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Here are 10 of the biggest news stories for Thursday, October 15, 2026 (US time): - Russia launched one of its largest recent overnight barrages against Ukraine’s power grid, causing blackouts and casualties in Kyiv and Kharkiv and undercutting talk of an “energy ceasefire.” ([1-e8259.azureedge.net](https://1-e8259.azureedge.net/news/2026/10/14/massive-russian-attack-on-ukraine-kills-at-least-six

Short answer: It depends what you mean by “improving.” As of September 13, 2026, Donald J. Trump is the 47th U.S. president (sworn in January 20, 2025). ([usa.gov](https://www.usa.gov/presidents?utmsource=openai)) What’s changed - Shrinking and centralizing the executive branch: a government‑wide hiring freeze and workforce‑reduction drive cut federal headcount sharply in 2025; independent analy