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... Five dates to watch as the government shutdown persists and starts to affect more workers and families

The coming end of many federal paychecks and food benefits is set to put pressure on stuck lawmakers.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/government-shutdown-federal-paychecks-benefits-ending-827457f0

... Targeting one of Russia’s largest sources of revenue, the Trump administration is imposing substantial new sanctions on Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft

The measures against Lukoil and Rosneft come as negotiations over ending the war in Ukraine have stalled.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/bessent-u-s-to-impose-substantial-sanctions-on-russia-84132054

... A high-level relay of U.S. officials has been descending on Israel, with the goal of ensuring the cease-fire deal in Gaza doesn’t fall apart

Trump has touted Gaza cease-fire as the “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” but the old Middle East isn’t entirely gone.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/israel-us-officials-visit-gaza-peace-deal-eb4186be

... The White House is tearing down the entire East Wing as President Trump moves to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom—making the demolition more extensive than previously known

The president had earlier said the ballroom construction wouldn’t ‘interfere with the current building.’
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/white-house-east-wing-construction-ballroom-19f36199

... The Trump administration has lifted a key restriction on Ukraine’s use of some long-range missiles provided by Western allies

The move coincides with a Trump push to pressure Moscow into talks on ending the war and to withhold U.S. Tomahawk missiles from Kyiv.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/u-s-lifts-key-restriction-on-ukraines-use-of-western-long-range-missiles-5a15c12d

... President Trump has privately told allies he believes Democrat Zohran Mamdani is unbeatable in the New York City mayor’s race, according to people familiar with the matter

The president and his team are convinced the Democratic candidate will defeat Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent Andrew Cuomo on Nov. 4, according to people familiar with the matter.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayor-election-ae987565

... UN appeals for stronger support for Syria, with millions still in need

As Syria’s humanitarian needs soar and aid funding dries up, UN officials urged the Security Council on Wednesday to step up support, warning that millions face continuing hardship even as the country rebuilds its political institutions.
https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2025/10/1166166

... U.S. Expands Boat Strikes to Pacific, and Trump Tears Down East Wing

Plus, the island that just got its first mosquitoes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/podcasts/the-headlines/us-boat-strikes-east-wing-white-house.html

... New Sanctions Aim at Heart of Russia’s Economy, but Russia Has Prepared

While oil markets reacted strongly to the sanctions, analysts said the measures were unlikely to significantly change President Vladimir V. Putin’s war calculations.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/world/europe/russia-trump-oil-sanctions.html

... U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil Could Push India to Stop Buying It

The sanctions could break a diplomatic deadlock by making it more difficult for India to continue buying from Russia, a point of contention between President Trump and Narendra Modi.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/business/russia-india-oil-sanctions.html

... How Europe Is Trying to Turn Frozen Russian Assets Into Cash for Ukraine

European Union officials could reach a political agreement as soon as Thursday on a plan for a huge loan to Ukraine backed by Kremlin money frozen in a Belgian financial institution.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/world/europe/russia-frozen-assets-european-union.html

... Oil Price Jumps on Trump’s Russia Sanctions

Traders are pondering whether the United States and its allies are finally getting serious about restricting Russian energy.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/business/oil-prices-russia-sanctions.html

... Eric Adams Will Endorse Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor

Mayor Eric Adams will endorse former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo for mayor and plans to campaign with him, in hopes of slowing the momentum of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/adams-endorse-cuomo-nyc-mayor.html

... 7 Takeaways From the Final N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew M. Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa continued attacking one another, with Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Cuomo the main targets.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/nyregion/nyc-mayor-debate-takeaways.html

... Is It ‘Subsidizing the Rich’ to Make Buses and Child Care Free for All?

Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, would make some public benefits available to everyone. Andrew Cuomo, his top challenger, wants to help the neediest residents.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/mamdani-cuomo-free-city-services.html

... With Dire Picture of a Mamdani Mayoralty, Cuomo Plays to Voters’ Fears

Andrew Cuomo is escalating his warnings that “mayhem” would follow a victory by Zohran Mamdani — even posting an A.I.-generated video that depicts his supporters as criminals.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/cuomo-debate-mamdani.html

... What to Know About the White House East Wing and Its History

The East Wing has been a base for the first lady, an entryway for social functions and an emergency bunker.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/us/politics/east-wing-white-house.html

... Harvard Records an Increase in Asian Students and a Drop in Black Students

The shift mirrors trends at other elite schools after a ban on affirmative action. The Trump administration has said it wants to scrutinize demographics to ensure schools aren’t using racial preferences.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/us/harvard-admissions-data-black-asian-latino-students.html

... A Costly Radio System Faltered When Texas Needed It Most

Motorola won a $7 million contract to modernize Kerr County’s emergency radio system. When a devastating flash flood swept through the county, emergency crews had trouble using it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/us/texas-flood-radios-public-safety.html

... China’s Consumers Are in a Years-Long Funk. Will Anything Get Them to Spend?

Countries worldwide are buying more than ever from China, but domestic consumption is lagging and government stimulus efforts aren’t working.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/business/china-economy-consumer-spending.html