This week in the record

The seven days in review — the most significant verified developments, ranked by the same significance model that orders the daily report. October 13, 2026 — Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGE. Supreme Court to hear Trump's fight with watchdog group over DOGE. Supreme Court to decide whether DOGE records can remain secret. October 17, 2026 — Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest. Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine. Trump suspends new Russia sanctions following deal to purchase diesel, citing ‘national interests’. October 17, 2026 — Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Legislation. Trump signs Executive Order waiving sanctions against Russia. Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law. October 17, 2026 — Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law. Trump Waives Graham Act Sanctions On Russia Before They Take Effect - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Trump waives many Russian sanctions under new law backed by Lindsey Graham. October 14, 2026 — Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House. Donald Trump To Appeal Judge’s Ruling That Sidelined White House Ban On CNN, Politico And MS NOW. Judge indefinitely blocks Trump from banning 3 media outlets from White House. October 14, 2026 — Trump signs pardons for Alaska diesel mechanics onstage during rally touting major energy deals. Trump pardons diesel mechanics for Clean Air Act violations at Alaska rally. Trump pardons 2 auto workers on stage during rally in Alaska. October 15, 2026 — FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back. FBI workers fired over Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back. October 11, 2026 — Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree 'energy ceasefire' - follow live. Kremlin rejects 60-day truce offer and refuses to comment on Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ – Europe live. Ben Jennings on Donald Trump and the energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine – cartoon.