The latest aerial strikes on civilian targets came as fears mount that a sharp deterioration in relations between Ukraine and the United States this week could leave Ukraine further exposed to Russia's escalating aerial assaults as the bitter winter approaches.

Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said Friday he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings in October and December.

Many of the Democrats' ads accuse Republican opponents of siding with the president over voters, particularly on issues like tariffs and the Iran war, which they blame for jacking up costs.

President Donald Trump's midterm campaign blitz arrives in Georgia on Friday for a rally with top Republican candidates in a state that has long been the epicenter of the president's false claims about election fraud.

The tense alliance between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump is nearing a new low point. After days of bitter back-and-forth between the two leaders, Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian energy targets. Trump had demanded an "energy ceasefire" this past Sunday between the two. Russia never stopped its attacks. Lisa Desjardins reports.

President Trump is cutting checks to Americans and promising more with less than three weeks left in a midterm cycle largely focused on affordability. Trump argues they're refunds for excessive healthcare costs and promised economic dividends that only his party can deliver. Democrats contend he's trying to bribe citizens to vote for Republicans. Liz Landers has an accounting of the payouts.

For perspective on the tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Amna Nawaz spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor. He's now a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council.

A strong majority of voters believe that President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad, and they want major change in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new AP-NORC poll that raises serious warning signs for the Republican Party at a critical moment.