AP NewsCast 6 a.m. EDT
Oct 12, 2026 · 2m
Summary
Senators urge the Trump administration to reverse a plan to buy Russian diesel, citing lack of congressional consultation. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports continued Russian attacks on energy infrastructure despite a declared ceasefire. In other news, Krista Pike has returned to prison following a failed execution attempt, and Pope Leo XIV is scheduled for surgery to remove a lung nodule. The episode also previews a busy week for Wall Street, with major banks and corporations releasing earnings alongside key inflation and retail sales data.
Topics discussed
AP News Introduction
Senators oppose Russia diesel purchase; Ukraine energy attacks
Russian attacks on Kharkiv energy facility
Trump's social media post on energy ceasefire
Krista Pike moved back to prison after failed execution
Pope Leo XIV scheduled for lung nodule removal
Week ahead on Wall Street introduction
Inflation and retail sales reports scheduled
Major bank and healthcare earnings releases
Living with indolent systemic mastocytosis
WebMD Health Discovered podcast promotion
Pepperidge Farm cookie advertisement
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