US holds up Ukraine Patriot missile transfers, Alberta votes against independence

US delays Ukraine missile aid as Alberta rejects Canadian independence.

Oct 20, 2026

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US holds up Ukraine Patriot missile transfers, Alberta votes against independence

US delays Ukraine missile aid as Alberta rejects Canadian independence.

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US delays Ukraine missile aid as Alberta rejects Canadian independence. US holds up Ukraine Patriot missile transfers while Alberta voters reject independence with 76% opposition. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.

US holds up Ukraine missile transfers

The Trump administration reportedly holds up approval of critical Patriot missile transfers to Ukraine as Trump suggests someone else should negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.

“Zelenskyy doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Zelenskyy is a man that should have had this war settled a long time ago. If he would have listened to me, he would’ve made a much better deal a long time ago, and it’d have a million people living from his side. And to be honest, i think it’s time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of ukraine.”

Alberta voters reject independence

Alberta voters overwhelmingly rejected a move toward independence with 76 percent opposing a proposal that could have led to separation from Canada.

“There couldn’t be a worse time for this referendum. It’s a dangerous and divided world. And, you know, it’s time for us to come together and stand up for ourselves and to take care of each other.”

Trump suggests new negotiator for Ukraine

Trump suggests new negotiator for Ukraine

President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine needs a new negotiator as his administration reportedly holds up approval of critical Patriot missile transfers.

“Zelenskyy doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Zelenskyy is a man that should have had this war settled a long time ago. If he would have listened to me, he would’ve made a much better deal a long time ago, and it’d have a million people living from his side. And to be honest, i think it’s time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of ukraine.”

Defense Secretary Hegseth delays transfers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not yet approved the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles Ukraine needs to defend against Russian attacks.

Ukraine runs low on interceptors

Ukrainian officials said they’re running dangerously low on the interceptors needed to defend against Russian attacks.

Trump meets with Netanyahu

More Americans find themselves simultaneously caring for their aging parents and their young children. Experts say they need support.

Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s re-election bid while meeting with him ahead of Israel’s election.

“By far the greatest friend israel has ever had and will have in the white house. And all of u.s. civilization is emboldened by your boldness. donald, we have a job to finish. you said it, and we’ll finish it together… you’re a great warrior, and we will prove that.”

Netanyahu thanks Trump

Netanyahu thanked Trump for endorsing his re-election bid, calling him the greatest friend israel has ever had.

“By far the greatest friend israel has ever had and will have in the white house.”

Vance avoids Israeli election comment

Vice President JD Vance said he’s not getting involved in Israeli elections despite traveling to Hungary to campaign for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

“i’m not anti-endorsing him. i’m not pro-endorsing him. i’m not getting involved in israeli elections.”

Alberta votes against independence

Every October comes the start of olive harvest season for Palestinians living in the West Bank. It also comes with an increase in attacks by Israeli settlers.

Alberta voters rejected a move toward independence with 76 percent opposing a proposal that could have led to separation from Canada.

“There couldn’t be a worse time for this referendum. It’s a dangerous and divided world. And, you know, it’s time for us to come together and stand up for ourselves and to take care of each other.”

O.J. Simpson's missing weapon

Newly unsealed records suggest O.J. Simpson may have had help covering up the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

“Joey ippolito returned home the night simpson and goldman were killed, with what looked like blood on his hands and a heavy object in a bag. he says joey asked him to throw the bag away, and he did.”

Trump's golf course plans

A federal judge is considering restrictions on Trump’s plans to overhaul a historic golf course in Washington, D.C., after more than 400 trees were cut down.

“So you have a golf course there now. It’s old, it’s tired, it’s beaten up, it’s useless. We want to do something great for washington. We’re going to basically build a better golf course.”

The short version

US holds up Ukraine Patriot missile transfers while Alberta voters reject independence with 76% opposition.

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