US President Donald Trump sparks attention with a crude joke about Republican Senator Jon Husted during a rally in Ohio. Trump says he took a closer look at Husted after learning about his college football career, delivering the line: “I looked at his ass.” The remark raises questions about presidential decorum and the boundaries of political humour. Husted played defensive back at the University of Dayton and was part of the 1989 Division III championship team. Trump also suggests that Husted's football background could help his standing with Ohio voters.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has moved to a Joint Parliamentary Committee after the Lok Sabha approved a motion to send the contentious legislation for detailed examination. The 31-member JPC will comprise 21 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members. The panel has been asked to submit its report by the last day of the first week of the 2026 Winter Session. The move came amid strong Opposition protests, with MPs demanding that the FCRA Bill be withdrawn.