cites the ostrich effect in investor behavior.
Story page โ09 ยท Business Insider
Google Pixel 11 Pro reviewWhy it matters
Google's Pixel 11 Pro costs $100 more than last year's model with 4GB less RAM.
Story page โ10 ยท Status
Elon's Flying FantasyWhy 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 โ11 ยท Status
Bari's Stahl ShowdownWhy it matters
Status reports on why Lesley Stahl nearly quit 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News.
Story page โ12 ยท Status
CBS' Foreign ExplosionWhy it matters
Status covers clashes inside CBS News over its foreign and Israel coverage.
Story page โ13 ยท Status
Contrition on the CBS CruiseWhy it matters
Status reports on the fallout from a CBS News meeting where foreign editor Shayndi Raice threatened reporters with firing.
Story page โ14 ยท Status
Zuck's TikTok TakedownWhy it matters
Further reading from the day's section on Media: The Flying Car That Mostly Didn't, and Turmoil at CBS.
Story page โ15 ยท Front Office Sports
Indiana Cashing In on CFP TitleWhy it matters
Front Office Sports reports Indiana's national title has sped up revenue growth across the university.
Story page โ16 ยท Front Office Sports
NBA draws new lines on what fans can betWhy it matters
The NBA told its sportsbook partners to stop offering some prop bets, including first-basket wagers.
Story page โ17 ยท Front Office Sports
Oklahoma tribal leader says Kalshi was duped by an impostorWhy it matters
An Oklahoma tribal leader says Kalshi signed a deal with an impostor who had no authority.
Story page โ18 ยท Front Office Sports
Jaguars eye first London sweep as U.K. future remains uncertainWhy it matters
The Jaguars are going for their first London sweep as their UK future may be shifting.
Story page โ19 ยท Front Office Sports
Don Garber: MLS should be viewed as a big five US sports leagueWhy it matters
MLS commissioner Don Garber argued his league belongs among a 'big five' of US sports.
Story page โ20 ยท Front Office Sports
Don Garber on the Leo Messi incidentWhy it matters
Don Garber responded to a viral clip of an apparent confrontation with Lionel Messi.
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