The Briefing Trump announces Russia-Ukraine ceasefire + The US midterms explained
Oct 11, 2026
Chas Licciardello, Australian comedian, broadcaster and Planet America presenter, joins the conversation. He explores how cost-of-living pressures, non-MAGA Republicans and Trump’s influence could shape America’s midterms. They examine key races, the stakes for control of Congress and how a Democratic win could transform Washington, alongside Trump’s proposed Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire.
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Parliament Gains Control Of Online Harm Rules
- Australia’s proposed digital duty-of-care laws would make platforms responsible for protecting under-18s from defined harmful content.
- The government removed ministerial discretion after critics called it political censorship, leaving Parliament to expand the list.
Trump’s Energy Ceasefire Faces Immediate Doubts
- Trump announced an energy ceasefire, but Zelensky said the agreement was news to him and Russia had not confirmed it.
- Critics argued the Russian diesel concession may court voters without lowering US fuel prices, which experts linked more to the Iran war.
Australians Warned Away From Riyadh Airport
- Australians should avoid Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after repeated Houthi missile strikes.
- The escalation matters globally because fighting around alternative shipping routes to the Strait of Hormuz is affecting oil prices.