CNN 5 Things Russian Oil Sanctions, SF Federal Crackdown, Ballroom Donors and more
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Oct 23, 2025 The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Russia's top oil companies amid the Ukraine conflict. In San Francisco, local leaders are preparing for a federal crackdown, while a court has blocked National Guard deployment to Chicago. Tensions rose in the NY mayoral debate with heated exchanges among candidates. In a surprising move, SpaceX disabled over 2,500 Starlink devices linked to cyber fraud in Myanmar. Meanwhile, the list of corporate donors for Trump's White House ballroom has been revealed, sparking discussions on political contributions.
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US Targets Russia's Top Oil Firms
- The White House sanctioned Russia's two largest oil companies, marking the first action after threats of penalties.
- The move aims to pressure Moscow toward an immediate ceasefire and followed Trump's canceled meeting with Putin.
San Francisco Prepares Legal Pushback
- Federal immigration agents were expected in San Francisco, intensifying state-federal clashes over enforcement.
- Mayor Daniel Lurie and Governor Gavin Newsom prepared legal pushback, with Newsom vowing to sue any deployments.
Court Keeps Guard Deployment On Hold
- A judge extended an order blocking National Guard troop deployment to Chicago amid ongoing legal disputes.
- The extension could remain until a full trial or Supreme Court decision in the coming days.