Trump promises more money ahead of midterms; Reports say Musk ordered Starlink slowdown

President Donald Trump is promising more money ahead of the midterms — this time, offering cash rewards to people who report government fraud. Plus, Elon Musk was the one who reportedly ordered restrictions on Ukraine’s Starlink service, disrupting military drones. Also, federal investigators question Ilhan Omar’s sister about immigration records, as Trump raises the possibility of the congresswoman going to jail. And a new attack ad from Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign features his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling her a liar, prompting a fierce response from Acton’s brother over her childhood abuse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.