Trump's Midterm Travel, Ukraine Starshield Restrictions, Houthis Attack Aramco

President Donald Trump is campaigning across traditionally Republican states as his party tries to turn out voters in an increasingly competitive midterm map.
Ukraine says U.S.-supplied Starshield satellite communications have suddenly been restricted, disrupting the drones it uses to attack Russia and defend against Russian strikes.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco and are threatening more attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities as the conflict escalates.

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(0:00) Introduction
(01:52) Trump's Midterm Travel
(05:38) Ukraine Starshield Restrictions
(10:00) Houthis Attack Aramco

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